December 30: First
night of Call Me Merman with Angela Richards directed by David Kernan at the very intimate
Kings Head, Islington. If you love Ethel Merman put this one on the top of your
list!
December 30: Roger Allam
plays Willie Brandt at the National Theatre in Michael Fray's 'Democracy'. Like all
good political commentary it ends just before a new year.
December 26:
Considered by some, London's hottest store, Selfridges' (on Oxford Street) sale
kicks off the season of discount shopping. Bargain hunters don't miss out
December 24: Full of
goodies, Covent Garden Christmas market ends on Christmas Eve.
December 23:
Frederick Ashton casts Wayne Sleep as an ugly sister in the 'perennial' season's favorite,
Cinderella. The Royal Ballet perform their Christmas entertainment at the Royal
Opera House, Covent Garden.
December 17: The
opening of the final part! The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King!
December 15 to January 5,
2004: A fabulous crystal Christmas tree by fashion designer Alexander McQueen and light
designer Tord Boontje will be on show at the V&A from Monday, December 15. The six
metre high tree will consist entirely of thousands of clear Swarovski crystals on polished
stainless steel branches and will be reflected in a shattered mirror. Check out the
designer end of Xmas!
December 10: Jose Carreras
plays the Royal Albert Hall.
December 10: First
chance to se the perfect ingredients in action: Sexy, athletic, dance, Brazilian all add
up to Deborah Colker at the Barbican.
December 9: Bryn Terfel
performs his Christmas Concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
December 9-19:
Spitalfields Winter (music) Festival arrives in Shoreditch and is based in Shoreditch
Church - an impressive building which opened in 1740. Music ranges from Gospel with
audience participation to Benjamin Britten and much more!
December 6: Status Quo
play Wembley Arena.
December 6 - February 6,
2004: An extraordinary display of lighting takes place during The Festival of Lights in
the National Theatre's foyers on the South Bank.
December 5: Simple Minds
strut their stuff at the Hammersmith Apollo. Plus an extra nite on December 6!
December 3: UB40 plus the
very special guests - The Stranglers - play Wembley Arena. For fans book early!
November 28 - January 10,
2004: Try this year's Christmas Show at the Lyric Hammersmith - a magical, fantasy
Cinderella set in the evocative world of a fairground.
November 28 and 29:
The very cool Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Band - with Giulson Lavis and Sam
Brown - create their very special laid back, evening entertainment at the Royal Albert
Hall.
November 23: Last
chance to see London 1753 at the British Museum .... to celebrate the year in which the
British Museum was founded.
November 22: Latin
American dancing is the theme for this fundraiser to help kids and Vietnamese orphans.
Organized by the NSPCC and DDM it all takes place at Ocean, Mare Street, Hackney.
By the way of background, DDM was founded in 1994 by Dzung
Vuong, Diem Ung & Mary Lan Trinh.
‘DDM’ has a special meaning in Vietnamese. The three letters make up a phrase
sometimes used by men to persuade their girlfriends to go out. Call +4420 8986 5336
for advance tickets (priced at £12 (US$20). Doors open at 8.00pm for 6 non-stop
hours of serious dancing.
November 20: The National
Theatre's revival of Tom Stoppard's Jumpers transfers to the Piccadilly Theatre in
London's West End. Produced by Sonia Friedman, Jumpers will open on 20 November, with
previews from 14 November and will play until 6 March 2004. Directed by David Leveaux,
Simon Russell Beale will lead the company, re-creating his critically acclaimed role as
George Moore. Box Office +44870 060 6630.
November 17: First chance
to see the fantastic Helen Mirren in Eugene O'Neill's 'Mourning Becomes Electra'. No
doubt another electrifying experience at the National Theatre, South Bank.
November 15-16: A Workshop
all about Turner, Venice and Watercolour at Tate Britain. This exploration of some of the
most beautiful paintings imaginable is led by expert artist and historian, James Heard.
November 13: Dionne
Warwick - Legendary soul superstar returns to perform classics such as 'Walk On By' and
'The Way To San Jose' at Ocean in Hackney.
November 11-29: Funny man
Lenny Henry 'stands up' at the Wyndham's Theatre for his fans (and a part of the
proceeds go to a good cause).
November 10: Very
funny Lenny Henry at the Wyndham's Theatre for a Lord Taverners special. All
proceeds go to young people - particularly those with special needs. Call +4420 7821
2820 for tickets which costs a mere £35 (US$55).
November 9: Last
chance to see the almost elderly statesman, Craig Aitchison at the Royal Academy, London
W1.
November 2: In a
corner of the V&A are soem 40 portraits of movie stars, monarchs and politicians - all
part of the Photojournalism 1930-1970 exhibit and all of which will be taken down on
November 2.
November 1. The
extended run of After Mrs Rochester at the Duke of York's Theatre closes on Nov 1.
Don't miss the best show in town!
November: Oscar winner,
Jim Broadbent stars in the Pillowman by Martin McDonagh at the National Theatre, South
Bank.
October 30: Mariah Carey
plays Wembley Arena for one night.
October 29-30: Nitin
Sawhney - one of the UK's finest producers with his compelling blend of Indian, brazilian,
soul and classical influences - performs tracks from the sublime new album, Human, out now
on V2 at Ocean in Hackney.
October 23:
Opening of the Neil LaBute play The Mercy Seat which was such as great success in New York
in 2001. Also, the first opportunity to see the work of the Almeida's new
artistic director, Michael Attenborough as he directs the British premiere in his brand
new theatre. Sinead Cusack and John Hannah star in the production.
October 23: The Hayward
Gallery remains closed at the SouthBank through Autumn whilst work on its stunning new
glass pavilion and foyer extension continues. Check back for updates! But when
it re-opens it's your chance to see Saved: 100 years of the National Arts Collections
Fund. The exhibit which runs 'til January 18, 2004 celebrates the Centenary of the
Art Fund and spans 5000 years of art history.
October 22-25: The best of
European ballet ensembles comes to London. Ballett Frankfurt are as inventive as
they are acclaimed so put the Sadler's Wells short run on the must see list!
October 21: AC¤DC
perform for one night at the Apollo, Hammersmith.
October 19: Art
inspired by Shakespeare. From Delacroix to Hogarth and William Blake,
this exhibit at the delightful Dulwich Picture Gallery in Dulwich, London SE21 closes on
October 19 which leaves you just enough time to discover and uncover some of the secrets
of scenography and the art of Shakespearean theatrical productions. A masterclass!
October 18: Do you
have passion? Can you get those complicated dance steps working? Whether the
answer is yes or no, this is your last chance to see the mesmerizing Tango Pasion in
action at the Peacock Theatre, London WC2.
October 11: Orashio
Kai are Hidden Christians from an island off Kyushu in the southern most part of Japan.
What you'll hear is a Gregorian singing style with chants and hymns in a blend of
Japanese and Latin. You may not understand anything but it will be a unique
experience at 2.00pm at the Royal Festival Hall. Please check exact venue!
October 5: The Perrier
(comedy) Season kicks off in London. The best of the Edinburg.h Festival Fringe sell
their witty wares at various London locations.
October 4: A
dazzling Kenneth Branagh slips into the role of Edmond - the protagonist of David Mamet's
75 minute yarn. Wild and dangerous, Branagh can be seen in rep. at the National
Theatre, South Bank in Edmond through October 4. But check for performance dates in
advance.
September 28: The
last chance to see the sensational Bridget Riley retrospective at Tate Britain.
Simply fab!
September 28:
Scheduled star-studded gala and performance of Sir Peter Hall's production of As You Like
It at the newly re-opened Hackney Empire.
September 26: A
choral sing-a-long at Evensong with the Westminster Abbey Choir in Westminster Abbey at
5.00pm.
September 25: This year's
British Style Awards include live performances from the likes of Kylie. Hosted by
Kim Cattrall - Sex in the City - the award show, fashion show and live performances all
take place at the fabulous Old Billingsgate Market (ex-home of all things fishy!).
Known as the Oscars of the Fashion Industry, it's a celebration of all things
stylish including Designer of the Year, Most Stylish Sportsperson and Model of the Year.
September 24: The finale
event of Summer in the Square in Trafalgar Square is Let There Be Light. A
spectacular from French Compagnie de Quidams, where 'otherworldly creatures' transform
into majestic illuminates beings as a glowing body is raised into the night. To use
one of our favorite expressions: visually stunning! from 7.30pm to 9.00pm.
September 21: If you
know the one and only Jo Brand - as one of the best British comedienne's, then don't miss
her show at the London Adelphi Theatre.
September 21:
If you like Kirchner's brilliant circus scenes, nudes and landscapes don't miss this
fabulous exhibit at the Royal Academy on Piccadilly. Ends September 21.
September 21: For the best
in portraits.. the BP Portrait Awards at the National Portrait Gallery comes to an end on
September 21
September 20: Aviation
enthusiasts mustn't miss this RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day 2003, at Royal Naval
Air Station, Yeovilton, Somerset!
September 18: 3E
Foundation presents Awesome Praise 2 featuring UK and international Gospel artists
including the London Community Gospel Choir, Osmond Collins (USA), Blessed Voices, Agape
Choir and Mike Aremu (Nigeria), Raymond & Co + very special guests. For a
spiritual night out, take a visit to Ocean in Hackney - one of London's best music
venues. Tickets £15 (US$ 25) in advance. Doors open at 7.00pm
September 18: Do you have
a gold finger? If so it's your chance to bid for one of Dame Shirley Bassey's
dresses on auction at Christie's, London on September 18. And all proceeds go to
good causes.
September 17: A lecture by
Bridget Riley with slide show and in depth discussion by the artist on the development of
and influences on her work. Takes place at Tate Britain.
September 15:
UPDATE: the show closed after 3 performances! If you know all about the chequered past of
Mr Michael Barrymore the first night of the limited season at the Wyndhams Theatre
is an eagerly anticipated event!
September 13: Last
night of the Proms is the best known annual sing-a-long in the world!
September 12: The Final of
the Singing the World choir competition finds the final 10 singing their hearts out at the
Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank.
September 10 - October 19: A somewhat gory vision from the always
controversial Damien Hirst in this new exhibit entitled Romance in the Age of Uncertainty
at the White Cube Gallery, Hoxton Square, London N1.
September 10: Samba in the Square! Which Square? Well of course it must
be Trafalgar Square. Home to a schedule of Summer in the Square events, this
afternoon brings together the spirit and art of Brazil. If you swing to the rhythm
of samba, samba-reggae, lambada and Brazilian funk, don't miss out on some sensational
sounds from 4.30pm to 7.00pm.
September 10: Bridget
Riley discusses her works on exhibit at Tate Britain and takes you on an exhibition tour.
You pay for the privilege and fans will love it!
September 8: Planned
re-opening of the Hackey Empire after $15 million refurb! September 7: A special event to celebrate the European Year of Disabled People takes
place at the recently 'pedestrianized' Trafalgar Square. A great place to see free
events, these contemporary performances by disabled artists are part of Ken's - our Mayor
- first disability arts and rights festival! From 1.00pm - 6.00pm
September 7: An Extraordinary Outdoor Photographic Exhibition has been extended
through September 7. So walk the Broad Walk along the Avenue Gardens in beautiful
Regents Park.
September 6: Last chance to see the amazing Warren Mitchell in one of my
favorite Arthur Miller plays - The Price. Always a priveledge to watch the very
talented Mr Mitchell perform in an Arthur Miller role, don't miss this show at the
delightful Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn before its transfer to the West End.
September 5: Last chance to see Woolfgang Tillmans' very modern portraits at Tate
Britain. And his bag for sale in the gallery shop is great!
September 4: First night of I.D - written by the very talented actor, Anthony
Sher. In his debut as a playwright, Sher takes on the role of the assassin
messenger, Demotrios Tsafendas as the story is told of the then South African Prime
Minister, Hendrick Verwoerdan. As one of the most controversial episodes in S.
Africa's apartheid history, this insightful play by the South African luminary, is a
must see at the new Almeida Theatre in Islington
September 2: Hot from the Broadway
boards, this unusual four-man interpretation of Rome0 and Juliet has tongues
wagging. Set in a boarding school, 'Shakespeare's R&J' previews from September 2
at the intimate, Arts Theatre.
August 30: Last
chance to see the work of artist Richard Long - known for his enthusiasm for exploring and
selecting his landscapes on foot. You can see his works from walks on the wild side,
by visiting the aptly named Haunch of Venison Gallery, London W1.
August 29, 2003: The Rolling Stones Licks World Tour stops off at Wembley Arena for
their last London gig.
August 28 - October 18: Don't miss a play by Antony Sher entitled
I.D. The latest offering at the newly renovated Almeida, Sher stars in this epic
which tackles old South Africa.
August 28 , 2003: The Rolling Stones Licks World Tour makes it a night out in
central London at the Astoria, Tottenham Court Road.
August 25: Last night of Elmina's Kitchen at the Cottlesloe Theatre on the
South Bank. Charm and heartbreak meet in this new play by Kwame Kwei-Armah.
August 23, 2003: The Rolling Stones Licks World Tour stops off at Twickenham Stadium
for the night.
August 10: First night of an all female cast of The Taming of the Shrew at the
gorgeous Globe on the South Bank. The cast includes the equally gorgeous
Kathryn Hunter and Janet McTeer.
August 9: The Official Jamaica's 41st Independence Celebration takes place at Ocean,
Hackney. Comedian Oliver Samuels presents: Junior Murvin ('Police & Thieves'),
Admiral Bailey ('Better Than Yard'), Lloyd Parks ('Officially'), Derrick Harriott
('Eighteen With A Bullet'), Justin Hinds ('Carry Go Bring Come'), Carlton & His Shoe
('Love Me Forever'). Doors: 9pm - 4am
August 8-10: For those of you who are into alternative participatory dance - or just
willing spectators, don't miss the World Masters Line Dancing Championships at the Winter
Gardens, Blackpool.
August 8: The best athletics event in
London takes place at Crystal Palace. Unmissable...... in the build-up to the
Olympics.
August 4: Previews
start for the eagerly anticipated On Your Toes, the Rogers and Hart classic Broadway
musical. Adam Cooper takes the lead at the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank.
Opens August 4 for a short run ending September 6. So don't miss out.....
August 2: Blenheim Palace
turns back the clock to the unforgettable forties. Celebrating 100 years of powered
flights, this is a incredible chance to catch a three hour air display and a swing
concert. Costume opti0nal!
August 2: England vs.
South Africa in a one day Test Cricket nail-chewer?
August 1 - September 28:
Ceremony and Celebration: Coronation Day 1953 at the summer opening of the State Rooms,
Buckingham Palace.
August 1-3, 2002: Robbie
(as in Williams) is booked for 3 nights at Knebworth Park in Hertfordshire ....... so
Robbie fans oof all ages don't miss out! Buy those tickets NOW.
July 31: The innovative
French-Canadian circus troupe, Cirque Eloize are back with a haunting new show Nomade, at
the Barbican.
July 27: The Coronation Cup - according to some - is the must prestigious
event of thelondonseason calendar. England going head to head with Mexico at
Windsor Great Park. Champagne, Cartier, chukkas, Chelsea and China White make it a
day to remember. Oh yes. It must be Polo!
July 23 - 27: Enthusiastic bikers will find a charitable way to participate
in the London to Paris Bike Ride and they'll arrive just in time to celebrate the
100th Tour de France in Paris. All in a good cause to raise money for Action
Research, you too can pedal your way into the record books? by calling +44 1732 744031 to
request an application form.
July 22: An exhilarating combination: the playwright Tom Stoppard is interviewed by
the actor Simon Russell Beale, who plays George in the current production of
'Jumpers'. First seen at the National in 1972, Michael Billington of The Guardian
wrote "The new Radical Liberal Party has made the ex-Minister of Agriculture
Archbishop of Canterbury, British astronauts are scrapping with each other on the moon and
sprightly academics steal about London by night indulging in murderous gymnastics: this is
the kind of manic, futuristic, topsy-turvy world in which Stoppard's dazzling play is set.
And if I add that the influences apparently include Wittgenstein, Magritte, the Goons,
Robert Dhery, Joe Orton and The Avengers, you will have some idea of the heady brew
Stoppard has here concocted." Takes place at 6pm in the Lyttelton Theatre at the
National.
July 20: The Ballad Of Those Who Drink The Sun - the incredible story of Turkey's
leading poet Nazim Hikmet - is celebated by the 70 singers and musicians of the Songlines
Choir at Ocean in Hackney.
July 20: The sad end to a sensational collection of Art Deco masterpieces at
the Victoria and Albert Museum. And by the way...... define Art Deco please?
July 20: Come and be thrilled by aerobatic displays and the latest military plane
technology at the world's largest military air-show: the Royal International Air Tattoo,
RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire.
July 18: Glasgow City of the Rose 2003 hosts the World Rose Convention at The
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
July 17: Contestants line up for the world's oldest continuously run sporting event:
the Doggett's Coat and Badge. For almost 500 years, newly qualified Thames watermen
- who have had the right to carry passengers on the tidal River Thames since the times of
Henry VIII compete in a race between piers at London Bridge and Chelsea. And all the
excitement starts at 12.45pm.
July 15-26: Carlos Acosta - the dynamic Royal Ballet soloist - can be found in
great form as he leads and choreographs a 17 strong Cuban Troupe in Tocororo - A Cuban
Tale, at Sadlers Wells. Only for those with music and rhythm in their bones!
July 13: Karaoke night in the Arts Picturehouse bar in Cambridge showcases Jane
Birkin of 'je t'aime' fame, Simon Callow and Ishmail Merchant. Probably the most
effective way to pack'em in at the screening of their new film Merci Docteur Key which
features in the Cambridge Film Festival and precedes the 'alternative' night's
entertainment!
July 12: The exotic Shania Twain performs for her fans in Hyde Park. One of
those London open-air, might-rain, nights out!
July 11: For those of you who remember the ever memorable eighties sing-a-long,
chart-topping 'tunes' from the fabulous Human League, this is a must go gig at Ocean,
Hackney. Trademark + DJ Blind Youth warm up the crowd for these classic 80's
electronic-pop pioneers who return for a nostalgic one-off.
July 7 - 11: A short course entitled What is Art Deco? Indeed, what is
Art Deco and how to find out? One way is to attend this 5 day course at the V&A
which will explore some of the options. Whether a conclusion will be the outcome of
your endeavors is to for you to discover. An enlightening opportunity or outrageous
academic opinions? Register now to uncover what IS art deco?
July 6: The Lord's Taverners Celebrity Polo Match at Coworth Park, Ascot includes
the equestrian likes of Jodie Kidd, Stephanie Powers and Mike Rutherford. And
risking life and limb, it's all for a good cause!
July 6: Clear the streets for
the London Bikeathon.
July 2: Royalty opens
Hungerford Footbridge (there are two of them across the Thames) and a reception
follows at the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1.
July 2: The V&A Annual
Late View Summer Party: Flapper and Follies. Your chance to dress up in your 1920s
and 1930s Sunday best for dinner, cocktails and to dance the Charleston and listen to jazz
around the fountain in the Pirelli Garden.
June 28 - September 28:
The Art of Chess at the Gilbert Collection, Somerset House on the Strand gives you
an opportunity to remember those hazy school days when you won or lost. But did you
ever play with sets designed by the likes of Damien Hurst or Yoko Ono? Perhaps
not... but if you do have a habit of losing perhaps one way to go out in style is to be
the proud owner of a designer chess set? Check these ones out to see if they might
give you a strategic advantage!
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