London Events in October, 2011
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Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace 2011
The annual summer opening of Buckingham Palace promises the tour of 19 Staterooms, a special exhibition Royal Faberge and a walk in the Palace Garden. In addition for 2011, the ...more »
- Type: Exhibition
- Dates: 23 Jul 2011 - 3 Oct 2011
- Location: Buckingham Palace
- Tel: (+44) (0)20 7766 7300
Alan Carr - Spexy Beast
Alan Carr, the hilariously camp stand-up comic and star of TV’s “Chatty Man”, will be bringing his new live show to the comedy circuit this autumn more »
- Type: Comedy
- Dates: 5 Oct 2011 at 20:00 - 6 Oct 2011
- Location: O2, Greenwich
Muyiwa and Riversongz - Celebration of Life
The internationally-acclaimed singer and broadcaster Muyiwa brings his pioneering gospel sounds to the Royal Festival Hall. Huge on the British gospel scene, Muyiwa's captivating ...more »
- Type: Music
- Dates: 14 Oct 2011 at 19:30
- Location: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre
Frieze Art Fair
This popular annual art fair is returning to Regent’s Park once again. Showcasing both new and established artists alongside one another, this event brings art to an ...more »
- Type: Exhibition
- Dates: 13 Oct 2011 - 16 Oct 2011
- Location: Regent's Park
Grand Maestro Mohammad Reza Shajarian in Concert
Grand Maestro Shajarian, regarded as a living legend, is Iran's most celebrated vocalist with a performing career spanning over fifty years. While his huge repertoire and unique ...more »
- Type: Music
- Dates: 18 Oct 2011 at 19:30
- Location: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre
Adam Hills – Mess Around
Showing off his talent for spontaneity, Adam Mills bases his entire show around talking to the audience, and at the same time being funny more »
- Type: Comedy
- Dates: 18 Oct 2011
- Location: Epsom Playhouse
Penguin Cafe presents Arthur Jeffes
Christmas 2010 saw Arthur Jeffes of the Penguin Café perform a series of solo piano concerts alongside the Penguin Cafe's album and touring programme. Sundog sees Jeffes explore ...more »
- Type: Music
- Dates: 21 Oct 2011 at 20:00
- Location: Purcell Room, Southbank Centre
Glen Campbell Live in Concert
Glen Campbell returns for his last ever UK tour with his smooth fusion of country music mannerisms and pop melodies that made him one of the most popular country musicians in the ...more »
- Type: Music
- Dates: 22 Oct 2011 at 19:30
- Location: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre
NFL: Buccaneers v Chicago Bears
Watch the action live as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Chicago Bears in the NFL International Series at Wembley, England’s national stadium. London plays host to ...more »
- Type: Sport
- Dates: 23 Oct 2011
- Location: Wembley Stadium
Steve Earle and the Dukes (and Duchesses)
After many years of touring solo and acoustically, the rabble-rousing godfather of the alt.country scene Steve Earle performs at the Royal Festival Hall with his highly celebrated ...more »
- Type: Music
- Dates: 25 Oct 2011 at 19:30
- Location: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre
The Beta Males: The Train Job
This brilliant comedy sketch show is well worth an evening out. It’s a bit of a whirlwind ride, but you should follow it easily enough more »
- Type: Comedy
- Dates: 25 Oct 2011
- Location: Leicester Square Theatre
London BFI Film Festival
The British Film Institute's 54th Annual Film Festival. Once again offering film seasons, premieres, previews, talks, interviews, screenings and courses held at London's ...more »
- Type: Arts
- Dates: 13 Oct 2011 - 28 Oct 2011
- Location: London - various
Freeze Festival
If you’re a fan of music and winter sports, this event is a must! This October London hosts the Freeze Festival, the UK's biggest winter sports and music event at the ...more »
- Type: Sport
- Dates: 28 Oct 2011 - 29 Oct 2011
- Location: Battersea Power Station
Al Murray the Pub Landlord – Barrel of Fun
The hilarious, no-nonsense alter ego of Al Murray became a star following the hugely successful “Happy Hour”, and now he comes to Richmond to do his new show more »
- Type: Comedy
- Dates: 30 Oct 2011
- Location: Richmond Theatre
Colin Hoult
The critics love him, the audience love him, you will love him. Colin Hoult found massive success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and he’s now treating London to his unique ...more »
- Type: Comedy
- Dates: 20 Oct 2011 - 17 Nov 2011
- Location: Leicester Square Theatre
Degas and the Ballet - Picturing Movement
Focusing on the study of movement and dance, this collection of Edgar Degas paintings explores the artist’s preoccupation with the human form. Contextualising his stylistic ...more »
- Type: Exhibition
- Dates: 17 Oct 2011 - 11 Dec 2011
- Location: The Royal Academy of Arts
Dinosaurs Unleashed at The O2
Dinosaurs last roamed the Earth 65 million years ago. Now they're back! Unleashed at The O2. Grab your chance to get up close and personal with some of the largest and most ...more »
- Type: Exhibition
- Dates: 30 Mar 2011 at 10:00 - 31 Dec 2011 at 18:00
- Location: The O2
- Tel: 08444 999 999
Power of Making
As a museum dutifully dedicated to art and design, this aptly named exhibition explores the role of making in our daily lives. Displaying a vibrant, colourful and eclectic ...more »
- Type: Exhibition
- Dates: 6 Oct 2011 - 2 Jan 2012
- Location: Victoria and Albert Museum
The Children's War and 1940s House
Illustrated with original letters, diaries, artifacts and photographs, this exhibition offers a fresh look at the war through the eyes of the children who experienced it. Poignant ...more »
- Type: Exhibition
- Dates: 18 Oct 2011 - 3 Jan 2012
- Location: Imperial War Museum
Arthur Conan Doyle- The Unknown Novel
As a struggling doctor and writer, Arthur Conan Doyle completed his first novel aged just 23. Entitled ‘The Narrative of John Smith’, this unknown novel offers an insightful ...more »
- Type: Exhibition
- Dates: 26 Oct 2011 - 4 Jan 2012
- Location: British Library
13
A new play by Mike Bartlett, 13 explores personal responsibility. Set in London on an autumn morning all Londoners awake from the same terrifying dream as the main character ...more »
- Type: Theatre
- Dates: 18 Oct 2011 - 8 Jan 2012
- Location: National Theatre
John Martin - Apocalypse
A significant figure in 19th Century art, John Martin’s controversial canvases have taken to the exhibition stage at Tate Britain. Depicting heaven and hell, judgment and ...more »
- Type: Exhibition
- Dates: 21 Oct 2011 - 15 Jan 2012
- Location: Tate Britain, Millbank
Hamlet
Shakespeare’s well known tragedy, Hamlet, is set to the Young Vic Theatre’s audiences from October 28th until the 21st January 2012. Having received worldwide acclaim for his ...more »
- Type: Theatre
- Dates: 28 Oct 2011 - 21 Jan 2012
- Location: Young Vic Theatre
Matilda- The Musical
Roal Dahl’s much loved story, Matilda, is coming to London’s West End after a successful stint at the Courtyard Theatre. Written by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by ...more »
- Type: Theatre
- Dates: 25 Oct 2011 - 12 Apr 2012
- Location: Cambridge Theatre
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