London Events - April 2012 - My Destination London

A Place in the Sun - Live

Twice yearly, the long-running exotic property TV show films a programme which features hundreds of properties that have gone up for sale across the world. Locations across Europe ...more »

Type: Exhibition
Dates: 31 Mar 2012 - 1 Apr 2012
Location: Earls Court

After Miss Julie

Set in 1945 England After Miss Julie is Patrick Marber’s adaptation of Strindberg’s Miss Julie. Described as a ‘passionate tragedy’ the play tells the story of a night ...more »

Type: Theatre
Dates: 21 Mar 2012 - 7 Apr 2012
Location: Young Vic Theatre

The Boat Race (Oxford vs. Cambridge)

On 12 March 1829, Cambridge sent a challenge to Oxford for a race between the two Universities and thus the tradition was born. It has continued to the present day, where the ...more »

Type: Sport
Dates: 7 Apr 2012
Location: Thames, Putney to Mortlake

David Hockney - The Bigger Picture

Kicking off the new year, The Royal Academy is putting on some wonderful landscape creations by one of the UK's most admired artists, David Hockney. With works depicting dense ...more »

Type: Arts
Dates: 21 Jan 2012 at 10:00 - 8 Apr 2012 at 18:00
Location: Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, London

Sufjan Stevens - Bryce Dessner - Nico Muhly

It's a wonder a man with a voice as sweet as smooth as Stevens' hasn't had more recognition. He teams up with The National's guitarist, Dessner, and composer/arranger, Muhly, for ...more »

Type: Music
Dates: 9 Apr 2012
Location: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London

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

The Cost of Living

These days, we're all trying to hold onto our pennies. The times when petrol and diesal were cheaper, when a pint was less then £2, when clothes, food, and toiletries were all ...more »

Type: Exhibition
Dates: 25 Nov 2011 - 14 Apr 2012
Location: British Museum, Great Russel Street, London

Quentin Blake - As Large as Life

One of the world's most favourite and famous illustrators, Quentin Blake, provides images and drawings for children's books. In this exhibition, see his works from various ...more »

Type: Arts
Dates: 12 Jan 2012 at 10:00 - 15 Apr 2012 at 17:00
Location: Foundling Museum, Brunswick Square, London

The Journey to Islam

The Hajj, a Muslim pilgrimage which takes Muslims to Mecca, is of great importance to the faith. This exhibition explores that importance, and highlights its history. There's ...more »

Type: Exhibition
Dates: 26 Jan 2012 - 15 Apr 2012
Location: British Museum, Great Russell Street, London

Doug Stanhope

The return of the controversial American stand-up, Doug Stanhope is the epitome of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll comedy. His sometimes shocking standup makes a return after staring ...more »

Type: Comedy
Dates: 21 Apr 2012
Location: Hammersmith Apollo

Celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

An exhibition to commemorate such an includes fabulous photographs, both formal, and otherwise, of Elizabeth II. All the photos were taken by one Cecil Beaton, who died in 1980. ...more »

Type: Arts
Dates: 8 Feb 2012 at 10:00 - 22 Apr 2012 at 17:45
Location: V&A, Cromwell Road, London

Virgin London Marathon

Every year, more than 35,000 people stampede through London on the epic 26.2 mile (42.2km) marathon. The race is open for all to participate in, from amateurs to professionals. ...more »

Type: Sport
Dates: 22 Apr 2012 at 09:00
Location: London

Les Miserables

Celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Les Miserable is the story about injustice of the poor, retribution and of course a happy ending. Cameron Mackintosh's version of the ...more »

Type: Theatre
Dates: 5 Dec 2011 - 28 Apr 2012
Location: Queen's Theatre

Circusfest 2012

The Mecca for Circus performers, this festival aims to delivery the most talented and awe-inspiring acts from every corner of the Circus community. There will be a new outdoor ...more »

Type: Theatre
Dates: 28 Mar 2012 - 28 Apr 2012
Location: The Roundhouse, Chalkf Farm Road, Camden NW1 8EH

Hidden in Plain View

In today's society, we take a lot of things for granted. Rarely do we stop and think about such commonplace items as teabags or zips but, at London's Science Museum, running until ...more »

Type: Exhibition
Dates: 25 Nov 2011 - 30 May 2012
Location: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London

Romantics

Examining the development of Romantic art in Britain, this exciting new nine-room exhibition has some of the biggest names on display. Drawing upon the strength of the Tate’s ...more »

Type: Exhibition
Dates: 9 Oct 2011 - 3 Jun 2012
Location: Tate Britain, Millbank

Golden Spider Silk

An extraordinary exhibition showcasing how over a million female Gold Orb spiders produced enough of their golden-coloured silk to create such examples as a four-metre-long ...more »

Type: Arts
Dates: 25 Jan 2012 - 5 Jun 2012
Location: V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, London

Designs of the Year 2012

Featuring a short list of the 100 best designs from the past year, the annual award ceremony returns. Judging is split into seven different categories. They are: architecture, ...more »

Type: Arts
Dates: 8 Feb 2012 at 10:00 - 15 Jul 2012 at 17:45
Location: Design Museum, Butlers Wharf, Shad Thames, London

Olympic Walks

Guided by a professional, take an inside look at what are soon to become more of London's most famous features: the Olympic Games 2012 structures. Running daily until the ...more »

Type: Exhibition
Dates: 22 Nov 2011 - 27 Jul 2012
Location: Bromley-by-Bow Station

Long Day’s Journey into Night

Eugene O’Neill’s drama Long Day’s Journey into Night is lighting up London's Apollo Theatre all through the summer. Set in 1912 it is the story of the Tyrone family as they ...more »

Type: Theatre
Dates: 11 Apr 2012 - 18 Aug 2012
Location: Apollo Theatre

Scott's Last Expedition

In 1910, Robert Falcon Scott embarked on a monumental Antarctic expedition with his team, Terra Nova. Their aim: to retrieve geological and zoological specimens and information so ...more »

Type: Exhibition
Dates: 20 Jan 2012 at 10:00 - 2 Sep 2012 at 17:45
Location: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London

Damien Hirst at The Tate Modern

Over the summer of 2012, some of Hirst's most iconic displays will be available on show at the Tate Modern. Definite highlights include the diamond skull, complete with over ...more »

Type: Arts
Dates: 5 Apr 2012 - 9 Sep 2012
Location: Tate Modern, Bank Side, London

World Shakespeare Festival

All the world's a stage, and you better buy some tickets for this global cultural Olympiad event that will see thespians and interpretive celebrations of Shakespeare's genius. more »

Type: Festival
Dates: 23 Apr 2012 - 9 Sep 2012
Location: Various Locations

British Music Experience

Over the course of 2012, the 02 Centre is paying homage to all things British in the music world over the past decades, from the 40s to now. Brit-pop took hold of the music ...more »

Type: Music
Dates: 17 Feb 2012 - 16 Sep 2012
Location: The O2

Sweeney Todd at Adelphi Theatre

The Victorian demon barber of Fleet Street gets a Westend make over, in this retelling of the ever popular tale with Michael Ball as Sweeney Todd and Imelda Staunton as Mrs. ...more »

Type: Theatre
Dates: 10 Mar 2012 - 22 Sep 2012
Location: Adelphi Theatre

War Horse

Recently adapted in to a film directed by Steven Spielberg, War Horse the play is in turn adapted from a book by Micheal Morpurgo and tells the story about a horse that is ...more »

Type: Theatre
Dates: 1 Dec 2011 - 1 Jan 2013
Location: New London Theatre

Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

This is every Potter fan's dream: a chance to immerse themselves in the world behind the magic and sorcery of J.K Rowling's fantasy creation. The Harry Potter tour at Warner Bros. ...more »

Type: Exhibition
Dates: 1 Apr 2012 at 10:00 - 1 Jan 2014
Location: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Tel: 0845 084 0900

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