The spellbinding WICKED transports audiences to a fantasy world of wizards and witches to tell the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz and how one came to be called 'good' and the other 'wicked'. Experience this unforgettable, award-winning musical at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and discover that you've not been told the whole story about the land of Oz.
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The Capital biggest architectural showcase will take place this weekend 18 - 19 of September with hundreds of buildings from skyscrapper to a small homes. Discover the former London general post office Tower until British Telecom privatization in early eighties now BT Tower, London Library, Gap House, The Master Shipwright's House and get a glimpse of the London 2012 Olympic Park construction site that will be open house for a limited time, and all of this can be seen for FREE.
See London's amazing architecture from contemporary design to historical heritage architectures. Covering other London's landmarks and museums from different Boroughs separate events. Have a chance to visit and tour BT Tower that will be open to the public since it was closed in 1981, take a breathtaking view of London's central skyline in a panoramic wide scene.
When: 18 - 19 September 2010
Where: Central London
Admission: FREE
Source Information: Open House London Site
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A celebration of the Music of Elvis Presley
Hosted by Radio 2 breakfast show presenter Chris Evans with a special appearance by Priscilla Presley.
Sir Tom Jones headlines a dazzling line up of celebrities at this special concert celebrating the music of Elvis Presley. The veteran singer, who struck up a close friendship with Presley in the 1970s, will be joined by acts including KT Tunstall, Mica Paris, Tony Hadley and Travis' Fran Healy.
The proceedings will be led by Chris Evans plus other guest presenters and will culminate in a spectacular firework finale.
In the year that the King of Rock 'n' Roll would have turned 75, Radio 2 brings together some great names from the world of pop and rock music to perform his best loved and most popular songs:
Tom Jones
Scouting For Girls
Imelda May
Fyfe Dangerfield
Jon Allen
KT Tunstall
Michael Ball
The Magnets
Fran Healy (from Travis)
Craig David
Tony Hadley
Marti Pellow
Nell Bryden
Suzi Quatro
Elio Pace
When: 12th September 2010
Where: Hyde Park, London
Time: Gates open 5pm; entertainment on stage from 6.30pm
Admission: £30
Source Information: Royal Albert Hall Site
The Mayor's Thames Festival is London's largest free outdoor arts festival - a spectacular celebration of London and its river. An exciting mix of arts, spectacle and entertainment, all focused around the River Thames, the festival is a key highlight in London's cultural life.
The festival commissions new work, and transforms unusual spaces on and around the River Thames with a mixture of street arts, performance, carnival, pyrotechnics, illuminations, art installations, exhibitions, river events, massed choirs, circus, music and dance, food and feasting. The finale is a magical illuminated Night Procession that winds along the north and south banks of the Thames, followed by a fireworks display fired from the centre of the river itself.
When: 11-12 September 2010
Where: City of London area, City of Westminster, (see ThamesFestival Website for the location highlights)
Admission: FREE to all events
Source Information: ThamesFestival Official Website
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Tate Britain is the world centre for the understanding and enjoyment of British art and works actively to promote interest in British art internationally.
The displays at Tate Britain call on the greatest collection of British art in the world to present an unrivalled picture of the development of art in Britain from the time of the Tudor monarchs in the sixteenth century, to the present day.
| List of Display Themes |
| British Art 1500 -1900 |
| British Art 1900 - 2010 |
| Ambulatory |
| Clore Entrance |
| Duveen Galleries |
| Manton Stairs |
| Members Room |
| Millbank Entrance |
| Rotunda Reading Area |
| Turner Collection |
When: Open every day 10.00–18.00
Last admission to exhibitions 17.15
Where: Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
Admission: Admission is free, except for special exhibitions.
Become a Tate Member or a Patron and see special exhibitions for free.
Information Source: Tate Website Read More......
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This Annual event rediscover the freedom of your bike with your friends and family, seeing and experiencing your local area from a completely new perspective.
Sky Ride is committed to making your journey into the borough route as hassle free as possible. The perfect way to join the route is by bike - remember there is no official start point you can take part at any point that is convenient for you.
Transport for London will be hosting a number of led rides into the route to make your outward and return journey safe and fun. All the details you need can be found below. If riding into the route is not possible because of the distance or if you have young children, you will also find information on car parking and public transport.
When: 15 August 2010 09:00 am
Where: Redbridge Cycle Centre, London
Information source: Go Sky Ride Website
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Every Friday in August, ZSL London Zoo will be opening its doors after hours, so that visitors can enjoy an incredible night out in the company of the most fascinating creatures on Earth.
The perfect summer night out for friends, families and work colleagues includes:
- Discovering over 720 species
- Sipping on a Pimms or mojito
- Indulging in the champagne and seafood bar
- Strutting your stuff at the silent disco
- Grabbing a bite from the BBQ
Celebrate the summer in style, and make your evening even more indulgent, by adding a picnic from celebrity chef Angela Hartnett .
When: 6-10pm (last adm 8pm) Aug 6, 13, 20, 27
Where: Outer Circle, Regent's Park, London
The first Zoo Lates date (6 August) is now sold out and no tickets will be sold online or on the night at the zoo. But don’t despair, there are three other dates still available. However tickets to these are selling fast.
Visitors need to book in advance to secure a ticket and also to get a discount.
Book online for a 20% discount and groups of 10 or more receive a 40% discount.
Information Source: London Zoo Lates Website Read More......
One of the biggest event of world renowned sport and the world's largest event of its kind is fast replacing the London Marathon as the event of choice for pushing your body to the limit. Over 13,000 confirmed participants coming from different countries are set to run, swim and cycle across the capital, while thousands of tourists and spectators to inline alone the streets and visit the Triathlon Expo.
Starting at the Excel Centre in Docklands and making its way past major London landmarks such as Big Ben, The London Eye and Tower Bridge, the setting is idyllic for all those involved and the Thames hopefully not too cold for the brave athletes. It is great spectator event too, with the chance to see some of the fittest sportspeople do battle across three gruelling disciplines in the heart of London.
When: 7-8 August 2010
Where: Starting point at ExCel Centre Docklands going across London landmarks.
Admission: FREE to watch at all points of event.
Information: The London Triathlon Website