What's Up London

Oliver! in London

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:59:00 +0000

Cameron Mackintosh presents this triumphant new staging of Lionel Bart's masterpiece Oliver! at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, which was last seen at the London Palladium in 1994. Oliver! is one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens' timeless characters with its ever popular story of the boy who asked for more. Featuring a host of wonderful songs including ‘Food Glorious Food’’, ‘Consider Yourself’, ‘You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two’ and many more. Don’t miss this classic family musical, get your Oliver tickets today and join Oliver, Fagin, The Artful Dodger and co. Get tickets and shows schedule at Viagogo

Wicked London

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:54:00 +0000

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.

Get Tickets at Viagogo and shows schedule.

Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:37:00 +0000

Only the elite earn the to chance compete in the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. From Federer to Nadal, Djokovic to Murray the world’s best compete in a unique round-robin format in the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. With $5million on the line, competition will be fierce and Barclays ATP World Tour Finals tickets will sell fast. You don’t want to miss the chance to see the season finale of the ATP World Tour, so get your Barclays ATP World Tour Finals tickets here, now!
Note: All sessions include one singles match and one doubles match. The specific players for each round-robin session will be determined on 18 November.

When: 21th to 28th November 2010
Where: London O2 Arena
Tickets Admission: £12 up, Get Tickets at Viagogo
Source Info: Viagogo Site

Michael Buble Tour in London

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:16:00 +0000

Canadian singer Michael Bublé has garnered fans, critical acclaim and on top of that a Grammy Award thanks to his irresistible voice and brilliant big band sound. Bublé’s self-titled debut album and subsequent albums It’s Time (which topped the charts in his native Canada), Call Me Irresponsible and Crazy Love have resulted in endless plaudits and awards. Bublé’s talent began to emerge when performing in clubs in his teens although it was properly spotted whilst performing at a business party by Michael McSweeney - an aide to Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. The Michael Buble tour promises to be his most popular to date and Michael Buble tickets are already hard to come by.

When: 2,3,4 October 2010
Where: Wembley Arena
Tickets Admission: £70 - up Get Tickets at Viagogo
Source Info: Viagogo Site

Open House London Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:33:00 +0000

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

Carlos Santana Live at O2 Arena

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:35:00 +0000

Sold more than 100 million records, sold more than 26 million copies worldwide, Rolling Stones 90th of 100 Greatest Artist of All Time and 15th of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Won ten Grammy Awards, three Latin Grammy, Grammys Album of the Year and Record of the Year for "Smooth". Carlos Santana is one of the Rock music Legend alive.

When: 1 October 2010
Where: London O2 Arena, Greenwich
Admission: £80 - up Tickets from Viagogo
Source Info: visit Carlos Santana Official Website for more information

Notting Hill Carnival 2010 Moments

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 08:56:00 +0000

Elvis Forever

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 07:15:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:20:00 +0000

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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Taste Of Malaysia in London

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:46:00 +0000

Malaysia Kitchen 2010 is a Malaysian Government initiative that aims to educate and inform British consumers about the inspiring world of Malaysian cuisine. The objective of our campaign is to drive trial, experience and awareness of Malaysian cooking and encourage diners to enjoy the diverse tastes of the country in Malaysian restaurants in London and throughout the UK.

Through a series of exciting activities and events in 2010 that engage and delight the taste buds, Malaysia Kitchen 2010 will celebrate and promote the cultural diversity and heritage of Malaysian cuisine, from authentic traditional food delicacies, to complex gourmet fusions of subtle flavours and rich spices.

24 September 2010

On 24th September 2010 a free ‘Malaysia Night’ event is set to take place on Trafalgar Square. For one night only, Malaysia will take over the capital in the form of an authentic Malaysian Pasar Malam created by Malaysia Kitchen and designed to showcase the authentic and vibrant cuisine of Malaysia. The event will run from 3pm - 10pm.

Malaysia Kitchen is very excited to announce from 11^th to 19^th September we will take over Selfridges Food Halls across the country bringing a taste of Malaysia to central London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Not only will Selfridges exclusively stock a number of Malaysian products but top chefs including Masterchef finalist Andy Oliver, Masterchef winner Dhruv Baker, renowned chef Jason Atherton and Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar will demonstrate authentic Malaysian recipes in all thre e cities using the products on sale so you can purchase them and take this diverse and exciting cuisine to try at home.

Enjoy a taste of Malaysia!

Information Source: Malaysia Kitchen Official Website , Selfridges Events

The Notting Hill Carnival

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:11:00 +0000

Held each August Bank Holiday since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival is the largest festival celebration of its kind in Europe. Every year the streets of West London come alive, with the sounds and smells of Europe's biggest street festival. Twenty miles of vibrant colourful costumes surround over 40 static sound systems, hundreds of Caribbean food stalls, over 40,000 volunteers and over 1 million Notting Hill carnival revellers.

Starting its life as a local festival set up by the West Indian community of the Notting Hill area, it has now become a full-blooded Caribbean carnival, attracting millions of visitors from all over the globe. With many astonishing floats and the sounds of the traditional steel drum bands, scores of massive sound systems plus not forgetting the hundreds of stalls that line the streets of Notting Hill. The Notting Hill Carnival is arguably London's most exciting annual event.

The Notting Hill Carnival usually gets under way on the Saturday with the steel band competition. Sunday is Kids' Day, when the costume prizes are awarded. On Bank Holiday Monday, the main parade takes place. It generally begins on Great Western Road, then winds its way along Chepstow Road, on to Westbourne Grove, and then Ladbroke Grove. In the evening, the floats leave the streets in procession, and people carry continue partying at the many Notting Hill Carnival after parties.

When: August 29th and 30th.

Where: Notting Hill Street

Admission: FREE for the entire outdoor carnival events and shows

Information Source: The Notting Hill Carnival Website

Visiting Tate Britain

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:06:00 +0000

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

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

2010 Mayor of London Sky Ride Redbridge

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:34:00 +0000

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.

With a variety of entertainment on offer, whatever your age or interests, there's guaranteed to be something for everyone!

When: 15 August 2010 09:00 am

Where: Redbridge Cycle Centre, London

Information source: Go Sky Ride Website

West End Maze at Trafalgar Square

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:01:00 +0000

A full size maze has been installed right at the center of Trafalgar Square ground introducing some great interesting facts about West End places in London. Tourists and Visitors will definitely enjoy this free entertainment with unlimited time frame. See and try to discover amazing west end maze.

When: Daily 11am - 8pm

Where: Trafalgar Square ground

Admission: FREE

Information Source: Trafalgar Square Website

Time Out London

Booster Cushion Theatre

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:55:00 +0000

This shows are great for family with kids will they enjoy the shows of "Little Red Riding Hood and Friends, The Three Bears, Big Goldilocks and Alan in Woderland.

Booster Cushion Theatre was formed in 1989, specifically to work with children and to encourage them to take greater interest in books. Since then Booster Cushion Theatre has performed to over 300,000 people in schools and theatre's all over the country providing quality work with care and commitment.

All of Booster Cushion Theatre's shows are solo show's using mime, voice and some sign language. Each is completely portable and can be performed inside or out, the technical requirements being minimal. We just need a performance space of 4m x 4m x 3.5m.

When: 2.8.10 - 6.8.10 @ 1pm & 3pm

Where: Royal Parks (Greenwich Park)
The Children's playgroud by the Boating Lake

Addmission: FREE - no booking required just turn up.

Information Source: BCT Website

London Zoo Lates

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:42:00 +0000

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

Admission: August’s hot ticket - book online and save

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

Great British Beer Festival 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:13:00 +0000

Once again the comeback of the famous beer festival acclaimed Britain's biggest beer festival in history is happening here in the heart of West London. Beer enthusiastic and ole pub gamers from all over the countries and from international invities, brewers of almost 700 ale's, ciders and foreign beer maker.

There's plenty to occupy you at the festival, you can play on some traditional pub games, enjoy live music, sample some food, including good traditional pub snacks, and also attend tutored beer tastings.

When: 3-7 August 2010

Where: Earl's Court Exhibition Centre, Earl's Court, London

Admission: £10, adv £8, season ticket £23 (discounts for Camra mems)

Information Source: Great British Beer Festival Website

Royal Philharmonic Concert Opera

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:02:00 +0000

Enjoy the summer evenings with some live music in the wonderful setting of Canada Square Park on Thursday evenings throughout the summer.

A spectacular evening of sparkling classical favourites with a summery feel, performed by the acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. The Orchestra’s diverse repertoire of classic favourites and contemporary tunes offers something for everyone to enjoy.

When: 29 August 2010

Where: Canada Square Park

Admission: Free

Information Source: My Canary Wharf Website

Twilight Delights - 80's Connection

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:51:00 +0000

Enjoy the summer evenings with some live music in the wonderful setting of Canada Square Park on Thursday evenings throughout the summer.

Join us for a spectacular tribute to the decade when big-hair, rah-rah skirts and power-dressing, were all the rage.

Re-live all your favourite eighties classics from artistes such as Wham!, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Heaven 17 – plus two very special guests, in the form of Freddie Mercury (performed by Paul Jackson) and Suggs (Tony James), who will join the band to perform the very best of Queen and Madness.

So put down your Rubix-Cubes, pull on your leg-warmers and join us for the UKs finest 80’s concert!

Space at outdoor events is unreserved and sometimes limited. Portable furniture, glass bottles or glasses are not permitted.

When: 19 August 2010, 7pm

Where: Canada Square Park

Admission: FREE

Information Source: My Canary Wharf Website

An Evening of Romantic Opera

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:32:00 +0000

Watch and capture this romantic evening opera with great cast of performers from the major national and international opera houses drawn together showing live music from some of the most loved composers, including Puccini, Verdi, Mozart, Bizet and many more. Enjoy this wenderful event on thursday set up right at the Canada Square Park.

When: 5 August 2010

Where: Canada Square Park

Admission: FREE

Information: My Canary Wharf Website

The London Triathlon

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:11:00 +0000

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

Canary Wharf Jazz Fesival

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:20:00 +0000

With four days dedicated to the best jazz around, the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival kicks off a celebration of this most innovative of musical genres. With eleven bands from all over the world performing at the festival, you can be sure there will be something to suit any taste.

Some of the most cutting edge contemporary jazz is set to be performed during the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival, which aims to provide a platform for the most promising up and coming musicians around. The players that you see today at the jazz festival could be the rising stars of tomorrow, who will be the regulars on the jazz scene in the future.

When: 13-16 August 2010

Where: Canada Square Park

Admission: Free

Restriction: N/A

Thursday 13 August
1pm - 2.15pm - Martha Lewis' Cafe Aman

Friday 14 August
1pm - 2.15pm - Tom Cawley's Curios
7pm - 8.15pm - Omar Puente

Saturday 15 August
1pm - 2.15pm - Twelves Trio
2.45pm - 4pm - Lizzie Parks
4.30pm - 5.45pm - Porkchop feat. James Morton
6.15pm - 7.30pm - Lauren Dalrymple
8pm - 9.15pm - Gilad Atzmon’s Orient House Ensemble

Sunday 16 August
1pm - 2.15pm - Brandon Allen Quintet
2.45pm - 4pm - Soweto Kinch Quartet
4.30pm - 5.45pm - The B-Sides feat. Mary Pearce
6.15pm - 7.30pm - Mike Westbrook Band 'Off Abbey Road'

Check their website for more information:
Canary Wharf Jazz Festival Official Website

Whats up London

noreply@blogger.com (Gaiusme) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:33:00 +0000

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