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Introduction to Wildlife Photography
Take full creative control of your camera on this course with photographer and author Iain Green. Turning off the fully-auto setting, Iain will de-mystify your camera’s various buttons and settings.
WWT London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, London
Today
English National Ballet
To commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War, English National Ballet revives its “moving and ambitious” (The Independent) triptych reflecting the experiences of those who fought, and those who stayed behind.
Rosebery Ave,
Clerkenwell,
London
Today to Sat 29 Sep
Murderous Surnames
Rather than dishing out their daily doses of misfortune and misery, The London Dungeon are providing comfort, solace and free entry with a paying friend, throughout the month of September, to those afflicted with a murderous surname.
The London Dungeon, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, Lambeth
Today to Sun 30 Sep
Sylvia
Votes for Women and a fractured family at a momentous hour in British history.
100 years after the first women in Britain were granted the vote, Kate Prince combines dance, hip hop, soul and funk to shed new light on a remarkable story at the heart of the Suffragette movement.
The Old Vic The Cut London
Today
Colour: The Rainbow Revealed
Colour: The Rainbow Revealed is an award-winning exhibition exploring the endless ways in which colour shapes our world.
Horniman Museum and Gardens 100 London Road Forest Hill London
Today to Sun 7 Oct
Bats, Bugs & Beers
Friday 7th September & Friday 21st September
Experience London Wetland Centre after dark. Explore the Centre listening to and looking for bats, and discover more about other night-time wildlife such as moths, hedgehogs and newts. The evening will finish with evening with a cold beer around the campfire.
WWT London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, London
Today
Time Out 50: 50 Years, 50 Covers
On 12 September 2018, a new exhibition will open at the Museum of Brands in London, running until 3 March 2019: ‘Time Out 50: 50 Years, 50 Covers – Charting five decades of London through Time Out’s front pages’.
111-117 Lancaster Road
Notting Hill
London
Today to Thu 1 Nov
Raw Materials: Textiles at Valence House
Raw Materials: Textiles explores the rich and little-known history of textiles along the Nunnery Gallery’s local River Lea Valley. This summer the exhibition tours to Valence House in Dagenham.
Valence House Museum
Becontree Avenue
Dagenham
Today and Sat 22 Sep
Scripted Bodies - Cradeaux Alexander
We welcome back Cradeaux Alexander to the Bow Arts Courtyard to present a performance of his new work bluebeard, alongside a mid-career retrospective exhibition entitled Scripted Bodies.
Bow Arts Courtyard, 183 Bow Road, London
Today to Sun 23 Sep
The Village
Kicking off Nadia Fall’s inaugural season is a new adaptation of Lope de Vega’s Spanish Golden Age play Fuenteovejuna from April de Angelis. Transported to contemporary India, The Village is a powerful story of community, solidarity and the lengths each of us are willing to go to protect ourselves from tyranny.
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Gerry Raffles Square
Stratford
London
Today, Sat 22 Sep, Mon 24 Sep to Sat 29 Sep, Tue 2 Oct to Sat 6 Oct
Peter Pan and Other Lost Children
The exhibition will feature two very talented Edwardian female illustrators. Alice Bolingbroke Woodward was the first illustrator of the story of Peter Pan. She illustrated many books between 1895 and the 1930s including a new edition of Alice in Wonderland.
Heath Robinson Museum, 50 West End Lane, PINNER (In Pinner Memorial Park)
Today to Sun 28 Oct
Equality Exhibition
An evolving exhibition which walks you through history uncovering the major events that have prompted changes to UK laws relating to equality and diversity.
The exhibition is completely free to enter.
Lincoln House
137-143 Hammersmith Road
Today
Pimlico Road - Design District @ London Design Festival
Pimlico Road will participate in London Design Festival (‘LDF’) this year as an official Design District, curating an exciting programme of insightful and interactive events.
Pimlico Rd, Belgravia
Today to Sun 23 Sep
Black Cat Cabaret to Headline Underbelly Festival with Brand New Show
The Black Cat Cabaret has been captivating the city’s audiences with their dark and daring brand of cabaret entertainment for more than a decade. Black Cat: Bohemia is the company’s most ambitious show to date, and premières with the company’s first headline run at Underbelly Festival Southbank.
Underbelly Festival Southbank
Jubilee Gardens
London
Today to Sun 30 Sep
Frantisek Brikcius Cello Recital - the International Day of Peace
You are invited to a Cello Recital at St Bartholomew the Great (West Smithfield, City of London, EC1A 7BE) on Friday 21st September 2018 at 12:30 p.m.
Czech Cellist Frantisek Brikcius will perform Solo Cello Suites by Johann Sebastian Bach (No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011) and Max Reger (No. 1 in G major, Op.
St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, City of London
Today
Play Starlink ‘Battle for Atlas’ two months early at KidZania London
For gaming fans across the UK eagerly awaiting the hotly anticipated launch of Starlink, the new intergalactic space game from Ubisoft, the wait may be over sooner than you think.
KidZania London, Westfield London, Ariel Way
Today to Fri 12 Oct
London Design Festival at Battersea Power Station
London Design Festival comes to Battersea Power Station with three unmissable events from London Potters, luxury brand Carmen Constantine and the Royal College of Art’s two new research centres.
Circus West Village, Battersea Power Station, Sopwith Way
Today to Sun 23 Sep
Pure Rally Oktoberfest 2018 - 21st-23rd September
PURE RALLY
About
The U.K’s largest party rally with events in Europe Ireland the U.K and the USA. Since 2013 we have now done 30 rallies worldwide since we started.
The UK largest rolling party with over 1500 people each year taking part on a Pure Rally event worldwide
Ace Cafe London in London, United Kingdom
Today to Sun 23 Sep
All the Arts Theatre School BROMLEY
Affordable and confidence building childrens classes in performing arts. All our sessions include a mixture of dancing, singing and acting with regular opportunities to perform on stage in local and professional productions including Danson Festival & The Albert Hall.
St Edwards Hall, St Keverne Road
Today to Tue 23 Oct
All the Arts Theatre School New Eltham
Affordable and confidence building childrens classes in performing arts. All our sessions include a mixture of dancing, singing and acting with regular opportunities to perform on stage in local and professional productions including Danson Festival & The Albert Hall.
The Centre, 435 Footscray road
Today to Mon 5 Nov
All the Arts Saturday Performers Academy
By popular demand, Greater London’s Award Winning training Academy has now launched a brand new performance company for budding young stars ages 4-18yrs.
The Centre, 435 Footscray road
Today to Wed 14 Nov
Family Guided and Audio Tours
Discover 1000 years of history in this world-famous building on one of our Family Guided Tours or the family version of the Audio Tour.
Ever wondered where Guy Fawkes hid before he tried to blow up Parliament? Want to see the very spot where Charles I was tried and found guilty of treason?
Houses of Parliament London
Today to Sun 7 Oct
BOREHAMWOOD 30s to 50sPlus PARTY - Friday 21st September
30s to 50sPlus Party Nights for Singles and Couples with top DJ playing your favourite club classics.
Monthly at The Holiday Inn Hotel, Barnet Bypass, Borehamwood, WD6 5PU. Big dance floor, two bars, free parking. (Special room rates: Price for a single, twin or double is £59 inc.
The Holiday Inn Hotel, Barnet Bypass, Borehamwood
Today
Premium Listing
Family Ticket Offer
Grab a Family Ticket and treat your little ’uns to enjoy discounted tickets to see the biggest new U, PG and 12A releases without breaking the bank. When booking, the Family Ticket will automatically be added to your basket when your group matches the requirements to get the ticket.
Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road London
Today to Sun 7 Oct
Work-in-Progress: Art Night
An evening of drinks and art in progress, this night is a great opportunity to meet creatives and experience, discuss, perform, show, and experiment with new works.
RAW Lab Norton Quays, Royal Albert Wharf, London
Today
Continuum 2 - exhibition
Unique, multidisciplinary, contemporary.
Continuum is a unique collaboration of MA and PhD alumni artist-makers from the UCA network in Farnham, spanning textiles, glass, ceramics, sculpture and jewellery.
Menier Gallery, 51 Southwark Street, London
Today and Sat 22 Sep
Still Alice
Michael Park for The Infinite Group presents the West Yorkshire Playhouse production of Still Alice
Alice Howland is stubborn, clever and driven – a professional at the top of her game.
Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond
Today and Sat 22 Sep
Nuvole: An exhibition of 12 new paintings by Mauro Perucchetti
Alon Zakaim Fine Art is proud to present Nuvole, a showcase of twelve new paintings by established Italian artist Mauro Perucchetti and his inaugural exhibition with the gallery.
Alon Zakaim Fine Art, 5-7 Dover St. London
Today to Wed 31 Oct
Fizzy Blood
Fizzy Blood Plus special guests. Artists performing: Fizzy Blood.: Tickets avaiable.
Boston Music Room, London
Today
Crown The Empire
Crown The Empire + Volumes + coldrain. Artists performing: Crown The Empire.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Islington, London
Today
Ben Caplan
Ben Caplan. Artists performing: Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers.: Tickets avaiable.
The Lexington, London
Today
Spiritualized
Spiritualized. Artists performing: Spiritualized.: Tickets avaiable.
Eventim Apollo, London
Today
DANA FUCHS BAND
DANA FUCHS BAND. Artists performing: DANA FUCHS BAND.: Tickets avaiable.
The Borderline, London
Today
From Messines Ridge to Moltmann: Studdert Kennedy and a Suffering God
Professor Thomas O’Loughlin and Dr Stuart Bell outline the theology of Reverend Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy and discuss how religion was transformed by the First World War.
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London
Today
Kids Go Free this September with MBNA Thames Clippers
Every weekend in September, enjoy a family day out exploring London as kids travel free with MBNA Thames Clippers (www.mbnathamesclippers.com), courtesy of MBNA. With every paying adult, up to four children can travel free and sail by iconic landmarks, soaking up the sights of the capital.
MBNA Thames Clippers is London’s leading River Bus service, connecting many of the capital’s top attractions and providing passengers with the chance to take in the iconic London skyline from the river along the way.
Today to Sun 30 Sep
Antoine Catala - Everything is OKAY: Season 2
Marlborough Contemporary is pleased to present a solo exhibition with New York-based, French artist Antoine Catala, titled Everything is OKAY: Season 2.
Marlborough Contemporary
6 Albemarle Street
Today to Sat 13 Oct
Paula Rego: From Mind to Hand, Drawings from 1980 to 2001
Drawing is not what one sees but what makes others see
- Edgar Degas
Fundamental to Rego’s working practice is her need to draw. It underlies her method and remains at the core of all aspects of her work: paintings, pastels and prints.
Marlborough Fine Art, 6 Albemarle Street, London
Today to Sat 27 Oct
The Political History of Smack and Crack
Fresh from a highly-acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Political History of Smack and Crack now transfers to Soho Theatre. This angry, funny love-song explores a lost generation annihilated by the heroin epidemic in Manchester, following a pair of star-crossed lovers from 1981 to the present day.
Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London
Today, Sat 22 Sep
Exhibition: On our doorstep
An exhibition of paintings by Lindsey Julian and Sally Martin
The View, 6 Rangers Road, Chingford
Today to Tue 2 Oct
Focus Kazakhstan: Postnomadic Mind
The exhibition examines Kazakh contemporary art as a form of multi-channel discourse, drawing parallel dialogues between contemporary artists, their Soviet predecessors, and the newly termed subject matter of post-nomadism.
Hydraulic Power Station, 37 Wapping Wall, St Katharine’s & Wapping
Today to Tue 16 Oct
Rebecca Ward Solo Exhibition at Ronchini Gallery
Ronchini Gallery is proud to present Silhouettes its third solo exhibition of works by the American artist Rebecca Ward.
Ronchini Gallery 22 Dering Street
Today to Thu 15 Nov
Kids world
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Parsons Green
Fulham
Today to Sun 30 Sep
April Towers
April Towers Plus Everything by Electricity + Lunah. Artists performing: April Towers.: Tickets avaiable.
London Oslo, London
Today
Flava D + Lady Leshurr + Jamz Supernova + Emerald + AG + Pussy Palacex
Flava D + Lady Leshurr + Jamz Supernova + Emerald + AG + Pussy Palacex. Artists performing: Flava D.: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Today
Bascule Chamber Concerts
Composer and curator Iain Chambers returns to fill the atmospheric subterranean Victorian space in Tower Bridge with a brand-new programme of works, including commissioned spoken word performances and an immersive sound walk exploring London’s greatest hidden space.
South Bascule Chamber, Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road, London
Today to Sun 23 Sep
Rivers of the World
Rivers of the World is a Thames Festival Trust project in partnership with the British Council which has worked with 30,000 12-14 year olds in 30 countries around the world to inspire young people to learn about rivers through art and creativity.
Boathouse Creative Studios, Malthouse, 62-76 Abbey Road, Barking
Today to Sat 29 Sep
The Worlds Oldest Boat Race- Totally Thames
The Race for Doggett’s Coat and Badge is the world’s oldest continually competed sporting event started in 1715. This incredible rowing race is competed in every year by apprentice river workers on the Thames.
Guildhall Yard, Aldermanbury
Today to Mon 24 Sep
Butterflies
An uplifting tale of friendship and courage. Three friends embark on an exciting adventure to chase their butterflies away. They cross new seas to uncharted lands, on a journey filled with discovery. The only trouble is they’re all a bit worried about it!
Half Moon Theatre, 43 White Horse Road
Today