Events Around London

The world’s longest running South Asian film festival outside of India, UK Asian Film Festival, has announced its full programme for 2019. The festival will run in five cities across the UK, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leicester, London and Manchester, 27th March – 4th May 2019.

Lambeth Palace has one of the oldest and largest private gardens in London. It has been occupied by Archbishops of Canterbury since 1197. Formal courtyard boasts historic White Marseilles fig planted in 1556. Parkland style garden features mature trees, woodland and native planting, orchard and pond.

Give children a first taste of the magical world of ballet. Enjoy the classic fairy tale ballet together, in this new version especially created for children aged three upwards. As a baby, Princess Aurora is cursed by Carabosse: on her 16th birthday, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die.

Bringing sun, songs and ’90s nostalgia, AJN Productions is taking Summer Street – The Hilarious Aussie Soap Opera Musical! out for a spin. This new musical is heading to The Blockhouse to delight Brighton Fringe-goers before transferring to Waterloo East Theatre to bring some sun and fun to London.

All-new fortnightly live music performances are set to take the heart of SW1 by storm this summer With spring finally sprung and summer just around the corner, Nova in Victoria is counting down to festival season by launching Nova Summer Sounds, all-new, fortnightly live music performances.

Based on the iconic, hit Jack Black film, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation School Of Rock – The Musical is leaving audiences rocking night after night at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

The French 23 year old singer-songwriter and guitarist was inspired by musicians like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Pink Floyd.....his style embodies these influences and with inventive riffs and moody melodies,this is contemporary rock at its best!

A celebration of the 25th anniversary of the ordination of women to the priesthood, by award-winning photographer Jim Grover. Jim has spent eight months following 12 very different female priests in the Diocese, to capture a flavour of the rich diversity of women’s ministry with his intimate and candid images.

3 hours guided walking tour led by Paul Mansfield a former Cocoa and Coffee trader with over 20 years experience as a London Tour Guide. Visit the world’s finest Artisan Chocolatiers in London Mayfair and sample Truffles and Ganaches and Brownies and hot chocolate.

Following the sell-out success of the pop-ups over the past three years, the Women’s Prize for Fiction at the Baileys Book Bar is back for another sequence of inspiring and thought-provoking events celebrating the best of writing by women.

Pi Artworks London presents Cyprus Realism, its first solo exhibition by the British-Cypriot-Turkish artist Mustafa Hulusi. The show opens Thursday 11th April and runs until Saturday 11th May 2019.

When Dorothy famously triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West, we only ever heard one side of the story.

Following their residency with Welsh National Opera, the Young Artists from National Opera Studio return to London for a showing of their recent scenes production.

Walk in the footsteps of the ’mother of nursing’ and discover the life of Florence Nightingale through the places where she lived and worked.

Calling Blue Jay is the musical project of London-based, Belgian songwriter and musician, Marieke De Keukelaere, alongside Latvian violinist, Maris Peterlevics. The music can be described as atmospheric alt-folk, a sound that is simultaneously intimate and powerful.

Tune into your truth (what feels right for you) and develop the courage to honour that. Say ’no’ when needed, have those difficult conversations people often avoid and learn to ask for what you really want!

Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, Willie Gilbert Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Based on How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying by Shepherd Mead How to Succeed is a witty, satirical show with an exhilarating musical score and a plethora of interesting and diverse characters.

Planned by Cubitt in 1828, the 3 acre square is subdivided into mini gardens with camellias, iris, ferns and containers. Dramatic collection of tender climbing roses and 20 different forms of tree peonies. National Collection of ceanothus incl more than 70 species and cultivars.

Grosvenor Square, will host the May Fair from 5-6 May, offering Londoners, visitors and families a weekend of entertainment, food and fairground fun inspired by the Great British seaside, in the heart of the West End.

Autism’s Got Talent was established by charity Anna Kennedy Online and the event - this is a live show celebrating the diverse talents of children and adults with autism.

Saturday 27 April 2019 10:30AM Family Day: Wild River Adventures For ages 5 plus Join music leader Hannah Opstad on a winding adventure as we follow the journey of a river through mountains, waterfalls and wherever our imaginations take us!

Wednesday 15 May 2019 11:00AM For Crying Out Loud! Informal concerts for parents or carers and their babies up to 1 year old Hear outstanding performances by musicians from the Royal Academy of Music in these concerts presented especially for parents or carers and babies under 1 to enjoy together in a relaxed and...

Friday 17 May 2019 11:00AM Schools Concert: Heroes and Villains Key Stage 2 Join countertenor Patrick Terry, presenter Isabelle Adams and characters from 18th-century opera for a concert of glorious arias and diva behaviour.

Saturday 18 May 2019 11:00AM Family Concert: Heroes and Villains For ages 5 plus Join countertenor Patrick Terry, presenter Isabelle Adams and characters from 18th-century opera for a concert of glorious arias and diva behaviour.

Wednesday 22 May 2019 11:45AM Chamber Tots: In the Garden Music-making workshop for children aged 3 – 5 and their parents or carers Interactive music-making sessions for children aged 1 to 5 and their parents or carers, with songs, percussion and the chance to meet some exciting instruments up close.