What's On Paddington

Dance theatre discovering sight through touch. Produced and presented by EDIFICE Dance Theatre Hosted by The Cockpit Tenome - eyes on hand. The Tenome is a mythical creature derived from Japanese urban legend.

Monthly Readings Of Incisive Subversive Writing. A Cockpit Production READINGS Peter Marinker and friends present incisive, subversive writing from every era. Readings and discussion of the most disruptive, from the most informed, for the most discerning.

A comedy of belly laughs, broken hearts & biscuits. Produced by Subtle Paws Presented by The Cockpit By Kathryn Gardner Sue and Carol are lifeguards.

A tragicomedy about loss; told through a community who find solace in sharing in each other’s hardship. Produced by New Fable Productions Presented by The Cockpit This tragicomedy is a play about loss and grief, written and directed by Ella Clarke; inspired by true events.

Every happy family has a secret... Produced by Xameleon Theatre Presented by The Cockpit After successful premiere in February 2018, Xameleon Theatre returns to The Cockpit with A Doll’s House for 3 nights only! ?Nora and Torvald’s family seems to be very happy.

Puppetry, original music & interactive play. Produced and presented by Get Lost and Found Hosted by The Cockpit Discover the world of the Moomins where anything is possible...

Based on the much-loved novels by Tove Jansson, this gentle heart-warming show tells the story of a year in Moominvalley. Moomintroll wakes up in the middle of winter with a “something-wrong-feeling”. There’s no sign of his good friend Snufkin, or the note Snufkin left him.

The Refugee Choir WOVEN GOLD Produced and presented by Woven Gold Hosted by The Co Woven Gold, a rich and powerful choir of refugees from around the world, accompanied by a group of UK musicians, will celebrate ten years in a glorious performance of songs and music. ?

Organised Noise With Jazz FM’s Jez Nelson. Every last Monday of the month we gather the finest musicians we can find and throw them together in a barrier busting night of contemporary music. With Jez Nelson & Chris Phillips from Jazz FM.

The launch of the highly anticipated fourth album. WorldService Project is a unique British beast - 5 disillusioned soldiers who broke away from their battalion, leaving their King and Country behind to pursue a new path.

The feel-amazing musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that will have you jumping to your feet! Produced and presented by Musical Youth London Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that will get you jumping to your feet!

Battle of the sexes -- or triumph of the sexes? Produced and presented by Actors From The London Stage Hosted by The Cockpit Petruchio, the fortune seeker. Katherina, the shrew. Is it love at first sight—or war?

Commedia dell’Arte by a group of 60yrs+ The shows at the Cockpit are the culmination of a twelve-week project exploring the world of Commedia dell’Arte by a group 60+ residents of the Church Street Ward and its vicinities.

Thrills, Spills & Over The Top Action! The Cockpit Presents... REVOLUTION PRO WRESTING! Wrestling bodyslams its way back into the Cockpit for another night of high octane, over the top action.

Revolution Pro Wrestling Live At The Cockpit 29: Tickets avaiable.

A care home in Paddington is inviting local people to visit the home to join in its celebrations for Care Home Open Day. On Friday 20th April, from 10am-4pm, the Care UK team at Forrester Court on Cirencester Street will be opening the doors to the care home for a free family-friendly event.

Following the great success of last October, Dorothy Circus Gallery is proud to unveil "Inside Meteora", a series of never seen before artworks by artist Paolo Pedroni, the artist was recently mentioned in the exibart’s guide "222 emerging Italian artists worth investing in 2018".

DCG is excited to present for the first time in Europe the extraordinary work of Canadian sculptor Gosia. --

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

Last chance to visit this lovely mature garden which was planned on different levels to create areas of varied character and mood. Pergola with Italian fountain and fishpond, lawn with borders leading to sunken garden with rockery. Groundcover and mature trees make a secluded haven in C London.

Visitors are invited to make a free trip to an ‘interactive’ pop-up WW1 mail sorting office in The Regent’s Park – evoking the giant wooden building called the ‘Home Depot’ that handled all the mail from the front line 100 years ago.

A country garden in the heart of London. An old mulberry tree, billowing borders, rambling Rosa banksiae, and a greenhouse of climbing pelargoniums.

An intimate guided tour of 575 Wandsworth Road is the only way to see this unique home of Khadambi Asalache, a Kenyan-born poet, novelist and civil servant who over the course of a twenty year period he turned his home into a work of art.

An intimate guided tour of 575 Wandsworth Road is the only way to see this unique home of Khadambi Asalache, a Kenyan-born poet, novelist and civil servant who over the course of a twenty year period he turned his home into a work of art.

Programme: Vivaldi - Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor Vivaldi - La Folia Piazzolla - Adios Nonino Vivaldi - Concerto for 2 Violins & Cello Vivaldi - Violin Concerto in C minor David Gordon - Tango Vivaldi Vivaldi - “Summer” from the Four Seasons Piazzolla - Verano Porteno from the Four Seasons of Buenos

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

Omer Tiroche Gallery will kick off their 2018 programme with an exhibition dedicated to small-scale pumpkin paintings by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. This will be the first time that this small body of work will be displayed together in the UK.

Join the Royal College of Physicians for a special event exploring the role of contemporary portraiture and the college’s remarkable art collection.

Join the Royal College of Physicians for a special free lecture, part of the season marking its 500th anniversary, reflecting on the history and future of medicine, society and health. In this event, Dr Nneka Nwokolo focuses on the advances made in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of HIV over recent years.

Le Dame Art Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition by ritualistic water painter Stevens Vaughn. Please, don’t miss the unique opportunity to meet the artist, Thursday 15th March 6.30 to 9 pm.

Hamleys has launched a Royal Baby shower themed competition in its flagship Regent Street store, in anticipation of the new royal baby due to be born this month!

Marlborough Fine Art is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new works by South African-born, US-based artist Peter Sacks. This first London showing follows on from Sacks’ solo show at Marlborough Gallery, New York, in spring 2017.

Get crazy with Jean Claude Ades & Jenia Tarsol at The Cuckoo Club this Friday! Enjoy the best House, Trance, DJ, Rock-Chic, Live music at Cuckoo Club this Friday with the amazing Jean Claude Ades & Jenia Tarsol!

One of London’s prettiest secluded garden squares. 3½ acres laid out differently from other squares, with serpentine paths by Agostino Agliothe, Italian artist and decorator who lived at no.15 from 1814-1820, and a beautiful Grecian temple which is traditionally the home of the head gardener.

The Virgin Money London Marathon is the largest annual fundraising event on the planet – runners have raised over £750 million for good causes since the race began in 1981. The course follows an iconic route taking in many of London’s landmarks, from the Cutty Sark and the City to St James’ Park and The Mall.

‘Nobody’ is the third in a special series of five exhibitions at Bernard Jacobson Gallery, scheduled to take place during 2018 to celebrate the 80th birthday of acclaimed British artist William Tillyer.

HARRIET - a UK singer songwriter discovered on the Graham Norton show, who brought tears to Gaby Roslin’s eyes, was chosen by Denise Van Outen as ‘An Artist To Introduce’ and whom global singer, Rumer commented ‘sounds a lot like Karen Carpenter’.

Visit Yamaha Music London, the world-famous music shop in Wardour Street, Soho London during May 2018 and get a closer look at some of Yamaha’s most exciting innovations.

First part: Cristian Grajner De Sa, violin + Somi Kim - piano Prokofiev - 5 Melodies Op. 35 Debussy - Violin Sonata in G Minor, L. 140 ..............................................

Eric returns to London for a concert with his award-winning professional choir, the Eric Whitacre Singers. The programme will include some of Eric’s new works – I Fall and i carry your heart – alongside some of his most-loved pieces.

Thomas Cubitt laid out the 6 formal gardens flanking either side of the Kings Rd in 1826 in what was the main approach to Buckingham Palace. Eaton Square Gardens today combines well-manicured lawns, shady pathways and mixed borders with quiet seating and contemporary sculptures.

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!

THE UK’s BIGGEST SLIME POP UP IS COMING TO LONDON 5TH-6TH MAY 2018! Want to learn how to make slime? Or simply wish to poke, crunch and squeeze anything oddly satisfying? Well, now’s your chance. SLIME LONDON is a brand new pop-up experience dedicated entirely to all things Slime.

On the weekend of the 19th- 21st April, London party purveyors, Shuttlecock Inc will be distilling everything you loved about MTV Spring Break in the late 90s and letting it loose on an immersive adult playground version of JM Barrie’s Neverland.

LONDON SYMPHONY is a brand new silent film - a city symphony - which offers a poetic journey through the capital. It is an artistic snapshot of London as it stands today, and a celebration of its rich diversity of culture, architecture and religion.