Exclusive ticket offer to see Josh Hartnett in Rain Man on the West End
Are you a fan of Josh Hartnett? If so, you will want to take advantage of the exclusive booking period for Rain Man tickets from £21.
Actor Josh Hartnett will be making in his West End debut as Charlie and Olivier nominated actor, Adam Godley, will star as Raymond in the West End performance of Rain Man.
Previews are through September 8, 2008. And performances start on September 10, 2008. The show takes place at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in London.
West End Live Returns to Leicester Square
West End Live returns to Leicester Square this year where you can see some of London’s best West End performances for free at Leicester Square’s largest outdoor theater festival.
At West End Live you get to see some of London’s best West End productions all on one stage as well as experience the sounds of some medieval instruments and see a sneak preview of some exhibits from Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum. It is scheduled for June 21 and June 22 this year. Hours are from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Saturday and from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Sunday.
This year you can catch the best scenes from top shows including:
- Avenue Q
- Buddy
- Chicago
- Dirty Dancing
- Grease
- The Sound of Music
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
- Mamma Mia!
- Stomp
- The Lord of the Rings
For more info, go to www.westendlive.co.uk
Open Tai Chi Classes at Somerset House Trust in London
From June 3rd to June 26th this summer you will want to take advantage of the open Tai Chi classes offered at the Somerset House Trust in London.
Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art that is something that people of all ages can enjoy. It takes many forms, with the hand form being the most popular. The slow movements of the hand form smooth the flow of energy, or qi (chi) around the body, encouraging balance, relaxation and focusing the mind.
This summer, you can take part in the open tai chi classes at London’s Somerset House Trust on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:15 AM until 9:15 AM. The classes last from June 3 - 26.
A Taste of Spain 2008: The Largest Sevillanas Dance
On May 25, 2008 in Regent Street in London there will be a Guinness World Record attempt to stage the largest Sevillanas dance ever. If you want to be a part of this you can! In fact, anyone can participate as long as they register online.
Here is what you need to know -
Regent Street is going to be closed to traffic on May 25th between the hours of noon and 4 PM. There will be three bands from Andalucia providing music. And there are even dance lessons with live music before the main event begins. If you do not need lessons you are welcome to practice with the beginners.
To celebrate the event, Heddon Street and Swallow Street will be offering special Spanish delicacies and al fresco dining through out the day. And once the main event is over, you can head to Heddon Street for more Andalucian music and dancing.
And if you can’t squeeze all the fun into that night, do not worry as the Spanish fun continues for a fortnight! There will be Spanish food at Heddon Street and Swallow Street restaurants and a program of live music and dance.
For more information on Regent Street festivities visit www.regentstreetonline.com and check out www.tastespain.info for info on A Taste of Spain 2008.
London’s Museums at Night Weekend May 16-18
In keeping with London’s Museums and Galleries Month for the month of May you will find that a lot of cultural venues are staying open after hours in London. If you want to take part in some fun after hours cultural events, here are some things you will not want to miss this weekend.
While there are a lot of special events across London this weekend (think late-night tours, film screenings and entertainment), here are few that are noteworthy:
- A special late opening of Pompeo Batoni at the National Gallery (May 17)
- Night at the Museum with Wallace and Gromit at the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising (May 17)
- A Grand Night Out at the National Maritime Museum (May 17)
New London walking trails
As part of London’s Museums and Galleries Month for the entire month of May, 15 new London walking trails have been designated. The trails have been launched in an effort to introduce some of the more unique and off the beat track aspects of London’s heritage.
Discover these new London walking trails:
- The Medicine Uncovered Tour highlights 9 science and medical museums. Discover how penicillin was invented and see the first dentist’s drill.
- Explore places across London with a musical link, with a special focus on Handel in the Bright Lights and Music Trail.
- Chinese Connections takes in Chinese art and design from the past and present. There’s a chance to explore Chinatown and sample some delicious Chinese food.
- War and Peace parades the capital’s best military collections as well as a peace garden and peace pagoda.
To read more on the trails, click here.
It’s Museum and Galleries Month in London
The entire month of May is Museum and Galleries Month in London. This is the biggest celebration of its kind.
Here’s an idea of what you can see in the museums in London this month:
- Playful Pets at the Geffrye Museum ( May 3)
- London’s Burning Gallery Tours at Museum of London (May 6)
- Study Day: Art and Ideas 1850-1950 with art historian, Valerie Woodgate at Dulwich Picture Gallery (May 10)
- Young People’s Course: Drawing and Painting at the Serpentine Gallery (May 10)
- Shoptastic! at Hackney Museum (May 17)
- Music Hall Dressing Up at Museum in Docklands (May 26)
- The Long Weekend at Tate Modern (May 23-26 )
- For Your Eyes Only: Art Activities at Imperial War Museum London (May 24 - Jun 1)
- A talk on innovation and new discoveries at the Wallace Collection ( May 28)
- A House Through Time Exhibition at Whitehall historic house museum (ends Aug 30)
For more info, visit www.mgm.org.uk.
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