“The name of the river ‘Thames’ itself is said to derive from the Sanskrit term for ‘dark’ and it has often been known as the dark river” –Peter Ackroyd D&D London’s collective of iconic riverside restaurants at Butler’s Wharf – Le Pont de La Tour, Cantina del Ponte, Blueprint Café and Butler’s Wharf Chophouse – will be ‘blacking out’ […]
Blackout at Butler’s Wharf for Thames Festival 6th – 15th September 2013
August 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
ICA Off-site: Cinema on the Steps Contemporary Middle Eastern Film
August 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The ICA has partnered with Qatar Museums Authority to bring a selection of contemporary Middle Eastern artists’ films to the Duke of York Steps adjacent to the Institute to celebrate Qatar UK 2013 Year of Culture. This event forms part of its next off-site project from 20 – 22 August 2013 offering audiences outdoor cinema […]
The Picture of Dorian Gray by The Alchemic Order
August 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
“Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter” The Alchemic Order Present THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY 3 August – 28 September Performances: Tues – Sat 19.30 Prices: £35.00/(Tues) £25.00 Bookings: www.thealchemicorder.com (Exact address revealed upon booking) The Alchemic Order’s Creative Director, Samuel Orange leads his […]
BluesFest 2013 Line Up at Royal Albert Hall with Robert Plant, Bobby Womack & Van Morrison
July 17, 2013 by 1 Comment
BluesFest 2013 announces that Robert Plant, Bobby Womack, Van Morrison, Gregory Porter, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Mavis Staples, Chris Rea are all confirmed for a celebration of music inspired by the Blues. BluesFest takes place at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday 29 October – Friday 1 November. This is the first full scale music […]
Say Hello to the Wonder of Flight – Emirates Aviation Experience Takes Off
July 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
London’s latest visitor attraction, the Emirates Aviation Experience, was officially opened today by Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, ahead of its launch on 6th July. The Emirates Aviation Experience, which cost in excess of £4 million, will take visitors on an interactive journey into the world of flight. In a UK […]
Boy George ‘This Is What I Do’ Album and UK November Tour
June 28, 2013 by 1 Comment
Following on from his sell-out Meltdown performance Boy George, universally recognised as one of our generation’s most iconic artists, is back with his first new studio album of original material in almost two decades. ‘This Is What I Do’ is to be released on 28th October and will be supported by live dates in the […]
Heart in the Park – Lionel Richie & Jennifer Lopez on 14th July
May 22, 2013 by 4 Comments
Put your ceiling-dancing shoes on and get ready to say hello as July 14th is officially set as the date for Barclaycard presents British Summer Time’s Heart In The Park. Timing of the acts is here: http://www.bst-hydepark.com/music-1/line-up AEG Live, The Royal Parks, Barclaycard and Heart announced the legendary Lionel Richie will close the show and superstar Jennifer Lopez will dance again as a headline act, playing on The Great […]
Elton John, Ray Davies & Elvis Costello for Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time Hyde Park
May 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
UPDATE: Sir Elton John forced to cancel his appearance due to appendicitis. Announcement here. He will be well again to play iTunes Festival at London’s Roundhouse in September. Friday 12th July sees Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park celebrate a great evening of British songwriters as three of the country’s finest take to The Great Oak […]
Invite: A night in London at Buenos Aires pace. Dress Code: Polo to Party!
May 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
As May festivities kick-off and bank holiday fever hits the capital, Polo riders from across the globe are jetting in to London for the third annual HPA Gaucho International Polo Tournament on Tuesday 21 May – a thrilling, fast-paced event. Horses, hooves, hunks and hospitality. Embrace the Argentine spirit as Gaucho throw one of the […]
Rolling Stones add extra date to Hyde Park for Saturday 13 July
April 10, 2013 by 3 Comments
AEG and The Royal Parks have today announced that The Rolling Stones will be giving UK fans ‘One More Shot’ to see them live in concert this summer, with the news that Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood are to play a second London Hyde Park concert on Saturday 13 July as […]
