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26 Words: Exploring The DNA Of Language Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, phone for Christmas and New Year opening times, ends Jan 31
Free Word Centre, London
A word can lead to so muchWe've got there: an unusual exhibition and book called 26 Words: exploring...
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- Idris Elba pays tribute to Nelson Mendela at movie premiere
- BBC to satirise itself in ‘Twenty Twelve’ follow-up ‘W1A’
- Two new ‘Jungle Book’ movies on the way
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- Sam Smith, Chloe Howl and Ella Eyre compete for Critics’ Choice Brit Award
Baby Grand Burlesque Tue, Thu-Fri 7pm, Sat 8pm, Fri 10pm
Volupte, London
An entertaining evening of cabaret and burlesque featuring guest performers including Amber Topaz, Bettsie Bon Bon and Audacity...
Callanetics: Workshop Tue 6pm-9pm
Raduno, London
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Susan Boyle diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome: ‘It’s a relief’ http://t.co/rlgt5sekML
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Best Art Vinyl 2013 Mon-Sun 9am-12midnight, phone for Christmas and New Year times, ends Jan 31
Malmaison London, London
The nominations for the award 'Best Art Vinyl 2013' have been announced. Once again the search for the...
New Year's Eve: Jazz It Up Dec 31, 7pm-2am
City Of London Distillerty, London
New Year's Eve Tuesday 31 December - Jazz it upDress up and swing like it's 1929 - that...
Lana Del Rey unveils short film ‘Tropico’ – and reveals new album title
Hit solo artist Lana Del Rey has unveiled her intriguing new movie Tropico, in which she plays the... Read more...
Regents Opera: Carmen Jul 16 & 17, 7.30pm
St Sepulchre-Without-Newgate, London
Robert Bottriell conducts Nicholas Heath's take on Georges Bizet's tale of a Spanish soldier seduced by the wiles...
Londinium: Magnificat! Dec 13, 7.30pm
St Sepulchre-Without-Newgate, London
Choral music for the advent season including Eccard's Ubers Gebirg Maria Geht, H Praetorius's Magnificat Quinti Toni, Chilcott's...
A-Ladd-In-The-City! From Nov 26, Tue-Fri 1pm, ends Dec 13
Bridewell Theatre, London
Aladdin's mother is driving him up the wall, Abanazer is determined to take him to Shoreditch to find...
Action packed ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2′ trailer shows off 3 new villains – watch
The debut trailer for superhero sequel Amazing Spider-Man 2 has sent fans into a frenzy with footage of... Read more...
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Dustin Hoffman joins Lance Armstrong biopic - alongside Ben Foster and Chris O'Dowd http://t.co/tcayuBEVGj @BigBoyler
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The Pride: Tower Theatre Company Dec 10-14, 7.30pm, mat Dec 14, 3pm
Bridewell Theatre, London
Set in both 1958 and 2008, The Pride is a beautifully written study of the changing attitudes to...
London Gay Symphony Orchestra Present A Christmas Concert Dec 15, 7pm-10pm
St Sepulchre-Without-Newgate, London
This Christmas the LGSO present a concert of popular seasonal classics: bells will be ringing for Delius' 'Sleigh...
Noel Gallagher attacks Arcade Fire: ‘How arrogant are these people?’
Rock icon Noel Gallagher has launched an outspoken attack on indie darlings Arcade Fire in a typically outspoken... Read more...
Museum Of The Order Of St John Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, closed Good Fri, Mar 21, May 9, Sep 17, Dec 12, Dec 21-Jan 1
Museum Of The Order Of St John, London
The Museum Of The Order Of St John tells a unique and fascinating story - the story of...
Benjamin Britten: Inspirations, Early And Late: Music And Poetry Dec 16, 6.30pm-9pm
Free Word Centre, London
The Literary Consultancy offers for the fourth year running an unforgettable and intimate winter-warmer at the Free Word...
Mark Simpson & The Heath Quartet Dec 16, 7.30pm-9.30pm
The Temple Church, London
At the age of 17 Mark Simpson became the first ever winner of both the BBC Young Musician...
Idris Elba pays tribute to Nelson Mendela at movie premiere
Acclaimed actor Idris Elba, who plays the late, great Nelson Mandela in a new big-screen movie biopic, paid... Read more...
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Tallis Scholars & Peter Phillips Dec 17, 7.30pm-9.30pm
The Temple Church, London
Over the last 40 years, the Tallis Scholars have established themselves as the leading exponents of Renaissance sacred...
WOW247 recommends: Nights out this weekend, 6 – 8 December
The very best club nights around the UK this weekend, including Fatboy Slim's underground club tour, the return... Read more...
James Gilchrist & Anna Tilbrook Dec 18, 7.30pm-9pm
The Temple Church, London
James Gilchrist is a versatile and prolific recitalist. His imaginative programming has been heard in major recital venues...
Christmas Crafting Workshop: Personalised Leather Cardholder Dec 11, 6.30pm-9.30pm
Craft Central, London
Gloria Dec 19, 7.30pm-9pm
The Temple Church, London
The Temple Church Choir of twelve choir men and eighteen choristers shot to prominence with the commission and...
BBC to satirise itself in ‘Twenty Twelve’ follow-up ‘W1A’
The BBC has turned its satirical sights on itself and commissioned a follow-up to hit Olympic comedy Twenty... Read more...
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‘Top Gun 2′ and ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ reboot both get the green light, thanks to major new Hollywood deal http://t.co/NFObvoLdhu
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Fabriclive Dec 13, 10pm-6am
Fabric, London
ROOM 1 RAM RECORDS Andy C Wilkinson Calyx & TeeBee Loadstar Goldie Delta Heavy Frankee GQ IC3 2Shy...
BBC Singers/St James’s Baroque Dec 20, 7pm-9pm
The Temple Church, London
Surely the most frequently-performed of any oratorio: Handel's Messiah has grown in popularity ever since its first performance...
Peace and Drenge – live review
Ben Johnson delivers his verdict on a gig of darkness and light from grunge rock duo Drenge and... Read more...
Love Zumba: Workshop Wed 6pm-7pm
Raduno, London
Dr Johnson's House Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec, Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, May-Sep, Mon-Sat 11am-5.30pm, closed Bank Hols
Dr Johnson's House, London
The house is one of the few residential houses of its age still surviving in the City of...
Movedahouse 1st Birthday / Club Reina London Launch Party Dec 13, 10pm-late
Club Reina, London
Club Reina unlocks its doors Friday 13th December inviting London's clubbing community to step inside and check out...
Two new ‘Jungle Book’ movies on the way
A pair of live-action Jungle Book blockbusters are now in the works in Hollywood, as Warner Bros and... Read more...
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Factory Floor live review: 'a hedonistic but cerebrally stimulating performance' ★★★★★ http://t.co/np3PfvtuJM @factoryfloor #Glasgow
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Summer School Wednesday: Workshop Dec 4, 11, 6.30pm-9pm
Craft Central, London
Making Christmas presents. Learn basic jewellery making skills to make pendants, earrings and rings.
Paul Walker tribute video goes viral – watch
An official video paying tribute to the late Hollywood star Paul Walker has had an extraordinary response online... Read more...
Voluptea Sat 2.30pm
Volupte, London
A burlesque show at which a traditional English afternoon tea is served, plus a glass of champagne.
Old Bailey Mon-Fri 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm, times are approx., closed Bank Hols, and the day immediately after, There is no public access to the precincts of the Central Criminal Court.
Old Bailey, London
View a trial in session from the public gallery of London's central criminal court, located close to the...
Goodnight Mr Tom: Tower Theatre Company Dec 17-21, 7.30pm, mat Dec 21, 3pm
Bridewell Theatre, London
The story of eight year old William, an evacuee from London sent to the heart of the English...
Camerata Choir Jan 16, 7.30pm
St Alban The Martyr, London
Student conductors: Nicola Starkie, Daniel Galbreath, David Emerson and Nicolas Parisot Camerata Choir Gesualdo O vos omnes Rossini...
Sam Smith, Chloe Howl and Ella Eyre compete for Critics’ Choice Brit Award
Sam Smith, Chloe Howl and Ella Eyre are in the running for the Critics' Choice honour at the... Read more...
Fabric Dec 14, 11pm-8am
Fabric, London
ROOM 1 Craig Richards Art Department Deniz Kurtel ROOM 2 Ben Klock Robert Hood Terry Francis ROOM 3...
St Bride's Church Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat, phone for times, Sun 10am-6.30pm
St Bride's Church, London
St Bride's Church is a magical space in which the beauty of its architecture, the power of the...
Festive Gift Boutique: Pop Up Shop Dec 9, 4pm-8pm, Dec 10 & 11, 13, 9am-8pm, Dec 12, 9am-9pm, Dec 14 & 15, 11am-5pm, ends Dec 15
Craft Central, London
The Festive Gift Boutique is the perfect place to find that special treasure for someone this Christmas. For...
