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ENTERTAINMENT 020 7304 4000. roh.org.uk Ë CoventGarden. Key 57.SADLER’S WELLS4-6 May Breakin’Convention 10thAnniversary. The annualthree-day festival of hiphop dance theatre andculture. 20-25 May SylvieGuillem: 6000 Miles Away.An exciting show fromthe acclaimed dancer andchoreographer. Times vary.Rosebery Avenue,EC1R 4TN. 08444 124300. sadlerswells.comË Angel. Key 60.Classical Concerts& Recitals All concerts start at19.30 unless otherwisestated here.BRITTEN 100An ongoing series ofcentenary concerts andevents marking the birthof British composerBenjamin Britten. Visitthe website or call forprogramme details.Times vary. 01728 451 700. britten100.orgHANDEL HOUSEMUSEUMThe former home of thegreat composer GeorgeFrideric Handel is thesetting for a programmeof ticketed concerts andrecitals. Tues, Thurs & Sun.Times vary.25 Brook Street, W1K 4HB. 020 7399 1953. handelhouse.orgË Bond Street.Map B4.ROYAL ALBERT HALLAn iconic, Victorian concertHall dating back to 1871.5 May The Night Of1,000 Stars. Charityconcert with the CityOf London Philharmonic,West End Chorus, musicalguests and celebrity hostAlan Titchmarsh. 7 May ACelebration Of Childhood.Featuring the SouthbankSinfonia and 1,500 pupilsfrom Thomas’s LondonDay Schools. 15 May FilmMusic Gala. he RoyalPhilharmonic Orchestrapays homage to themagnificent world of moviemusic, including tunes fromStar Wars and The LordOf The Rings. Times vary.Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. 020 7589 8212. royalalberthall.comË South Kensington.Off map.ST. JAMES’SPICCADILLY CHURCHAn atmospheric settingfor a wonderful programmeof evening concerts.Check the website forfurther details. Enjoy freelunchtime recitals everyMon, Wed & Fri 13.10.197 Piccadilly, W1J 9LL. 020 7381 0441. st-james-piccadilly.orgË Piccadilly Circus. Key 58.ST. JOHN’S, SMITHSQUARE CHURCHThis stunning GradeI-listed former church,designed in the Englishbaroque style, provides thesetting for an exciting dailyprogramme of classicaland chamber music.Times vary.Smith Square, SW1P 3HA. 020 7222 1061. sjss.org.ukË Westminster. Map D6.ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHURCHHead to this glorious18th-century church foran extensive programmeof evening and lunchtimeconcerts. Free lunchtimerecitals take place at13.00 on Mon, Tues andFri. Times vary.East side of TrafalgarSquare, WC2N 4JJ. 020 7766 1100. smitf.orgË t Charing Cross.Key 59.SOUTHBANK CENTREFind a comprehensiveprogramme of classicalconcerts at this popularriverside complex, whichincorporates the RoyalFestival Hall, QueenElizabeth Hall and PurcellShop the world for less with tax freeGet those perfect items at the best prices,wherever you are in the world, with GlobalBlue’s Tax Free Shopping service. Just look outfor our logo in over 270,000 stores across theglobe and ask the staff for a Tax Refund Formto get your tax back.www.global-blue.com84 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|May 2013
Room. 4-6 May ChorusFestival. A Bank HolidayWeekend celebration ofchoirs (p. 12). Times vary.Southbank Centre,Belvedere Road, SE18XX. 08448 750 073. southbankcentre.co.uk Ë t Waterloo.Key 61.WIGMORE HALLA luxuriously grand,yet charmingly intimateconcert venue datingfrom 1899. Expect avaried programme ofclassical, chamber andhistoric music. Times vary.36 Wigmore Street, W1U2BP. 020 7258 8200. wigmore-hall.org.ukË Westminster. Map B4.OperaLONDON COLISEUMThe home of the EnglishNational Opera. Until29 Jun La Bohème.Jonathan Miller’sstaging of Puccini’stale of doomed love inbohemian Paris.Times vary.33 St. Martin’s Lane,WC2N 4ES. 020 78459300. eno.orgË t Charing Cross.Key 54.ROYAL ALBERT HALL12 May Gilbert & SullivanGala. The Really BigChorus will perform14 of their best knownworks. Times vary.Kensington Gore, SW72AP. 020 7589 8212. royalalberthall.comË South Kensington.Off map.ROYAL OPERAHOUSEHome to the worldfamousRoyal Operacompany. Check thewebsite for details oftours, exhbitions andother events. Until20 Jul Tosca. JonathanKent’s production setin a turbulent Rome in1800. 4-25 May DonCarlo. Verdi’s tale of love,ambition and intriguein 16th-century Spain.Times vary.Bow Street, WC2E 9DD. 020 7304 4000. roh.org.ukË Covent Garden.Key 57.Rock, Pop, JazzCountry & WorldTHE JAZZ CAFECamden’s famous venueboasts intimate livemusic gigs, a restaurantand club nights. Showtimes vary. Mon-Sun19.00-02.00.5 Parkway, NW1 7PG. 020 7485 6834. jazzcafe.co.ukË Camden Town.Off map.THE O 2 ARENACheck the website forfull show listings. Until5 May Beyoncé. TheAmerican singer with herMrs Carter World Tour.28-29 May DepecheMode. England’selectronic pop veterans.30-31 May AliciaKeys. The US singersongwritershowcasesher latest album ThisGirls Is On Fire.Times vary.Peninsula Square, SE100DX. 08448 560 202. theo2.co.ukË North Greenwich.Map inset.ROYAL ALBERT HALL8-9 May Leona Lewis.The British singer on herfirst tour for three years(p. 12). 17-26 May EricClapton. The legendaryguitarist celebrates his50th year in the musicbusiness. Times vary.Kensington Gore, SW72AP. 020 7589 8212. royalalberthall.comË South Kensington.Off map.ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDSEnjoy live jazz in the CaféIn The Crypt. Wed 20.00.Trafalgar Square, WC2N4JJ. 020 7766 1100. smitf.orgË t Charing Cross.Key 59.ENETERTAINMENTTICKETS RELEASED DAILY FROM £20THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONSALSO PLAYING SUNDAYSPrince Edward Theatre www.JerseyBoysLondon.com 0844 482 5151May 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |85
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