XMAS IN THE CITY: LONDON'S EDITION
Exhibitions:
1. OCEANIA
RA, until 10 December 2018
Indigenous Art from the region of Oceania.
2. RENZO PIANO, THE ART OF MAKING BUILDINGS
RA, until 20 January 2019
The famous architect’s vision and work behind his buildings.
3. I AM ASHURBANIPAL, KING OF THE WORLD, KING OF ASSYRIA
British Museum, until 24 February 2019
He ruled Assyria on its height and was also “ruler of the world” at the time.
4. RUSSIA, ROYALTY AND THE ROMANOVS
Queen’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace, until 28 April 2019
The ties and stories of Britain and Russia and their royal families.
5. THE SUN: LIVING WITH OUR STAR
Science Museum, until 6 May 2019
The story of the Sun with objects and imagery.
6. GOOD GRIEF CHARLIE BROWN
Somerset House, until 3 March 2019
The work of M. Schulz on Charlie Brown and the influences it has inspired through the art world.
Theatre:
1. MUSICALS
See some musical, new hits include Hamilton, Magic Mike Live, The Book of Mormon, Aladdin, Matilda the Musical, Les Miserables, Kinky Boots, Harry Potter and other.
Most musicals are popular during the season so book early or inquire to the theatre for returned tickets.
2. PANTOMIMES
Most famous pantomimes include Aladdin (Hackney Empire, Hackney), Snow White (London Palladium, Soho), Sleeping Beauty (Theatre Royal Stratford) and Peter Pan (Richmond Theatre).
3. A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Old Vic, Southwark, until 19 January 2019
A twist in the classic Dickens tale.
4. NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL
Eventim Apollo Hammersmith, until 31 December 2018
A festive comedy on a teacher who wants to have his class perform a nativity musical and has told them a famous Hollywood producer will visit the show.
5. DICK WHITTINGTON
Lyric Hammersmith, until 6 January 2019
Pantomime on a festive hipsterish blowout.
6. HANSEL AND GRETEL
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, until 29 December 2018
A romantic opera on the children’s classic tale.
7. CIRCUS 1903
Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, until 5 January 2019
A circus themed show with animated elephants.
8. TRUE WEST
Vaudeville Theatre, Charing Cross, until 16 February 2019
A drama for two feuding brothers in the California dessert during the 80’s starring Kit Harrington and Jon Bausor.
9. COMPANY
Gielgud Theatre, Soho, until 30 March 2019
A comedy and musical about a 35-year-old woman whose friends, during her birthday party, are wondering why she isn’t married.
Other events:
1. SKATE AT SOMERSET with Fortnum & Mason
Until 13 January 2019
Has different skating sessions which must be pre-booked, including special nights (like Skate Late). You can enjoy a hot chocolate or mulled wine afterwards in the Fortnum and Mason Pavilion nearby.
Other locations, with after drinks on the side, include Natural History Museum, Tower of London, top of John Lewis in Oxford str etc.
2. WINTER WONDERLAND IN HYDE PARK
Until 6 January 2019
A winter themed attractions park, including games, coasters, shopping, ice skate ring, a Bavarian village, food and drinks.
3. “CHALET” INSPIRED EXPERIENCES AND SKI BARS
The Coppa Club in Southwark, Dallaway Terrace in Bloomsbury, Bluebird in Chelsea, AprèsLondon in Tower Bridge, Neverland’s Winterland in Fulham, York & Albany’s Gingerbread House in Camden and the Lodge in Coq d’Argent in Mansion House.
4. CHRISTMAS AT KEW GARDENS
Until 5 January 2019
The famous botanical garden in Kew is decorated for Christmas and the night sparkles with light decorations. Different activities for families are taking place.
