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> National Army Museum
The National Army Museum in London tells the history of the British Army from the early 16th-century.

> Piccadilly Theatre
The Piccadilly Theatre is a short walk from Piccadilly Circus, in the heart of London’s West End.

> Noël Coward Theatre
The Noël Coward Theatre (formally known as the Albery Theatre) shows musicals, classics and comedies.

> Shaftesbury Avenue
Shaftesbury Avenue is the heart of the West End – home to London’s theatre and music district.

Latest posts in the forum

You can talk about things to see and do in our London forum. Here are some of the latest posts…

Victoria Embankment reviewsby JRubin
Buckingham Palace reviewsby Exile
London Eye reviewsby Ian Meyer
Brompton Cemetery reviewsby Dr John
Highgate Cemetery reviewsby Dr John
Off the beaten track sightseeingby Dr John
Good suggestions for a 1st dateby Ronette

Top 10 London attractions

If you’re looking for a little bit of inspiration to help you plan your trip to London, then check out our Top 10 lists…

10 best landmarks – London has hundreds of famous landmarks, but if you’re pressed for time here are the ten best
10 best things you must do – no tourist can visit London without trying out this big list of “must dos”
10 best things to do for free – if money is tight, then check out our list of things that you can do for free
10 most historic sites – London has hundreds of historic sites, from churches and cathedral to the Royal Family palaces
10 best places to take a photo – if you fancy yourself as a photographer, here are the ten best places to take a photo

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Mozart’s “Cosi Fan Tutte” — Royal Opera HouseGet cheap tickets Buy tickets Tickets10th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 22nd and 24th Sep 2010 Mozart’s “Cosi Fan Tutte” melds a classic score to a witty story of trust tested to its limit. Can two faithful couples have their affections altered by a harmless deception? In this most sophisticated of operas with the most sublime of scores, no-one escapes unscathed.

Muse, at Wembley StadiumGet cheap tickets Buy tickets Tickets10th – 11th Sep 2010 Muse have announced their UK tour dates for 2010, including two massive shows at Wembley Stadium. Muse are currently riding high with their most successful album yet — “The Resistance” reached the No. 1 spot in 21 countries. They also picked up the gong for “Best Act In The World Today” at the Q Awards.

Elvis Forever! — 75th anniversary tribute gig12th Sep 2010 Elvis Presley is back in the building! To celebrate what would have been his 75th year a huge tribute gig is being held in London’s Hyde Park, with a special appearance by Priscilla Presley. The night will be hosted by Chris Evans and end in a grand firework display.

See Paul Merton, at the Comedy Store12th Sep 2010 TV’s Paul Merton will be joining the Comedy Store Players for a night of comedy improvisation on the 12th September. Other comedians include Neil Mullarkey, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, Andy Smart and Suki Webster.

Stephen Fry — Fry Live!13th Sep 2010 Thirteen years ago Stephen Fry’s autobiography – “Moab Is My Washpot” – was published to rave reviews and became a bestseller. This event marks the publication of the hugely anticipated second volume and promises to give audiences an exclusive preview of his frank and courageous new book.

Andy McNab, talking about Afghanistan15th Sep 2010 To mark the publication of his new book “Spoken from the Front 2″, Andy McNab will be giving a talk at the National Army Museum about “modern-day heroes fighting modern-day wars”. During the talk he will recount the courage and hardship of British servicemen as they face the difficulties posed by the Afghanistan war.