What’s on August 2012 – Events in London

Find out what’s on in London during August, with our guide to August’s best events and attractions.

Pick Shrek – The Musical

6th May 2011 – 24th Feb 2013   •  Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London "Shrek The Musical" is based on the original Oscar-winning movie from 2001. In a faraway kingdom things get ugly when an ugly ogre turns up to rescue the beautiful princess. Throw in a donkey who just can't shut up, and a …more

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

24th July – 27th Oct 2012   •  Cottesloe Theatre, London As fifteen-year old Christopher stands beside the body of Wellington the dog, his innocence comes under suspicion. He decides to solve the murder mystery by writing each fact of the "case" in a book. His detective work, …more

Pick Monty Python’s “Spamalot”

25th July – 9th Sept 2012   •  Harold Pinter Theatre, London Monty Python fans should get their coconuts out and trot down to the Harold Pinter Theatre, where Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Culshaw, Bonnie Langford and Todd Carty will be starring in "Spamalot" -- the stage version of "Monty …more

“Philadelphia, Here I Come!” — Donmar Warehouse

26th July – 22nd Sept 2012   •  Donmar Warehouse, London Tomorrow morning, Gar O'Donnell is leaving his family and Ireland for the bright lights of America. "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" is a touching portrait of a young man on the verge of a new start, struggling to say goodbye. …more

ChristmasHarrods’ Christmas World

26th July – 24th Dec 2012   •  Harrods, London Christmas has started early this year...on the 26th July. Because that's the date that Harrods opened their Christmas department -- 151 days before the big event! Christmas World features a giant snowglobe village, a …more

OlympicsFree The Olympic Journey: The Story of the Games

27th July – 12th August 2012   •  Royal Opera House, London The Royal Opera House will be the unlikely venue for an exhibition about the Olympics. Called "The Story of the Games", it will host a selection of unique items, graphics, film and audio from the Olympic Museum in …more

Pick Houses of Parliament — Summer Opening

27th July – 6th Oct 2011 (except 2nd – 18th Sept)   •  Houses of Parliament, London During the summer months Parliament is thrown open to the public. The tour follows the processional route taken by Her Majesty the Queen when she performs the State Opening of Parliament, taking you through the House of …more

“Another London”… 20th-century photographs

27th July – 16th Sept 2012   •  Tate Britain, London This exhibition will consist of 150 20th-century photographs which take London as their primary subject. The exhibition gathers together some of the biggest names in photography, exploring the ways in which foreign …more

OlympicsArchery, at Lord’s Cricket Ground

27th July – 3rd August 2012   •  Lord’s, London Lord's Cricket Ground will be hosting the men and women's archery competition. Matches will consist of five sets, with each archer shooting three arrows per set. The winners of each match will qualify for the next round, …more

“London Road”, at the National Theatre

28th July – 6th Sept 2012   •  Olivier Theatre, London London Road follows the sad events of 2006, when Ipswich was shattered by the discovery of the bodies of five women. Adam Cork's music uses the melodic speech patterns of Alecky Blythe's recorded interviews with the people …more

OlympicsPick Free London Live in Hyde Park

28th July – 11th August 2012   •  Hyde Park, London If you didn't manage to get any tickets for the Olympics then check out London Live. The Hyde Park event will feature six giant screens which will cover every medal ceremony live throughout the day. You will also be able …more

OlympicsFree London Live in Victoria Park

28th July – 12th August 2012   •  Victoria Park, London If you didn't manage to get any tickets for the Olympics then check out London Live. The Victoria Park event will feature two giant screens which will cover every medal ceremony live throughout the day. You will also be …more

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