What’s on Monday 13^th August, 2012 – Events in London

Our what’s on guide for Monday 13th August has all the best events and attractions in London.

Pick Film premiere: “The Expendables 2″

Monday 13th August 2012  •  Empire Leicester Square, London The premiere of "The Expendables 2" will take place at the Empire cinema in Leicester Square. The film stars Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren, and those who …more

Proms #42 — Prokofiev, Bartok, Olga Neuwirth

Monday 13th August 2012  •  Royal Albert Hall, London The world famous Proms season continues at the Royal Albert Hall with a concert by Susanna Malkki and the Philharmonia Orchestra. They will be performing Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet Suite", Olga Neuwirth's "Remnants of …more

“Le Gateau Chocolat”… at the Menier Chocolate Factory

13th to 15th, 20th to 26th August 2012   •  Menier Chocolate Factory, London "Le Gateau Chocolat" will unleash a delectable confection of mesmerising songs in a whirlwind of costume changes. The lycra-loving opera maestro will deliver beautiful renditions of classics from Puccini to the Pet Shop …more

Proms Chamber Music #5: Bach, Brahms and Korngold

Monday 13th August 2012  •  Cadogan Hall, London Cadogan Hall will be hosting a series of Chamber Music Proms as part of the world famous BBC Proms. Today's programme features Nicola Benedetti on violin, playing a selection of classical works by Bach, Brahms and …more

Night Safari — Taking the Heat!

Monday 13th August 2012  •  Natural History Museum, London Join a nightime tour of the Natural History Museum, where you'll get a chance to meet the scientists and hold real objects from the collection. For August there is a special twist on the theme, as it will focus on nature …more

Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”

8th August – 15th Sept 2012   •  Noël Coward Theatre, London The RSC will be putting on a major new production of "Julius Caesar" as part of the World Shakespeare Festival, where Shakespeare's great political thriller will be shifted from Ancient Rome to modern Africa. The Noel …more

Pick Buckingham Palace — Exclusive evening tour

1st – 31st August 2012 (except 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 23rd to 26th, & 29th)   •  Buckingham Palace, London This Exclusive Evening Tour of Buckingham Palace offers the visitor a very special insight into the history and use of the State Rooms, and the works of art on display. The tour takes place in the company of an expert …more

Pick Free  Changing the Guard, at Buckingham Palace

1st to 6th, 8th to 10th, 12th, & then every odd date until the 31st August 2012   •  Buckingham Palace, London Strolling down The Mall to Buckingham Palace and watching the "Changing of the Guard" is one of the must-do events in everyone's itinerary. The new set of guards arrive on the forecourt accompanied by a military band, …more

Pick Buckingham Palace Summer Opening

31st July – 7th Oct 2012   •  Buckingham Palace, London The Buckingham Palace Summer Opening will grant visitors access to the lavishly decorated State Rooms, furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection. This year, the Summer Opening will also include a special …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

“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

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

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