What’s on Sunday 5^th August, 2012 – Events in London

Our what’s on guide for Sunday 5th August has all the best events and attractions in London.

OlympicsWrestling, at the ExCel Centre

Sunday 5th – 12th August 2012   •  ExCel Centre, London The aim of wrestling is to force your opponent's shoulders down and pin them to the mat. There are two different styles: Greco-Roman and Freestyle. In Greco-Roman wrestling the competitors are only allowed to use their …more

OlympicsSynchronised Swimming, at the Aquatics Centre

Sunday 5th Aug, 6th, 7th, 9th & 10th August 2012   •  Aquatics Centre, London Whilst it might look graceful on the telly, synchronised swimming is actually an extremely demanding sport that requires a great deal of strength, endurance and breath control. Marks are awarded marks according to the …more

OlympicsPick Women’s Marathon… starts and finishes in The Mall

Sunday 5th August 2012  •  The Mall, London The marathon is the longest running race in the Games. The route starts and finishes at the Mall, and takes in everything from Trafalgar Square and St. Paul's Cathedral, to the Bank of England, Tower of London and Big Ben. …more

Cheap  Guided tour of the Albert Memorial

Sunday 5th August 2012  •  Albert Memorial, London This fascinating tour gives you exclusive access inside the Albert Memorial railings to take a closer look at the Frieze of Parnassus and the other fine details on one of the greatest monuments of the Victorian era. The …more

The Shakespeare Trail

Sunday 5th Aug, 12th, 19th & 26th August 2012   •  The City, London The Shakespeare Trail is an exciting two hour romp around the City of London during which you will explore the lives of Shakespeare and Elizabethan Londoners. The registered City of London Guide will introduce you to his …more

Pick See Paul Merton, at the Comedy Store

Sunday 5th August 2012  •  Comedy Store, London Paul Merton will be joining the Comedy Store Players for a night of comedy improvisation at the Comedy Store. Other comedians on the bill include Neil Mullarkey, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, Andy Smart and Phelim …more

Proms #31 — MacMillan, Wagner, R Strauss, Respighi

Sunday 5th August 2012  •  Royal Albert Hall, London The world famous Proms season continues at the Royal Albert Hall with a concert by Donald Runnicles and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. They will be performing James MacMillan's "Fanfare Upon One Note", Wagner's "The …more

Proms #30 — Bob Chilcott and Ben Parry

Sunday 5th August 2012  •  Royal Albert Hall, London The world famous Proms season continues at the Royal Albert Hall with a concert by David Hill, the Bach Choir, the National Youth Choir of Great Britain and children's choirs from assorted London Boroughs. They will be …more

OlympicsEquestrian Jumping, at Greenwich Park

4th, Sunday 5th Aug, 6th & 8th August 2012   •  Greenwich Park, London The Equestrian Jumping competition will require both the horses and riders to use their skill, speed and nerves of steel to navigate a short course of 12 to 14 fences. The competition will be split into five rounds -- the …more

OlympicsPick Athletics at the Olympic Stadium

3rd – 11th August 2012   •  Olympic Stadium, London When people think of the Olympics, they invariably think of athletics -- running, jumping and throwing for gold. With more than 2,000 athletes competing in 47 different events, athletics is the single largest sport at the …more

Pick English National Ballet — Swan Lake

3rd to Sunday 5th Aug, & 7th to 11th August 2012   •  London Coliseum, London Tchaikovsky's wonderful score for "Swan Lake" features some of the most beautiful music in the whole of the classical ballet repertoire. It tells the story of Prince Siegfried's love for the Swan Queen Odette, and their …more

OlympicsOlympic Cycling, at the Velodrome

2nd – 7th August 2012   •  Velodrome, London The Olympic Track Cycling events will consist of five event. The Sprint is a series of three-lap races, with riders racing head-to-head. The Keirin features seven riders all sprinting for victory. The Omnium will test …more

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