What’s on Thursday 12^th July, 2012 – Events in London

Our what’s on guide for Thursday 12th July has all the best events and attractions in London.

Free Help the French celebrate Bastille Day, on Bankside

Thursday 12th – 14th July 2012   •  Bankside, London Bankside will turn itself into a little bit of France for three days this summer, when it helps to celebrate Bastille Day. The events will be spread between London Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge (on the riverwalk), with a …more

Pick Verdi’s “Otello” — Royal Opera House

Thursday 12th Jul, 15th, 18th, 21st & 24th July 2012   •  Royal Opera House, London Verdi's "Otello" is one of his best-loved operas, as much for Shakespeare's tragic plot as the sublime score. It tells the tale of Otello, whose paranoia makes him think ill of Desdemona, whilst the dastardly Iago schemes …more

The legendary Bobby Womak

Thursday 12th July 2012  •  Heaven, London Bobby Womack is a true legend of soul whose career his seen him work with all the greats: Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Ray Charles, Janis Joplin, Dusty Springfield and more. Still going strong after more than four …more

Alex James, talking about his new book

Thursday 12th July 2012  •  Shaw Theatre, London Spend an evening in the company of Alex James. Alex is probablybest known for his role in the Britpop band Blur, but he's since become a farmer and a cheese-maker extraordinaire! The evening will be spent talking about his …more

Royal Philharmonic, performing “Robin Hood”

Thursday 12th July 2012  •  Cadogan Hall, London Cadogan Hall will be screening the classic 1922 movie "Robin Hood", alongside a live performance of the score by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The silent movie stars Douglas Fairbanks, and shows him defeating the evil …more

Pick Derren Brown: Svengali

Thursday 12th July – 11th Aug 2012   •  Novello Theatre, London The master of psychological illusion is returning to the West End with "Svengali". Be prepared for a roller-coaster ride of psychological illusion as Derren Brown promises an evening of mind-melting tricks and plenty of …more

Pick Eddie Izzard: Work in Progress

Thursday 12th – 31st July 2012   •  Soho Theatre, London The legendary Eddie Izzard is in residence at the Soho Theatre for an entire month, working on new material for an upcoming show. The neon-lit Soho Theatre is one of London’s smaller venues, right in the heart of London, …more

Metamorphosis: Titian 2012

11th July – 23rd Sept 2012   •  National Gallery, London "Metamorphosis" concentrates on just three of Titian's paintings: 'Diana and Actaeon', 'The Death of Actaeon' and 'Diana and Callisto'. The National Gallery has asked a group of specially chosen artists, choreographers, …more

Pick Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess”

11th to 14th, & 16th to 21st July 2012   •  London Coliseum, London Set in a run-down tenement in South Carolina, "Porgy and Bess" tells of a crippled beggar attempts to rescue the beautiful Bess from the clutches of her violent lover. With a host of unforgettable melodies like …more

Pick Queen + Adam Lambert

11th, Thursday 12th Jul & 14th July 2012   •  Hammersmith Apollo, London Nobody can replace Freddie Mercury of course... but that doesn't mean you can't give it a go. Queen have announced that they will be appearing in concert this summer with Adam Lambert doing vocal duties. The Hammersmith …more

Shakespeare’s “Timon of Athens”

10th July – 9th Sept 2012   •  Olivier Theatre, London Timon of Athens is a patron of the arts, ostentatious host, and friend to the rich and powerful, showering money and hospitality on the city's elite. As his coffers run dry, he reassures his loyal steward that all will be …more

Free Guided tour of Somerset House

5th, 7th, Thursday 12th Jul, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th & 28th July 2012   •  Somerset House, London This 45-minute tour of Somerset House will take in Tudor intrigues and the "King's Shilling", and the extravagant entertainments of the Georgian Enlightenment. As you explore the graceful staircases and atmospheric …more

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