What’s on Thursday 19^th July, 2012 – Events in London

Our what’s on guide for Thursday 19th July has all the best events and attractions in London.

Pick Test Match: England vs South Africa

Thursday 19th – 23rd July 2012   •  Oval, London Dust off your whites and get yourself down to the Kai Oval for a 5-day Test Match between England and South Africa.

Pick Walk around the “Albertopolis” (and into Kensington Palace)

Thursday 19th July 2012  •  Kensington Palace, London The "Albertopolis" is the name given to the historic South Kensington area which was funded by proceeds from the Great Exhibition. In this walk you will discover Prince Albert's role in its formation, and the stories …more

Shakespeare’s Theatre of the World

Thursday 19th July – 25th Nov 2012   •  British Museum, London The exhibition will explore London's emergence as a world city in 1612, through the lens of Shakespeare's plays. It will use objects, quotes and performance to show how the playhouse gave everyday people a glimpse of the …more

Proms #8 — Handel’s “Judas Maccabaeus”

Thursday 19th July 2012  •  Royal Albert Hall, London The world famous Proms season continues at the Royal Albert Hall with a concert by Laurence Cummings, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and the Choir of the Enlightenment. They will be performing Handel's "Judas …more

“Antigone”, at the National Theatre

18th – 21st July 2012   •  Olivier Theatre, London In attempt to wrest control of a city ravaged by war, Creon refuses to bury the body of Antigone's rebellious brother. But when she defies him, Creon orders her to be buried alive as punishment. The citizens daren't …more

“The Doctor’s Dilemma”, at the National Theatre

17th July – 12th Sept 2012   •  Lyttelton Theatre, London Bernard Shaw's "The Doctor's Dilemma" takes a gleeful look at the dubious ethics of the men who play God. Harley Street doctor Colenso Ridgeon's new tuberculosis treatment remains experimental, and he is restricted to …more

Shakespeare’s “Richard III”, at the Globe Theatre

14th July – 13th Oct 2012   •  Globe Theatre, London The Globe Theatre will be putting on a production of Shakespeare's "Richard III". It tells the story of the evil Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who took Edward IV's two young sons into custody on the old king's death. …more

Tchaikovsky’s “Yevgeny Onegin”

13th, 17th, Thursday 19th Jul, 21st, 23rd, 25th & 31st July 2012   •  Holland Park, London "Onegin" is a devastatingly poignant depiction of unrequited love. It tells of the passion that a young love has for the charismatic Onegin, who lives to regret his callous treatment of her and his best friend. Holland …more

Deutsche Borse Photography Prize 2012

13th July – 9th Sept 2012   •  Photographer’s Gallery, London The annual Deutsche Borse Photography Prize awards £30,000 to the photographer who has made the most significant contribution to the medium of photography over the previous year. The four shorlisted artists are: Pieter …more

Pick Derren Brown: Svengali

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

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

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