What’s on Thursday 30^th August, 2012 – Events in London

Our what’s on guide for Thursday 30th August has all the best events and attractions in London.

Pick Kensington Palace outdoor cinema: “The King’s Speech”

Thursday 30th August 2012  •  Kensington Palace, London What could be nicer than spending a summer evening in the grounds of Kensington Palace, watching a Royal-related movie? Tonight's movie is the Oscar-winning classic "The King's Speech". Kensington Palace has been home to …more

Pick Free See Amy Macdonald for free!

Thursday 30th August 2012  •  Under The Bridge, London This is your chance to hear Amy Macdonald perform for free, when she plays a special show for BBC Radio 2. 250 pairs of tickets will be given away to fans, and to be in with a chance of winning tickets you must apply here. …more

Proms #63 — Sir Simon Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker

Thursday 30th August 2012  •  Royal Albert Hall, London The world famous Proms season continues at the Royal Albert Hall with a concert by Sir Simon Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker. They will be performing Ligeti's "Atmospheres", Wagner's "Lohengrin Prelude", Sibelius' …more

OlympicsPick Free London Live in Trafalgar Square

29th August – 9th Sept 2012   •  Trafalgar Square, London If you didn't manage to get any tickets for the Olympics then check out London Live. It will be taking place at three different locations across the capital -- Hyde Park, Victoria Park and Trafalgar Square. The Trafalgar …more

Pick Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” — Globe Theatre

28th August – 1st Sept 2012   •  Globe Theatre, London The Globe Theatre is the perfect place to watch a bit of Shakespeare. Follow the tortured soul of the Prince of Denmark as he struggles to make sense of his father's death in the Bard's most famous play -- "Hamlet". The …more

“Dora The Explorer” — Live at the Apollo Theatre

28th August – 16th Sept 2012   •  Apollo Theatre, London Kid's TV favourite Dora The Explorer is coming to London in a brand-new musical adventure. Dora has lost her teddy bear Osito and she needs your help to find it! Help her search the City of Lost Toys, but be careful -- …more

“Soul Sister”… a musical about Ike and Tina Turner

20th August – 29th Sept 2012   •  Savoy Theatre, London "Soul Sister" is the new musical inspired by the lives of Ike and Tina Turner, following their careers through the highs and lows, passions and heartbreaks. "Soul Sister" features all their classic hits including "Simply …more

“Jumpy”, with Tamsin Greig

16th August – 3rd Nov 2012   •  Duke of York’s Theatre, London Hilary once protested at Greenham Common. Now she's a mother, a wife... and fifty. Now her protests tend to focus on persuading her teenage daughter to go out fully clothed. "Jumpy" is a frank and funny family drama …more

Pick “Volcano”, with Jenny Seagrove

14th August – 29th Sept 2012   •  Vaudeville Theatre, London Jenny Seagrove, Dawn Steele and Jason Durr will be starning in Noel Coward's "Volcano", at the Vaudeville Theatre. It tells the story of the recently widowed Adela Shelly, who finds herself being seduced by a suave visitor …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

Free Guided tour of Somerset House

2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th & Thursday 30th August 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

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

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