What’s on Wednesday 1^st August, 2012 – Events in London

Our what’s on guide for Wednesday 1st August has all the best events and attractions in London.

Pick Buckingham Palace — Exclusive evening tour

Wednesday 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

Verdi’s “Falstaff”, at the Holland Park Opera

Wednesday 1st Aug & 3rd August 2012   •  Holland Park, London "Falstaff" tells the story of a portly old knight who gets himself into all sorts of mischief as he tries to sort out his financial troubles by relying on his irresistible charm. The libretto was created by adapting two …more

Cheap Walk in the footsteps of Samuel Johnson

Wednesday 1st August 2012  •  Dr. Johnson’s House, London Follow in the footsteps of legendary London wit Samuel Johnson and explore the courts and alleys off Fleet Street where he lived. The tour will include Gough Square, Temple Church, Temple Bar and Fleet Street itself. Dr. …more

Proms #25 — Barber’s “Adagio for strings”

Wednesday 1st August 2012  •  Royal Albert Hall, London The world famous Proms season continues at the Royal Albert Hall with a concert by David Robertson, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the BBC Proms Youth Choir. They will be performing Ives' "The Unanswered Question", …more

Cheap Walk around Charles Dickens’ London

Wednesday 1st Aug, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August 2012   •  Dickens’ House Museum, London Walk the streets of London through the eyes of Charles Dickens and his characters. See the places where the Victorian novelist lived and worked, and where he conjured up scenes for his books. Listen to readings and his …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

Micky Flanagan: Work in Progress

Wednesday 1st – 2nd August 2012   •  Soho Theatre, London Micky Flanagan is coming to the Soho Theatre for a series of work in progress shows. Using his East End background and Cockney wit, Micky will tell a tale of his working class childhood, where alphabetti spaghetti was a …more

Pick Eddie Izzard: Work in Progress

Wednesday 1st – 11th August 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

Pick Paul Weller, at the 100 Club

Wednesday 1st August 2012  •  100 Club, London Paul Weller's 11th studio album "Sonik Kicks" came out in March, coming hot on the heels of his Mercury Music Award nominated effort, "Wake Up The Nation". This is your chance to hear The Modfather for free, when he …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

OlympicsWater Polo, at the Olympic Park

29th July – 12th August 2012 (except the 11th)   •  Water Polo Arena, London Water Polo is played by teams of seven people in a match of four quarters. Each team has 30 seconds to score before the ball is returned to the other team. It's an incredibly demanding sport, and players can sometimes swim …more

OlympicsOlympic Hockey, at the Riverbank Arena

29th July – 11th August 2012   •  Riverbank Arena, London Hockey is played by two teams of eleven using hook-shaped sticks to bang the ball into their opponent's goal. The event will be played over 14 days, starting with two pools of six teams. Each team will play every other …more

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