What’s on Wednesday 18^th July, 2012 – Events in London

Our what’s on guide for Wednesday 18th July has all the best events and attractions in London.

Stewart Lee, at the Royal Festival Hall

Wednesday 18th July 2012  •  Royal Festival Hall, London Stewart Lee is back with a brand-new show. But what can a middle-aged married man, whose life now consists of watching Scooby Doo cartoons with his 4-year-old boy, possibly find to write comedy about? Once he lived on the …more

“Antigone”, at the National Theatre

Wednesday 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

Free Proms #7 — Handel (Free Prom)

Wednesday 18th July 2012  •  Royal Albert Hall, London The world famous Proms season continues at the Royal Albert Hall with a concert by Herve Niquet and Le Concert Spirituel. They will be performing Handel's "Water Music Suite in F major", "Suite in D major", "Suite in G …more

Mike + The Mechanics — at the O2 Empire

Wednesday 18th July 2012  •  O2 Empire Shepherd’s Bush, London The Proclaimers will be playing one night at the Shepherd's Bush Empire, filled with classic hits like "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", "Letter Following a six-year break Mike & The Mechanics came back with a brand-new album in …more

Proms #6 — Fung Lam, Rachmaninov and Prokofiev

Wednesday 18th July 2012  •  Royal Albert Hall, London The world famous Proms season continues at the Royal Albert Hall with a concert by Jiri Belohlavek and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. They will be performing Fung Lam's "Endless Forms", Rachmaninov's "Piano Concerto No. 2 in …more

Pick Somerset House Summer Series — Paloma Faith

17th – Wednesday 18th July 2012   •  Somerset House, London The Somerset House Summer Series takes place in the open-air fountain courtyard, arguably the most beautiful music setting in the capital. Tonight's show features Paloma Faith -- She's has been compared to both Amy …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

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 Verdi’s “Otello” — Royal Opera House

12th, 15th, Wednesday 18th Jul, 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

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

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