Events during next 7 days – Events in London this week

Find out what’s on in London this week, with our guide to the capital’s best events and attractions.

Pick “The Tempest”, at the Globe Theatre

23rd Apr – 18th Aug 2013   •  Globe Theatre, London "The Tempest" is Shakespeare's last great masterpiece, and tells the story of Prospero lying marooned on a remote island, usurped and exiled by his own brother. The sorceror uses his magical powers to conjure up a storm …more

William Shakespeare’s “Othello”

24th to 26th, 28th, 29th May, 14th to 16th, 21st to 26th June, 2nd to 6th, 12th to 15th, 22nd to 24th, 30th, 31st July, 1st to 4th, 9th to 11th, & 15th to 18th Aug 2013   •  Olivier Theatre, London The National Theatre will be putting on a production of "Othello", one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. It tells the tale of the military leader Othello, appointed to defend Cyprus from the Turks. But Iago, his jealous …more

“Relatively Speaking”, with Felicity Kendal

14th May – 31st Aug 2013   •  Wyndham’s Theatre, London "Relatively Speaking" is wonderfully funny and charming tale about Greg, who has decided that Ginny is the girl of his dreams. And when she announces that she's off to visit her parents, he decides that this is the perfect …more

Omid Djalili Live!

15th – 25th May 2013 (except 19th)   •  Leicester Square Theatre, London Omid Djalili is back at the Leciester Square Theatre for a 2-week run. Omid has had a great few years, picking up a best actor award at the Turin Film Festival for his role in "The Infidel". This goes alongside his gongs …more

Pick Open Air Theatre — “To Kill A Mockingbird”

16th May – 15th June 2013   •  Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is putting on a production of Harper Lee's classic novel "To Kill A Mockingbird". Set in the American Deep South, the play follows the lawyer Atticus Finch as he seeks the truth in a …more

Pick Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

17th May – 30th Nov 2013  •  Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London Academy Award-winning film director Sam Mendes is bringing Roald Dahl's much-loved children's tale to the stage. It tells the story of lucky Charlie Bucket, who finds a Golden Ticket hidden in a chocolate bar -- winning …more

Pick Eric Clapton, at the Royal Albert Hall

17th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 23rd, 24th & 26th May 2013   •  Royal Albert Hall, London Eric Clapton is returning to the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate his 50th year in the business. The concerts will coincide with the release of a brand-new album in early 2013. Clapton's career began with the legendary …more

Pick Cheap Propaganda: Power and Persuasion

17th May – 17th Sept 2013   •  British Library, London The British Library's new exhibition will try and lift the lid on the ways through which governments across the planet have attempted to influence our thoughts for over 100 years... showcasing you the myriad ways that …more

Pick RHS Chelsea Flower Show

21st – 25th May 2013   •  Royal Hospital, London The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the gardening equivalent of Ascot -- when the great and good of the gardening world descend on Christoper Wren's architectural masterpiece. Plenty of celebs will be in attendance -- chief of …more

Michael Landy: Saints Alive

23rd May – 24th Nov 2013   •  National Gallery, London Michael Landy will be bringing a contemporary twist to the saints in a series of large-scale sculptures. Landy has scoured car boot sales and flea markets in search of old machinery, cogs and wheels to construct his …more

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

24th – 25th May 2013   •  Hammersmith Apollo, London Micky Flanagan is bringing his "Back in the Game" tour to the Hammersmith Apollo. 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 “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, at the Globe Theatre

24th May – 12th Oct 2013   •  Globe Theatre, London The plot for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" revolves around two sets of couples whose complicated love affairs are complicated still further by the arrival of the King and Queen of the Fairies. Hermia loves Lysander and …more

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