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Launched in 1956, we are London's longest established "whats on" magazine, distributed to visitors staying at top London hotels. We provide up-to-date information on all events, shows, museums, restaurants and shopping venues across the capital. We also offer an online ticketing service with exclusive discounts.
In this issue
Event of the week
Carl, Gemma, Jade, Holly and Steve, the five new stars of The Go!Go!Go! Show, are to take to the UK stage and screen in their West End stage show opening on 2 June at The Empire Leicester Square – a live musical stage show of fun-filled pop music entertainment in a cinema.
Music of the week
LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA IN ROYAL PAGEANT
Leading British musicians will honour Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a programme of works associated with the British monarchy and major Thameside landmarks on a new CD from the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The album will be sold until 6 June exclusively at John Lewis and Waitrose.
Theatre of the week
WAH! WAH! GIRLS
East London meets Bollywood in a contemporary new musical marking the first ever collaboration between Sadler’s Wells, Theatre Royal Stratford East and Kneehigh. Wah! Wah! Girls is set in the East End of London and tells a story of love against the odds. From 24 May at the Peacock Theatre.
Must see exhibition
FLOWER POWER TO AIR POWER
The Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon is inviting visitors to turn on, tune in and take off with revolutionary aviation artist David Bent from 31 May. His fans include international air force pilots, art collectors, Chiefs of Staff, captains of industry and even the legendary Red Arrows – with whom he has collaborated as Artist in Residence.
