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After an incredible hat-trick entertaining and educating up and down the Thames, London’s favourite hilariously historical tourist attraction is back for its fourth year. Whether ye be a seasoned sailor or a landlubber, there's something for everyone aboard the Terrible Thames.
Event of the Week
To be or not to be... in love. That’s the question in the star-packed, sizzling new production of Cole Porter’s legendary musical comedy Kiss Me Kate, playing through the summer at the Barbican. A dynamite duo head the summer’s hottest cast as Tony Award-winning Broadway royalty Stephanie J. Block makes her West End debut, with multi-award winner Adrian Dunbar.
Music of the Week
Buckingham Palace will be open to visitors from July to September for the annual Summer Opening of the State Rooms, during which almost 6,000 people will enjoy guided tours of the Palace’s East Wing, open to the public for the first time since it was completed 175 years ago.
Exhibition of the Week
The empowering hit musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is playing at The Other Palace this summer until 8 September. This award-winning girl power musical packs a popstar punch with a catchy soundtrack, awe-inspiring characters and TikTok-favourite choreography.