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The European premiere of Black Panther in Concert on Saturday 27 May will feature the 2018 film screened in full, accompanied by Chineke! Orchestra performing Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar®-winning score live on stage. Disney Concerts © All rights reserved.

Event of the Week

In the new production of Aida at the Royal Opera House (5 May – 1 June), director Robert Carsen situates Verdi’s large-scale political drama within a contemporary world, framing its power struggles and toxic jealousies in the apparatus of a modern, totalitarian state. Mark Elder conducts Verdi’s glorious, monumental score. For tickets and full details on the Royal Opera House season, visit the website at www.roh.org.uk

Music of the Week

A groundbreaking exhibition by the pioneering British artist Dominic Harris will be the inaugural show at Halcyon Gallery’s new flagship site at 148 New Bond Street.

Exhibition of the Week

Visitors to London have a chance to join the thousands of people who will be experiencing Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience this year. Team up with friends and family as live actors lead you in a breath-taking 1 hr 50 min experience with 24 interactive scenes, virtual reality and multi-sensory effects.

Theatre of the Week