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Guns N Roses will join headliners Bruce Springsteen, P!nk, Take That, Billy Joel, Lana Del Ray and BLACKPINK on the American Express presents BST Hyde Park billing for this summer.
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
Gold wreath © The Trustees of the British Museum.
A new exhibition, Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece at the British Museum explores the relationship between luxury and power in the Middle East and southeast Europe between 550-30 BC.
Exhibition of the Week
Disney’s award-winning musical The Lion King explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. It follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.