The Royal Opera House is even more impressive than ever. The period building has been restored to its original glory and continues to be the one of the largest opera and ballet venues in London, showcasing the works of the Royal Ballet, Royal Opera and ROH Orchestra. Expect famous tenors, famous ballerinas and famous audience members as part of the revamped program. You can even take in the stunning architecture without going to a show; the entrance hall and exhibitions are open for viewing and backstage tours are also offered.
The Lyceum Theatre was built in the 1700s, so it's a golden oldie in terms of London theaters. The theater holds just over 2000 people. In the 1970s this theater provided a platform for various popular musicians like Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Police, Bob Marley, and others. In the 1990s Jesus Christ Superstar, and Oklahoma! were performed here. Since 1999, this theater has been home to the Lion King musical.
Surrounded by concrete tower blocks and skinny skyscrapers, the Barbican Centre is a hive of activity in music and the performing arts. Inside the complex you'll find the Barbican Cinema, which is always at the cutting edge of art house film; the Barbican Theatre, which plays host to the Royal Shakespeare Company, among others; Barbican Hall, home to the London Symphony Orchestra; and the Barbican Gallery, a center for showcasing visual art talent from around the world. You can even enjoy a post-theater meal at the excellent restaurant, Searcy's.
O2 Academy Brixton is one of London's premier concert venues. It has witnessed performances by major British and international bands, a lot of them rock acts. International DJs have also graced its stage and pumped up the concert-goers. Enjoy performances by some top artists like Slash, Grizzly Bear, Villagers and many more artists who keep on performing here.
Questa magnifica sala vittoriana ellittica è stata costruita in memoria del Principe Albert. La Albert Hall oggi ospita numerosi eventi, inclusi concerti pop, concorsi di bellezza, eventi sportivi e il più famoso di tutti, l' Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, meglio conosciuto come The Proms che prevede concerti tutti i giorni tra luglio e settembre. L'ultima notte dei Proms è probabilmente l'evento più famoso che viene ospitato in questo elegante edificio vittoriano.
Il campo di Cricket Lord ospita una serie di squadre, tra cui il più importante è il MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club). Il MCC ial momento è l'organo direttivo del gioco del cricket. Qui vengono giocate tutte le finali più importanti e anche quelli un pò bizzarri. Il modo migliore oer vedere il Lord's (e di iniziare ad imparare a giocare al cricket se non lo si conosce) è di fare un giro per il campo. Si tratta di una visita di circa un'ora e mezza e prevede tappe fondamentali come il centro di nuovi media, il museo e il pub del Lord, dove molti giocatori di cricket si bevono una pinta dopo una partita. Il Lord's Cricket Ground è stato scelto come sede delle gare di tiro con l'arco in occasione dei giochi olimpici di Londra del 2012.
Enjoy panoramic views of London city from the Thames. The boat departs daily from Embankment Pier and offers relatively inexpensive tourist cruises as well as pricier lunch cruises. Some of the sites that the Catamaran Cruises cover are Cleopatra's Needle, the Tower of London, Oxo Tower Restaurant, and the Battersea Power Station. You'll also be able to spot St. Paul's and the Houses of Parliament from the all-glass 'My Symphony' cruiser.
An event taking place at CCT Venues - Canary Wharf is sure to be a memorable one. This is not just because of the stunning waterside view of the Thames Quay but its location in the city's busiest business neighborhood. The venue boasts 26 naturally-lit rooms that come well-equipped with the latest in technology, including Wi-Fi, and all have spectacular views of the Quay. Besides the infrastructure, the venue also has a very helpful and organized staff that even offers catering services and is there to take care of all your management needs. Of course, there are on-site restaurants to add a little something extra to a conference or convention. It can host up to 400 delegates.
Housed in a gorgeous white old building, the London Jewish Cultural Centre is the focal point for all Jews in London, as well as those wanting to learn more about the Jewish culture. Courses are offered in music, arts, literature, music, writing, current affairs, film, theater, philosophy and more. This fully-functional center can also be hired for birthday parties, fundraisers, workshops, seminars and conferences. Check the website for further details.
Located within the Saint Swinthun's Church is a hall that has a capacity to accommodate anywhere between 100 to 150 people. The hall can be booked for weddings, anniversary celebrations and small-scale performances. The hall also features a kitchen area enabling food serving for various kinds of events.
Established in 2001, Gone Tomorrow Gallery is a great venue in Benthal Green. They are known for hosting various exhibitions in art, photography, sculptures, paintings and film shows. They also host other live shows of famous artists and theatre producers. Call ahead for schedules and other information.
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance takes pride in being London's leading institution dedicated to music and dance. Trinity is internationally renowned for its certificates in various genres of music and Laban is a reputed dance academy. A merger of these two institutions, has given students a wonderful opportunity to pursue their interest in dance and music. This conservatoire has two campuses: Deptford and Greenwich, offering courses in various styles and genres, for all age groups. Check the website for details regarding courses.