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.
Deze prachtige Victoriaanse ovale zaal is een gedenkteken aan Prins Albert. De Albert Hall is nu de plek voor diverse evenementen, zoals popconcerten, schoonheidswedstrijden, sportieve evenementen en bekendste van allemaal, de Henry Wood Promenade Concerten - beter bekend als de De Proms - dagelijks uitgevoerd tussen juli en september. The Last Night of the Proms is waarschijnlijk het meest bekende evenement dat plaats vindt in dit elegante stukje Victoriaans.
Lord's Cricket Ground is the home ground of quite a few teams, prominent among them being the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club). The MCC is actually the governing body of the game of cricket. All the big finals are played here, as well as some more off-the-wall games. The best way to see Lord's (and to start learning how cricket is played if you're not familiar with it) is to take a tour of the grounds. This lasts for around an hour and a half, and includes such highlights as the new media center, the museum and the Lord's pub, where many cricket players have enjoyed a pint after a game. Lord's Cricket Ground was also chosen to host the London 2012 Olympic Games Archery competitions.
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.
The All Saints Church in East Sheen, London is a part of the St. Mary's Christ Church Parish. This church is quite active socially and has a number of groups that hold weekly services, activities for kids and youth, choir, community activities and weddings, among other events. The stone building of the church can accommodate up to a hundred people, and also features some beautiful stained glass windows.
A popular venue for national and local events, Human Rights Action Centre is a place that hosts a number of human rights activities in the city. The venue boasts an auditorium, two versatile meeting rooms and a spacious seminar hall, hired for organizing events ranging from human rights activities and Amnesty supporters initiatives. The venue also offers catering services for the events.
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.
The Octagon is a beautiful venue with architectural style from the Victorian Era. Located within the Queen Mary University, this space was formerly a library created by E.R Robson. This space still retains the library design with literary figures looking down at you from the eight sides. The Octagon can accommodate a maximum of 500 people and the space can be modified to suit different types of events; banquet style, cabaret, reception or theater.
Occupying the basement and ground floor of John Astor House on Foley Street, Fitzrovia Community Centre is meant to be a place where the people of the community can come together and have a good time. There are also a number of rooms that can be hired for private events. You can stop at the Pop Up Cafe for some refreshment in between activities.