Jan 27, 2010 - Apr 03, 2010
Haymarket Theatre, West End
0845 481 1870
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The theatre event of the year. Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Reese star in Samuel Beckett's play Waiting for Godot. Beckett's characters have lost none of their power to fascinate and amuse and this production, directed by the acclaimed theatre and film director, Sean Mathias, has attracted the sort of great actors that the play deserves. Beg or steal a ticket if you can.
Jan 19, 2010 - May 08, 2010
Noel Coward Theatre, Covent Garden
0844 482 5140
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Inspired by real-life events and using music, dance and video, ENRON explores one of the most infamous scandals in financial history, reviewing the tumultuous 1990s and casting a new light on the financial turmoil in which the world currently finds itself.
Jan 23, 2010 - May 18, 2010
Royal Academy, Piccadilly, St James
0844 209 1919
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The Royal Academy of Arts presents a landmark exhibition of the work of Vincent Van Gogh (1853–1890). The focus of the exhibition is the artist's remarkable correspondence.
Jan 27, 2010 - May 16, 2010
Tate Britain, Millbank, Pimlico
0207 887 8888
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Chris Ofili’s intensely coloured and intricately ornamented paintings are on show at Tate Britain in a major survey of the artist’s career that brings together over 45 paintings, as well as pencil drawings and watercolours from the mid 1990s to today.
Jan 28, 2010 - Apr 24, 2010
Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbery Avenue, Soho
0844 412 4658
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A comic, contemporary vision of rural life in our green and pleasant land, Jez Butterworth's epic new play is wildly original. In part a lament about the erosion of country life and in part a rebuff to the antiseptic modern world, it features a landmark central performance from Mark Rylance as hellraiser Johnny Byron, 'a performance so charismatic, so mercurial, so complete and compelling that it doesn’t look like acting' (Evening Standard), and a superb ensemble cast including Mackenzie Crook who 'excels' as Johnny’s sidekick Ginger.
Oct 05, 2009 - Apr 10, 2010
Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, East End
0207 522 7888
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London-based Polish artist Goshka Macuga is widely acclaimed for her sculptural installations of historic objects and documents. Creating complex networks of reference they are poignant reminders of the profound relation between aesthetics and politics.
Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York Square, Kings Road., Chelsea
0207 811 3070
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Richard Wilson’s 20:50 is truly a contemporary masterpiece. The work is the only permanent installation at the Saatchi Gallery and has been continuously shown in each of the gallery’s venues since 1991. Currently on display in Gallery 13 – a room custom built for the piece – 20:50 transforms the gallery into a site of epic illusion. You must book for the full experience.
The Movieum, County Hall, Southbank
0207 202 7040
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The London Film Museum opens its latest exhibition, Charlie Chaplin – The Great Londoner. Visitors will discover exciting new insights into the life and career of Charles Chaplin, the boy from the London slums who won universal fame with his screen character of the Tramp, and went on to become a Knight of the British Empire.
16-18 Ramillies Street, Soho
0845 262 1618
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As London’s largest public gallery that features photography, The Photographers’ Gallery is dedicated to all forms of the art. From historical archives to modern and more daring endeavors, the Gallery has it all, including frequent talks and events.
London Palladium, Argyle Street, Wesy End
0844 412 2704
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Taken from the movie, but better. Whoopi Goldberg is producer of this great new show that is taking London by storm. A new soundtrack and great sets. This is a fun night out.
Palace Theatre, West End
0871 297 0740 (or concierge)
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Is this the campest show ever in London's West End? We think so. Get your disco tops out and sing along to the hilarious stage production of Priscilla The Musical. Great songs and amazing costumes..
Drury Lane Theatre, Covent Garden
0844 412 2955 (or concierge)
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One for all the family. After a nationwide TV search for a Nancy & the Artfull Dodger, this has been the biggest grossing musical (pre-opening) of all time. Rowan Atkinson is a hit as Fagan, with amazing sets and inforgettable songs by Lional Bart.