August 24, 2011

WEDNESDAY

The Arts

9:00 am- 5:30 pm	Homeward Bound: Photography from New Orleans after Katrina. A great opportunity to see Mary-Jane Maybury's photography from New Orleans both directly after hurricane Katrina and from last… cueB Gallery. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 079-5641 2910
2:00 pm	Disney's The Lion King. Theater adaptation of Disney's animated film The Lion King, features music by Elton John and Tim Rice. Lyceum Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 870-243-9000
2:30 pm	We Will Rock You. Some of the music of the legendary rock band Queen will be featured in this show where rock music is banned in a futuristic worl… Dominion Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 020-7316 4840
2:30 pm	Wicked. A smash Broadway musical of how the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch came to be in the land of Oz, makes for t… Apollo Victoria Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 020-7416 6054
2:30 pm	Sunset Boulevard. A new and intimate production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's highly acclaimed musical. The show depicts the faded glamour of the forme… Comedy Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 0870-060 6637
3:00 pm	The Phantom of the Opera. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical of the tragic love between a beautiful singer and a scarred composer, set in the Opera House in Pa… Her Majesty's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 020-7494-5400
7:30 pm	Disney's The Lion King. Theater adaptation of Disney's animated film The Lion King, features music by Elton John and Tim Rice. Lyceum Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 870-243-9000
7:30 pm	Mamma Mia!. A mother and daughter find themselves delving into past events on the eve of her daughter's wedding. This musical features seve… Prince Of Wales Theater. (Performance - Musical). 020-7413-1708
7:30 pm	Les Miserables. Adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, set in Paris amid the social and political struggles of 19th century France. Queen's. (Performance - Musical). 020-7434 0909
7:30 pm	We Will Rock You. Some of the music of the legendary rock band Queen will be featured in this show where rock music is banned in a futuristic worl… Dominion Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 020-7316 4840
7:30 pm	Billy Elliot The Musical. A funny, heart-warming story of one young boy's dream. The film, released in 2000, was nominated for a slew of awards. The fil… Victoria Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 20 7834 1317
7:30 pm	Wicked. A smash Broadway musical of how the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch came to be in the land of Oz, makes for t… Apollo Victoria Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 020-7416 6054
7:30 pm	Jersey Boys. A new Broadway musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito an… Prince Edward Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 0844-482-5151
7:30 pm	Legally Blonde - The Musical. When Elle Woods gets dumped by her boyfriend for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for… Savoy Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 0870-164 8787
7:30 pm	Sunset Boulevard. A new and intimate production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's highly acclaimed musical. The show depicts the faded glamour of the forme… Comedy Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 0870-060 6637
7:30 pm	Deathtrap. A revival of Ira Levin's Deathtrap. Noel Coward Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 0844-482-5140
7:30 pm	Ghost The Musical. A timeless story about the power of love. Based on the Oscar winning Paramount pictures film "Ghost." Feature new music and ly… Piccadilly Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 0844-847-2295
7:30 pm	Shrek the Musical. Join Shrek and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from her tower guarded b… Theatre Royal Drury Lane. (Performance - Musical). 0844-871-8810
7:45 pm	Blood Brothers. Award-winning musical by Willy Russell about twin boys separated at birth and brought up by two different families. Phoenix Theater. (Performance - Musical). 020-7369-1733
7:45 pm	The Phantom of the Opera. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical of the tragic love between a beautiful singer and a scarred composer, set in the Opera House in Pa… Her Majesty's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 020-7494-5400
8:00 pm	The Mousetrap. Agatha Christie's classic whodunnit concerning a group of travelers stranded in a snowbound Inn. Drama unfolds as they are knoc… St. Martin's. (Performance - Theater). 020-7836-1443
8:00 pm	The Woman in Black. While winding up the affairs of a deceased women, a young solicitor pieces together her reclusive life in a mysterious house. Fortune Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 020-7836 2238
8:00 pm	The 39 Steps. A new staging of Patrick Barlow's adaptation of John Buchan's The 39 Steps, best known as Hitchcock's 1935 classic movie thrille… Criterion Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 0870-060-2313
8:00 pm	Chicago - The Musical. This Tony-Award winning musical tells a story of two showgirls who kill their lovers and how their smooth lawyer propels them in… Cambridge Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 020-7494 5083
	Avenue Q. Set in NY on Avenue Q, which is described as the only place one can live when they are just out of college, out of a job or brok… Gielgud Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 0870-950 0920
	Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Sydney drag queen Mitzi (aka Tick) and her two fish-out-of-water friends, Felicia (Adam) and transsexual Bernadette, head west a… Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 0844-755 0016
	The Wizard Of Oz. London Palladium is transformed into the mythical Emerald City with breathtaking special effects and scenery. Features many of… London Palladium. (Performance - Musical). 0844-412-2957
	Conrad Shawcross. British artist, Conrad Shawcross will complete his residency at the Science Museum with Protomodel, a series of five small-scale… The Science Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 020-7942 4328

Retail Events

Lego Ninjago Spinners Battle.
Enjoy playing Spinners - battling against your friends for the chance to win Ninjago goodies. Spinjitzu game challenges will be… Westfield London. (Retail - Retail Event). 020-3371 2300

Sports

7:30 pm-
11:00 pm

London Skate.
This Wednesday night skate takes in all the major sights of London and the West End. Not recommended for absolute beginners. Hyde Park Bandstand. (Sports - Roller / Inline Skating).

For Children

10:00 am-
2:00 pm

Power Rangers Visit.
Here's your chance to meet and greet the Power Rangers, including the famous Red Ranger! Children can have their photo taken wi… The Entertainer Toy Store. (Kids - Children's Activities). 844 8005147

Community

10:00 am- 6:00 pm	Atmosphere: Exploring Climate Science. Interactive exhibits and a variety of objects explain how the climate system works, to show how scientists study the system and… The Science Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 020-3176 0389
10:00 am- 6:00 pm	Engineer James Watt's Legendary 'Magical Retreat'. The exhibition will present a vivid portrait of the working life, ingenuity and character of the first mechanical engineer to be… The Science Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 020-3176 0389
10:00 am- 6:00 pm	Spend Your Summer In Space. Pick up a passport as you enter the museum and follow the new space trail - embarking on a voyage of discovery through six of th… The Science Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 0870-870-4868
7:00 pm- 8:30 pm	African Dance-a-Cise. Soca, Calypso, Zouk, Soukous, Soca, Hi-Life, Hip-Life, African traditional make up the soundtrack to this weekly class for adult… Deptford Albany Theatre. (Educational - Class). 208 692 0231
7:00 pm- 8:00 pm	Wellbeing Wednesdays. Yoga classes are open to all abilities and include dynamic stretches, breathing exercises and as much relaxation as you want. A… The Awareness Centre. (Educational - Class). 7944-301- 813
	A Cockroach Tour of the Science Museum. Visitors will be able to dress up in realistic cockroach costumes to begin a journey through the Museum, exploring the impact on… The Science Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 019-2546 7446
	Chronophage Clock Display. The celebrated time-eating Chronophage clock, designed by Dr John Taylor OBE, will go on display alongside an original Harrison… The Science Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 0870-870 4868

Miscellaneous

10:30 am- 8:00 pm	Animal Fayre. Exciting new event in London where attendees can hold tiger cubs, crocs and monkeys for a tenner! Camden Centre. (Miscellaneous).
11:30 am	Changing of the Guard. Daily in summer, alternate days in winter. A new troop of the Queen's personal bodyguards, The Brigade of Guards, march from Ch… Buckingham Palace. (Miscellaneous).
	London Dungeon. This attraction, beneath London Bridge Station recreates various macabre bits of history (The Great Fire, the Plague, Jack the R… The London Dungeons. (Miscellaneous). 020-7403 7221

Nightlife

5:00 pm- 8:00 pm	Happy Hour. 50% off all drinks from 5pm - 8pm every day of the week! The Warwick. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 020-7734 4409
7:30 pm- 11:30 pm	Salsa Classes with I Love Salsa. Salsa classes for all levels. No partner required. Syllabus based classes. Friendly, inclusive crowd. Jongleurs Bow. (Nightlife - Dance). 123567
8:00 pm	Open Mic. New open mic at The Bullet Bar (formerly The Verge). Sign-up from 8:00pm. Bring your instrument. Great venue with PA provided… The Bullet Bar. (Nightlife - Open Mic). 020-7485 6040
8:00 pm	The Comedy Store Players. Cutting edge comedy improvisation around the usual themes of British comedy - sex, politics, sex, celebrities, and sex. The Comedy Store. (Nightlife - Comedy). 0870-060 2340
8:00 pm- 3:00 am	Wednesdays Lost in London. FREE Entry before 9pm, discounted entry on guestlist between 9pm-11pm. Metra Bar & Club. (Nightlife - Dance). 20 77348173
8:30 pm- 11:00 pm	Pear Shaped Comedy Club. Every Wednesday Brian Damage & Krysstal proudly present loads of comics loads of laughs. A wild & wonderful night out! For fur… Fitzroy Tavern. (Nightlife - Comedy).
9:00 pm- 12:00 am	Jazz. Live Jazz music and free buffet after 9pm. Sticklebackpink. (Nightlife - Jazz). 207 835 0874