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David Blandy

FREENEWCritics' choice Art Until Sat Oct 2, Seventeen

'Child of the Atom', new film installation based on the artist's visit to Hiroshima with his daughter, within the context of his own grandfather's...

Horniman Thursday Late: Jaws

Museums & Attractions Thu Sep 2, Horniman Museum

Late opening of the museum featuring the chance to enjoy magnificent views of London after dark from the hilltop garden, as well as scare yourself silly...

Robert Plant

Recommended Music Thu Sep 2, The Forum

After touring with double-million-selling bluegrass fiddler Alison Krauss in 2008, the erstwhile Led Zep frontman Plant returns with a new album, 'Band of Joy'.

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Death's Waiting Room

Around TownFREELast chance Until Sun Sep 5, St Martin-in-the-Fields

Exhibition replicating the real death row cell of British grandmother Linda Carty, who faces imminent execution in Texas. Carty has...

Kids Week in the West End

KidsCritics' choice Until Fri Sep 3

This annual promotion means that one child (aged five to 16) can go free to any participating production when accompanied by an adult...

Toad Hall!

TheatreFREECritics' choice Until Sun Sep 5, The Scoop

Steam Industry Free Theatre offers a modern take on Kenneth Grahame's 'The Wind in the Willows', featuring a Toad Hall that looks...

The Moon is an Arrant Thief

ArtFREECritics' choice Until Sat Sep 18, David Roberts Foundation

First exhibition from the gallery's collaboration with Goldsmiths MFA curating course, with work by Germaine Kruip, Tim Etchells, Kitty...

Summer Opening of Parliament Tours

Museums & AttractionsCritics' choice Until Sat Oct 2, Palace of Westminster

Entertaining, anecdotal tours conducted by Blue Badge guides during the summer recess of Parliament run every fifteen minutes. For the...

The Art of Being British Street Party

Around TownFREE Sat Sep 4, Jermyn St

Jermyn Street and the Crown Estate are opening up the famous Mayfair street for a festival showcasing the luxury brands that operate...

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