Arts and culture in London: 2011 preview

Plan your year with Time Out's guide to the best arts, culture and entertainment in the capital over the next twelve months

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      Big London events

      Time Out's guide to planning your cultural year, with diary dates and details for all the big 2011 London events you shouldn't miss – including the Chelsea Flower Show, Open House weekend, London Marathon and festivals in the capital. Read more

  • Film

    The movies we're most eager to catch in 2011, including new films from JJ Abrams, Lynne Ramsay, Terrence Malick, Miranda July, Bruce Robinson and, er, Madonna. Plus a Spielberg double in 'War Horse' and 'Tintin and the Secret of the Unicorn'. Read more

  • Music

    See who's hot, hip and happening in 2011 – and find out where you can see them all playing live in January. Read more

  • Museums

    London's museums have once again come up with a fantastic selection of must-see exhibitions, from 'London Street Photography' at the Museum of London to 'The Cult of Beauty' at the V&A and 'The Age of the Dinosaur' at the Natural History Museum. Read more

  • Comedy

    The London comedy shows we're most excited about this year, including ultra-rare appearances from Jerry Seinfeld and Kevin Eldon, plus turns from Alan Carr, Doug Stanhope, Russell Howard and a bunch of scientists. Read more

  • Theatre

    Will Keira Knightley wow in her return to the West End? How will Neil LaBute horrify us next? And will 'Shrek The Musical' be a hit or miss? We may not have the answers (yet) but we can tell you what's coming up in London theatre in 2011. Read more

  • Clubbing

    This year's unmissable parties and after-hours happenings in London, including FabricLive, Double Trouble Vision and big gigs from Eric Prydz and David Guetta. Read more

  • Dance

    Natalie Portman plays a ballerina, 3D dance hits the stage and the Royal Ballet performs at The O2. Time Out looks forward to London dance in 2011. Read more

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