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  • Henry And Catherine Reunited at National Portrait Gallery

    Art Exhibition

    From 25 January 2013 to 31 December 2013

    National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE [map]

    Portraits of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon shown together.

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  • Hidden: Unseen Paintings Beneath Tudor Portraits at National Portrait Gallery

    Art Exhibition

    From 3 January 2013 to 9 June 2013

    National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE [map]

    Recent technical analysis has revealed that some of the Gallery's sixteenth-century portraits were painted over pre-existing paintings.

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  • Humphrey Ocean: A Handbook Of Modern Life at National Portrait Gallery

    Art Exhibition

    From 23 November 2012 to 21 July 2013

    National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE [map]

    40 portraits created since 2006, produced in gouache on paper.

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  • Illuminating Objects: German Miniature Picture Bibles at The Courtauld Institute Of Art

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    From 19 May 2013 to 22 July 2013

    The Courtauld Gallery WC2R 0RN [map]

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  • The Importance Of Being Earnest at Linbury Studio Theatre At Royal Opera House

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    From 14 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

    Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]

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  • Insights: Ballet Evolved at Royal Opera House

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    From 8 April 2013 to 11 June 2013

    Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]

    A look at how ballet has evolved since its inception in the French Court.

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  • Insights: Gloriana at Linbury Studio Theatre At Royal Opera House

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    29 May 2013

    Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]

    Talk about Richard Jones's production of Benjamin Britten's opera.

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    From £3.00
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  • Insights: Gwyneth Jones Wagner Masterclass at Linbury Studio Theatre At Royal Opera House

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    Music

    28 May 2013

    Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]

    A talk and coaching session with opera singer.

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  • Insights: Les Vepres Siciliennes: Talk at Linbury Studio Theatre At Royal Opera House

    Opera

    11 October 2013

    Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]

    The cast and crew of Verdi's opera talk about the production.

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  • Insights: Simon Boccanegra at Royal Opera House

    What's On

    14 June 2013

    Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]

    A classic production of Verdi’s political masterpiece.

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  • Jacob Epstein: Portrait Sculptor at National Portrait Gallery

    Art Exhibition

    From 30 March 2013 to 24 November 2013

    National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE [map]

    A display of portrait busts by Sir Jacob Epstein. All made during the period 1916-51.

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  • Jacob Epstein: Portrait Sculptor at National Portrait Gallery

    Art Exhibition

    From 30 March 2013 to 1 November 2013

    National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE [map]

    A display of portrait busts, mostly made in bronze and made between 1916 and 1951.

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  • Jean Abreu: Blood at Linbury Studio Theatre At Royal Opera House

    Dance

    From 27 June 2013 to 28 June 2013

    Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]

    A solo work inspired by Fundamental Pictures, an art piece by Gilbert and George.

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  • Jessie Ware at Somerset House

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    18 July 2013

    Somerset House WC2R 1LA [map]

    A gig by Mercury-nominated South London singer-songwriter Jessie Ware.

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    From £27.50
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  • Jewellery Week 2013: The Jewellery Show London at Somerset House

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    From 11 June 2013 to 12 June 2013

    Somerset House WC2R 1LA [map]

    Jewellery and watches by established and influential designers.

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  • Jewellery Week 2013: Treasure at Somerset House

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    From 14 June 2013 to 16 June 2013

    Somerset House WC2R 1LA [map]

    Jewellery by established British designers and makers.

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  • The Joker Comedy Club at The Hippodrome Casino

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    From 11 May 2013 to 25 May 2013

    The Hippodrome Casino WC2H 7JH [map]

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  • Laura Knight Portraits at National Portrait Gallery

    Art Exhibition

    From 10 July 2013 to 20 October 2013

    National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE [map]

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    Free
  • Laura Knight: Portraits at National Portrait Gallery

    Art Exhibition

    From 11 July 2013 to 13 October 2013

    National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE [map]

    Over forty works on display by the leading 20th century British artist.

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    From £7.00
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  • Lianne La Havas at Somerset House

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    13 July 2013

    Somerset House WC2R 1LA [map]

    Soulful singer-songwriter from South London.

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    From £27.50
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