Central London

See places to go in Central London.

• War Horse: Fact and Fiction

  

  
  

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  22 October 2011 to 1 August 2012

  National Army Museum SW3 4HT[map]

  Explore the story behind novel and play War Horse by Michael Morpurgo at the National Army Museum. 22 Oct-Aug 2012

• Waste Not at Curve Gallery

  
  

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  15 February 2012 to 12 June 2012

  Barbican The Curve EC2Y 8DS[map]

  The first solo exhibition in the UK by the Chinese artist, Song Dong.

• Wild Swans at Young Vic Theatre

  
  

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  Drama

  13 April 2012 to 13 May 2012

  Young Vic Theatre SE1 8LZ[map]

  Set in China at the heart of the 20th Century, 'Wild Swans' tells its story through the eyes of one fiercely courageous family, and takes audiences on a journey from the early days of Communist hope and struggle, through the chaos and confusion of Mao's Cultural Revolution, to the birth of a superpower. An astonishing human story, is based on Jung Chan's best-selling novel, which has sold over 10 million copies in 30 languages, making it the best-selling non-fiction book in British publishing history.

• World Burlesque Games 2012

  
  

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  Burlesque

  7 May 2012 to 13 May 2012

  Various venues

• WorldPride 2012

  

  
  

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  23 June 2012 to 8 July 2012

  Trafalgar Square WC2N 5DN[map]

  Join the party as London hosts a global celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender culture. 23 Jun-8 Jul

• Yayoi Kusama

  

  
  

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  9 February 2012 to 5 June 2012

  Tate Modern SE1 9TG[map]

  Wander through Yayoi Kusama's immersive installations at Tate Modern in London. Until 5 Jun

• Yoko Ono at the Serpentine Gallery

  

  
  

  Art

  19 June 2012 to 9 September 2012

  Serpentine Gallery W2 3XA[map]

  See new and existing works by Yoko Ono in a major new exhibition at London's Serpentine Gallery. 19 Jun-9 Sep

• 10cc at Royal Albert Hall

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  Rock

  10 May 2012

  Royal Albert Hall SW7 2AP[map]

  The legendary 10cc, one of the most successful and significant English bands of the '70s and '80s. Classic No 1 hits include 'I'm Not In Love', 'Rubber Bullets' and 'Dreadlock Holiday'.

• 22 + [me] + Deadbeat Darling at Barfly London

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  10 February 2012

  The Barfly NW1 8AN[map]

  A night of live music from 22, [me] and Deadbeat Darling.

• 24-7 SPYZ at O2 Academy Islington

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  Indie

  11 March 2012

  O2 Academy Islington N1 0PS[map]

  A live performance by 24-7 SPYZ.

• AA Bondy at Purcell Room

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  Folk Music

  4 March 2012

  Purcell Room SE1 8XX[map]

  The former frontman of rock band Verbena who has taken his solo career down a more folk-tinged path.

• Abigail Washburn at The Lexington

  

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  Indie

  14 June 2012

  The Lexington N1 9JB[map]

  Abigail Washburn is a singing, songwriting, Illinois-born, Nashville-based clawhammer banjo player.

• The Acacia strain at The Underworld

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  17 March 2012

  The Underworld Camden NW1 0NE[map]

  Intense, intricate metal-core noise. Unconcerned with trends, The Acacia Strain have continually earning street credentials through constant touring.

• Adam Cohen at Union Chapel

  

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  Folk Music

  29 February 2012

  Union Chapel N1 2XD[map]

  The son of the legendary Leonard Cohen, all his life Adam had sought an artistic space beyond the reach of his fathers' looming shadow. But in 2007, Adam Cohen owned up to his legacy. After years of declining to sing in public so much as a single note written by his father or to participate in any tribute, on stage in Barcelona, Adam sang Leonards classic song 'Take This Waltz' in Spanish.

• Agitation Free at Jazz Cafe

  

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  Rock

  6 April 2012

  The Jazz Cafe London NW1 7PG[map]

  Experimental Krautrock legends.

• Alasdair Roberts at The Lexington

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  12 February 2012

  The Lexington N1 9JB[map]

  Scottish singer and guitarist Alasdair was raised in Callander, Central Scotland. His first releases consisted of home-made four-track recordings of his songs under the name Appendix Out.

• Album Launch: Tennis at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen

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  13 February 2012

  Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen N1 6NU[map]

  ATP Recordings are delighted to announce that they have signed Denver-based band Tennis for their highly anticipated second album, 'Young and Old'.

• Alesana at Electric Ballroom

  

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  10 February 2012

  Electric Ballroom NW1 8QP[map]

  A night of live music from Alesana, playing a range of old and new material.

• Alestorm at O2 Academy Islington

  

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  Metal

  18 February 2012

  O2 Academy Islington N1 0PS[map]

  Scottish pirate metal four-piece.

• Alexander O'Neal at Leicester Square Theatre

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  Pop

  17 May 2012

  Leicester Square Theatre WC2H 7BX[map]

  A club night featuring soul singer Alexander O'Neal, club classics and chart music.