Covent Garden & Strand

8 October 2009 to 30 January 2010

Vaudeville Theatre WC2R 0NH[map]

X-Factor star Diana Vickers makes her West End debut in a new production of Jim Cartwright's acclaimed play. Ends 30 Jan

14 December 2009 to 13 January 2010

Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD[map]

See the Royal Ballet perform two family-friendly shows at London's Royal Opera House. 14 Dec-13 Jan

26 November 2009 to 1 January 2010

Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD[map]

Feel the magic this Christmas as the Royal Ballet perform this timeless ballet at London's Royal Opera House. 26 Nov-1 Jan

12 January 2010 to 12 March 2010

Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD[map]

See The Royal Ballet perform Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at the Royal Opera House, London. 12 Jan-12 Mar

23 October 2009 to 23 January 2010

Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD[map]

The Royal Ballet performs the much-loved classic at London's Royal Opera House. Perfect for all the family! Until 23 Jan

21 October 2009 to 24 January 2010

National Gallery WC2N 5DN[map]

An exhibition of painting and sculpture by 17th-century Spanish artists at the National Gallery. Until 24 Jan

4 September 2009 to 29 November 2009

Wyndham's Theatre [map]

Moving story of Andy Dufresne, wrongly convicted of murder, as he tries to remain hopeful despite prison life. 4 Sep-29 Nov

8 January 2010 to 17 January 2010

London Coliseum WC2N 4ES[map]

The English National Ballet presents a dazzling adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic winter's tale. 8-17 Jan

17 November 2009 to 24 January 2010

Somerset House Trust WC2R 1LA[map]

From late-night skating to DJ sessions, Somerset House is the coolest place to skate this winter. 17 Nov-24 Jan

18 September 2009 to 12 December 2009

Duke Of York Theatre WC2N 4BG[map]

Life on Mars star John Simm returns to the stage for the West End premiere of this ingenious thriller. 18 Sep-12 Dec

1 January 2009 to 30 April 2010

New Ambassadors Theatre WC2H 9ND[map]

Enjoy the revamped Stomp in London with new music, new dance routines and a new act starring big rubber tyres! Until Apr 10

5 December 2009

Covent Garden Market WC2E 8RF[map]

The annual charity Christmas Pudding Race is one of London's more unusual Christmas treats. 5 Dec

4 July 2009 to 16 January 2010

Kings College London Student Union - KCLSU WC2R 2NS[map]

After Skool Klub is enjoying its new home at KCLSU providing the best indie tunes at student prices. Saturdays

Every Ist Tue Of the Month, 2nd Tue Of the Month, 3rd Tue Of the Month 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Albannach WC2N 5DS[map]

Become a whisky connoisseur with the Albannach's whisky masterclass. First 3 Tuesdays of the month, 6-8pm

20 November 2009 to 28 November 2009

Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD[map]

See emerging performers at the Royal Opera House, including dance, circus and more, for just £5. 20-28 Nov

16 October 2009 to 19 January 2010

The Courtauld Gallery [map]

See powerful paintings of post-war London building sites at The Courtauld Gallery in London. Until 19 Jan

Open all year Tue - Sat 1:00 PM

National Gallery WC2N 5DN[map]

Brush up on your art knowledge with a series of free lunchtime talks at the National Gallery. A different theme each day

Every Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

National Gallery WC2N 5DN[map]

Every Sunday is Family Sunday at the National Gallery with art workshops and storytelling sessions

3 December 2009 to 6 February 2010

Donmar Warehouse WC2H 9LX[map]

The Donmar Warehouse presents a portrait of Mark Rothko in a play by John Logan, directed by Michael Grandage. 3 Dec-6 Feb