Central London

20 March 2010 to 4 July 2010

Victoria and Albert Enterprises Limited SW7 2RL[map]

Follow the history of the quilt from the 1690s to recent creations by Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry at the V&A. 20 Mar-4 Jul

23 January 2010 to 18 April 2010

Royal Academy of Arts [map]

Discover the real Van Gogh through his personal letters and paintings, at London's Royal Academy of Arts. 23 Jan-18 Apr

24 May 2010 to 28 May 2010

Chelsea Physic Garden SW3 4HS[map]

Come and experience the greatest flower show in the world at London's Royal Hospital Chelsea. 25-29 May

12 October 2009 to 14 December 2009

Leicester Square Theatre WC2H 7BX[map]

Be part of Richard Herring's DIY comedy experiment. Every Monday at London's Leicester Square Theatre. Until 14 Dec

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

10 December 2009 to 6 February 2010

Almeida Theatre N1 1TA[map]

Jazz-age privilege, booze and parties are punctuated by a chilling motiveless murder at the Almeida this winter. 10 Dec-6 Feb

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

7 May 2009 to 13 February 2010

London Palladium W1F 7TF[map]

Sister Act The Musical comes to the London Palladium next summer, produced by Whoopi Goldberg herself. Booking until 2010

7 January 2010 to 3 April 2010

The Old Vic SE1 8NB[map]

John Guare's award-winning play about a real-life con artist is revived at The Old Vic in London. 7 Jan-3 Apr

3 December 2009 to 10 January 2010

Peacock Theatre WC2A 2HT[map]

Fly to a magical world this Christmas as The Snowman returns to London's Peacock Theatre by popular demand! 3 Dec-10 Jan

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

25 November 2009 to 2 January 2010

Trafalgar Studios SW1A 2DY[map]

Mighty Boosh director Cal McCrystal brings his show Stephen and the Sexy Partridge to the Trafalgar Studios in London. This funny play is inspired by the twelve days of Christmas. Stephen goes looking for turtle doves and French hens to please a partridge in a pear tree.

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