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What's On in London - Key Sections

London Events Calendar
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London Arts Guide
London's a world class centre for art

London Clubs and DJ Bars
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London Special Events Guide
Fantastic special events galore!

London Theatre Guide
The world's best plays and musicals

London Music Guide
A wide range of live music

London Comedy Guide
Have a laugh in London

London Classes and Workshops
Learn something new in London

London Tours
Fascinating tours in the capital

London Cinema Guide
Screenings and cinema information

London Dance Guide
From ballet to contemporary dance

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What's On in London - Features

Top 10 Theatre Breaks
London theatre and hotel packages

Top 10 Musicals
Experience the magic of a West End musical in London

Theatre Accessibility
Experience world-class entertainment in London's theatres

Major Comedy Venues
Fancy a chuckle? Try one of London's comedy clubs

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What's On in London - Highlights

Hadrian
Ancient Rome comes to the British Museum. Ends 26 Oct

House of Viktor & Rolf
Dutch fashion designers at the Barbican. Ends 21 Sep

Nickelback
Canadian rockers Nickelback come to London. 19 Sep

Radical Light
Rare Italian art at London's National Gallery. Ends 7 Sep

Zorro: The Musical
Swashbuckling sword fights, flamenco and fun. Until 10 Jan

Babylon
The world's greatest ancient city comes to London. From 13 Nov

Cy Twombly
Abstract expressionism at Tate Modern. Ends 14 Sep

Psycho Buildings
Artists vs architecture at the Hayward Gallery. Ends 25 Aug

Stevie Wonder
The legendary Stevie Wonder plays The O2. 11 Sep

Doctor Who Exhibition
Daleks, Cybermen and Ood at Earls Court. Ends 18 Sep

Wicked
A dazzling musical about the witches of Oz. Booking to Sep

Jack the Ripper
Discover one of London's most notorious killers. 15 May-2 Nov

Jersey Boys
The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Ends 18 Oct

Francis Bacon
Celebrate Bacon's centenary at London's Tate Britain. From 11 Sep

NBA Europe Live
NBA fever hits London once again at The O2. 12 Oct

Tutankhamun
Dazzling treasures from Ancient Egypt in London until 30 Aug 08

Hairspray
Award-winning musical with Michael Ball. Until Oct 08

Oliver!
New production of Oliver! comes to London. From 12 Dec

Amazing Rare Things
The art of natural history at the Queen's Gallery. Until 28 Sep

Story of The Supremes
Show-stopping costumes at the V&A. Ends 19 Oct

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