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Aladdin

Vivian directs a performance of Nigel Ellacott's version of the classic Arabian Nights tale, about a

Wed 14th Jan

Alice's Adventures In Wonderland And Through The L

Sanjit Chudha directs a performance of Lewis Carroll's well-loved children's tales.

Wed 14th Jan

An Evening With Tony Benn

An Evening With Tony Benn

Wed 14th Jan

Arabella Weir: Does My Bum Look Big In This?

The novelist and comedian reads from her novel Does My Bum Look Big In This?

Wed 14th Jan

Blood And Tears Walk: London's Horrible Past

Find out more about London's past.

Wed 14th Jan

Can Art Make Us Happy?: Talk

Artists Zoe Walker and Michael Pinsky, curator Nicolas Bourriaud and guests discuss with Claire Dohe

Wed 14th Jan

Canary Wharf Ice Rink

Outdoor ice skating sessions for all the family.

Wed 14th Jan

Decorative Bags: Workshop

Ruth Singer leads this creative workshop.

Wed 14th Jan

Dinner Briefing: Threats, Response And Reconstruct

A discussion on the challenges facing Afghanistan with the BBC's International Development Correspon

Wed 14th Jan

Explore: Darwin Centre

A behind-the-scenes tour of the zoology collection.

Wed 14th Jan

Heidi: A Goat's Tale

Andrew Pollard's adaptation of the traditional Swiss tale, Heidi.

Wed 14th Jan

Home And Away: Exhibition

Mixed-media work by local children aged 9-10.

Wed 14th Jan

Jack The Ripper Haunt: Guided Walk

Discover the East End streets of the serial killer.

Wed 14th Jan

Jack The Ripper Haunts: Guided Walk

Visit the streets once frequented by the notorious East End butcher.

Wed 14th Jan

Leslie Klinger: Author Event

The author discusses Bram Stoker's novel Dracula with illustrator James Pyman with readings and dram

Wed 14th Jan

London International Boat Show 2009

The 55th annual show with over 500 exhibitors and over 1000 boats.

Wed 14th Jan

MakeArt (Ages 7-11)

Art sessions for youngsters.

Wed 14th Jan

Natural History Museum Ice Rink

Natural History Museum Ice Rink

Wed 14th Jan

Nunsense: Miller Centre Players

Dan Goggin's musical about a group of nuns who put on a variety show.

Wed 14th Jan

Old Bloomsbury - The Literary London Pub Walk

A walk around the literary heartof London with stops along the way for refreshment.

Wed 14th Jan

Patricia Urquiola: Purely Porcelain

Spanish born designer Urquiola exhibits 'Landscape' her porcelain range designed for Rosenthal with

Wed 14th Jan

Raw Food Detox

Nadia Brydon shows how to make soups, smoothies and salad dressings to start the New Year's detox.

Wed 14th Jan

Roger Moody: Author Event

The author discusses and signs copies of his book Britain's Dirty Role In Global Mining.

Wed 14th Jan

Simon Reid-Henry: Author Event

The author promotes his latest book, Fidel and Che, which explores the firendship between Fidel Cast

Wed 14th Jan

Soho Nights: Talk

Ken Russell discusses his photographic work.

Wed 14th Jan

Somerset House Ice Rink

Outdoor skating sessions for all ages.

Wed 14th Jan

Strange Tales Of London Guided Walk

Learn freaky facts about England's capital city, including the origin of origin of "all at sixes and

Wed 14th Jan

Sweeney Todd Pub Walk: The Demon Barber's Nemesis

Visit the shop where Todd slit his customers' throats and discover the truth about the bloody legend

Wed 14th Jan

Taking Liberties: Can We Save The Planet Yet Keep

A panel discusses the pressing global issue, speakers include Andy Atkins from Friends of the Earth.

Wed 14th Jan

The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour: Guided Walk

This tour is full of fun facts on Britains most loved band, taking you through the little known back

Wed 14th Jan

The Breath Of Life

Wed 14th Jan

The Ceremony Of The Keys

The opportunity to see the traditional locking up ceremony at the Tower Of London.

Wed 14th Jan

The Clerkenwell Trail - London's Medieval Suburb:

Discover the area's rich history in the company of an experienced guide.

Wed 14th Jan

The Movieum Of London

The Movieum Of London

Wed 14th Jan

The Old Jewish Quarter: Guided Walk

Uncover the history of of the Jewish community in the East End.

Wed 14th Jan

The Sinister Side: How Left-Right Symbolism

Writer James Hall explores the ways in which left-right symbolism has influenced body language, stru

Wed 14th Jan

The Unknown Giles: Talk

Dr Nick Hiley shares details from the archive.

Wed 14th Jan

Thinking Like A Social Scientist: Lecture

Professor Janet Hartley discusses the work of social scientists and the solutions they propose for a

Wed 14th Jan

Turning The Cat In The Pan: The Other Side Of Medi

Art historian Dr Malcolm Jones gives an insight into how folly, proverbs, insults, love and sexualit

Wed 14th Jan

Twilight Tours

An after hours illustrated tour of the Tower with the Yeoman Warders.

Wed 14th Jan

Word For Word Creative Writing Workshops

An informal session with a member of the Word For Word team.

Wed 14th Jan

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