Summer in the City

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Summer in the City

SUMMER EVENTS 2014 May to July ART AND EXHIBITIONS FAMILY MUSIC SPECIAL EVENTS THEATRE WALKS AND TALKS

Welcome to a sizzling summer of superb City events.

This season sees a fantastic range of diverse events to suit every taste and budget; from cycling to comedy, from art to music, this is the perfect time of year to bask in the sun and enjoy the City.

The City of London Festival (p17) is taking on an exciting new lease of life and this year features a brand new pop-up venue styled as a huge inflatable bowler hat.

With a great line-up of events across the arts, this year’s Festival looks to be the best yet.

The Tour de France (p18) is also coming to the City as part of its Grand Départ – and, if you want more cycling events, try the London Nocturne’s night-time dash around Smithfield Market.

The information in this leaflet has been researched and compiled in good faith and checked as thoroughly as possible with the relevant sources. It is correct to the best of the publisher’s knowledge at the time of printing (April 2014) and the publisher cannot accept any liability for errors and omissions howsoever caused. No payment was either solicited or received for inclusion of entries (with the exception of the back page advertisement) and it does not claim to be fully comprehensive.

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Tour de France p18 On top of all this, there’s the Spitalfields Music Summer Festival (p13), the Archikids Festival (p10) and the wonderfully eccentric Cart Marking Ceremony (p18) – and, with a great range of concerts, exhibitions, theatre and walks, this is shaping up to be a busy summer.

For more events and information about the City go to www.visitthecity.co.uk or visit our City Information Centre by St Paul’s Cathedral, where our friendly, multilingual staff are ready to help you plan your days out: City of London Information Centre St Paul’s Churchyard London EC4M 8BX

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On-going

Sculpture in the City

On-going

The Sixties A brand new stylish photographic exhibition focusing on the people, places, events and designs that epitomise this revolutionary decade.

Displaying over 60 images of cultural icons and set against the stunning view from Tower Bridge’s West Walkway, this is one not to be missed.

Daily from 1 April 10am-6pm (last admission 5.30pm) Admission: £9; concs £6.30; children £3.90; under 5s free Tower Bridge Exhibition Tower Bridge Road SE1 2UP www.towerbridge.org.uk T 020 7403 3761

On-going

Christina Broom To mark a major new photographic acquisition, see a small selection of images by photographer Christina Broom which offer poignant scenes of soldiers in London during the First World War. Daily 10am-6pm FREE Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.museumoflondon.org.uk T 020 7001 9844

Wander past some of the City’s most eye-catching architecture (the Gherkin, the Lloyd’s Building and the Willis Building) and see on-street artworks by world famous sculptors including Anthony Gormley, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Robert Indiana and Richard Wentworth. Look out for brand new sculptures in June and check the website for the most up-to-date details.

FREE to view anytime Around St Botolph without Bishopsgate, Lime Street, St Mary Axe, Great St Helen’s and Undershaft EC3 www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ sculptureinthecity

Until 28 May

Shakespeare in Print None of Shakespeare’s plays were published in his lifetime, but his work lives on in performance and the printed word. This exhibition explores Guildhall Library’s Shakespeare collections and how they were produced: treasures on display include folios, contemporary writers’ quartos, and later editions of Shakespeare’s plays and poetry.

Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm FREE Guildhall Library Aldermanbury EC2V 7HH www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ guildhalllibrary T 020 7332 1869

Enjoy the local London art on display in Tower Bridge’s atmospheric Engine Rooms.

Art at the Bridge #5 explores ‘connections’ through the work of 10 disabled artists from Southwark Arts Forum, and is the fifth exhibition to be held in collaboration with the leading arts charity. Come for a visit and vote for your favourite.

Daily from 1 April 10am-6pm (last admission 5.30pm) Admission: £9; concs £6.30; children £3.90; under 5s free Tower Bridge Exhibition Tower Bridge Road SE1 2UP www.towerbridge.org.uk T 020 7403 3761

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On-going

On-going

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk Explore Jean Paul Gaultier’s fashion world in the first major exhibition devoted to the celebrated French couturier.

The theatrically-staged exhibition brings together over 140 cuttingedge couture and ready-to-

wear garments, including iconic costumes for film and performance. After the show, try a fashion-inspired cocktail at the impeccably chic Bar Gaultier.

Mon-Sat 11am-6pm; Sun and Bank Holidays 12noon-6pm FREE to £14.50 Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk/artgallery T 020 7638 8891

16 May – 13 July

Observing the Crowd: Photographs

by Bob Collins Take yourself back in time with this display of work by photographer Bob Collins, who captured the spirit of London and Londoners from the 1950s to the 90s, taking in major events and candid reflections on daily life.

Daily 10am-6pm FREE Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.museumoflondon.org.uk T 020 7001 9844

From 19 May

Emergency!

London 1914 A new exhibition which explores London at the beginning of the First World War through the fascinating reports of the Emergency Measures Committee alongside 100 photographs from the time.

Mon 9.30am-4.45pm; Tue-Thu 9.30am-7.30pm; see website for Saturday openings FREE London Metropolitan Archives 40 Northampton Road London EC1R 0HB www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma T 020 7332 3820

From 2 June

Might & Magnificence – Silver in the Georgian Age Silverware in Georgian homes displayed the might and magnificence of its owners and echoed the great styles of the era – Palladian, Rococo and Neo-Classical. Enjoy a taste of life 300 years ago and maybe buy your own piece of history from this special exhibition.

Mon-Fri 9am–5.30pm; Sat 9am–1pm FREE London Silver Vaults 53-64 Chancery Lane WC2A 1QS www.silvervaultslondon.com T 020 7242 3844

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4 June – 24 July

A Century of Promoting Fellowship: the City Livery Club Discover the history and character of the unique City Livery Club with this exhibition charting a 100-year journey from the Club’s foundation in 1914 to the present day using artefacts, images, cartoons, trophies, and personal mementoes.

Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm FREE Guildhall Library Aldermanbury EC2V 7HH www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ guildhalllibrary T 020 7332 1869

From 6 June

House of Muses Visit our striking architectural installation and help us shape a vision for a transformed Museum of London. The installation was commissioned in partnership with The Architecture Foundation as part of the London Festival of Architecture.

Daily 10am-6pm FREE Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.museumoflondon.org.uk T 020 7001 9844

12 June

Technical Theatre Arts Graduate Exhibition 2014 Catch the next generation of talent in this end-of-year showcase, presenting some of the outstanding work of final year students on the Guildhall School’s Technical Theatre Arts programme, including costume, set and prop design.

11am-5pm FREE Milton Court Studio Theatre 1 Milton Street EC2Y 9BH www.gsmd.ac.uk/ T 020 7638 8891

From 21 July

The First World War and the Bank of England To mark the centenary of the outbreak of WW1, this exhibition looks at the impact the Great War had on the economy, and its effects on the Bank of England and its staff.

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm FREE Bank of England Museum Bartholomew Lane EC2R 8AH www.bankofengland.co.uk/ museum T 020 7601 5545

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From 25 July

Digital Revolution: An Immersive Exhibition of Art, Design, Film, Music and Videogames

Drawing the Games: London 2012 and Nicholas Garland

Experience the revolution and creative freedom offered by new technology in this interactive exhibition bringing together artists, filmmakers, architects, designers, musicians and game developers to push the boundaries of their fields using digital media.

When: Sat-Wed 11am-8pm; ThuFri 11am-9pm Admission: £12.50; concs £10.50 Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk/ digitalrevolution T 020 7638 8891

Commissioned by the Mayor of London to draw London 2012, artist Nicholas Garland created a unique, intimate and evocative record of those extraordinary weeks. His brief was wide: he was told simply to ‘go to the Games and draw them’. See the results in this exciting show.

Daily 10am-6pm FREE Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.museumoflondon.org.uk T 020 7001 9844

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24-25 May

‘The City We Live In’ Family Festival Discover hidden London at a family weekend festival that invites you to take a second look – you’ll be amazed at what you see! Recommend ages 5+.

Daily 12noon-4pm FREE Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.museumoflondon.org.uk/ halfterm 020 7001 9844

Spitalfields Music Summer Festival 6-7 June

Musical Rumpus: The Mountain Shakers Journey through a mysterious world of giants, mountains, sounds and colours in a multi-sensory, interactive opera for babies and toddlers.

Children £5; accompanying adults free When: 11am, 12.30pm (running time 1 hour) Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road E1 6LA www.spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/ summer-festival-2014 T 020 7377 1362

10 June

Uluzuzulalia What can your voice do and how does it do it? In a special show for 6-11 year-olds, find out what’s possible and experiment with your own sounds in an hour of noise, nonsense and science.

Children £5; accompanying adults free When: 4.30-5.30pm Brady Arts & Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury St, London E1 5HU www.spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/ summer-festival-2014 T 020 7377 1362

26-27 July

Archikids Festival

15 June

Animated Animals Become a master digital puppeteer and bring the animals in the Museum of London’s galleries to life with new technology. Make them move or make them talk – you’re in control!

When: 12.30-1.30pm, 2-3pm & 3.30-4.30pm FREE Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.museumoflondon.org.uk 020 7001 9844

Build bridges, design skyscrapers, climb towers, and discover dungeons with over 50 fun and free architecture activities at the Archikids Festival! Discover Leadenhall Market, Guildhall, the Gherkin and many more exciting spaces of the city with architects and artists leading the way.

For families with children aged 5-11yrs.

Times vary; see website for details FREE 50+ venues across the city www.archikids.org.uk

From 23 July

Making Money: Design Your Own Banknote Ever wondered who gets to design our banknotes? This summer, you do! Learn about what it takes to make a secure note, then design your own to take home. Will you have a famous person or a building?

What new security features will you add? The only limit is your own imagination. Also featuring a quiz with prizes to be won, and talks on today’s banknotes.

Daily 10am–4.30pm FREE Bank of England Museum Bartholomew Lane EC2R 8AH www.bankofengland.co.uk/ museum T 020 7601 5545

1 May – 29 June

LSO at the Barbican A special season featuring the London Symphony Orchestra performing world-famous compositions. See the LSO celebrate 150 years since Richard Strauss’ birth with three concerts featuring some of his most famous orchestral works; three concerts featuring the music of Ludwig van Beethoven; and Sir Mark Elder and the LSO join forces with soloist Nicola Benedetti performing two well-loved works inspired by folk melodies from Bruch and Dvorák.

Dates, prices and times vary; check website for full listings Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.lso.co.uk T 020 7638 8891

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2-10 May

A season featuring renowned Nonesuch artists to celebrate the label’s 50th anniversary.

Highlights include Devendra Banhart, the world-famous string quartet Kronos at 40, and Emmylou Harris revisiting her Grammy-award winning album ‘Wrecking Ball’.

Dates, prices and times vary; check website for full listings Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk/ explorations T 020 7638 8891

2 May

Alumni Recital Series: Toby Spence & Julian Milford The Alumni Recital Series welcomes back some of the Guildhall School’s most highlyacclaimed alumni to perform in the Milton Court Concert Hall.

When: 7.30pm Admission: £15; concs £10 Milton Court Concert Hall 1 Milton Street EC2Y 9BH www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

14 May – 9 July

Temple Music The Temple Music Foundation presents a summer schedule full of beautiful music in outstanding settings. Highlights include the Holst Singers in Temple Church, and Sir John Tomlinson and Julius Drake at Middle Temple Hall.

Dates, venues, prices and times vary; check website for full listings www.templemusic.org T 020 7427 5641

9 May – 20 July

LSO Discovery This Summer, the London Symphony Orchestra’s community and music education programme includes Inside Out, a series of free lunchtime outdoor concerts in the sun featuring a variety of musical styles from across the globe; meanwhile, in the LSO Discovery Friday Lunchtime Concerts, presenter Rachel Leach explores music by Beethoven and his

contemporaries with musicians from the LSO and the Guildhall School; and Rites of Passage shows just what makes a live orchestra so exciting with the help of young east Londoners from the On Track scheme and members of LSO Create, the creative programme for adults with learning disabilities.

Dates, venues, prices and times vary; check website for full listings www.lso.co.uk

12 May

15 May

The Gold Medal

Faculty Artist Series

Catch the next generation of talented instrumentalists performing a concerto with the Guildhall Symphony Orchestra before a prestigious jury panel in a competition for the Gold Medal – the Guildhall School’s most prestigious prize for musicians.

When: 7pm Admission: £10-£15; concs £5 Milton Court Concert Hall 1 Milton Street EC2Y 9BH www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

The Guildhall School’s exclusive performances by senior professors and their colleagues offer the chance to see some of the country’s finest musicians perform in the new Milton Court Concert Hall.

When: 7.30pm Admission: £15; concs £10 Milton Court Concert Hall 1 Milton Street EC2Y 9BH www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

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15 May – 10 July

Song in the City Join in this series of continuing free lunchtime concerts in the heart of the City dedicated to taking classical music out of its comfort zone by using innovative and often challenging themes.

FREE Dates, venues and times vary; check website for full listings www.songinthecity.org

16-30 May

Birtwistle at 80 A season of concerts celebrating Harrison Birtwistle, music’s master of legends and landscape.

Dates, prices and times vary; check website for full listings Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk/birtwistle T 020 7638 8891

6-21 June

Spitalfields Music Summer Festival Spitalfields Music opens up east London’s unusual and iconic spaces to an eclectic mix of musical experiences for a summer of fantastic music and stand-out performances. The programme is led by Associate Artists, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and clarinettist Arun Ghosh. Highlights include The Sixteen; Boxe Boxe, a dance phenomenon exploring boxing; violinist Rachel Podger with Brecon Baroque; Musical Rumpus, an opera for babies and toddlers; and David Lang’s ‘Crowd Out’, for 1000 untrained voices to sing and shout.

Dates, venues, prices and times vary; check website for full listings www.spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/ summer-festival-2014 T 020 7377 1362

13 June

Lena Chamamyan 7 June

Haitink at 85 A joyous birthday toast to one of Europe’s best-loved conductors, as the Chamber Orchestra of Europe take up residency at Barbican.

When: 7.30pm Admission: £15-£65 Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk/music T 020 7638 8891

One of the best voices of her generation, the Syrian singer performs new songs written during her Parisian exile.

When: 8pm Admission: £15-£22.50 Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk/music T 020 7638 8891

11, 13, 16, 18, 20 and 21 June

Arne’s ‘The Cooper’ and Stradella’s ‘San Giovanni Battista’ The Guildhall School’s opera department presents two contrasting and rarelyperformed works: English composer Thomas Arne’s charmingly eccentric comedy ‘The Cooper’, and Italian Baroque composer Alessandro Stradella’s dramatic 1675 oratorio ‘San Giovanni Battista’, which revolves around Herod’s obsession with Salome.

When: 7pm Admission: £25; concs £15 Milton Court Theatre 1 Milton Street EC2Y 9BH www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

19 June

20 June

The LSO Invites…

Fabio Luisi Grammy Award-winning conductor Fabio Luisi is joined by French pianist Lise de la Salle for works by Mozart and Bruckner.

When: 7.30pm Admission: £10-£37 Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.lso.co.uk/the-lso-invitesfabio-luisi T 020 7638 8891

In Dreams: David Lynch Revisited The world premiere of a new live homage to the powerful songs and music used to incredible effect in David Lynch’s unsettling and atmospheric films. Featuring a superb line-up including Conor O’Brien (Villagers), Stuart Staples (Tindersticks), Jehnny Beth (Savages) and more.

When: 7.30pm Admission: £20-£30 Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk/music T 020 7638 8891

30 June

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Collaboration between Wynton Marsalis, Sachal Jazz Ensemble and Music from Pakistan. Eastern music traditions with swing and blues.

When: 8pm Admission: £20-£35 Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk/music T 020 7638 8891

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One New Change Food Markets In association with Shepherds Markets, the One New Change food markets will take place on the first Wednesday of each month and then every Friday and Saturday. With over 20 market stalls offering everything from fresh seasonal produce to artisan goods, there’s bound to be something for everyone.

Fri, Sat and first Wednesday of every month; check website for times FREE admission One New Change EC4M 9AF www.onenewchange.com

On-going

Busking Initiative Pop down to One New Change this summer and hear from upand-coming new musical talent at this brand-new busking spot.

Daily; times subject to performers FREE to listen One New Change EC4M 9AF www.onenewchange.com

On-going

HiddenCity: Lost Souls of the City Discover hidden parts of the City of London with HiddenCity trails.

Cryptic clues, sent by text to your phone, guide you on a mystery journey across the city. In the new Lost Souls of the City trail your challenge is to uncover tales from those that lived, fought and died in the city. From a sandy death to the art of selling time you’ll attempt to uncover tales of sacrifice, cut-throat commerce, crime, love and war.

From 11am; trail takes 2-3 hours including pub stops Admission: £20 per team (up to four people per team).

Sign up online to find out the start location www.inthehiddencity.com

15 May

Late London: Digital City Digital artists and experts take over the museum in a packed exploration of how new technology impacts our lives.

Highlights include an interactive installation, late-night bars, an exciting new artistic commission created from Twitter content and even a silent disco.

When: 7-10pm Admission: £7; concs £5 Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.museumoflondon.org.uk T 020 7001 9844

16 May

Museums at Night – Twilight Tours As part of the nationwide Museums at Night event, experience Dr Johnson’s House as dusk descends on the great man’s home and study. Join the curators on a candlelit tour focusing on Johnson’s domestic life, his several and often fractious housemates and the anguish he experienced in the long hours of the dark night.

When: 7.30pm; 8.15pm Admission: £10; concs £8; booking essential Dr Johnson’s House 17 Gough Square, off Fleet Street EC4A 3DE www.drjohnsonshouse.org/ events.

T 020 7353 3745

6-7 June and 11-12 July

City Dip 2014

Join in this annual sponsored swimathon to raise money for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal. Enter as an individual or as part of a team, and simply swim as many lengths as you can in the time you choose.

Times, locations and entry fees vary; check website for details www.thelordmayorsappeal.org T 020 7332 3908

7 June

London Nocturne Night-time bike racing, an expo, food and drink and Team GB’s Olympic-winning cyclists – Nocturne returns to the City featuring everything from Penny Farthings and folding bikes to the super lightweight carbon frames of the professionals.

When: 4-10pm FREE to view Course runs around Smithfield Market and surroundings www.londonnocturne.com

From 12 June

Summer of Sport at Broadgate From the World Cup to Wimbledon, catch all the action on Broadgate’s big screen in Exchange Square. Surrounded by restaurants, cafes and bars, it’s the perfect place to celebrate a summer of sporting success.

Mon-Fri 8am onwards FREE Exchange Square Broadgate EC2A 2BQ www.broadgate.co.uk

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22 June – 17 July

City of London Festival Experience a diverse range of events, arts, shows and venues with the famous City of London Festival. New for this year is the unmissable giant inflatable Bowler Hat venue – an unusual and intimate venue that will play host to more than 100 events.

Highlights include Jazz with a View series featuring Clare Teal at the top of Unilever House; Open Day at the Bank of England showing rarely-seen features of the bank; Richard Herring at the Bowler Hat; Nicola Benedetti performing traditional Scottish music to mark the Commonwealth Games; the City Beerfest in Guildhall Yard; two breathtaking LSO concerts under the dome of St Paul’s; the Children’s Parade; and a stunning line-up of world-class musicians, dancers, acrobats, comedians, poets and actors.

Dates, venues, prices and times vary; check website for full listings www.colf.org

26 June

The Midsummer Fete and Party Enjoy all the fun of a fete at Leadenhall Market. Take part in the egg and spoon race, enjoy live music throughout the day, and take in the special Midsummer Party in the evening.

All day FREE admission Leadenhall Market Gracechurch Street EC3V 1LR www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ leadenhall

23 June – 6 July

Great British Summer Sun, tennis, and deck chairs – the perfect British summertime. Head to the roof terrace of One New Change to enjoy free outdoor screenings of Wimbledon against the stunning backdrop of St Paul’s Cathedral.

Daily from 12pm FREE admission One New Change EC4M 9AF www.onenewchange.com

From 30 June

9-20 July

Tower Bridge at 120

Huguenot Threads

Experience something special for the 120th birthday of the most famous bridge in the world.

Special events, exhibitions, unique celebrations and once-in-alifetime opportunities are planned throughout the summer – make sure you check the website regularly so you don’t miss out!

Dates, venues, prices and times vary; check website for full listings www.towerbridge.org.uk T 020 7403 3761

7 July

Tour de France The world’s largest annual sporting event comes to London. Catch the leading names in world cycling and cheer on your favourites as they compete for the famous Yellow Jersey in the heart of the City.

The route runs along Lower and Upper Thames Street and Victoria Embankment www.tfl.gov.uk/tourdefrance

A range of special events, walks and talks to highlight and celebrate the contribution of Huguenots to British life. Highlights include the chance to get into the Goldsmiths’ and the Apothecaries’ Halls for one-off events, and the ‘Tea, Silk and Dr Johnson’ talk at Dr Johnson’s House.

FREE; booking essential Dates, venues, prices and times vary; check website for full listings www.huguenotsofspitalfields.org

16 July

Cart Marking Ceremony From handcarts to horse-drawn carriages and steam-driven vehicles to the new London bus, see this parade of vehicles old and new as they come into Guildhall Yard to be marked with a red hot iron by the Master Carmen and the Lord Mayor.

When: 10.45am FREE Guildhall Yard Guildhall EC2V 5AE www.thecarmen.co.uk

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The Testament of Mary

THEATRE

Fiona Shaw portrays the Virgin Mary as a mother grieving the loss of her son, in a must-see theatrical event by Colm Tóibín and directed by Deborah Warner.

Tue-Sat 7.45pm; Sun 3pm Admission: £16-£32 Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk/theatre T 020 7638 8891

4-14 June

Dmitry Krymov Lab: Opus No .7 One of Russia’s most influential directors invites you to sit up close to this visually majestic theatre experience depicting the censorship of Shostakovich under Stalin. Part of LIFT 2014.

When: 7.45pm Admission: £30 Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk/theatre T 020 7638 8891

3-7 June

Jesus Christ Superstar

17-21 June

The dramatic rock-opera telling of the last seven days of Jesus of Nazereth; originally highly controversial, this production takes a more psychological view of the events leading up to the crucifixion.

When: 7.30pm; Sat matinee 2.30pm Admission: £15; concs £12.50 Bridewell Theatre Bride Lane EC4Y 8EQ www.centrestagelondon.co.uk

Outrageous and hilarious, and the winner of a record 12 Tony Awards. Hold your sides with laughter as Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom sing and dance their way through the greatest show biz scam there ever was.

When: 7.30pm; Sat matinee 3pm Admission: £12-£14 Bridewell Theatre Bride Lane EC4Y 8EQ www.towertheatre.org.uk T 020 7353 1700

The Producers

18–22 June

Cheek by Jowl A sell out at the Barbican in 2013, this ‘exhilaratingly fresh’ (the Independent) version of Alfred Jarry’s classic French play is set within the civilised chic of a bourgeois dinner party.

When: 7.45pm Admission: £16-£30 Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk/theatre T 020 7638 8891

15-18 July

Govenment Inspector Russia 1970. Sex-crazed, greedy and idiotic, the local Party rules over a bleak and isolated town with an iron fist. But when warning is received that an Inspector from Leningrad is en route to investigate, panic takes hold.

When: 7.30pm; Sat matinees 2.30pm Admission: £11-£15.50 Bridewell Theatre Bride Lane EC4Y 8EQ www.sedos.co.uk T 07910 273160

8-25 July 8-16 July

Grand Hotel A cynical doctor observes the intertwining lives of a fading prima ballerina; a handsome, young but penniless Baron; a terminally ill Jewish bookkeeper; and a businessman who succumbs to temptation in the form of a young typist dreaming of a Hollywood career. This production, taking place over the course of a single weekend in 1928 Berlin, is presented by Guildhall School final-year actors.

When: 8-12 and 16 July 7.30pm; 11 and 14 July 2pm Silk Street Theatre Silk Street EC2Y 8DT Admission: £15; concs £10 www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

The Misfits of London The bigwigs from the BBC are in, but can the misfits overcome difficult circumstances to broadcast their live radio show, ‘The Mystery of the Perfume Thefts’?

Tue-Fri 1pm Admission: £6-£7 Bridewell Theatre Bride Lane EC4Y 8EQ www.sbf.org.uk T 020 7353 3331

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On-going

Guided City Walks Hear about the City’s rich history on one of these guided walks that leave from the City Information Centre every day.

There are plenty to choose from including City Highlights and London’s Burning. You can also take a guided tour of Guildhall and its famous crypts on 12 June and 24 July – check the website for the full schedule.

Daily 11am and 2pm Admission: £7-£8; £6 concs Meet at City Information Centre St Paul’s Churchyard EC4M 8BX www.cityoflondonguides.com

On-going

Gresham College Lectures Each week you can pop into Gresham College and hear free lectures on a huge variety of subjects. This season’s highlights include ‘Distinguishing Marks: The Tattoo’(30 June), ‘How Do Novels Beguile?’ (13 May) and ‘Royal Palaces: A Tale of Two Henrys’ (4 June).

FREE Dates and times vary; check website for full listings Gresham College Holborn EC1N 2HH www.gresham.ac.uk

On-going

Open-City Architecture Tours Walk, cycle and photograph London architecture with OpenCity’s weekly programme of tours with specialist guides.

Dates, times and prices vary; check website for full listings www.open-city.org.uk/tours T 020 3006 7008

On-going

Guildhall Library Evening Events Learn something new about London, history and literature – and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine – at one of Guildhall Library’s regular evening events. Highlights include: London’s Underground, Overground (13 May); N.A. Pickford on abduction, marriage and money in Restoration London (19 June); and the story of the Huguenots (16 July).

Check the website for for free afternoon talks too.

When: 6-8pm Admission: £5; booking essential Guildhall Library Aldermanbury EC2V 7HH www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ guildhalllibrary T 020 7332 1869

On-going

The Romans at the Amphitheatre Experience Roman life inside the heart of ancient London – the ruins of a real-life Roman Amphitheatre! Events this summer include handling Roman artifacts, talks in the Amphitheatre about its amazing discovery, and a

On-going

Gin Lab Experiences Discover the gin distilling experience with these special hands-on classes in the City of London Distillery. Learn about the botanicals and what goes into each precious drop, then design, distil and take home your very own personalised bottle of gin.

Daily 2pm; Wed and Thu 6pm (class lasts two hours) Admission: £125 City of London Distillery Bride Lane EC4Y 8DT www.cityoflondondistillery.com T 020 7936 3636

walk from the Amphitheatre to Tower Hill with archaeologist Andrew Lane.

FREE Dates and times vary; check website for full listings London’s Roman Amphitheatre Guildhall Yard EC2V 5AE www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ guildhallartgallery T 020 7332 3700

Until 11 May

‘Troublemakers?’ at the Bishopsgate Institute Take in a season of events looking at mischief-making, rabble-rousing, political activism and outspoken courage in the heart of the City. Highlights include ‘The Enemy Within’, a look at the on-going impact of the miners’ strikes of the 80s with Seamus Milne, Arthur Scargill and Owen Jones; a discussion on ‘The Evolution of Feminism and the Raunch Culture’; the London Radical Bookfair and Alternative Press Takeover; and Ruby Wax’s live show ‘Sane New World’.

Dates, prices and times vary; check website for full listings Bishopsgate Institute Bishopsgate EC2M 4QH www.bishopsgate.org.uk T 020 7392 9200

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18 June and 16 July

Experience the hustle and bustle of London’s famous meat market on this unique early morning tour, and meet the traders who bring this fascinating market to life. Don’t forget to bring your cool bags just in case you see a bargain!

When: 7-8.30am Admission: £8; concs £6; advance booking necessary via diane@cityoflondonguides.com www.cityoflondonguides.com

WALKS AND TALKS

Smithfield Market Tours

5 June

The Satires of Georgian London The satires of 18th and 19th century London capture the essence of popular feeling and poke fun at the often ill-favoured establishment. Explore these sharp commentaries on scandals of the Royal family, the blunders of contemporary politicians and everyday issues like pollution and overcrowding.

When: 3-4pm FREE; booking essential London Metropolitan Archives 40 Northampton Road EC1R 0HB www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma T 020 7332 3851

21 May

Alexander Pope: ‘The Little Nightingale’ This presentation by Colin Pinney follows the life of ‘The Little Nightingale’ from his childhood in Windsor Forest to the coffeehouses of 18th century London; a visual portrait of the age of Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels and Gay’s Beggars’ Opera.

When: 7pm (doors open 6.15pm) Admission: £10 Dr Johnson’s House 17 Gough Square, off Fleet Street EC4A 3DE www.drjohnsonshouse.org T 020 7353 3745

3 July

Snap!

A Generation of London Streets Captured Often littered with curious bystanders, early photographs of London tell a story of community, urban development and lifestyle invaluable to uncovering its past – and are a precious resource for learning more about everyday life and culture.

When: 3-4 pm FREE; booking essential London Metropolitan Archives 40 Northampton Road EC1R 0HB www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma T: 020 7332 3851

GUILDHALL

LIBRARY

The Library of London History

CITY WORKERS: HARD HATS & UNIFORMS KEEPING THE SQUARE MILE MOVING 30 April - 19 July From ice-skating through Morris dancing to sun worshipping, the amazing diversity of daily life within the Square Mile is revealed in this new exhibition by London photographer Niki Gorick.

FREE ENTRY Guildhall Library

Accompanying Event

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: WORKERS WHO KEEP THE CITY MOVING

Wednesday 21st May 2-3pm, FREE. Booking online essential at nikigorick.eventbrite.co.uk Niki Gorick will talk about her images and how she created her latest 26-print photo-set by capturing the City’s multifarious workforce. Tina Baxter, a City of London Guide, will discuss the photographs from a personal viewpoint, giving an insight into the essential services of the Square Mile.

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Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HH 020 7332 1868 / 020 7332 1870 guildhall.library@cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/guildhalllibrary Follow