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Festivals Ether // 5 – 20 Oct Southbank Centre

Annual music festival of innovation, art, technology and cross-arts experimentation. ......................................................................................

London Jazz Festival // 9 – 18 Nov Southbank Centre

The capital’s biggest pan-city music festival. ......................................................................................

Southbank Centre Christmas Market // 16 Nov – 24 Dec Queen’s Walk

The wooden huts of the Southbank Centre Christmas Market will return, with stalls to buy gifts, food and drink. FREE ......................................................................................

The Chocolate Festival // 7 – 9 Dec Southbank Centre Square

Like the very best Advent calendars, The Chocolate Festival will be packed full of surprises, gifts and chocolates. FREE ......................................................................................

Winter 2012 // 13 Dec – 7 Jan Southbank Centre

Celebrate the festive season with a host of enchanting shows, festive food and free activities.

Film BFI London Film Festival // 10 – 21 Oct BFI Southbank and across London

A programme bursting with films and events that will entertain, confront and delight you. ......................................................................................

Ealing: Light and Dark // Nov, Dec BFI Southbank

Two month season celebrating classic comedy favourites and surprising rediscoveries from Ealing Studios. ......................................................................................

Skyfall // From 26 Oct BFI IMAX

Daniel Craig is back as 007 in Skyfall, the 23rd installment of the Bond series.

Theatre Hedda Gabler // Until 10 Nov The Old Vic

Sheridan Smith stars in the title role of Brian Friel’s adaptation of Ibsen’s seminal work.

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Damned by Despair by Tirso de Molina // 2 Oct – 17 Dec National Theatre

A Family in Wartime // Until 1 Jan 2013 IWM London

Bedlam // 9 – 21 Oct The Old Vic Tunnels

Cecil Beaton: Theatre of War // 6 Sept 2012 – 1 Jan 2013 IWM London

A fast-paced story following the intertwined fates of two strangers. ......................................................................................

Explore the well-intended beginnings of this legendary institution. ......................................................................................

Blackta // 26 Oct – 17 Nov Young Vic

Directed by Young Vic artistic director David Lan, Blackta exposes the highs and lows of making it as a black actor – a ‘blackta’. ......................................................................................

Day of the Dead // 31 Oct – 3 Nov The Old Vic Tunnels

Four day festival of music, food, art and film. ......................................................................................

Kiss Me, Kate // 20 Nov – 2 Mar The Old Vic

Trevor Nunn directs the dazzling, Tony award-winning classic Broadway musical. ......................................................................................

The Changeling // 20 Nov – 15 Dec Young Vic

One of the most powerful tragedies ever written, The Changeling is a gripping and darkly comic tale of how love and sex drive us mad. ......................................................................................

People // From 31 Oct National Theatre

The world premiere of Alan Bennett’s new play. ......................................................................................

The Magistrate // From 14 Nov National Theatre

John Lithgow takes the title role in Pinero’s brilliantly plotted farce set in Victorian London. ......................................................................................

Hansel and Gretel // From 7 Dec National Theatre

Step into the world of Hansel and Gretel in an intimate and magical new production.

Exhibitions The Making of Timon // Until 21 Oct National Theatre

An insight into the making of the NT’s new production and the world of the play in Jacobean London. FREE ......................................................................................

Art of Change: New Directions from China // Until 9 Dec Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre This is the first major exhibition to focus on contemporary installation and performance art from China.

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Take a step back in time to the Second World War and experience family life on the Home Front. FREE ......................................................................................

Uncovering the war photography of Cecil Beaton, one of Britain’s most celebrated photographers.’ ......................................................................................

“Colour Your Life’’. Where design meets fashion // 20 Sept – 20 Oct Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Contemporary furnishings from Italy’s top fashion and design companies. FREE ......................................................................................

Moving Image // 11 – 14 Oct Bargehouse

A selection of single-channel videos and projections, video sculptures, and other larger video installations. FREE ......................................................................................

Time and Vision // 20 Oct – 11 Nov OXO Tower Wharf

New work by Australian artists as part of the Australia Council for the Arts’ London Residencies. FREE ......................................................................................

Dazzle // 5 Nov 2012 – 6 Jan 2013 National Theatre

Dazzle returns for the annual Christmas selling exhibition of jewellery, silversmithing and printmaking. FREE ......................................................................................

Where from? Where now? // 14 – 18 Nov gallery@oxo

A multimedia exploration of the lives and stories of a small number of homeless women in London. FREE ......................................................................................

The Lady with the Lamp // Oct, Nov, Dec Florence Nightingale Museum

Explore the life and times of one of the most influential figures in nursing through interactive exhibits, art installations and a stethoscope audio tour. ......................................................................................

Miss Nightingale says // Oct, Nov, Dec Florence Nightingale Museum

An illustrated talk given by one of the museum’s curatorial team examining the incredible life and achievements of Florence Nightingale. Every Wednesday at 3pm.

Music & Dance Forever Crazy // 18 Sept – 22 Dec Doon Street (adjacent to National Theatre) A cabaret entertainment experience that has been seducing audiences in Paris for over 60 years.

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War & Peace // 3 – 5 Oct Southbank Centre

A series of three concerts conducted by Vladimir Jurowski, exploring the effects of war on music and literature in Russia and Britain. ......................................................................................

Spook-tacular Halloween Cruise // 1 Nov London Eye Barracuda

Join us for a spook-tacular cruise along the Thames with Halloween cocktails, Disco and DJ. ......................................................................................

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment // 8 Nov Southbank Centre

Mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly joins the orchestra to perform dramatic scenes including Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas. ......................................................................................

50’s Rock n Roll Cruise // 17 Nov London Eye Barracuda

Dance the night away as you set sail with our live rock ‘n’ roll band. ......................................................................................

Philharmonia Orchestra // 23 Nov Southbank Centre

Music from all the first 22 Bond films with conductor Carl Davis. ......................................................................................

Bryn Terfel & Zurich Opera Orchestra // 15 Dec Southbank Centre

Baritone Bryn Terfel performs lead role in Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman.

Family Fun Halloween Storytelling Experience // 27 Oct – 4 Nov EDF Energy London Eye

Hear spooky tales and cast bewitching spells on the London Eye Storytelling Experience this Halloween. ......................................................................................

October Half Term Events // 27 Oct – 4 Nov Florence Nightingale Museum

Learn about Florence Nightingale’s collection of dead specimens and dazzle with your homemade fancy dress costumes and win a horribly good prize. ......................................................................................

Hang out at the Haunted Shark Reef // 29 Oct – 4 Nov SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Visit the Haunted Shark Reef where the Fish Witch lives and hear hallo-marine themed talks. ......................................................................................

‘Make Do and Mend’ Quilt // 1 – 2, 8 – 9, 15 – 16, 27 – 31 Dec IWM London

Gather around the wireless and help us create a ‘Make Do and Mend’ quilt. FREE

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Julien Cottereau // 13 – 24 Dec Southbank Centre

Chanson et Cuisine // 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 13 Dec Brasserie Joël

Slava’s Snowshow // 17 Dec – 7 Jan Southbank Centre

The Old Vic History Tour // 3 Nov & 8 Dec The Old Vic

Former Cirque-du-Soleil star clown and mime artist Julien Cottereau creates a magical world from nothing. ......................................................................................

A joyous, dream-like world which will touch both your heart and funny bone. ......................................................................................

Radio Days // 27 – 31 Dec IWM London

Light entertainment, drama, song and winter cheer from the radio broadcasting service located in the heart of ‘Blitzed’ Lambeth. FREE ......................................................................................

Backstage Tours // Oct, Nov, Dec National Theatre

A brilliant insight into behind-the-scenes at the NT. A great way to visit unseen parts of the building. ......................................................................................

D-Day Duck Tour // First Sunday of the Month London Duck Tours

Experience the sights and sounds of war torn London in an amphibious vehicle used for the D-Day landings.

Attractions & Experiences Christmas Parties // Until 31 Dec Chino Latino

Christmas Bento Boxes available for lunch at £15.00 per person. ......................................................................................

Afternoon Tea with stunning views over the River Thames // Until 31 Dec London Marriott Hotel County Hall

Afternoon Tea with stunning views over the River Thames. ......................................................................................

Dine & Indulge Package // Until 31 Dec Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar, London Marriott Hotel County Hall

3-course Express Menu at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar, followed by a tranquil 30-minute spa treatment. ......................................................................................

Chocolate Week 2012 // 8 – 14 Oct OXO Tower Bar

OXO is celebrating Chocolate Week in the form of a cocktail, or two. ......................................................................................

An evening of traditional French song with classic French regional cuisine. ......................................................................................

Take a journey through time with the Stage Door Keeper and discover the secrets of this historic building. ......................................................................................

Shared Christmas Lunches // 13, 14, 20, 21 Dec London Eye Barracuda

Enjoy a three course meal with views of Big Ben on board the stunning cruiser. ......................................................................................

Zombie Horror Camp // 25 – 27 Oct The Old Vic Tunnels

Be prepared for a full Halloween onslaught including a zombie run and DJ line up. ......................................................................................

The Old Vic Christmas History Tour // 22 Dec The Old Vic

Take a journey through time with the Stage Door Keeper and discover the secrets of this historic building. ......................................................................................

New Years Eve: The Great Gatsby // 31 Dec OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie

The OXO Tower Restaurant Bar & Brasserie will pay homage to Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby. ......................................................................................

Autumn Not Afternoon Tea // Oct, Nov, Dec OXO Tower Brasserie

Four delightfully different desserts with a bespoke cocktail. ......................................................................................

OXO Tower Bar Express Lunch for £15 // Oct, Nov, Dec OXO Tower Bar

How about a burger and a beer, or a salad and glass of wine for lunch? ......................................................................................

Daily River Roamer // Oct, Nov, Dec KPMG Thames Clippers

Board our high speed catamarans at London Eye, Embankment, Bankside, London Bridge or Tower pier for unlimited hop-on hop-off travel, download the iPhone App to check timetables. ......................................................................................

The London Duck Tour Experience // Oct, Nov, Dec London Duck Tours

A unique way to see the sights of London from road to river daily.

The amazing Great War diaries of Sister Edith Appleton // 11 Oct Florence Nightingale Museum

An illustrated talk by Dick Robinson, with extracts from the diaries will be read by Lisa Robinson. This event is included in the ordinary ticket price to the museum.

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