Immersive Experiences
Rhythm&Ruse
Ongoing, The Vaults, Waterloo
This clandestine secret society of magicians promises an unforgettable evening of revelry in an immersive experience unlike any other. Expect world-class magic, captivating live jazz, and sultry cabaret performances from some of London’s top immersive talent, all accompanied by free-flowing cocktails from the award-winning Tom Savano.
The Magician’s Table
5 September – 3 November, London Bridge
The Magician’s Table will see guests gather from across the globe in the wake of the Great Dieter Roterberg. Spanning two hours, the experience will see guests delight in close-up magic from the UK’s finest magicians as they uncover a tale of love, loss, and mystery set against a backdrop of exceptional live music and expertly crafted cocktails.
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Theatre and Musicals
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World
To 8 September, The Other Palace
This hit musical brings to life incredible – and often forgotten – women who have changed the course of history as we know it, from Rosa Parks to Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo to Jane Austen, and many more, based on the popular book by Kate Pankhurst.
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Waiting for Godot
23 September – 14 December, Theatre Royal Haymarket
Didi and Gogo wait by a tree for a man named Godot. They don’t know who he is, why they are meeting, or what time he is coming – only that something incredible could happen when he does… Samuel Beckett’s classic play is directed by James Macdonald, starring Lucian Msamati as Estragon and Ben Whishaw as Vladimir.
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Dance and Music
Swan Lake
28 August – 8 September, Coliseum
The State Ballet of Georgia, considered among the world’s ten best classical companies, comes to London for a limited run. This breathtakingly beautiful production of Swan Lake with gorgeous white tutus and sumptuous lakeside and ballroom settings will draw audiences into the fantasy of the world’s most loved ballet.
Mexican Institute of Sound
25 September, Jazz Cafe
Composer and producer Camilo Lara, aka Mexican Institute of Sound, is one of the most prominent names in Latin American music and culture. The Grammy-winner and eight-time Latin Grammy nominee returns to London for a rare full-band show at the Jazz Café. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the Mexican electronica movement, M.I.S’s music elevates every dancefloor with his trademark blend of Cumbia and Cha-Cha-Cha.
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Art Exhibitions
Sound & Vision at 180 Studios
War Child and Art on a Postcard present a fundraising exhibition and auction featuring leading contemporary artists responding to David Bowie’s iconic lyric “We like dancing, and we look divine” from Rebel Rebel.
British Art Fair at The Saatchi Gallery
26-29 September
Don’t miss the Solo Contemporary exhibition “Son of the Soil” by London artist Abe Odedina, presented by The African Art Hub and Virginia Damtsa.
Photography Highlights
- WarholMania at the Warhol Kennedy Residence
- Alice Mann’s award-winning ‘Drummies’ at the David Hill Gallery, opening on 19 September
