What's on in London on Thursday 9th May 2024
Top events happening London
Sarah Siddons: the first celebrity actress
Celebrating the legendary actress Sarah Siddons and the first biography about her in over 50 years, Jo Willett uncovers previously unpublished sources to reveal new insights into Sarah’s marriage, life and career. Fittingly for a superstar known in her lifetime …
1:00pm to 2:00pm£10National Portrait Gallery, Soho
Celebrating the legendary actress Sarah Siddons and the first biography about her in over 50 years, Jo Willett uncovers previously unpublished sources to reveal new insights into Sarah’s marriage, life and career. Fittingly for a superstar known in her lifetime …
Beating the BoundsEach year, the clergy of the City of London’s oldest church process around the parish "beating" the boundary markers. The Beating Party is made up of students from St Dunstan’s College, Catford, who return to their roots in the parish …
4:15pm to 6:00pmFreeCity of London
Each year, the clergy of the City of London’s oldest church process around the parish "beating" the boundary markers. The Beating Party is made up of students from St Dunstan’s College, Catford, who return to their roots in the parish …
Romantic London: William Blake and Thomas CampbellJoin Jake Elliott (University of Roehampton) and Amy Wilcockson (University of Glasgow) as they discuss current research on two Romantic poets. William Blake is renowned for his extraordinary poetry and artwork, whilst Thomas Campbell was a contemporary bestseller few have …
6:30pm to 8:00pm£6.50Keats House, Hampstead
Join Jake Elliott (University of Roehampton) and Amy Wilcockson (University of Glasgow) as they discuss current research on two Romantic poets. William Blake is renowned for his extraordinary poetry and artwork, whilst Thomas Campbell was a contemporary bestseller few have …
Thames Barrier: A legacy of protection and navigating London's flood resilienceCelebrate the 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II unveiling of the Thames Barrier, a symbol of London’s flood resilience. Since 1984, this engineering marvel has safeguarded millions of lives along the River Thames. Our event honours its history, achievements, and …
6:30pm to 8:00pmFreePimlico
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II unveiling of the Thames Barrier, a symbol of London’s flood resilience. Since 1984, this engineering marvel has safeguarded millions of lives along the River Thames. Our event honours its history, achievements, and …
Create Lates
Explore the incredible creativity of people working in science and tech. You’ll experience the delicate skills of dissection or clockmaking, uncover the material science behind cutting-edge art, explore fashion inspired by satellite images, and the role of designers in inventing …
6:30pm to 10:30pmFreeScience Museum, South Kensington
Explore the incredible creativity of people working in science and tech. You’ll experience the delicate skills of dissection or clockmaking, uncover the material science behind cutting-edge art, explore fashion inspired by satellite images, and the role of designers in inventing …
Edmonton Food StoriesCelebrate Edmonton’s amazing food heritage. For the first part of the evening London food writer Jonathan Nunn and journalist Tom Lamont will discuss Edmonton’s food culture, history and local identity. For the second part of the evening join Talkies Community …
6:30pm to 8:30pmFreeUpper Edmonton
Celebrate Edmonton’s amazing food heritage. For the first part of the evening London food writer Jonathan Nunn and journalist Tom Lamont will discuss Edmonton’s food culture, history and local identity. For the second part of the evening join Talkies Community …
Talking embryos: changing public perceptions of embryo researchProfessor Sarah Franklin, winner of the 2023 Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal, discusses her research into public perceptions of IVF and embryo research. This lecture will closely examine the evolution of public debate over embryo research during that period and will identify specific …
6:30pm to 7:30pmFreeWimbledon
Professor Sarah Franklin, winner of the 2023 Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal, discusses her research into public perceptions of IVF and embryo research. This lecture will closely examine the evolution of public debate over embryo research during that period and will identify specific …
Incorporating accessibility into designWhether working for transport systems, cultural institutions or global events, Mima creates experiences, places and processes that are driven by human behaviour and accessible to all. In this talk, Mima’s Head of Accessibility and Inclusive Design, Emily Yates, will share …
7:00pm to 8:30pm£8.50City of London
Whether working for transport systems, cultural institutions or global events, Mima creates experiences, places and processes that are driven by human behaviour and accessible to all. In this talk, Mima’s Head of Accessibility and Inclusive Design, Emily Yates, will share …
Magic Lantern Show with live pianoAn entertainment devised by the renowned magic lantern performers Jeremy and Carolyn Brooker. The show will feature an authentic triunial (or Triple) magic lantern combining three projectors in a single device. This is the most complex and rarest form of …
7:30pm to 9:00pmFreeEuston
An entertainment devised by the renowned magic lantern performers Jeremy and Carolyn Brooker. The show will feature an authentic triunial (or Triple) magic lantern combining three projectors in a single device. This is the most complex and rarest form of …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Fowl PlayYoung Margate-based painter Jack Hirons uses an unusual medium. All the pigment in his debut London solo show comes from the charred and crushed bones of fried chicken, bought on a matchday on Tottenham High Road from the legendary Chick-King …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 11th May 2024 Closing SoonFreeTottenham
Young Margate-based painter Jack Hirons uses an unusual medium. All the pigment in his debut London solo show comes from the charred and crushed bones of fried chicken, bought on a matchday on Tottenham High Road from the legendary Chick-King …
Albert Oehlen - New PaintingsGagosian presents an exhibition of new paintings by Albert Oehlen. For his first show at the gallery in London since 2016, Oehlen continues to explore the rich possibilities and the future of painting. He riffs on fragments, forms, and entire …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 11th May 2024 Closing SoonFreeMayfair
Gagosian presents an exhibition of new paintings by Albert Oehlen. For his first show at the gallery in London since 2016, Oehlen continues to explore the rich possibilities and the future of painting. He riffs on fragments, forms, and entire …
Terry FrostThe late Sir Terry Frost (1915-2003) became a pioneering figure within the St Ives group of British modernists, with a career spanning over six decades. This survey presents an extensive collection of Frost’s most compelling paintings from 1966-2003. Frost’s unique …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 11th May 2024 Closing SoonFreeMayfair
The late Sir Terry Frost (1915-2003) became a pioneering figure within the St Ives group of British modernists, with a career spanning over six decades. This survey presents an extensive collection of Frost’s most compelling paintings from 1966-2003. Frost’s unique …
Alison Lapper: Lost in ParysBethlem Museum of the Mind showcases Alison Lapper’s (b.1965) work that explores her journey of grief since the untimely death of her son Parys. Alison Lapper: Lost in Parys will present a range of new work that delves into a …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 11th May 2024 Closing SoonFreeBethlem Museum of the Mind, Beckenham
Bethlem Museum of the Mind showcases Alison Lapper’s (b.1965) work that explores her journey of grief since the untimely death of her son Parys. Alison Lapper: Lost in Parys will present a range of new work that delves into a …
Marriner 10015th April 2024 will mark the centenary of the birth of Sir Neville Marriner (1924-2016), the world-famous classical musician who enjoyed a long and illustrious career with his own orchestra – the Academy of St Martin in the Fields – …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 12th May 2024 Closing SoonFreeTrafalgar Square
15th April 2024 will mark the centenary of the birth of Sir Neville Marriner (1924-2016), the world-famous classical musician who enjoyed a long and illustrious career with his own orchestra – the Academy of St Martin in the Fields – …
The Art of the Brick - LEGO ArtThe Art of the Brick is the best-known LEGO art exhibition in the world. After touring several cities and entering CNN’s list of "Must-See" exhibitions, it is back in London. Critically acclaimed, the collection features works by artist Nathan Sawaya …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 12th May 2024 Closing Soon£17.90Whitechapel
The Art of the Brick is the best-known LEGO art exhibition in the world. After touring several cities and entering CNN’s list of "Must-See" exhibitions, it is back in London. Critically acclaimed, the collection features works by artist Nathan Sawaya …
Injecting Hope: The race for a COVID-19 vaccineHow do you develop a vaccine quickly and effectively to combat a global pandemic? Our new free exhibition explores the worldwide effort to develop vaccines at pandemic speed. See how scientists and researchers adapted to the various challenges of this …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 12th May 2024 Closing SoonFreeScience Museum, South Kensington
How do you develop a vaccine quickly and effectively to combat a global pandemic? Our new free exhibition explores the worldwide effort to develop vaccines at pandemic speed. See how scientists and researchers adapted to the various challenges of this …
Display - Reuse, Refill, RethinkThis exhibition showcases a variety of products and demonstrate the difference between refillable, returnable (prefill) and repurposed product packaging of the past, present, and future. It explores how current developments in packaging have historical significance and how we might learn …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 15th May 2024 Closing Soon£9Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, Notting Hill
This exhibition showcases a variety of products and demonstrate the difference between refillable, returnable (prefill) and repurposed product packaging of the past, present, and future. It explores how current developments in packaging have historical significance and how we might learn …
LCW - The Gilded City(The exhibition is free and unticketed – if you want a guided tour, click to their website to book, costs £5) — The Gilded City brings together 11 artists working with the ancient art of gilding. Set within the ornate …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 15th May 2024 Closing SoonFreeCity of London
(The exhibition is free and unticketed – if you want a guided tour, click to their website to book, costs £5) — The Gilded City brings together 11 artists working with the ancient art of gilding. Set within the ornate …
Terry Higgins Memorial QuiltOn display in the chapel will be a special new quilt dedicated to Terry Higgins, commissioned by the trust to mark their 40th Anniversary year. A tribute to Terry’s life and the legacy of his death, the Terry Higgins Memorial …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 15th May 2024 Closing SoonFreeFitzrovia Chapel, Tottenham Court Road
On display in the chapel will be a special new quilt dedicated to Terry Higgins, commissioned by the trust to mark their 40th Anniversary year. A tribute to Terry’s life and the legacy of his death, the Terry Higgins Memorial …