Friday 27 July 2012

Somerset House What's On

FINAL WEEKS – The Rolling Stones: 50
Until 27 August 2012
East Wing Galleries, East Wing
Free admission
This celebratory photographic exhibition of rare and unseen material continues in our East Wing Galleries. Don’t miss your chance to buy exclusive merchandise from limited edition prints to posters and t-shirts, many containing a specially adapted commemorative logo. Until 15 Aug take advantage of extended opening hours as the exhibition stays open until 19:00.
Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset Housewith American Express®
16-27 August 2012
London’s most beautiful open air cinema returns. Why not enjoy more than just a film and book forBehind the Screen, a series of talks illuminating the programme? Including on Fri 24 Aug, a discussion on where the cinema experience is heading in Long Live Cinema! An archive of video and sound clips from past film talks is now available on our website here.
Casa Brasil
Until 8 September 2012
Brazil comes to London as Somerset House hostsCasa Brasil, the organising committee for the Rio 2016™ Olympic Games. Come and experience the best of Brazilian culture with free exhibitions, film screenings, music performances as well as exclusive Rio 2016™ merchandise.
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SKATE PRIORITY BOOKING COMING SOON
The only place to skate this winter, our 2012-13 season opens in November. Look out for our priority booking email in September.
Free Guided Tours: Film Locations at Somerset House19 & 26 August 2012, 12:15 & 13:45In addition to our regular guided tours, we are also offering film-themed tours to coincide with Film4 Summer Screen. From The Duchess to X-Men: First Class, find out more about film locations at Somerset House. Visit places that have been turned into sinister Victorian backstreets, a mental asylum and a grand palace courtyard.
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The Courtauld Gallery Late Night Openings
2 August & 6 September 2012, 18:00-21:00Unwind after work and explore the exhibition Mantegna to Matisse: Master Drawings from The Courtauld Gallery. Listen to live music, take part in one of our art workshops, or hear an exhibition talk. You can also enjoy delicious food and drink in The Courtauld Gallery CafĂ©.> more

COMING SOON – Vodafone London Fashion Weekend
20 - 23 September 2012Somerset House will once again be transformed into Britain’s most exclusive fashion and designer shopping experience, directly following London Fashion Week. We’re giving you a very SPECIAL OFFER - quote SHOUSE when booking your tickets and receive 20% off ‘Shop & the Lot’ and ‘Shop & Bag’ tickets.> book now

From our friends at Adelphi Theatre
Sweeney ToddUntil 22 September 2012Top Price Tickets only £37! (usually £74.25)Save 50% on tickets to Jonathan Kent's thrilling and unforgettable new production of 'one of the greatest musicals of all time' (Daily Telegraph) with Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton. Ticket offer valid for Mon-Fri performances until 31 Aug (excluding 23 Jul – 11 Aug).> book now