Visit London’s Pick of the Week |
Fall in love with Fall with some of the best events happening in London this week. From great eats to great films, soak up London’s cultural scene with our picks of the week… |
London & Partners Communications Team |
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For more information about the full range of events in London go to visitlondon.com |
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What: This year marks the first ever widely accessible BFI London Film Festival edition in the UK. Twelve days of UK premieres are available to enjoy online via BFI Player or in cinemas at BFI Southbank, around London, and throughout the UK. The full programme can be found here.
When: 7 to 18 October 2020
Who: Judy Wells, judy.wells@bfi.org.uk |
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What: To celebrate the final weeks of the Andy Warhol exhibition at Tate Modern, Tate Eats is inviting visitors to enjoy a simple set menu including witty Warhol-inspired dishes. Following extensive research into the artist’s life, works and unique approach to dining, the menu includes two dishes Chef Jon Atashroo devised for the exhibition opening pre-lockdown. The menu is available at the Level 6 Kitchen & Bar for the duration of the exhibition. More details can be found here.
When: 9 October 2020 to 15 November 2020 at Tate Modern
Who: Hannah Macy, hannah@streetand.co |
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What: A new piece of public artwork commissioned by Sofitel entitled Silver Lining will be inspiring passers-by these next couple of weeks. A surrealist piece centred on optimism, several locations set within the St James’s neighbourhood will be creatively reimagined with ‘shimmering silver ribbons’ interwoven with a hope-filled verse from one of the UK’s most exciting young poets. This will be the first collaboration between artists Ania Catherine, Dejha Ti and poet Greta Bellamacina. See all the installation locations here.
When: until 19 October 2020
Who: Emily Compton, ecompton@anmcomms.com |
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What: During the months of April and May, the Bridge Theatre worked with the BBC to produce Alan Bennett’s landmark Talking Heads monologues. The monologues were first broadcasted on BBC1 in June. Now eight of them come to the stage in a series of unique double bills, all of them with the same leading actors whose performances were universally acclaimed on television. Tickets for shows can be booked here.
When: last show is 31 October 2020
Who: Janine Shalom, Janine.shalom@premiercomms.com |
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What: Making its European debut at Japan House, Architecture for Dogs is a free exhibition featuring designs by world-class architects such as Ban Shigeru, Kuma Kengo, Sou Fujimoto and Itō Toyō, each capturing the quality of the relationship between dogs and their people. The specially made architectural pieces are designed with a different dog breed in mind, including the Beagle, Bichon Frise, Shiba Inu, Boston Terrier and Poodle. Tickets can be booked online in advance here.
When: until 10 January 2021 at Japan House
Who: Heidi Isa, heidi.isa@japanhouselondon.uk |
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