Latest Exhibitions and Events Tickets
The world of Japanese car design set against the backdrop of Japan's unique culture is explored in a sophisticated new exhibition at the Science Museum, from 29 November 2008.
Japan Car, an exploration of the car as a "mobile cell", has been conceived by two world class names from outside the world of automobile: Kenya Hara, the man responsible for much of the success of Muji, and Shigeru Ban, the distinguished Japanese architect currently designing a new satellite gallery in Metz for Paris' Pompidou Centre.
The exhibition shows how Japanese car design reflects the 'soil and the spirit of Japan', shown through concept cars and special home market models. Japan Car explores three themes while examining the future of mobility in cities. Japan, being both highly innovative and densely populated, can be seen as the driving force behind transport solutions for twenty-first century cities.
Organisers: Science Museum, Design Platform Japan
Supported by: Embassy of Japan in the UK
Partners: Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda R&D Co. Ltd, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, Mazda Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd, DENSO Corporation, Hitachi Ltd, Akira Yamaguchi, WOW, Seiji Morimae
Sponsored by: Tau Corporation, Yamagin Corporation, Arai Shoji Co. Ltd and Nippon Design Center Inc.
In cooperation with All Nippon Airways, JVC, S-CUBE, Light-Breeze, Akari-Lisa Ishii, I.C.O.N. (Lighting Consultation), Keio University (Shigeru Ban Laboratory)Tickets from: £9.00 to £9.00
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Public tickets to the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2009.
The Royal Horticultural Society is delighted to invite members and non-members to the Floral Event of the Season in the North West in the grounds of Tatton Park.
Famous for its stunning gardens, Tatton Park provides a breathtakingly beautiful setting for the most recently established RHS Flower Show. The epitome of rural grace and charm, floral elegance is showcased in a relaxed and friendly environment, making it the perfect day out for one and all. Show and Back to Back gardens, Floral marquees, themed floral displays, talks, demonstrations, plus many opportunities to buy rare and unusual plants and accessories for your home and garden, makes this the floral event of the North West's season.
Opening Times
10.00am-6.30pm (5.00pm final day)
Tickets from: £22.00 to £22.00
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Picasso, arguably the greatest artist of the 20th century, pitted himself against the Old Masters in a life-long artistic dialogue.
‘Picasso: Challenging the Past’ will explore the ways he took up the artistic concerns of the painters of the past and made audacious paintings of his own.
Featuring some 60 works by Picasso, the exhibition will display his responses to the grand tradition of European painting. Different sections of the exhibition will look at Picasso’s development of the self portrait, the Spanish tradition of the male portrait, the female nude, the still life, and the seated female figure.
These special breakfast viewings of Picasso: Challenging the Past include coffee and a pastry, as well as early access to the exhibition from 8.30am (public admission begins at 10.00am). Tickets from: £26.50 to £26.50
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Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition is the world's largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare and the London in which he lived and worked. Housed beneath the reconstructed Globe Theatre on London's Bankside, the exhibition explores the remarkable story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare's world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations.
Visit the exciting and often dangerous world of Elizabethan London where in 1599, Bankside was the entertainment center of the capital packed with gambling dens, brothels, bear-baiting pits and theaters. Ordinary people flocked to see Shakespeare's plays and they laughed, cried, shouted abuse at the actors, ate and drank during the performances.
As a visitor to the Exhibition you'll discover how shows were produced in the theaters of Shakespeare's time, from writing and rehearsals to music, dance and performance. Learn about the traditional crafts and techniques used during the process of rebuilding the Globe and find out how special effects were produced in Shakespeare's time - from thunder and lightning to flying on stage and realistic blood and gore.
Listen to recordings from some of the most Shakespearean performances ever or join the cast and add your own voice to a scene recorded by Globe actors. Create your own Shakespearean phrases in the word jungle, watch a sword-fighting display and browse the costume collection, where you can find out about the extraordinary methods used in creating clothes 400 years ago.
A visit to the Exhibition includes a guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre where storytellers take you on a fascinating half-hour tour of the auditorium. Journey through time to Elizabethan London with their colourful tales of the 1599 theater experience as well as the reconstruction process of the 1990's and how the wooden 'o' works today as an imaginative and experimental theatrical space.
Tour Info
Oct to Mar 10am - 5pm
Apr to Sept 9am - 5pm
Monday- Tours run all day
Tuesday to Saturday : Last tour at 12.30pm
Sunday: Last tour at 11.30am.
Adult: 18+
Child: 5 - 15
Concession: Senior 60+
Student: 16+ with valid ID
The Globe Theatre is a faithful reconstruction of the Elizabethan playhouse. Experience today's working theatre and visit the world of Bankside, the Soho of Elizabethan London.
Tickets from: £10.50 to £10.50
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A unique and brilliantly funny show packed with sketches instantly recognizable to women of all ages and the men that have to live with them!
What does a women do when her 'babies' flee the nest for Uni, work or horror of horrors, their own family? Well for the Mutton girls, feeling helpless, abandoned and with time on their hands, it was simple...write a comedy show full of their own experiences and those of their friends, the joys, trials, anguishes, confusions and coping...in short...LIFE, WITH IT'S FUNNY ( and sometimes peculiar ) HAT ON!
A successful premiere at Edinburgh Festival lead to three consecutive UK tours which have included frequent 'sell outs' includingThe Maddermarket in Norwich, Garrick theatre Lichfield and The Square Chapel in Halifax ' to name but a few'. This is your chance to see three 40/ 50 something ladies' fresh and entertaining take on reaching that 'certain age' and all the trials and tribulations involved! This is a show where you won't feel embarrassed to 'wet yourself'!! The show is a celebration of the comedy 'within women'.
These fast and hilarious comedy sketches are not only for the Women who ' suffer' but for their men who will be ' oh so familiar' with what they see!!!
Tickets from: £19.80 to £19.80
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Public tickets to the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2009.
The world's most vibrant flower show welcomes you with colour and fragrance. The idyllic setting of Henry VIII's favourite palace is transformed for six sumptuous summer days.
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Public tickets to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
The Royal Horticultural Society is delighted to invite members and non-members to this, its flagship event, to experience the wonder that is 'Chelsea'.
Opening Times
8.00am-8.00pm (5.30pm final day)
Notes
• All tickets must be booked in advance.
• No re-admittance once the visitor has left the showground.
• Children under 5 years, babes-in-arms, prams and pushchairs are not
admitted.
• Members may buy up to two (2) tickets at members’ rates. Additional tickets for public days may be purchased at public rates.
• The show closes at 5.30 on Saturday 23 May 2009. The sale of display plants starts at 4pm.
• There are no discounts for groups.
• Marshalls Garden Design Forum is a venue for talks held at several times daily. This event is not ticketed in advance but is treated on a first come first served basis on site.
Tickets from: £18.50 to £18.50
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The Comedy Carnival at Infernos features an outstanding line-up of award-winning comedians every Saturday night. The shows include the very best comedians working in Britain, from as far as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, and the USA.
London’s world famous comedy scene attracts the best international comedy talent, with the Comedy Carnival presenting some of the finest on offer. Acts who have performed at the club include
Russell Brand,
Simon Amstell,
Flight of the Conchords,
Adam Hills,
Ed Byrne,
Reginald D Hunter,
Michael McIntyre and
Andrew Maxwell just to name a few!
The Comedy Carnival is hosted at Infernos, London’s premier club. Spread over three floors, it features Europe’s largest flashing dance floor, six royal boxes and is open until 3am.
"High-class entertainment you can count on" -
Time Out Magazine
If you're looking for a complete night out, the
Comedy Carnival Party Packages include reserved seating at the comedy show featuring 4 brilliant comedians, drinks, nightclub entry and the option of fantastic food.
Doors open 7.00pm. Show begins 8.00pm.
You must be over 18 years of age to attend this event. Any person unable to present valid picture identification indicating they are 18 or over will not be admitted to this event and will not receive a refund.Schedule
Thursday, Dec 4: Tonight’s show at this magnificent venue brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring Time Out Comedy Award winner Paul Tonkinson, award-winning ventriloquist Nina Conti, the brilliant Rob Deering and entertaining Aussie Pete Jonas as MC.
Saturday, Dec 6: Tonight’s show at this magnificent venue brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring If.Comedy Award nominee Micky Flanagan, hard-hitting Canadian comic Ron Vaudry, Perrier Award nominee Milton Jones and entertaining Aussie Pete Jonas as MC.
Thursday, Dec 11: Tonight’s show at this magnificent venue brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the hilarious Gordon Southern, Last Comic Standing finalist Matt Kirshen, brilliant impressionist Stefano Paolini, and the entertaining Pete Jonas as MC.
Saturday, Dec 13: Tonight’s show at this magnificent venue brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring Time Out Comedy Award winner Will Smith, brilliant Canadian comic Tom Stade, hilariously offbeat Canadian Tony Law and the entertaining Matt Reed as MC.
Thursday, Dec 18: Tonight’s show at this magnificent venue brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring two-time Time Out Comedy Award winner Will Smith, the brilliant Paul Thorne, a special guest and the entertaining Pete Jonas as MC.
Saturday, Dec 20: Tonight’s show at this magnificent venue brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the brilliantly daft Rob Rouse, hilarious Canadian comic Pete Johansson, Capital Radio’s Greg Burns and the entertaining Pete Jonas as MC.
TICKET TYPES
YOUR COMEDY CARNIVAL TICKET CONSISTS OF:-
RESERVED SEATING TICKET –
• Reserved seating during the show
• Comedy show from 8 - 10pm
• Night club from 10pm - 3am
COMEDY PARTY PACKAGE includes:-
•Reserved group seating during the show
• Two drinks from the bar*
• Comedy show from 8 - 10pm
• Night club from 10pm - 3am
COMEDY BIG PARTY PACKAGE includes:-
• Groups of 10+ only
• Reserved group seating during the show
• Two drinks from the bar
• Delicious buffet meal served from 7.30pm
• Comedy show from 8 - 10pm
• Night club from 10pm - 3am
* Inclusive drinks – single spirits, wines by the glass, beers & ciders – bottles/pints
PLEASE NOTE - PROMOTER ALLOCATES RESERVED SEATS ON DAY OF SHOW.
Tickets from: £18.00 to £25.00
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General admission tickets to the London International Boat Show 2009.
The London International Boat Show returns to ExCeL from 9th - 18th January 2009, celebrating 55 years of bringing the best of boating to the nation's capital.
With over 500 exhibitors showcasing power, sail boats, dinghies, deck equipment, charter holidays, sailing courses and more, the Show will welcome over 135,000 people and promises to offer something for the enthusiasts and first time visitor alike.
Tickets from: £17.50 to £17.50
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RUSSELL MALIPHANT with special guest artists Dana Fouras, Agnes Oaks, Thomas Edur, Adam Cooper, Ivan Putrov and Daniel Proietto
Following his sold out performances of PUSH in 2008, acclaimed choreographer and performer Russell Maliphant returns to the Coliseum with a programme celebrating 10 years of work.
Featuring an exceptional array of guest artists and showcasing the inimitable partnership of Agnes Oaks and Thomas Edur of English National Ballet, choreographer and dancer Adam Cooper and Ivan Putrov, principal dancer with The Royal Ballet, the evening features some of Maliphant’s key works, including Knot, Sheer and Critical Mass.
Former Royal Ballet dancer Dana Fouras returns to the stage in her signature piece Two, in a new version for two dancers created especially for this evening.
Tickets from: £17.00 to £57.00
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Gerhard Richter is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading contemporary artists: a complex figure known both for figurative work based on photographs as well as for abstract paintings.
This landmark exhibition examines Richter’s portraits in unprecedented detail. Comprising key printings from international public and private collections explores this important aspect of his work and illuminates the startling range of his source material.
Covering the period from the 1960’s to the present. It includes early black and white paintings made from magazine photographs, portraits based on private snapshots, and a new portrait never previously exhibited. A special installation of 49 Portraits, Richters celebrated series of historic figures, forms a centrepiece of the exhibition.
Image: Details from Mutter und Tochter by Gerhard Richter, 1965
Ludwig Galerie Schloss Oberhausen
© Gerhard Richter, 2009
Tickets from: £8.80 to £8.80
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Paul Walden & Derek Nicol for Flying Music and Sony BMG Entertainment UK, in association with Adrian Grant for Key Concerts present
CELEBRATING THE UNDISPUTED KING OF POP
THRILLER - LIVE is a spectacular, high octane show celebrating the career of the world's undisputed King of Pop - Michael Jackson, and the Jackson 5. Fully bac