This choreography has developed out of a ten-week course in contemporary dance technique and creative movement. The starting point for this course was a metronome (a device to mark time) and the concept of time. Movement material has been manipulated in response to time, and time has played a part in creating the choreography. This unique work has been choreographed by Ruth Tyson-Jones and the participants.

Presented by Ad Hoc Dance.

Tickets from: £6.50 to £6.50

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A Celebration Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

As the first year for the new Centre for Advanced Training Scheme in Dance draws to a close, this celebratory evening will showcase the CAT students as they perform work choreographed by leading professionals.

Tickets from: £6.50 to £6.50

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Rambert Dance Company: Awakenings Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

World Première

Britain’s national contemporary dance company returns to its partner venue with a brand new programme of imaginative, ambitious and high quality dance.

This autumn, Rambert is delighted to première its exciting new work Awakenings. A collaboration between theatrical choreographer Aletta Collins and celebrated American composer Tobias Picker, this is the first dance interpretation of Oliver Sacks’ book of the same name, made famous by the 1990 Hollywood film starring Robin Williams and Robert De Niro. Awakenings is a beautiful piece of dance full of high emotion, energy and drama.

Christopher Bruce’s award-winning and uplifting Hush and Merce Cunningham’s RainForest complete the bill.

With 22 of the world’s finest dancers and incredible live music from the Rambert Orchestra, the company continues to be at the very heart of British dance.

‘Where contemporary dance is concerned, Rambert sets the standard for quality and diversity.’ - The Times

*Fri 24 September 1.30pm features an introduction by Mark Baldwin and performances of Hush and Awakenings only.

Tickets from: £15.00 to £23.65

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Hairy Bikers Event Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Join The Hairy Bikers for an evening of cooking, chatting and laughs. The stars of six hugely successful series on BBC2; most recently their hugely acclaimed Hairy Bikers Tour of Britain was watched by 4 million viewers. Their successful year was rounded off when Dave won BBC’s Celebrity Mastermind, while Si took an admirable second place in BBC2’s The Weakest Link. Live cooking, much talk of motorbikes - and they’re clever too – not to be missed!

Tickets from: £23.65 to £23.65

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Malcolm Gladwell Live! Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

The author of What The Dog Saw, Outliers, The Tipping Point and Blink.

Described by The Observer as ‘The most influential thinker of the iPod generation’, best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell returns to the UK with a new live show to mark the publication of his new book What The Dog Saw. This is a rare live opportunity to see Malcolm's brilliantly entertaining amalgam of storytelling and intuitive thinking, which has captivated UK audiences both in the West End and on tour.

Tickets from: £17.60 to £17.60

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Lisa Williams: Messages from Beyond Event Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Direct from the USA and embarking on her first tour of the UK, Lisa Williams is an internationally acclaimed, Medium and Clairvoyant. With a remarkable ability to communicate with loved ones and friends whom have passed over to the other side, Lisa works with spirit guides and loved ones of the audience. Sharing her gift through audience readings she helps to resolve past issues, informing them of situations that they may find themselves in and providing closure and healing.

Born in England, Lisa was discovered by Merv Griffin, the American television host and media mogul, and has her own hit show ‘Lisa Williams, Life Among the Dead’, on Lifetime Television in the US. As well as appearing on ‘Good Morning America’, ‘Oprah’ and ‘The Jimmy Kimmel Show’, Lisa’s book has also been now been published. Combining personal readings, Reiki and Crystal healing, experience the unique talents and phenomenon that is Lisa Williams.

Tickets from: £30.25 to £38.50

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Verve 2010 Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Verve, the award-winning postgraduate performance company of the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, return to The Lowry with an invigorating mixed bill of new dance works created by leading international choreographers.

Expect an evening of energetic, thought-provoking contemporary dance performed by some of Europe’s most talented young dancers, fresh from intensive technical training at some of Europe’s leading conservatoires. The variety of choreographic styles and ideas will appeal to all, whilst the phenomenal strength and energy of the dancers will impress and inspire.

Tickets from: £9.50 to £11.50

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The Mermaid Princess Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Once upon a time, in the depths of the ocean, a mermaid princess is singing, and a young prince is drowning… she saves him… he kisses her… I love you, you love me… the mermaid exchanges her tail and sublime voice for two legs, but the prince, alas, marries another!

Combining music, dance, physical performances and ravishing costumes, Kismet’s simply staged and brilliantly inventive style will transport you from a shipwreck in the depths of the ocean to a prince’s castle, from a sea witch’s cavern to a cloud of sea mist lifting to the skies.

From the company who brought us The Snow Queen last Easter, Teatro Kismet’s The Mermaid Princess is a rare and wonderful opportunity to experience world-class family theatre like no other. Don’t miss this chance for a truly extraordinary experience that promises to make a huge impression on all who encounter it.

“Teatro Kismet is a wonderful Italian company that constantly creates visually ravishing work for family audiences… The result is work that is full of wonder and doesn’t patronise the audience.” - Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

Ages: 8+
1hr 5mins

Tickets from: £16.50 to £18.70

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Magic of Odissi Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Sujata Mohapatra performs her latest repertoire of stories, dramatic interpretations and choreography. A compelling dancer, with a following across cultures, ages and countries, she has helped transform the popularity of Odissi, the ancient art form of Eastern India, with dazzling performances worldwide. With striking sculpturesque poses, a radiant presence and displays of intricate footwork, Sujata Mohapatra possesses a rare combination of intensity and spontaneity, and is renowned for her grace, depth of expression and technical perfection.

Tickets from: £11.50 to £11.50

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Samyoga: The Divine Union Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Tickets to Samyoga: The Divine Union at the Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Manchester.

Bharatanatyam, a timeless form of Indian dance, takes audiences on a musical and dramatic journey while portraying a range of emotions and fascinating stories.

Shijith and Parvathy Nambiar are amongst India’s finest young stars of the dance form and widely tipped for international fame. They present a contemporary view of three episodes from the Indian literary epics: Tamil, Sanskrit and Telugu. The choreography and music expresses the beauty of Sringara (love) as told through the stories of Rama and Sita, Shiva and Parvathi and Krishna and Rukmini.

Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.50

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Lionel Blair: Tap and Chat Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Tap and chat with dance legend Lionel Blair at the Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Manchester.

Following a triumphant sell–out at the Edinburgh Fringe 2009, the legendary Lionel Blair appears at The Lowry for the first time. Amidst beautifully choreographed songs such as Me And My Shadow and They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Lionel captivates his audience with spellbinding anecdotes; from tea at Number 10 to personal engagements with Liza Minnelli and his legendary performances with Sammy Davis Jnr. Share in this gem which revisits one of the most colourful showbiz careers of all time.

Tickets from: £18.70 to £18.70

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Hardeep Singh Kohli: The Nearly Naked Chef Event Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Grab a seat and tuck in as comedy combines with inventive cuisine in this wonderfully funny and laid back evening's entertainment.

Think Ready Steady Cook but with great cooking (Hardeep was runner-up on the first series of Celebrity Masterchef) and funny anecdotes, all delivered by Glaswegian Hardeep in his own unique, articulate and utterly charming way.

Having debuted and sold-out at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this extended, two-course version of The Nearly Naked Chef, combines more of Hardeep’s winning talents and recipes.

Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50

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Timeless Event Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Milapfest in association with The Lowry presents Timeless, a stunning showcase of young British dancers, each bringing a fresh perspective to the classical dance forms of India.

Firmly established as a hugely successful event, this year's Timeless features brand new works from some of the UK’s most dynamic young performers presenting four major classical dance styles of India.

Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00

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Eric's Tales of the Sea Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Winner of the Three Weeks Editor's Award 2009.

Former submariner Eric has taken the Edinburgh Fringe by storm for the last two years, and now he brings his acclaimed one-man show to The Lowry as part of a national tour.

With the aid of astonishing visuals, Eric gives you an insider's view of the mysterious world beneath the waves in a nuclear submarine and transports you to an underwater existence where edgy camaraderie, black humour, death and destruction are the closest of bedfellows!

Tickets from: £11.50 to £11.50

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Word in Motion Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Presented by U Dance NW

Join us for an exciting programme of work over two evenings celebrating the wealth of dance talent in the North West.

Inspired by the words of former New York City Ballet principal dancer and choreographer, Jacques d’Amboise, the best of the region’s youth dance companies will showcase new choreography using a rich and diverse mix of dance styles.

Tickets from: £8.50 to £8.50

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Maria Stuarda Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

New production

The centrepiece of Donizetti’s historical opera is a clash that never took place, between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. Charting events leading to Mary’s execution, Donizetti courted controversy by treating such powerful material, and the opera was initially banned.

Maria Stuarda is one of Donizetti’s most dramatic and affecting works, and with soprano Antonia Cifrone (Lady Macbeth here in Spring 2008) and mezzo Sarah Connolly (Romeo in I Capuleti e i Montecchi last Autumn) battling it out as the rival queens, fireworks are forecast.

Sung in Italian with English titles
Lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

Tickets from: £15.40 to £56.65

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Rusalka Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Olivia Fuchs’s production of Rusalka reveals all the tragic beauty of Dvořák’s operatic masterpiece: as Anna Picard wrote in the Independent on Sunday, ‘fascinating, well-directed, expertly sung and acted . . . this is another unmissable production from Opera North’.

Suffused with music that is by turns earthy and ethereal, the opera relates the story of a water nymph who yearns to be part of the human world. The haunting score is famed for Rusalka’s poignant ‘Song to the Moon’, and this production is altogether a spell-binding experience.

Sung in English
Lasts approximately 3 hours 15 minutes

Tickets from: £45.10 to £45.10

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Derren Brown: Enigma Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

The show which sold out and wowed audiences on, Enigma returns to The Lowry to stun and shock again.

Be prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience when the master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with Derren Brown: Enigma.

Derren will once again bewilder, baffle and bewitch and show why he is one of the country’s most revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion.

Suitable for ages 12+.

'A spectacular night of entertainment. Derren Brown is, without a shadow of a doubt, this country’s greatest illusionist. His latest show sees him climb heights rarely, if ever, achieved by any other legend of the magical arts. Some of the illusions are beyond mind-boggling and do truly beggar belief. Derren Brown, you put Merlin to shame.'
Time Out

Tickets from: £33.00 to £33.00

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La bohème Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

One fateful night in Paris in the 1950s the poet Rodolfo meets the beautiful seamstress Mimi.

They fall passionately in love, but Mimi is incurably ill and the unbearable pressure of this eventually causes their relationship to crumble.

Mimi, alone and near death, sends word that she wants to spend her last hours with Rodolfo, but can he reach her before it is too late?

Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, whose stage production and film of the hit musical Mamma Mia! have created a global phenomenon, this production of Puccini's masterpiece that is not to be missed. Get the tissues ready - you'll need them!

Sung in Italian with English titles.

Tickets from: £40.15 to £40.15

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Unknown Pleasures with Peter Hook Event Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Based on his best selling book The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club, the bass slinging Manchester legend tells the story of the iconic club, New Order, Joy Division and the Madchester scene, from the haze of 80s acid house to the 90s gangs, drugs and corporate greed.

A funny and engaging raconteur, Hooky’s personal account of the people and the era is sadder, scarier and stranger than you could imagine.

Hear the stories that were not allowed in the book. A tale of fun, success, lost money; featuring multi media footage and a Q&A session.

Tickets from: £18.15 to £18.15

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Susan & Darren Event Tickets, Sachas Hotel, Manchester

Susan Pritchard is Darren Pritchard’s mother.
She is fifty-five and he is thirty.
Darren lives at home with Susan, in the house he grew up in.
Darren is a dancer and Susan is a cleaner.
They dance together at home to John Holt, Althea and Donna and Diana Ross.
You’d spot that they were mother and son instantly.

As part of a unique commission by Queer Up North, Susan and Darren prepare for one of their famous parties in the iconic Sachas Hotel. Along the way there will be intimate conversation, devastation and a lovely buffet. Friends and neighbours might pop in. Come and join the party.

Susan & Darren is an event with dancing created with and performed by dancer Darren Pritchard and his mum, Susan. Susan & Darren returns to Queer Up North, updated and reinvented for 2010, to kick off its 18th Birthday celebrations in style with a special site-specific version at Sachas, complete with buffet, bar and disco.

Pre-Show Workshop
Darren Pritchard will lead a dance workshop before each performance of Susan & Darren which will alter the course of that night’s show. All ages & levels of dance experience are welcome. Free to ticket-holders, but booking is essential. Please book by emailing contact@queerupnorth.com with Susan and Darren in the title of the email and which night you’re attending and your ticket reference number in the base of your email. We’ll then send you a confirmation email for the workshop.

Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50

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Gervase Phinn Event Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

An Evening with Gervase Phinn will have you in stitches, as he shares his hilarious tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. Dubbed the James Herriot of schools this best selling author, Radio and TV personality is not to be missed!

One of Britain’s most popular writers and performers, Gervase is best known for his five autobiographical novels: The Other Side of the Dale, Over Hill and Dale, Head Over Heels in the Dales and Up and Down in the Dales, The Heart of the Dales. With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Gervase Phinn has delighted audiences all over the UK with stories of his experiences as a school inspector.

Gervase embarks on his 9th national tour that takes in over 40 nights. His shows have received rave reviews all across the country.

“Gervase Phinn is one of the most accomplished public speakers of any kind. A natural storyteller, he combines the timing of the professional comedian with palpable warmth and the ability to deliver a message that is just more than a series of jokes”. The Times

Tickets from: £18.15 to £18.15

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Carmen Package Packages, The O2 + Hotel, London

With this exclusive packaged hotel deal you can choose from the range of "Carmen" tickets and choose your duration at our selection London of hotels.

The O2 is set to host its first fully staged opera.

Carmen, the world's most popular opera, will take over The O2 in May 2010 for just three performances and follows on from highly successful and popular classical stagings of Carmina Burana, Andrea Bocelli and the world premiere of Ben Hur Live at the venue.

Directed by David Freeman, founder of The Opera Factory and whose previous credits include Madam Butterfly Tosca and Carmen at the Royal Albert Hall, his production of Bizet's masterpiece comes to The O2 on a grand and spectacular scale. From the very first note to the final tragic chords, this stunning in-the-round production vividly portrays the powerful story of lust, superstition and murder that passionately unravels with fatal consequences.

Carmen is presented by Raymond Gubbay and The O2 and will be performed by a superb cast of over 150 artists, including dancers, acrobats and fire-eaters. The wonderful set and fabulous costumes will bring to life the dusty atmosphere of the town square, the cool night air of the smugglers' mountain hideout and the colourful festivities outside of the bullring in Seville.

Sung in English, Bizet's unforgettable score contains some of opera's finest arias and best loved music. The rousing Song of the Toreador, the beguiling Seguidilla, the tantalising Habanera and the enchanting Flower Song - sensual music that perfectly captures the very essence of Spain. Accompanied by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gareth Hancock, this world class company of singers, musicians and artists will provide an unforgettable production of Bizet's Carmen, staged on an epic scale at The O2.

The principle roles will be shared by Cristina Nassif and Louise Poole (as Carmen) and John Hudson and Philip O'Brien (as Don Jose).

Tickets from: £108.70 to £108.70

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Crazy for Dance Theatre Tickets, Dancehouse Theatre, Manchester

Jazzgalore, the Performance Company of Northern Ballet School present "Crazy For Dance - A Musical Journey Through The Decades".

Crazy For Dance is a nostalgic trip through the classics of Broadway from the roaring twenties to the present day...

Directed and choreographed by David Needham this is a Dance Revue for all ages, brimming with energy and style and guaranteed to get your feet tapping!

A Taste of the West End in Manchester...

Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20

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Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Picture Show Theatre Tickets, Prince Charles Cinema, London

Keith Prowse Tickets (part of the Seatem Group of companies) is proud to be the official online ticketing partner of Sing-a-long-a Productions in London.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (certificate 12) is the Campest Cult Classic of all time and now you can enjoy it like never before. Now with on-screen lyrics and all the favourite sing-a-long-a features, it has never been so much fun. Your live host will lead you through a choral warm-up, judge the fancy dress competition and award prizes but it is YOU, the audience, who are the stars as you howl the night away! Made in 1975 with Tim Curry as Frank 'n' Furter, Susan Sarandon as Janet, Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff and Meatloaf as Eddie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the craziest, most action-packed, romantic, scary Transylvanian party of all time. It's packed full of terrific numbers including 'The Timewarp', 'Sweet Transvestite', 'There's a Light', 'I'm Going Home', 'Whatever Happened To Saturday Night?' and 'Science Fiction Double Feature'. Now at long last The Rocky Horror Picture Show gets what it's been SCREAMING for - the full Sing-a-long-a treatment that you love so well. If you've done The Time Warp before, you'll never have done it quite like this! Here are a few more details about the show:

Fancy dress

It's not compulsory to dress up but many people do and it really adds to the fun. Dip into the wardrobe of your imagination and surprise us with your creation.

The pre-show

There is a 30-minute pre-film show during which the host leads you through a vocal warm-up, prepares you for special moments throughout the film and judges the fancy dress competition. Everyone receives a free goody bag with special props for the "magic moments" that make the evening go with a bang.

Running time

With pre-show, the evening lasts about 2 hours 30 mins, including an interval.

The interval

This takes place after about one and a quarter hours and lasts for 15 minutes. Most venues we play at have a bar, which is usually open throughout the evening.

Suitability for children

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 12 certificate film in the UK and so you can only attend if you are 12 or older. Much of the content of the film is raunchy and may not be suitable for the faint-hearted! Remember that the first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES!

Tickets from: £14.50 to £14.50

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Traces Theatre Tickets, New Victoria Theatre, Woking

By Les 7 Doigts de la Main (The 7 Fingers)

Since taking the Edinburgh Festival by storm in 2007, followed by sell-out seasons in London’s West End, New York, Paris and Montreal, award-winning Traces tours the UK for the first time.

Traces is a high energy, dazzling display of urban acrobatics that combines traditional circus skills with basketball, skateboarding, a mix of street and contemporary dance, traditional theatre, humour and amazing audio visual effects.

Set to a soundtrack that includes hip-hop, rock 'n' roll, blues and classical music, this infectious funky pioneering new brand of circus is a thrill-a-minute that will leave you begging for more.

The five ultra talented performers reveal snippets of their own personal stories throughout the show, drawing the audience in until the dramatic climax leaves them on the edge of their seats willing them to pull off the seemingly impossible.

Tickets from: £18.00 to £24.00

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Cinderella Theatre Tickets, Royal Opera House, London

The story of Cinderella is one of the best-known fairytales, and Frederick Ashton’s full-length version for The Royal Ballet has all its familiar ingredients. A downtrodden young girl, a glass slipper and a handsome prince combine to make the perfect piece of story-telling, and with a fairy godmother around, anything can happen: pumpkins become coaches, rags turn to ball gowns and there’s bound to be a happy ending. Ashton’s ballet draws together a wealth of wonderfully drawn characters, portrayed against the evocative themes and colours of Prokofiev’s great orchestral score.

This is a mysterious and magical fantasy world, where the comedy of Cinderella’s pantomime step-sisters – unlucky in looks and love – provides the perfect foil for the developing romance of Cinderella and the Prince. Cinderella is a family event full of the magic of not just of the fairy godmother, but of The Royal Ballet too.

Tickets from: £27.50 to £106.70

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Concerto / The Judas Tree / Elite Theatre Tickets, Royal Opera House, London

Three ballets by Kenneth MacMillan celebrate his unique talent and versatility. MacMillan’s vision has been vital in shaping The Royal Ballet’s style and repertory, and what better way to appreciate his art than with this rare chance to experience three contrasting works in a single performance. Abstract, dramatic, humorous – this programme gives a wonderfully varied introduction not just to MacMillan’s work but to the beauty and dramatic power of ballet itself. Concerto, to Shostakovich’s Second Piano Concerto, contrasts moments of exuberance and elegiac reflection. The Judas Tree places a single woman among 13 men to enact a harrowing event that is recognizably contemporary but with biblical overtones. Its specially commissioned score will be conducted by Music Director of The Royal Ballet Barry Wordsworth. Elite Syncopations completes the programme with a sparkling evocation of a dance hall that brings ragtime rhythms to the dance and a ragtime band to the stage.

Tickets from: £12.10 to £60.50

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The Cunning Little Vixen Theatre Tickets, Royal Opera House, London

Bill Bryden’s beautiful production of The Cunning Little Vixen brings charm, wit and a wonderful life-affirming message to The Royal Opera. Inspired by a cartoon of the exploits of the feisty little Vixen Sharp-Ears, the opera brings to life the world of the forest. Not only do we meet the people who live by it and pass through it, but also come across all the creatures who live there – caterpillars, badgers, dragonflys, frogs and, of course, the Vixen herself. From her youthful escapades in the chicken house to her courtship with a handsome fox, this is a wonderful tale of the richness of the cycle of life.

Charles Mackerras, the champion of Czech music and the great interpreter of Janácek, conducts a cast who combine great singing and acting to bring to life the engaging characters in this special world – a lovelorn schoolteacher, a tipsy priest, a poacher. And then there is the gamekeeper who observes the changing seasons in the forest and encounters our heroine on several occasions, each with different consequences. The evocative and rapturous music and the touching story make this a truly captivating opera for young and old.

Tickets from: £24.20 to £121.00

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Metrojazz Concert Tickets, The Met, Main Theatre, Bury, Manchester

The Met's community jazz orchestra, fronted by Munch Manship, presents a spring gig with the best of jazz, hot and cool... classics and new originals.

Tickets from: £6.60 to £6.60

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BBC Summer Good Food Show General Admission Event Tickets, The NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

Tickets to BBC Summer Good Food Show 2010, 16-20 June at The NEC, Birmingham.

Beat the winter blues and book a ticket to the BBC Summer Good Food Show, returning to the NEC Birmingham from 16-20 June 2010. Tickets are now on sale for the Show that brings you everything you need for a sensational summer of fine dining, seasonal treats, refreshing drinks and perfect picnics.

We’ll have plenty of familiar faces giving live cooking demonstrations in the Summer Kitchen, including the Hairy Bikers and James Martin, along with Saturday Kitchen’s favourite wine guru, Olly Smith hosting the sessions.

The Producers’ Village will be back with some of the finest seasonal and regional produce to treat your taste buds, and you’ll be able to sample refreshing wines and cool cocktails in the Drinks section. For those who love the amber nectar, Tasting Beers Live will be returning to the Show (Friday – Sunday) to help you find the perfect accompaniment to those sizzling summer barbecues.

NEW! for 2010 - the MasterChef Experience was a huge success at the London and Birmingham Good Food Shows last November and now it’s coming to the BBC Summer Good Food Show. Pick up tips from your favourite chefs from the series, take part in masterclasses, watch live cook-offs and if you think you have what it takes you can even show off your culinary skills in the all new Invention Test.

Included in the ticket price is entry to BBC Gardeners’ World Live, which takes place alongside the BBC Summer Good Food Show. Here you’ll find all you need to get your garden looking gorgeous for alfresco dining during the long summer evenings. Pick up tips from top TV gardeners such as Alan Titchmarsh and Toby Buckland, delight in the aromas and beautiful displays in the RHS Floral Marquee sponsored by Renault and be inspired by the award-winning Show gardens. Plus you’ll really enjoy our new Grow your own Garden sponsored by NS&I where you can pick up tips from experts such as Jekka McVikkar on growing herbs.

Everyone loves summer – so book your tickets now for a delicious day out.

Tickets from: £21.50 to £21.50

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BBC Gardeners' World Live General Admission Event Tickets, The NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

Tickets to BBC Gardeners' World Live 2010, 16-20 June at The NEC, Birmingham.

A host of big name gardeners will be dispensing expert advice at this years’ BBC Gardeners’ World Live at The NEC Birmingham from 16-20 June 2010, which will be celebrating the great outdoors and helping you make the most of your garden this summer.

In the Gardeners’ World Magazine Theatre there will be talks and demos from top presenters of the show past and present including: Toby Buckland, Carol Klein, Joe Swift and Alys Fowler plus Alan Titchmarsh and Monty Don. There will also be ongoing demonstrations on the Taste of Greenacre feature, bringing the BBC TV garden to life. Meanwhile BBC1’s Countryfile presenters Matt Baker, Julia Bradbury, John Craven and Adam Henson will be taking a look at wildlife and the environment in the Countryfile Magazine area.

Gardening fans will find plenty at BBC Gardeners’ World to keep their outdoor spaces looking gorgeous. Vistiors will be inspired by stunning designs in our featured Show Gardens, can shop their way through a variety of plants and garden supplies, or take in the beautiful sights and smells in the RHS Floral Marquee sponsored by Renault, with award-winning displays and tips from the UK's top growers. Visitors can even learn how to create their own arrangements in our Floristry Masterclasses (new for 2010), or try their hand at producing tasty home-grown fruit, vegetables and herbs and put questions to the experts on the Grow Your Own Garden.

Included in the ticket price is entry to the BBC Summer Good Food Show. Here guests will find everything they need to enjoy sizzling summer barbecues, alfresco dining, and entertaining during the long summer evenings. There’ll be live cooking demonstrations from top celebrity chefs including the Hairy Bikers and James Martin, hundreds of delicious seasonal products to stimulate the senses, cool cocktails and refreshing wines, plus the all-new MasterChef Experience and the opportunity for lunch in the Toque d’Or Competition Restaurant.

Bringing Gardening to life - book your tickets now for the ultimate gardening experience.

Tickets from: £21.50 to £21.50

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Mikhailovsky - Laurencia Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

The Mikhailovsky Theatre presents the revival of Vakhtang Chabukiani’s masterpiece Laurencia, based on the play Fuente Ovejuna by Lope de Vega. Chabukiani was one of the first to create a new choreographic language by means of his own particular blend of folk dance and classical ballet. In his ballet to the music by Alexander Krein, Chabukiani asserted the importance of male dance, furthering in particular the notion of the “heroic” style. Laurencia was premiered of 1939 at the Kirov Theatre. Leading parts were performed by Natalia Dudinskaya (Laurencia), Vakhtang Chabukiani (Frondoso) and Tatiana Vecheslova (Pascuala). In 1956 the ballet was staged at the Bolshoi Theatre where Vakhtang Chabukiani partnered Maya Plisetskaya.

In 2010, London will be the first city in the world to witness this historical revival of the famous ballet, after a fifty year absence from stage, in a new full-length production created for the Mikhailovsky by Mikhail Messerer.

Please note: there are no surtitles in this production.

Tickets from: £11.00 to £71.00

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Mikhailovsky - Giselle Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

The stage life of Giselle wasn't an easy one. After the premiere of 1841 featuring Carlotta Grisi and Lucien Petipa, the ballet was performed in France till 1863, when it disappeared from the repertoire. Giselle was forgotten in its motherland but became a most frequently shown ballet on the Russian stage. In 1842, the ballet was staged in St.Petersburg. At the beginning of the 20th century during the ground-breaking Diaghilev’s Russian Seasons, the French saw their national ballet, faithfully nurtured in Russia.

The Mikhailovsky Theatre’s 2008 production of Giselle by Nikita Dolgushin, a specialist in historical works, managed to amaze both the public and the critics. Dolgushin, a noble Albrecht in his time as a dancer, inspired the creation of the ballet and delicately united dance and pantomime. The choreographer revealed the essence of the romantic ballet: the story of Giselle is told in the language of ballet classicism. Together with Vyacheslav Okunev, who designed the epitome of romantic settings, Dolgushin created a production that was described by a British critic ‘an exemplary Giselle’.

Please note: there are no surtitles in this production.

Tickets from: £16.00 to £76.00

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Mikhailovsky - Swan Lake Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

Swan Lake is the jewel in the repertoire of the Mikhailovsky Theatre and the highlight of its London season in 2010. This is a revival of the historical Bolshoi Theatre staging in 1956 - an exquisite production with choreography by Alexander Gorsky and Asaf Messerer. The triumphal restaging of this Swan Lake at the Mikhailovsky Theatre in September 2009 was devised by Mikhail Messerer, the company’s ballet master in chief. The epoch of Alexander Gorsky saw the next phase in the evolution of dance following the ballet classicism of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. The staging boasts the superb sets and costumes by renowned Russian theatre designer of Georgian origin, Simon Virsaladze. The legend of a young prince finding his true love, a swan princess bewitched by an evil genius, offers all the dancers of the company a great opportunity to show their talents.

Please note: there are no surtitles in this production

Tickets from: £16.00 to £76.00

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Mikhailovsky - Cipollino Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

This ballet enchants you from its very first minute. The harmony of the melodic and ear-catching music by Karen Khachaturian, bright sets and costumes by Valery Leventhal and vivid choreography by Genrikh Mayorov, perfect both for children and for grown-ups, made it a real blockbuster. In London, an extra element is added: specially for the noisy auditorium of chattering youngsters a narrator will deliver the storyline and introduce the characters. The fairy-tale story by Italian author Gianni Rodari tells of the adventures of the Little Onion boy (in Italian, Cipollino), who fights the unjust treatment of his fellow vegetable folk (his little girlfriend Radish, old Mr Pumpkin, handyman Master Grape) by the fruit “aristocracy” (foppish Prince Lemon, martinet Signor Tomato and Countesses Cherries). Even though the ballet was created especially for young people, it never lacks “serious” choreography of classical ballet. The principals of the Mikhailovsky Ballet really enjoy themselves turning from Siegfrieds and Odettes into ‘vegetables’ and ‘fruits’. The rhythms of dance, the portrayal and humour of the characters and the exceptional performances will keep everyone enthralled.

Please note: there are no surtitles in this production

Tickets from: £11.00 to £71.00

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Mikhailovsky - Triple Bill Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

An exhilarating performance showing the talents of the Mikhailovsky dancers, it was greeted with countless curtain calls and critical appreciation when they made their London debut in July 2008. This season the Triple Bill programme contains Halte de Cavalerie (Cavalry Halt) by Marius Petipa, giving the audience a second chance to see the classic gem created in 1896 to music by Ivan Armsheimer, and a new piece created especially for the Mikhailovsky Ballet by Viacheslav Samodurov to music by Domenico Scarlatti. The Divertissements will crown the programme. They include Asaf Messerer’s thrilling pas de deux Spring Waters to the music of Sergei Rachmaninov, staged by Mikhail Messerer and a pas de deux from the Mikhailovsky’s production of Spartacus choreographed by Georgy Kovtun. It is a great opportunity to see both contemporary and classical ballets performed by true virtuosi.

Please note: there are no surtitles in this production.

Tickets from: £11.00 to £71.00

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La Fille Mal Gardee Theatre Tickets, Royal Opera House, London

La Fille mal gardée (or The Wayward Daughter) is one of Frederick Ashton’s most charming ballets. Its combination of lighthearted story, beautiful solos and pas de deux and lively ensembles have made it a timeless classic of the Royal Ballet repertory and an audience favourite every time. Haystacks and chickens, ponies and storms, and a charming tale of young love in a picturesque rural scene – everything sparkles with a winning combination of uplifting and expressive dance, vibrant colour and lyrical music. This is a great introduction to ballet for newcomers of any age.

In the story, young Lise, the ‘wayward daughter’ of the title, is determined to marry Colas, the son of a farmer, for love. But her guardian aunt Widow Simone would rather she married the child-like Alain for money and status. The battle of wits and wills that follows is full of humour — and at every turn, Lise manages to stay one step ahead of her guardian. There are no prizes for guessing what the happy ending will be. Whether in the expressive power of the lovers’ pas de deux, the quirky characterizations of Widow Simone and Alain, or the shared joy of the rustic dances, this is a work to coax smiles and leave indelible memories

Tickets from: £30.80 to £90.20

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Il Turco in Italia Theatre Tickets, Royal Opera House, London

It’s La dolce vita with a twist in this sparkling production of Rossini’s opera of comic confusion – Il turco in Italia. Naples in the 1960s is the setting for a riotous and stylish staging by the ever-popular directors Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier, returning for its first revival by The Royal Opera since its acclaimed premiere in 2005. When a handsome Turkish prince arrives in pursuit of one of his harem he can have no idea of the unintended consequences in store when he falls for the charms of a bored housewife — whose husband not surprisingly objects. Add a smooth lady’s man and a poet who sees everything as the subject for his new play, then just watch as the cast get hopelessly knotted in intrigues, plots and doppelgangers.

Once again, the performers are stellar indeed — top Royal Opera favourites acclaimed in this difficult and delightful Italian repertory. Ildebrando d’Arcangelo as the prince and Aleksandra Kurzak as the errant wife lead a cast guaranteed to bring out the sparkle of one of Rossini’s most engaging scores. There are wonderful ensembles, a great quintet and witty duets that give every opportunity for brilliant singing. Under the baton of Maurizio Benini, with the precision of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the versatility of the Royal Opera Chorus, this is a rare occasion to bring out the full thrill of Rossini in live performance.

Tickets from: £29.70 to £165.00

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Aida Theatre Tickets, Royal Opera House, London

Verdi's Aida returns to the Royal Opera stage in a new production with a world-class cast headed by Marcelo Alvarez as the warrior Radames and Micaela Carosi as the captured princess of the title. This is a society from long ago, ordered by ritual, obesessed with death, driven by war and power. How can the future love of prisoner and captor survive against such forces? The intensity and tragedy of the story inspired Verdi to some of his most haunting, powerful and famous music. From the seductive slave dances to the triumphal march, from the passion of 'Celeste Aida' to the hauntingly heart-rending finale, this is some of the most memorable music that often seems to suspend time itself make Aida one of the unique experiences of opera.

The new production is by internationally acclaimed director David McVicar, who has several of The Royal Opera's most popular productions to his name. There are striking designs to evoke a strange and distant culture, there is the characteristically intense focus of McVicar's production. And of course there is glorious music given full reign by the forces of the Royal Opera's new Aida a star event of the whole Season.

Tickets from: £185.00 to £200.00

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Farnborough Air Show Package Packages, Farnborough Aerodrome + Hotel, Farnborough

With this exclusive packaged deal you will receive ticket(s) to “The Farnborough Air Show" at the Farnborough Aerodrome and accommodation at the nearby Premier Travel Inn - Basingstoke, a short rail ride away.

Farnborough International Airshow 2010 will take to the skies in what will mark the 47th biennial show. Open to the public on the 24th-25th July, the show will maintain its status on the airshow calendar as one of the most diverse and largest of its kind. The event is held at the famous Farnborough Aerodrome which links back to aviation from the very beginning of man's quest for air. This historic landmark opens its gates over the weekend to demonstrate to the public a combination of civil and military aircraft displaying historic to modern day technology. The Farnborough International Airshow 2010 is marked as the must-see family event guaranteed to be fun-fuelled and enjoyed by any age group.

Exhibits

The show boasts a vast showground and located among the displays are the four large exhibition halls. These halls house the 1,393 exhibiting companies which make up the global Aerospace Industry. From nuts & bolts to aero engines or ejector seats to hostess trolleys, this is where the Aerospace Industry gathers to exchange information and to make business. And you can witness it first hand. The trade stands remain open for the public weekend and the companies participating can give you an informative insight into some of the most up to date technology never seen before. Some of the larger exhibits include Airbus, Boeing and Rolls-Royce to name but a few. Included within these exhibits are a number of specialised pavilions. These pavilions concentrate on specific sectors within Aerospace and present a larger display.

The International Space Pavilion hosts a number of companies within the space sector and over the public weekend, the International Space Pavilion gets interactive and a series of seminars will take place which are perfect for educating children and getting them involved and excited by Space.

The UAV Pavilion is the display of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The UAV pavilion holds a high interest with public visitors due to their air capabilities and for the obvious reason – they are unmanned! The exhibits and static aircraft display is a must see attraction.

Display's / Airshow

Undoubtedly, the main attraction at this event is its participating aircraft. The flying display starts at 12.30 and runs until 5pm, giving 4 ½ hours of exhilarating first-class entertainment. The flying displays a wide range of civil airliners, military jets, historic aircraft and aerobatics including the World famous Red Arrows. The displays will demonstrate the capabilities and the technology used in these amazing flying machines. These aerobatics will demonstrate the ability in performing breathtaking stunts. The trained pilots will guarantee to get your pulses racing with there phenomenal movements. The flying display is guaranteed to get your pulses racing!

The static display runs in parallel to the exhibition and gives the visitor the chance to witness the aircraft close up.

Rides and Attractions

The Farnborough International Airshow prides itself on entertaining any age group, and thus is the perfect day out for family's with great entertainment. With the spectacular displays combined with interactive exhibits, rides and attractions, the show will keep the children gripped from start to finish.

At Farnborough there is so much to see and do and to keep the whole family entertained, we provide a massive selection of rides and attractions. With extreme rides, big inflatables, carousels, face painters, children's costume characters, crowd entertainers, bungee trampolines, climbing wall and so on and so on…… and the best of all is that they are open all day Saturday & Sunday and most attractions are completely free! In addition to this, other activities for children include arts & crafts, where an area is dedicated for children to paint, glue, glitter and stick until their hearts content.

A selection of simulators are located within the showground and are fun and adventurous for children and adults.

Disabled carers - one free carer per disabled, please telephone Farnborough direct on 01252 532800 and quote your booking reference to obtain the free ticket.

Tickets from: £96.56 to £96.56

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Victoria & Albert: Art & Love Exhibition Tickets, The Queen's Gallery, London

This major exhibition is the first ever to focus on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's shared enthusiasm for art. Bringing together over 400 items from the Royal Collection, it celebrates the royal couple's mutual delight in collecting and displaying works of art, from the time of their engagement in 1839 to the Prince's untimely death in 1861. The exhibition also challenges the popular image of Victoria - the melancholy widow of 40 years - and reveals her as a passionate and open-minded young woman.

TIMES
Daily 10am - 5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Tickets from: £8.75 to £8.75

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Grace Kelly: Style Icon Exhibition Tickets, Victoria and Albert Museum, London

The spectacular wardrobe of Grace Kelly will be on display at the V&A. Tracing the evolution of her style from her days as one of Hollywoods most popular actresses in the 1950s and as Princess Grace of Monaco, the display will present over 50 of Grace Kelly's outfits together with hats, jewellery and the original Hermès Kelly bag. Dresses from her films, including High Society, will be shown as well as the gown she wore to accept her Oscar award in 1955. These will be accompanied by film clips and posters, photographs and her Oscar statuette. The display will also include the lace ensemble worn by Grace Kelly for her civil marriage ceremony to Prince Rainier in 1956 and 35 haute couture gowns from the 1960s and 70s by her favourite couturiers Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy, and Yves St Laurent.

Tickets from: £7.00 to £7.00

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Horace Walpole and Strawberry Hill Exhibition Tickets, Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Horace Walpole (1717-1797) was one of the most important English collectors of the eighteenth century . His extraordinary collection was displayed at his house Strawberry Hill, Britain’s finest example of Georgian Gothic Revival architecture. His letters and writings have also made him the best-known commentator on the social, political and cultural life of Georgian society.

Our spring exhibition presents much of Walpole’s collection, not seen together since 1842 and evokes the magnificent interiors of Strawberry Hill. Showing the breadth and significance of his collections, a journey through ancient and modern British history and European art, as visitors once did at Strawberry Hill.

Tickets from: £7.00 to £7.00

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Christine Walkden: My Life in Gardening Event Tickets, The Plaza, Stockport

Award-winning Horticulturalist Christine Walkden takes her gardening life on the road

Christine Walkden’s “gardening life” encompasses passion, formidable expertise, hard won experience and a serious desire to share the rewards of gardening with others. It’s the work of a lifetime.

Christine is taking the story of that life’s work on the road in a national tour: My Life in Gardening.

Her appearances will give audiences the opportunity to hear first-hand how this accomplished Lancashire plantswoman and horticulturalist made her way from child gardener to nationally recognised horticultural expert. Of course there will be plenty of stories about the quirky characters and unforeseen “adventures” that have shaped her journey along the way. Audiences will have a chance to ask questions in Christine’s very own Gardener’s Question Time session following her talk.

She hopes this tour will help people see that “that gardeners do a lot more every day than just weed, cut grass and plant a few things.”

Fans of Christine’s down-to-earth style coupled with razor sharp horticultural knowledge are wide ranging. Those who barely know which end of a bulb is up as well as life-long gardeners enjoy her warm, straight-talking approach and her sheer delight in “Mother Nature.” She’s emphatic that a garden should be an extension of you and not a product of what any current “media hype tends to suggest”.

And audiences can’t get enough of her. She’s the resident gardening expert on the One Show and has done two popular BBC 2 series of Christine’s Garden. Christine has made regular appearances on the Paul O’Grady Show and GMTV and has contributed to Countryfile, Gardener’s World, Gardeners Diary and the BBC’s Chelsea Flower Show coverage. She’s even has made a guest appearance on Shooting Stars. Christine is a past winner of the Garden Writers' Guild Radio Broadcasting Award and has authored two books, The Houseplant Almanac and A Year in Christine’s Garden. Later this year she will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Essex.

Paul O’Grady calls Christine simply “the best gardener on TV”.

Tickets from: £15.95 to £15.95

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Myths and Monsters Exhibition Tickets, Horniman Museum, London

Cyclops, unicorn, yeti, dragon, the chimera… are these creatures real or imagined? Take a journey into the strange world of Myths and Monsters and unravel the truth behind universal legends and myths. Discover the origin of the Cyclops, the links between dragons and the dinosaurs, and why the yeti is the monster most likely to be real.

Featuring a captivating mix of animatronics, specimens and photography, this celebrated blockbuster show explores some of our best-known ancient myths and the possible scientific explanations behind them.

Tickets from: £5.00 to £5.00

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The Nutcracker Theatre Tickets, Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Tickets to The Nutcracker at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley.

Tickets from: £21.00 to £21.00

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Homage to Nureyev Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

A Ballet Gala in memory of the legendary ballet star Rudolph Nureyev, celebrating his extraordinary career from Kirov soloist to masterly choreographer. After his defection to the West in 1961, Nureyev became a household name - delighting audiences with his electrifying and daring performances - but he never forgot his roots and did much to revive the Russian tradition. Perhaps the greatest male dancer since Nijinksky, his longstanding partnership with Dame Margot Fonteyn of the Royal Ballet was one of the most famous in the history of dance.

In this special gala concert, Nureyev's dance and choreographic repertoire will be performed by international stars from the Bolshoi, Mariinsky, Royal Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet and Berlin Staatsballet. Among them: Igor Zelensky, Polina Semionova, Yevgenia Obraztsova, Svetlana Zakharova, Andrei Merkuriev, Dmitri Gudanov, Manuel Legris, Gil Roman, Olga Esina, Marianela Nunez, Thiago Soares, Alina Cojocaru, Johan Kobborg, David Makhateli, Roberta Marquez, Dmitri Gruzdyev, Farukh Ruzimatov, Mara Galeazzi, Ivan Putrov, Sarah Lamb, Inaki Urlezaga and others.

Tickets from: £54.00 to £64.00

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The Household Cavalry Museum Admission Attraction Tickets, The Household Cavalry Museum, London

The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place.

You can see troopers working with horses in the original 18th century stables and hear first hand accounts of their rigorous and demanding training.

The experience comes alive with compelling personal stories, interactive displays and stunning rare objects – many on public display for the first time.

Historic setting

The Household Cavalry Museum sits within Horse Guards in Whitehall, central London, one of the city’s most historic buildings. Dating from 1750, it is still the headquarters of the Household Division, in which the Household Cavalry has performed the Queen’s Life Guard in a daily ceremony that has remained broadly unchanged for over 350 years.

The Household Cavalry

The Household Cavalry was formed in 1661 under the direct order of King Charles II and now consists of the two senior regiments of the British Army – The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals.

We have two roles: as a mounted regiment (on horseback), we guard Her Majesty The Queen on ceremonial occasions in London and across the UK and are a key part of the Royal pageantry; as an operational regiment we serve around the world in armoured fighting vehicles. We currently have units deployed on active service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our fighting capacity is matched by our strategic role in international peace keeping and humanitarian operations.

Our Collections

Over the centuries we have amassed an outstanding collection of rare and unique treasures from ceremonial uniforms, royal standards and gallantry awards to musical instruments, horse furniture and silverware by Fabergé. Each exhibit has its own compelling story to tell and many are on display for the very first time.

You can see two silver kettledrums given to the regiment in 1831 by William IV; the pistol ball that wounded Sir Robert Hill at Waterloo and the cork leg which belonged to the first Marquess of Anglesy, who, as the Earl of Uxbridge, lost his real one at Waterloo. Modern additions to the collection include Jacky Charlton’s football cap – he did his national service with the regiment and Sefton’s bridle – the horse that was injured in the 1982 Hyde Park bombings.

Much of the collection has resulted from the close association that has existed between the Household Cavalry and Royalty. We have, after all, protected successive kings and queens from rebels, rioters and assassins for nearly 350 years.

Working Stable Block

Visitors can gain a unique behind-the-scenes look at our working stable block. All the horses here are on duty and at different times of the day you will see something going on - you might see the horses being brought in, groomed, fed and watered, their hooves oiled and shoes checked, their saddles adjusted ready to go on guard or just see the stables themselves being cleared or washed down.

Both our horses and riders go through a rigorous and demanding training. In the museum display, you will hear first hand accounts of what this training is like and the techniques our soldiers use to master their horses and complete the gruelling preparations for regimental inspections.

Tickets from: £6.00 to £6.00

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Ballet Central Tour Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Ballet Central is proud to bring their 25th anniversary tour to The Lowry, offering a varied programme of ballet, contemporary and jazz from some of the world’s leading choreographers.

The 2010 repertoire features David Nixon’s Song to St Andrew, Christopher Bruce’s Shift and excerpts from Peter Wright’s Giselle and Michael Pink’s Dracula. Kit Holder, Louise Bennett and past graduate Christopher Marney are creating new pieces for this tour, and the School’s Director Sara Matthews will be reviving Dances from a Knot Garden. Michael Pink’s dramatic narrative piece I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire and Phillip Aiden’s Let Yourself Go complete this exciting programme.* Philip Feeney, Musical Director, will provide live accompaniment during the tour.

Ballet Central has been the performing company of Central School of Ballet since 1984. It is comprised of the School’s final year graduate students offering them a unique opportunity to experience ‘life on the road’ of a touring company.

* The company reserves the right to alter the programme, and the final repertoire will be confirmed on the day of the performance.

Tickets from: £11.50 to £11.50

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Hairy Bikers Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

Tickets from: £21.45 to £21.45

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COLLECT 2010 Event Tickets, Saatchi Gallery, London

COLLECT is the leading international art fair for contemporary objects, taking place from 14 -17 May 2010. Visitors can view and buy the best in contemporary craft from selected galleries from around the world and take part in an exciting programme of events and activities, all within the stunning setting of the Saatchi Gallery on London's King's Road.

COLLECT has become a prestigious event in the international cultural calendar gaining the respect and support of many private collectors, museum curators and galleries.

Advance price tickets
Book tickets before 13 May for £10 (plus transaction fee). Book online or call +44 (0) 844 209 0338.

On the door tickets
£15 standard ticket
£10 concession (proof of status must be shown)

Group Bookings
Groups bookings of 10 or more should be made through the Crafts Council by contacting Matthew Turtle on +44 (0) 207806 2510.

Opening times
Friday 14 May: 11am – 8pm
Saturday 15 May: 11am – 8pm
Sunday 16 May: 11am – 6pm
Monday 17 may: 11am – 6pm

Collect Facilities
There is full access at the Saatchi Gallery to all parts of the venue via ramps to the main entrance. The lifts provide access to all floors and galleries. Please email collect@craftscouncil.org.uk or phone +44 (0)20 7806 2510 if you have any specific access requirements you would like to discuss.

Event Organisers
COLLECT is presented by the Crafts Council at the Saatchi Gallery. The Crafts Council aims to make the UK the best place to make, see, collect and learn about contemporary craft. www.craftscouncil.org.uk

Tickets from: £10.00 to £10.00

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Pennine Spring Music Festival Festival Tickets, Heptonstall Church, Hebden Bridge

The friendly festival for performing musicians in the heart of the Yorkshire Pennine hills and dales.

The next festival will be 31 May to 5 June 2010.

It is the 25th Year of the Penine Spring Music Festival ... and its Silver Jubilee!

Pennine Spring Music is an annual Festival of recitals, musical workshops, rehearsals and performances, held every Spring Bank Holiday week in the beautiful mediæval hilltop village of Heptonstall. The Festival was founded in 1985 by Ian Harrold, and brings together amateur instrumentalists and singers from all over Britain for a week of convivial music-making and performing. Expert tuition is provided by the musical director and conductor.

For those who want it, accommodation can be rented in local cottages, self-catering accommodation, and commercial premises. There is time to explore some of the most attractive walking country in England, driving further afield, as well as attending the Festival masterclasses and a range of concerts and recitals.

The orchestral concerts in which participants perform take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings, with rehearsals starting on Monday.

Tickets to those concerts are avilable here.

CONCERT PROGRAMME

(subject to amendment)

Monday
7:30pm
“In Moonlight” A piano and song recital including works specially composed for our Silver Jubilee, performed by Bridget Budge and Jonathan Ellis.

Tuesday
7:30pm
Instrumental Chamber Concert
Sutton: Piano quintet

Wednesday
7.30pm
Pennine Spring Orchestra, cond. Nicholas Concannon Hodges
Brahms: Violin Concerto
Mendelssohn: Third Symphony (“Scottish”)

Friday
7.30pm
Pennine Spring Vocal Concert
Chorus, chamber ensembles and solo items, including:
Brahms: Liebeslieder Waltzes;
Bantock: Songs from Sappho

Saturday
7.30pm
Pennine Spring Orchestra and Chorus Silver Jubilee Concert
Beethoven: Choral Fantasia op. 80
Schumann: Introduction and Allegro Apassionata op. 92 for piano and orchestra
Harrold: A Little Pennine Suite
Irvin: Forest Airs from Shakespeare
Sutton: Elegy for violin and orchestra
Chatburn: (TBA)

Tickets from: £8.80 to £8.80

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Quatuor Danel Evening Concert Concert Tickets, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, Manchester

Friday 19th February 2010

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert

Schubert String Quartet in D, D94
Bruno Mantovani Piano Quintet ‘Blue Girl with Red Wagon’
Brahms String Quartet in C minor, Op. 51 No.1
with Richard Whalley (piano)

Another delightful stroll in the company of early Schubert Quartet, followed by a chance to hear the University’s Lecturer in Composition, Richard Whalley in Mantovani’s Quintet, and the pride and passion of Brahms’s first quartet.

Venue: The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall
Time: 19.30

Friday 12th March 2010

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert

Schubert   Quartettsatz
Brahms     String Quartet in A minor, Op. 51 No. 2
Taneyev    Piano Quintet in G
with David Fanning (piano)

Sergey Taneyev’s 1912 Piano Quintet is a monument of the Russian repertoire: in effect the piano-chamber masterpiece that neither his teacher Tchaikovsky nor his pupil Rachmaninov managed to write. It combines their emotionalism with the intellectual rigour of Brahms and ends with the most tintinnabulating conclusion in the entire repertoire. And as a foil, the turbulent centrepiece of Brahms’s quartet trilogy, with the stormiest of Schubert to set the scene.

NB: this concert will be preceded at 18.00 by a live BBC ‘Discovering Music’ recording, in which Taneyev’s Piano Quintet will be analysed and discussed by Stephen Johnson with David Fanning and the Quatuor Danel

Venue: The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall
Time: 19.30

Friday 7th May 2010

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert

Schubert String Quartet in G minor, D173
Henri Fourès String Quartet (world première)
Dvorák Piano Quintet with David Fanning (piano)

More effervescent early Schubert, together with the first performance of the Quartet by Henri Fourès. And the season concludes with an explosion of joie de vivre in the sunniest and most uplifting of all Piano Quintets by Dvořak.

Venue: The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall
Time: 19.30

Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20

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Jenn Ashworth and Jen Hadfield Event Tickets, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, Manchester

Jenn Ashworth is a graduate of the Manchester Centre for New Writing. Her first novel, A Kind of Intimacy was published by Arcadia in 2009.

Jen Hadfield was born in Cheshire in 1978 and now lives in Shetland. Her first poetry collection Almanacs was published by Bloodaxe in 2005 and her second, Nigh-No-Place (Bloodaxe, 2008), was shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best Collection and won the prestigious TS Eliot prize.

Tickets from: £5.00 to £5.00

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VAGANZA SOLOISTS: A Feast for the Senses Concert Tickets, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, Manchester

Nina Whiteman        Night Shining
Gavin Osborn          opens out into
James Stephenson Weyland Air
Richard Whalley      Intoxicating Orchids

James Stephenson, Gavin Wayte – conductors
John Barker - saxophone
An evening of diversely and irresistably sensuous music given by Vaganza Soloists: an elite group of current and recently graduated students of the University of Manchester and the Royal Northern College of Music. Three world premieres of especially composed works by recent PhD graduates of the university, plus an appearance of star saxophonist John Barker in Whalley’s Intoxicating Orchids.

Tickets from: £8.00 to £8.00

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VAGANZA: Italians Dead or Alive Concert Tickets, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, Manchester

Luigi Nono              Post-Praeludium per Donau
Ivan Fedele            Notturno
Fausto Romitelli      Professor Bad Trip Lesson II
Student composers New works

We all know Morricone's brilliant film scores, but how many of us know his concert music? And don’t you want to become one of the select few who actually does? Come and join us as Vaganza stirs up the fires of Mediterranean blood, complementing Morricone with the poetry of Ivan Fedele, the virtuosity of Luca Francesconi, the uniquely pyschedelic world of Fausto Romitelli, and the extreme tuba-writing of Luigi Nono. All of this plus the latest new works by our ever-inventive student composers.

Tickets from: £4.00 to £4.00

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Ad Solem - University of Manchester Chamber Choir Concert Tickets, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, Manchester

Bruckner Motets
Mozart      Requiem

An elite group of Manchester student singers perform a selection of Bruckner motets. The concluding half sees the choir joined by the University’s orchestra, complete with authentic basset horns, in Mozart’s passionate Requiem.
A lunchtime concert celebrating those April showers with dynamic group and solo performances.

Tickets from: £9.90 to £9.90

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University of Manchester String & Chamber Orchestras Concert Tickets, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, Manchester

Sibelius   Andante Festivo
Sibelius   Rakastava
Kancheli Night Prayers
McCabe   Five Elegies
Haydn      Symphony No.60 ('Il distratto')

Saxophone - Thomas Thorp

A diverse mixture of new and old spearheads the exuberant energy of this concert. Soloist Thomas Thorp combines saxophone with tape recording alongside the cunning genius that Haydn finds in his 60th Symphony.

Tickets from: £9.90 to £9.90

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Giles Foden & Leontia Flynn Event Tickets, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, Manchester

Giles Foden’s first novel The Last King of Scotland won the 1998 Whitbread First Novel Award. A former MAN Booker judge, Foden is a Professor of Creative Writing at UEA.

Leontia Flynn’s first poetry collection These Days (Cape 2004) won the Forward Prize for Best First Collection, and was shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize for Poetry. Her second collection of poetry, Drives, was published by Cape in 2008

Tickets from: £5.00 to £5.00

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Literature & Violence Event Tickets, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, Manchester

Martin Amis is Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Manchester, and is one of the leading novelists of his generation. In this, the latest of his series of high profile public events, he will be discussing the ways in which literature depicts and responds to violence.

Tickets from: £7.00 to £7.00

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Carmen Theatre Tickets, The O2, London

The O2 is set to host its first fully staged opera.

Carmen, the world's most popular opera, will take over The O2 in May 2010 for just three performances and follows on from highly successful and popular classical stagings of Carmina Burana, Andrea Bocelli and the world premiere of Ben Hur Live at the venue.

Directed by David Freeman, founder of The Opera Factory and whose previous credits include Madam Butterfly Tosca and Carmen at the Royal Albert Hall, his production of Bizet's masterpiece comes to The O2 on a grand and spectacular scale. From the very first note to the final tragic chords, this stunning in-the-round production vividly portrays the powerful story of lust, superstition and murder that passionately unravels with fatal consequences.

Carmen is presented by Raymond Gubbay and The O2 and will be performed by a superb cast of over 150 artists, including dancers, acrobats and fire-eaters. The wonderful set and fabulous costumes will bring to life the dusty atmosphere of the town square, the cool night air of the smugglers' mountain hideout and the colourful festivities outside of the bullring in Seville.

Sung in English, Bizet's unforgettable score contains some of opera's finest arias and best loved music. The rousing Song of the Toreador, the beguiling Seguidilla, the tantalising Habanera and the enchanting Flower Song - sensual music that perfectly captures the very essence of Spain. Accompanied by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gareth Hancock, this world class company of singers, musicians and artists will provide an unforgettable production of Bizet's Carmen, staged on an epic scale at The O2.

The principle roles will be shared by Cristina Nassif and Louise Poole (as Carmen) and John Hudson and Philip O'Brien (as Don Jose).

Tickets from: £27.50 to £66.00

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Islands Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

We invite you to embark upon this thought-provoking journey to European islands. Explore themes of borders, images of utopia, marginality and confinement through a series of highly personal and interwoven stories. With an evocative musical score and state-of-the-art video, Islands promises a truly new theatre adventure.

Performed in English, Spanish, German and Greek with surtitles.

Suitable for ages 16+.

In collaboration with Teatro Tamaska (Canary Islands), Theater Wahlverwandte (Germany) and Persona Theatre Company (Cyprus).

Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20

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An Evening with Blowers Event Tickets, The Plaza, Stockport

When Blowers is at the microphone, laughter and a touch of wickedness are never far away as he laughs at himself and recounts great stories about his life and famous friends.

A self-confessed old fart, a good deal of modern life gets up his nose - Political Correctness, Health and Safety and the EU all receive his withering attention.

Blowers then answers questions from the audience on anything and everything – on and off the cricket pitch!

Tickets from: £17.60 to £17.60

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Sleeping Beauty Theatre Tickets, Richmond Theatre, Richmond

Founded in 1988 by former Bolshoi soloist and choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, Moscow City Ballet has become one of Russia’s most successful touring companies. We are delighted to welcome them back to Richmond with two major productions from the Russian classical repertoire.

The Sleeping Beauty is one of the world’s favourite ballets and, with its delightful Rose Adagio and exquisite pas de deux, the supreme test of every ballerina. The Princess Aurora, cursed at birth by a wicked fairy, sleeps for a hundred years until she is awakened by a kiss – and dances happily ever after.

Tickets from: £22.00 to £32.00

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Farnborough International Airshow 2010 Event Tickets, Farnborough Aerodrome, Farnborough

Farnborough International Airshow 2010 will take to the skies in what will mark the 47th biennial show. Open to the public on the 24th-25th July, the show will maintain its status on the airshow calendar as one of the most diverse and largest of its kind. The event is held at the famous Farnborough Aerodrome which links back to aviation from the very beginning of man's quest for air. This historic landmark opens its gates over the weekend to demonstrate to the public a combination of civil and military aircraft displaying historic to modern day technology. The Farnborough International Airshow 2010 is marked as the must-see family event guaranteed to be fun-fuelled and enjoyed by any age group.

Exhibits

Display's / Airshow

Rides and Attractions

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Tickets

Available online here.

Entry Tickets
Advance - £25
On day - £30

Grandstand tickets
Advance - £12*

* Please note that entry tickets are required also when purchasing grandstand seating tickets

Please Note

Children 15 and under are free for grounds admission and do not require a ticket, but must pay for a seat in the grandstand.

Grandstand seating is not recommended for young children as it will be hot and there is no room for children to move/run about

The grandstand is not suitable for disabled access as it has steps. We do have a disabled viewing platform that is accessible and is a complimentary service. Space on the platform is allocated on a first come first served basis and is limited to the disabled individual and one carer. Individuals would not be allowed to take all their family members onto the platform as it isn’t large enough.

Disabled carers - one free carer per disabled, please telephone Farnborough direct on 01252 532800 and quote your booking reference to obtain the free ticket

Tickets from: £25.00 to £25.00

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Pam Ayres Theatre Tickets, New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon

Pam Ayres brings her current show to Glasgow 35 year after she first appeared on the 'Britain’s Got Talent’ TV show of its day, Opportunity Knocks.

Her current show includes material from her best-selling books, Surgically Enhanced, With These Hands, and The Works, along with new poems and stories.

Tickets from: £22.50 to £22.50

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Derren Brown: Enigma Theatre Tickets, New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon

Be prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience when the master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with Derren Brown: Enigma. Derren will once again bewilder, baffle and bewitch and show why he is one of the country’s most revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion.

'Like previous shows, I will absolutely push myself to the limit. The challenge is to create new material that shocks, surprises and defies explanation. The audience will be taken for a theatrical roller-coaster ride, and I hope it’s an experience that they will never forget.' - Derren Brown

The performance is not suitable for children under 12 years.

Tickets from: £31.25 to £33.75

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Derren Brown: Enigma Theatre Tickets, Regent Theatre, Stoke-On-Trent

Be prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience when the master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with Derren Brown: Enigma. Derren will once again bewilder, baffle and bewitch and show why he is one of the country’s most revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion.

'Like previous shows, I will absolutely push myself to the limit. The challenge is to create new material that shocks, surprises and defies explanation. The audience will be taken for a theatrical roller-coaster ride, and I hope it’s an experience that they will never forget.'
Derren Brown

The performance is not suitable for children under 12 years.

Tickets from: £27.75 to £30.25

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Peter Pan Theatre Tickets, Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes

'All children, except one, grow up…'

Fly to Neverland with Peter Pan and Northern Ballet Theatre in this magical ballet for the whole family. Follow Peter, John, Michael, Wendy and Tinkerbell as they soar high in the sky to an enchanted world where wicked Pirates prey on Lost Boys and an adventure lurks around every corner.

JM Barrie’s Peter Pan has delighted children and adults for over a hundred years and NBT’s popular production brings all the charm of this famous story to life. With music by Oscar-winning composer Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in Love), magical puppets, fairies and death-defying feats of flying, this is a perfect treat for young and old.

Tickets from: £14.75 to £34.00

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Snow White On Ice Theatre Tickets, Churchill Theatre, Bromley

The world famous Russian Ice Stars will take you on a magical journey to the heart of the best loved fairy tale of all time, Snow White, on ice.

The original story of an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, the ultimate Prince Charming and a shiny red apple comes to life on ice, with ballet, gymnastics and aerial aerobatics to create a breathtaking and mesmerising experience.

This spell-binding show promises to be lavish and spectacular, dazzling the whole family with its sheer beauty and elegance.

Tickets from: £20.00 to £33.00

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Giselle Theatre Tickets, Theatre Royal Glasgow, Glasgow

Presented with new choreography Men Y Men

Giselle is the ultimate Romantic ballet, a tale of innocence, betrayal and the redemptive power of true love. English National Ballet’s traditional staging of this 1841 masterpiece moves from the sunny optimism of Giselle’s idyllic village life to a ghostly, moonlit world of mystery and menace.

Giselle is presented with the prelude Men Y Men, a new choreography by Wayne Eagling. Men Y Men is designed to challenge the men of the Company in a daring and thrilling new piece set to music by Rachmaninov.

Choreographed for eight of the Company's brightest male talents Men Y Men sees men partnering men in an exploitation of the most exciting characteristics of a male ballet dancer; turning, jumping and lifting...

Tickets from: £7.15 to £37.00

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Colin Fry Event Tickets, The Plaza, Stockport

An evening of Clairvoyance with Living TV’s Psychic Medium Colin Fry. As one of the country’s most well known and respected mediums, Colin continues his country-wide tour of the UK. Colin’s special gift is communicating with spirits, deciphering their messages and sharing them with those who have lost people dear to them.

Colin believes his vocation is to comfort those who need to hear or understand that a friend, loved one or someone they care about still exists. Death is not enough to seperate people who love each other.

Tickets from: £21.45 to £21.45

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Fra Angelico Catalogue Exhibition Tickets, British Museum, London

This to purchase the Fra Angelico Catalogue only.

This major exhibition features 100 exquisite drawings by Italian Renaissance artists including Raphael, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Verrocchio among others.

Drawn from the holdings of the British Museum and the Uffizi in Florence, the two foremost collections in the field, the display charts the increasing importance of drawing during this period, featuring works by Leonardo da Vinci, Fra Angelico, Jacopo and Gentile Bellini, Botticelli, Carpaccio, Filippo Lippi, Mantegna, Michelangelo, Verrocchio and Titian.
In 15th-century Italy there was a fundamental shift in style and artistic thinking in the use of preparatory drawings. What began as a means of preserving artistic ideas became the ideal way to perfect more naturalistic forms and perspective – a new approach by painters, sculptors and architects.

Infrared and other technology used in conservation research provide fresh insights into how drawing allowed painters to experiment and explore with a freedom not always reflected in their finished works. Examples in the exhibition show the trend towards depiction of movement and expression of emotion, often inspired by classical antiquity.

This exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover the evolution of drawing which laid the foundations of the High Renaissance style of Michelangelo and Raphael.

IMAGE: Detail from Andrea del Verrocchio, Head of a woman. Charcoal, heightened with lead white, c. 1475. © The Trustees of the British Museum.

Tickets from: £25.00 to £25.00

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Danza Contemporanea de Cuba Theatre Tickets, Churchill Theatre, Bromley

From the heat of Cuba, comes the heart of dance.
'Some of the best dancers I have ever danced with' Carlos Acosta

Cuba today produces some of the world's finest contemporary and ballet dancers. Leading the field is the unique and exciting Danza Contemporanea de Cuba who this year celebrate an outstanding 50 years of excellence with their first ever major UK tour.

World famous, but rarely seen outside of Cuba, this breath-taking company of 21 dancers bring the heat and passion of Cuba to the stage with an eclectic mix of contemporary dance fused with Afro-Caribbean and Spanish styles. Working with the very best choreographers of the moment, including dance superstar Rafael Bonachela (co-choreographer of Kylie’s Showgirl World Tour), these extraordinary dancers move seamlessly from classical to contemporary to Cuban.

Danza Contemporanea de Cuba is not just about performing technically difficult steps, it’s about the Cuban way of life – sensual, mystical, emotional - and comes from the heart. This is a rare chance to catch this passionate, visually stunning and beautiful company on tour.

Tickets from: £24.00 to £24.00

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Fra Angelico to Leonardo: Italian Renaissance drawings Exhibition Tickets, British Museum, London

This major exhibition features 100 exquisite drawings by Italian Renaissance artists including Raphael, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Verrocchio among others.

Drawn from the holdings of the British Museum and the Uffizi in Florence, the two foremost collections in the field, the display charts the increasing importance of drawing during this period, featuring works by Leonardo da Vinci, Fra Angelico, Jacopo and Gentile Bellini, Botticelli, Carpaccio, Filippo Lippi, Mantegna, Michelangelo, Verrocchio and Titian.
In 15th-century Italy there was a fundamental shift in style and artistic thinking in the use of preparatory drawings. What began as a means of preserving artistic ideas became the ideal way to perfect more naturalistic forms and perspective – a new approach by painters, sculptors and architects.

Infrared and other technology used in conservation research provide fresh insights into how drawing allowed painters to experiment and explore with a freedom not always reflected in their finished works. Examples in the exhibition show the trend towards depiction of movement and expression of emotion, often inspired by classical antiquity.

This exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover the evolution of drawing which laid the foundations of the High Renaissance style of Michelangelo and Raphael.

IMAGE: Detail from Andrea del Verrocchio, Head of a woman. Charcoal, heightened with lead white, c. 1475. © The Trustees of the British Museum.

Tickets from: £13.00 to £13.00

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Hampton Court Palace Flower Show PLUS Allium Bistro Package Packages, Hampton Court Palace Grounds, Esher

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.

And now, with this exclusive package deal, weekend visitors to the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show can book entrance tickets and a fabulous lunch at the Allium Bistro in the show grounds all for one fantastic price.

Package includes:

• All day entrance ticket to the show on either Saturday 10th or Sunday 11th July 2010
• Three course lunch from a choice menu at the on site Allium Bistro
• One bottle of house wine per couple

All for just £60 per person.

Tickets from: £60.00 to £60.00

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Family Fun Christmas Raceday 2010 Horse Racing Tickets, Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle

A family day with a festive theme with national hunt racing and Christmas entertainments. Ho! Ho! Ho!

Horse racing in the historic border city of Carlisle dates back to at least the 16th Century and each year Carlisle Racecourse holds the Cumberland Plate and Carlisle Bell races, carrying on a tradition which dates back to that era.

Amongst it's innumerable 'claims to fame', Carlisle launched the first operational Tote on British racecourses in 1929 and notably Red Rum won at the Carlisle September meeting prior to each of his Grand National wins.

Progressive upgrading of the facilities has taken place over the years but none as significant as the construction of a brand new 'state-of-the-art' The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Grandstand which opened in October 2002. Race goers can now enjoy superb horse racing from their own private box or in the luxury of the Swifts Restaurant.

Located just off Junction 42 of the M6, Carlisle Racecourse offers superb facilities for both race day and non race day events with seven large hospitality rooms all over looking the stunning Cumbrian countryside, a superb exhibition hall, restaurant, multiple bar facilities and over 250 acres of parkland.

Tickets from: £12.00 to £12.00

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Family Fun Cumbrian Raceday Horse Racing Tickets, Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle

A family day with a Cumbrian theme.

Timings:
Gates Open: 12 noon
First Race: 2.05pm
Last Race: 5.00pm
Bars Close: Approximately 5.30 pm

Horse racing in the historic border city of Carlisle dates back to at least the 16th Century and each year Carlisle Racecourse holds the Cumberland Plate and Carlisle Bell races, carrying on a tradition which dates back to that era.

Amongst it's innumerable 'claims to fame', Carlisle launched the first operational Tote on British racecourses in 1929 and notably Red Rum won at the Carlisle September meeting prior to each of his Grand National wins.

Progressive upgrading of the facilities has taken place over the years but none as significant as the construction of a brand new 'state-of-the-art' The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Grandstand which opened in October 2002. Race goers can now enjoy superb horse racing from their own private box or in the luxury of the Swifts Restaurant.

Located just off Junction 42 of the M6, Carlisle Racecourse offers superb facilities for both race day and non race day events with seven large hospitality rooms all over looking the stunning Cumbrian countryside, a superb exhibition hall, restaurant, multiple bar facilities and over 250 acres of parkland.

Tickets from: £12.00 to £12.00

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Torvill & Dean's Dancing On Ice Live Event Tickets, LG Arena, The NEC, Birmingham

Torvill & Dean's Dancing on Ice Tour returns to arenas across the UK next.

Torvill and Dean's Dancing On Ice is coming to Sheffield, Newcastle, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham, and Belfast in April/May 2010. Our as yet unannounced celebrities and professional skating couples look set to cut up and melt the ice across the country once more.

Torvill & Dean, will, as ever, be the stars of the show, whilst celebrities for the tour will be confirmed early next year.

An evening of fun family entertainment!!

Tickets from: £44.50 to £44.50

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Torvill & Dean's Dancing On Ice Live Event Tickets, Odyssey Arena, Belfast

Tickets from: £48.50 to £48.50

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Tring Park Gala Dance Show Theatre Tickets, Shaw Theatre, London

An evening of exhilarating performances from the dancers of one of the leading performing arts school in the UK. These remarkable young dancers will show ballet, jazz and contemporary dance in specially choreographed dances showing their unique blend of skills with strong technique combined with artistry, and incredible versatility. This evening will be an inspiring glimpse at tomorrow's young dance stars.be there. Tring Park School for the Performing Arts offers a unique opportunity for gifted young people to specialise in Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre or Music, whilst gaining an excellent academic education to GCSE, BTEC and 'A' level.

Tickets from: £13.75 to £16.75

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Poppea Theatre Tickets, Regent Theatre, Stoke-On-Trent

L’incoronazione di Poppea is Claudio Monteverdi’s (1567-1643) last opera. It was premiered at Teatro di Giovanni e Paolo in Venice in 1642 and was given its first professional production at Glyndebourne in 1962.
The plot, by librettist Busenello, is suggested in the prologue with the apparent triumph of Love over Virtue and Fortune. Love, reflected through Nerone’s blind infatuation for the amoral and relentlessly ambitious Poppea, is powerfully illustrated in one of the most beautiful love duets ever written at the conclusion of this masterpiece.

Tickets from: £16.00 to £47.00

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Don Giovanni Theatre Tickets, Regent Theatre, Stoke-On-Trent

Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

A new production for the 2010 Festival supported by Handel and Yvonne Evans

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Mozart’s second collaboration with the mercurial librettist Lorenzo da Ponte is among the very blackest of black comedies.

For its first new production of the opera in 10 years, Glyndebourne is pleased to welcome back the winning team of director Jonathan Kent and designer Paul Brown, while the conducting is shared between Festival Music Director, Vladimir Jurowski, and the new Music Director of Glyndebourne on Tour, Jakub Hruša.

In the title role we also welcome back the great bass-baritone Gerald Finley, who has appeared in many Glyndebourne productions since joining the Chorus in 1986 – not least in the title role of Le nozze di Figaro at the opening of the new house in 1994. He has sung Don Giovanni to worldwide acclaim in New York, London, Paris, Vienna, Rome, Budapest and Prague. He is joined by Luca Pisaroni (Guglielmo in the 2006 Festival’s Così fan tutte) as Leporello, Kate Royal (the Governess in Jonathan Kent’s 2006 staging of The Turn of the Screw) as Donna Elvira, and the young Russian soprano Anna Samuil making her UK opera debut as Donna Anna.

Tickets from: £16.00 to £47.00

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Como No! presents Carlos Acosta Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

Following his sold-out run at the London Coliseum last summer, Carlos Acosta returns with a much-anticipated new show.

Described by The Daily Telegraph as ‘a man absolutely at the top of his game’, Carlos performing live is an experience not to be missed.

Tickets from: £16.00 to £76.00

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Cenerentola: Glyndebourne On Tour Theatre Tickets, New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Rossini’s comedy La Cenerentola, vividly brought to life in Sir Peter Hall’s acclaimed production for Glyndebourne, is a retelling of Perrault’s classic fairy tale, Cinderella.

Tickets from: £31.00 to £71.00

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Poppea: Glyndebourne On Tour Theatre Tickets, New Victoria Theatre, Woking

L’incoronazione di Poppea is Claudio Monteverdi’s (1567-1643) last opera. It was premiered at Teatro di Giovanni e Paolo in Venice in 1642 and was given its first professional production at Glyndebourne in 1962.

The plot, by librettist Busenello, is suggested in the prologue with the apparent triumph of Love over Virtue and Fortune. Love, reflected through Nerone’s blind infatuation for the amoral and relentlessly ambitious Poppea, is powerfully illustrated in one of the most beautiful love duets ever written at the conclusion of this masterpiece.

Tickets from: £31.00 to £71.00

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Don Giovanni: Glyndebourne On Tour Theatre Tickets, New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Tickets from: £31.00 to £71.00

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Swan Lake Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

The Lowry is delighted to welcome Ballet Nacional de Cuba, one of the world’s most prestigious dance companies, to its stage for the first time.

Renowned for its unparalleled technique and impeccable style, taking classic Western ballets and invigorating them with passion and Latin-American drama, the company has created more than 600 works and performed in more than 60 countries worldwide. Founded by ballet legend Alicia Alonso, the company has spawned and exported some of the world’s greatest male dancers, including the wonderful Carlos Acosta, Principal Guest Artist at The Royal Ballet.

For this visit, the company bring two programmes, Magia de la Danza and Swan Lake, both accompanied by a live orchestra.

Swan Lake (Fri 16 & Sat 17 April) is arguably the most famous of ballets in the traditional repertoire. Set to Tchaikovsky’s immortal music and choreographed by Alicia Alonso, based on the original choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, this version is a simple story of remarkable transformations, magic spells and terrible curses; a story in which the power of love ultimately triumphs over evil.

‘The audience’s ovations were fully deserved.’ The Daily Telegraph

Please note that Ballet Nacional de Cuba be performing to a pre-recorded orchestral soundtrack.

Tickets from: £19.80 to £40.70

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Idomeneo Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

Mozart's first mature masterpiece took a stock mythological plot and transformed it into a life-and-death drama of real characters confronted by the personal and political consequences of choices made in a time of war. Following her 2009 adaptation of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas which sold-out at the Young Vic, and is also set in the aftermath of the Trojan War, Katie Mitchell brings her unique directorial style to bear on what is now widely seen as Mozart's most deeply felt piece. Full of virtuosic yet often intimately lyrical vocal writing, grand public processions and stirring choruses, Idomeneo is conducted by ENO's Olivier Award-winning Music Director, Edward Gardner. The cast features some of Britain's best, including Paul Nilon, Robert Murray, Sarah Tynan and Emma Bell.
Running time: 3hrs
Idomeneo Paul Nilon; Idamante Robert Murray; Elettra Emma Bell; Ilia Sarah Tynan
Conductor Edward Gardner; Director Katie Mitchell; Set Designers Vicki Mortimer, Alex Eales; Costume Designer Vicki Mortimer; Lighting Designer Paule Constable

Tickets from: £17.00 to £88.00

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The Pearl Fishers Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

A thrilling tale of friendship tested by love, set on an exotic isle in an eastern sea, Bizet's early masterpiece is a gem of 19th-century French opera, full of fabulous tunes, colourful orchestration and evocative choruses. With Tony Award-winning tenor Alfie Boe as Nadir, ENO's new production is directed by outstanding film-maker Penny Woolcock, following her explosive debut with John Adams's Doctor Atomic at ENO and the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Conducted by rising Scottish podium star Rory Macdonald, who made his own impressive ENO debut last season with Rossini's The Barber of Seville, it offers UK audiences a rare chance to discover what a pearl of a piece Bizet's opera can be.
Running time: 2hrs 30mins
Full cast to be announced
Conductor Rory Macdonald; Director Penny Woolcock; Set Designer Dick Bird; Costume Designer Kevin Pollard; Lighting Designer Jennifer Schriever; Movement Director Andrew Dawson

Tickets from: £17.00 to £88.00

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Katya Kabanova Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

David Alden follows his double Olivier Award-winning production of Janáček's Jenůfa with a new staging of the Czech composer's later lyrical masterpiece, Katya Kabanova. A claustrophobically intense yet heart-rending study of sexual morality within a close-knit community, it was inspired by Janáček's erotic obsession with a younger married woman. Stunning singing actress Patricia Racette makes her ENO debut as the passionate soul trapped in a loveless marriage, with Stuart Skelton (a sensational Peter Grimes in another Alden staging in 2009) as the stranger who offers her a brief hope of happiness. Janáček's most lyrically emotional score is conducted by Mark Wigglesworth with an outstanding cast also featuring Susan Bickley, Clive Bayley, John Graham-Hall, Anna Grevelius and Alfie Boe.

Costumes were built by The Dallas Opera Costume Workshop
A co-production with Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos, Lisbon and Teatr Wielki-Opera Narodowa, Warsaw
Supported by The Friends of ENO

Running time: 1hr 40mins

CAST: Katerina Kabanova Patricia Racette; Marfa Kabanicha Susan Bickley; Varvara Anna Grevelius; Boris Grigoryevich Stuart Skelton; Vanya Kudrjas Alfie Boe; Tikhon Ivanich Kabanov John Graham-Hall; Dikoy Clive Bayley; Kuligin William Robert Allenby

Conductor Mark Wigglesworth; Director David Alden; Set Designer Charles Edwards; Costume Designer Jon Morrell; Lighting Designer Adam Silverman

Tickets from: £17.00 to £88.00

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The Elixir of Love Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

The most often performed opera in Italy for two decades after its premiere, Donizetti's The Elixir of Love is still the most popular operatic ‘rom com' of all. Jonathan Miller's staging affectionately relocates the action from 19th century rural Italy to small-town ‘50s America. One of today's highest-flying young lyric tenors, John Tessier made a sensational ENO debut in the 2008 revival of Rossini's The Barber of Seville; he now returns as Nemorino, the lovesick young mechanic who believes that a travelling salesman (played by comic maestro Andrew Shore) really can cure his broken heart. With The Elixir of Love running alongside Lucia di Lammermoor, ENO audiences have a rare chance to relish both the comic and tragic sides of Donizetti's operatic genius.
Scenery and costumes provided by New York City Opera and originally created for the Royal Swedish Opera

9 performances. Running time: 2hrs 25mins
Adina Sarah Tynan; Nemorino John Tessier; Dulcamara Andrew Shore; Belcore David Kempster; Giannetta Julia Sporsén Conductor Pablo Heras-Casado;
Director Jonathan Miller; Designer Isabella Bywater; Lighting Designer Hans Åke Sjöquist; Translation Kelley Rourke

Tickets from: £17.00 to £79.00

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Tosca Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

Among the great dramatic sopranos of our time, Catherine Malfitano made an unforgettable ENO debut in 2006 as the tortured Kostelnicka in David Alden's Olivier Award-winning production of Jenůfa. Famed as one of the foremost Toscas of recent decades, she now returns to direct Puccini's ever popular opera with rising star Amanda Echalaz – already heralded as ‘the leading Tosca of her generation' (The Independent) — making her ENO debut in the role that Ms Malfitano once made her own. With one Tosca on stage and another behind the scenes, a radical new design approach and the proven Puccinian passion of Edward Gardner, ENO's Olivier Award-winning Music Director, in the pit, this new production promises to be a thrilling new take on Puccini's most powerfully theatrical opera.
Running time: 2hrs 30mins
Tosca Amanda Echalaz; Cavaradossi Julian Gavin; Scarpia Anthony Michaels-Moore; Angelotti Pauls Putninš; Sacristan Jonathan Veira; Spoletta Christopher Turner; Sciarrone James Gower
Conductor Edward Gardner; Director Catherine Malfitano; Set Designer Frank Philip Schlössmann; Costume Designer Gideon Davey; Lighting Designer David Jacques

Tickets from: £21.00 to £90.00

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Cinderella Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

English National Ballet's Cinderella tells everyone's favourite rags-to-riches story. Cinderella is tormented by her spiteful stepsisters and would do anything to attend the Prince's glamorous ball. Rejected, upset and alone, Cinderella's Fairy Godmother intervenes and transforms her into a glittering Princess who shall go to the ball.

Prokofiev's uplifting score played by English National Ballet's symphony orchestra together with David Walker's sumptuous costumes and sets conjure up the fairy tale world of Cinderella perfectly.

"This award-winning three-act ballet was the first full-length creation from Michael Corder. Interestingly, in this production of Cinderella, the step-sisters are not played by men but women on pointe to take advantage of the great music for their solos. The fact they are no longer purely comedic roles also highlights the plight of Cinderella much more"

Tickets from: £11.00 to £61.00

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Irving Penn Portraits Exhibition Tickets, National Portrait Gallery, London

Irving Penn was one of the most distinguished photographers of our time. Focusing on his portraits of major cultural figures over the last seven decades, Irving Penn Portraits is a glorious celebration of his work in this genre.

The exhibition includes over 120 exquisite prints, many vintage, ranging from his earliest portraits for Vogue magazine in 1944 to the present day. The variety and significance of sitters in Penn’s photographs is extraordinary. Among those featured in the exhibition are Truman Capote, Christian Dior, Duke Ellington, Alfred Hitchcock, Al Pacino, Edith Piaf and Pablo Picasso.

Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00

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Derek Acorah Event Tickets, Victoria Hall, Stoke-On-Trent

Derek is undoubtedly the UK’s No.1 Spirit Medium. The star of Living TV’s Ghost Towns, Most Haunted, Most Haunted Live & The Antiques Ghost Show brings his hugely entertaining evening of psychic ability back by popular demand.

Wherever he appears his shows are sell-outs, so book early to avoid disappointment.

An Evening with Derek Acorah is experimental/investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of amusement/entertainment.

Tickets from: £18.50 to £18.50

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Decode: Digital Design Sensations Exhibition Tickets, Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Decode, organized in collaboration with onedotzero, explores the latest developments in digital creativity and interactive design. This engaging exhibition shows a dynamic range of works by international designers, ranging from small screen based graphic works to large-scale, immersive and interactive installations with a series of playful interventions placed throughout the museum.

Digitally growing plants and a mechanical eye that mirrors the blink of a visitor's gaze will be among the digital works that will feature in Decode: Digital Design Sensations. The exhibition will show the latest developments in digital and interactive design, from small screen based graphics to large-scale installations. Curated in collaboration with leading digital arts organisation onedotzero, there will be works by established international artists and designers including Daniel Brown, Golan Levin and Daniel Rozin as well as emerging designers such as Troika and Simon Heijdens.
The exhibition will be centred in the Porter Gallery with a series of interventions throughout the Museum and garden as well as a number of specially commissioned one-off performances. For the first time, the V&A is also commissioning a digital work for its website and will provide remote access to some of the works on display.

Tickets from: £5.70 to £5.70

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Giselle Theatre Tickets, New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Tickets from: £17.00 to £33.00

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Derren Brown: Enigma Theatre Tickets, Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes

Be prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience when the master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with Derren Brown: Enigma. Derren will once again bewilder, baffle and bewitch and show why he is one of the country’s most revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion.

'Like previous shows, I will absolutely push myself to the limit. The challenge is to create new material that shocks, surprises and defies explanation. The audience will be taken for a theatrical roller-coaster ride, and I hope it’s an experience that they will never forget.'
Derren Brown

The performance is not suitable for children under 12 years.

Tickets from: £27.75 to £30.25

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Who Has Talent 2010? Event Tickets, Theatre Royal Brighton, Brighton

Tickets to the final of the local talent contest open to people of all ages and talents across the whole of Sussex, including schools, groups, choirs and bands.

Applications forms will be available from October 1st and must be returned by December 11th 2009.

Auditions will start in January.

For an Application Pack when they are available email: whohastalent@reformsolutions.co.uk

Tickets from: £11.30 to £11.30

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Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 Exhibition Tickets, Natural History Museum, London

Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year

23 October 2009 to 11 April 2010

From vivid, sweeping landscapes to intimate portraits of animal behaviour, the Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition gives an unequalled insight into the beauty, drama and variety of the natural world.

The annual Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine is the most prestigious of its kind in the world and this year attracted a record-breaking 43,135 entries from 94 countries. This year's exhibition displays 95 spectacular images judged to be the most creative and accomplished of those submitted.

Please note Open Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays, 10.00 to 17.50 (last admission 17.30). Closed 24 to 26 December.

Tickets from: £8.00 to £8.00

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Concert Tickets, Victoria Hall, Stoke-On-Trent

Petrenko’s Enigma
Conductor: Vasily Petrenko
Soloist: Jean Yves Thiaubet
Beethoven: Overture: Coriolan
Grieg: Piano Concerto
Elgar: Enigma Variations

Tickets from: £16.50 to £27.50

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The Sleeping Beauty Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester

On her christening day Princess Aurora is cursed by the wicked fairy Carabosse: one day the Princess will prick her finger on a spindle and die. But the kind Lilac Fairy tempers the curse so the Princess will instead fall asleep for 100 years.

With a classical score by Tchaikovsky and original choreography by Marius Petipa, The Sleeping Beauty is considered one of the greatest ballets from Imperial Russia. This thrilling production is by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s former director Sir Peter Wright, creator of the Company's popular production of The Nutcracker. With its romantic finale packed with every fairytale character imaginable, The Sleeping Beauty is as engaging now as when she first fell asleep, over a hundred years ago.

'The Grandest Achievement, The Pinnacle Of Style, Amongst The Great Classics' - Sunday Times

'Every fairy story Sir Peter touches turns to gold' - Birmingham Post

Tickets from: £17.60 to £40.70

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RHS Show Cardiff, Public Tickets Rhs Special Events Ltd Tickets, Bute Park, Cardiff

Public tickets to the RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff 2010. If you are a Royal Horticultural Society Member please use the separate links.

The RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff returns to the parklands of Cardiff Castle, ready to dazzle the Welsh capital with inspirational show gardens, beautiful displays of spring flowers and a host of fun activities for all the family to enjoy.

Highlights at the 2010 show:
• Inspirational show gardens created by up and coming garden designers.
• Two floral marquees packed with the very best nurseries from Wales and the rest of the UK.
• The Experience Wales marquee filled with a feast of fine Welsh food and crafts.
• Hundreds of gifts and accessories to tempt every gardener.
• The schools wheelbarrow competition returns by popular demand.
• Advice from the experts - the chance to put your gardening problems to the RHS advisory team
• Nature trails, street entertainers and live music to keep gardeners of all ages entertained!

Tickets from: £8.00 to £8.00

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RHS Show Tatton Park Public Tickets Rhs Special Events Ltd Tickets, Tatton Park, Knutsford

Public tickets to the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2010. If you are a Royal Horticultural Society Member please use the separate links.

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.

Why not order a show catalogue now so you can plan your day at the show in advance? This will be posted to you first class during the week before the show. We regret that this service is only available to customers in the UK.

Opening Times

10.00am-6.30pm (5.00pm final day)

Tickets from: £22.00 to £22.00

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Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Public Tickets Rhs Special Events Ltd Tickets, Hampton Court Palace Grounds, Esher

Public tickets to the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2010. If you are a Royal Horticultural Society Member please use the separate links.

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.

Why not order a show catalogue now so you can plan your day at the show in advance? This will be posted to you first class during the week before the show. We regret that this service is only available to customers in the UK.

Tickets from: £17.50 to £28.00

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show Public Tickets Rhs Special Events Ltd Tickets, Royal Hospital Grounds, London

Public tickets to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2010. Tickets for RHS Members are available separately.

The Royal Horticultural Society is delighted to invite members and non-members to this, its flagship event, to experience the wonder that is 'Chelsea'.

The world’s most famous flower show is a celebration of the highest quality horticulture and is a feast for your imagination, bursting with inspiration for you to take home.

A catwalk of colour and creativity, the show features the latest trends and ultimate design from the cream of garden designers, nurseries, plantsmen and exhibitors.

Did you know? You can also buy a catalogue in advance to help you plan your visit. You will be able to add a catalogue to your order once you have added admission tickets to your shopping basket.

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 29 May 2010. 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: £19.00 to £45.00

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The Sleeping Beauty Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

On her christening day Princess Aurora is cursed by the wicked fairy Carabosse: one day the Princess will prick her finger on a spindle and die. But the kind Lilac Fairy tempers the curse so the Princess will instead fall asleep for 100 years.
With a classical score by Tchaikovsky and original choreography by Marius Petipa, The Sleeping Beauty is considered one of the greatest ballets from Imperial Russia. This thrilling production is by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s former director Sir Peter Wright, creator of the Company's popular production of The Nutcracker. With its romantic finale packed with every fairytale character imaginable, The Sleeping Beauty is as engaging now as when she first fell asleep, over a hundred years ago.
'The grandest achievement, the pinnacle of style, amongst the great classics'
SUNDAY TIMES
'Every fairy story Sir Peter touches turns to gold'
BIRMINGHAM POST
Part of Spring Dance at the London Coliseum
Presented by Askonas Holt, Raymond Gubbay and Sadler’s Wells in Association with Birmingham Royal Ballet

Tickets from: £16.00 to £61.00

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Dualia / La Leyanda Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

Spain's national dance company, Ballet Nacional de España, make a welcome return to London as part of Spring Dance at the London Coliseum.

During its 30 years, Ballet Nacional de España has performed in some of the most renowned theatres in the world and received some of the highest accolades including the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes, awarded to artistic director Jose Antonio in 2005 by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.

For their performances at the London Coliseum, the company perform two of their best loved works. Dualia was choreographed by two of flamenco's hottest stars Rojo and Rodriguez, and explores the sensuality of looks and caresses through movement and music.

La Leyenda (The Legend) was choreographed by the company's artistic director José Antonio as a tribute to the famous flamenco star Carmen Amaya who died in 1963. The piece portrays images from her life – from the slums of Barcelona to the glamour of performing on the American stage in the 30s and 40s.

Tickets from: £16.00 to £56.00

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Quilts 1700-2010 Exhibition Tickets, Victoria and Albert Museum, London

The V&A's treasure chest of beautiful historic quilts, together with a selection of contemporary British quilts, some specially commissioned, will go on show in a major exhibition of nearly 100 quilts in spring 2010. This is the first major exhibition of its kind at the V&A ranging from spectacular 17th century bed hangings and silk coverlets to recent reinventions of the quilt by artists such as Pauline Burbidge, Jo Budd, Grayson Perry and Tracy Emin.

Each quilt has a unique story to tell either personal or as a representation of broader historic themes such as consumerism, luxury, utility and creativity. The exhibition will unravel some of these complex narratives.

Supported by the Friends of the V&A

Tickets from: £11.20 to £11.20

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Les 7 Doigts de la Main: Traces Theatre Tickets, Theatre Royal Brighton, Brighton

Tickets from: £21.00 to £21.00

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Milton Keynes City Orchestra: Flight to Freedom Concert Tickets, Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes

Conductor Hilary Davan Wetton

PROGRAMME
Sibelius, Finlandia
Shostakovich, Piano Concerto no.2
Dvorak, New World Symphony

Tickets from: £11.30 to £30.00

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Milton Keynes City Orchestra: Glorious Spirit Concert Tickets, Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes

Tickets to Milton Keynes City Orchestra: Glorious Spirit.

PROGRAMME TBC.

Tickets from: £11.30 to £30.00

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Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker: Cruel Theatre Tickets, Theatre Royal Glasgow, Glasgow

The hottest Brazilian dance company returns to the UK in 2010 with a completely new production, Cruel, that involves love, lovers and family bonds that bind and unbind.

Founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1994 Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker is famed for mixing classical and contemporary dance. Today this Olivier Award-winning group with 16 stunning dancers are one of Brazil’s most popular, with a reputation for excellence that stretches around the world.

Tickets from: £6.90 to £24.50

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La bohème Theatre Tickets, Theatre Royal Glasgow, Glasgow

This iconic opera tells the story of the love affair between Mimi and the struggling writer Rodolfo. The welcome return of an audience favourite, Tony award-winning director Stewart Laing’s production presents a traditional tale in a meaningful contemporary context - the exciting modern art scene of 21st century New York.

Young artists, living and working in stark studio apartments, turn loft spaces into art galleries. When Rodolfo sees Mimi for the first time, they fall hopelessly in love - but the course of true love rarely runs smoothly. Encompassing dramatic passion and the pain of being young, poor and in love, Puccini’s whirling melodic score moves from revelry to romance as it carries the story toward its tragic conclusion.

Young Irish soprano Celine Byrne and French tenor Avi Klemberg, make their Scottish Opera débuts. Nadine Livingstone (who also takes the title role in this season’s Kátya Kabanová) sings Musetta. Scottish Opera Music Director Francesco Corti conducts.

Scottish Opera
La bohème
Giacomo Puccini

Sung in Italian with English supertitles
Revival of 2004 production

Tickets from: £10.00 to £49.00

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The Adventures of Mr Broucek Theatre Tickets, Theatre Royal Glasgow, Glasgow

The Adventures of Mr Broucek is one of Janácek’s most vibrantly original works. Rarely presented in the UK, this is an exciting new collaboration with Opera North. The production is a first for Scottish Opera who, with Welsh National Opera, championed the composer’s work in the 1970s and 80s with an acclaimed Janácek Cycle.

The beer-fuelled Mr Broucek’s adventures take him through space and time: first to the moon and then to the middle of the revolution in 15th-century Prague. By turns funny, surreal, tender and thrilling, the opera is full of wonderful portraits and parodies - of artists, poets, soldiers, and the ordinary people of Janácek’s homeland.

The music is just as varied as Broucek’s adventures, from the extra-terrestrial sounds of the moon music, to the gorgeous orchestral interlude which transforms the action from the moon to Prague. Bagpipes and an organ add an edge to the stirringly patriotic Hussite hymns and celebrations, sung by a 40 strong chorus.

John Fulljames directs a superb cast including English tenor John Graham Hall and Scottish contralto Frances McCafferty, making her Scottish Opera débuts, alongside celebrated Scottish baritone Donald Maxwell.

Scottish Opera
The Adventures of Mr Broucek
Leoš Janácek

Production supported by The Alexander Gibson Circle
Sung in English with English supertitles
A new co-production with Opera North

Tickets from: £10.00 to £63.00

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Magia de la Danza Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

Making its long-awaited debut at the London Coliseum, Ballet Nacional de Cuba presents two programmes, which showcase the company’s unparalleled technique and extraordinary flair for invigorating Western ballets with vivid Cuban passion.

Magia de la Danza is a mixed bill which brings together extracts from seven of the company's most famous ballets including the Nutcracker, Coppélia and Swan Lake. The full programme is:

Giselle Pas de Deux (Act II)
Sleeping Beauty Polonesa and Grand Pas de Deux (Act III)
The Nutcracker Waltz of the Flowers and Grand Pas de Deux (Act II)
Coppélia Mazurka (Act I) and Grand Pas de Deux (Act III)
Don Quixote Dance of the Toreadors (Act I) and Grand Pas de Deux (Act III)
Swan Lake Dance of the Swans and Pas de Deux (Act II)
Gottschalk Symphony Creole Party

These performances feature a full live orchestra and four special guest appearances from international superstar Carlos Acosta, who performs with the company on 30 March and 1, 7 and 8 April. This will be the first time Acosta has ever danced with Ballet Nacional de Cuba in the UK.

“The Cubans are famously a company of virtuosos and wherever you looked on stage there were other star turns”
THE GUARDIAN

Tickets from: £16.00 to £66.00

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Swan Lake Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

Making its long-awaited debut at the London Coliseum, Ballet Nacional de Cuba presents two programmes, which showcase the company’s unparalleled technique and extraordinary flair for invigorating Western ballets with vivid Cuban passion.

Swan Lake was the first ballet to be performed by Ballet Nacional de Cuba, when Alicia Alonso established the company in 1948. Performed with drama and style, this classic production features world-class performances from the full company of dancers.

These performances feature a full live orchestra and four special guest appearances from international superstar Carlos Acosta, who performs with the company on 30 March and 1, 7 and 8 April. This will be the first time Acosta has ever danced with Ballet Nacional de Cuba in the UK.

“The Cubans are famously a company of virtuosos and wherever you looked on stage there were other star turns” - THE GUARDIAN

From Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 April, the company are performing Magia de la Danza; a mixed bill which brings together extracts from seven of the company's most famous ballets including The Nutcracker, Coppélia and Swan Lake (tickets available separately).

Please note: There are no surtitles for this production

Tickets from: £21.00 to £66.00

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Mark Morris Dance Company Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

Described by The Washington Post as America’s “Mozart of modern dance” Mark Morris has changed forever the way audiences see modern dance. He returns to the London Coliseum to present his brilliant and majestic L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato.

“Once in a very rare while something comes along that simply has to be seen. For dance fans that something is Mark Morris’s L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, just over two hours of blissful dance – and music” THE TIMES

When it premiered in 1988 L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato was instantly heralded as a landmark work. The musical landscape includes Handel’s pastoral ode set to the poetry of John Milton. The set design includes inspiration from William Blake’s later watercolours illustrating Milton’s poems. Boasting 24 dancers, ENO’s Orchestra and Chorus, and four vocal soloists, don’t miss “one of the very greatest dances of the late 20th century” (Boston Herald) as it returns to London for the first time in ten years.

5 performances. Running time: 2hrs

Soprano Malin Christensson and Elizabeth Watts; Tenor Mark Padmore; Baritone Andrew Foster-Williams; Chorus New London Chamber Choir

Conductor Jane Glover; Choreographer Mark Morris; Set Design Adrianne Lobel; Costume Design Christine Van Loon; Lighting Design James F. Ingalls

Tickets from: £17.00 to £88.00

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La traviata Theatre Tickets, Royal Opera House, London

La traviata is one of the most popular of all operas, loved for its drama, its excitement and its famous music. The social scandal, stormy love affair and doomed heroine of La Dame aux camélias inspired Verdi to music of matching passion and memorable melodies. Richard Eyre’s ever-popular production for The Royal Opera brings the elegant world of 19th-century Parisian society to life. There is the glamour of an extravagant lifestyle made especially vivid through Bob Crowley’s sumptuous designs – but there are also the swiftly revealed dangers at the tragic heart of the drama.

The claustrophobic conventions of society, painful deception and true self-sacrifice are even more powerful and poignant when set to Verdi’s music. Such powerful emotions so beautifully portrayed have earned La traviata its place as one of the greatest operas of all time. The wonderful musical resources of The Royal Opera – cast, conductor, chorus, orchestra – and this ever-popular production show why La traviata is also such great theatre.

Tickets from: £40.70 to £195.00

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Tosca Theatre Tickets, Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes

No-one is safe in the Rome of 1800. Under Baron Scarpia corruption and suspicion hang over the city, virtue and humanity are cruelly stamped out.

The world of opera singer Floria Tosca is about to be turned upside down. She is suspicious of her lover Mario’s fidelity. Little does she realize that he is at the centre of a struggle that will lead to tragedy. Soon she herself will become the object of Scarpia’s insatiable lust and she will be forced to ask what she has done to deserve this.

Once decried as a 'shabby little shocker', Tosca has become one of the best-loved of all operas. The combination of its fast paced plot, high tension and the poignancy of the great arias Vissi d’arte and E lucevan le stelle ensure that Tosca never fails to enthrall. Michael Blakemore’s period set production Welsh National Opera of this pulsating thriller promises to set your emotions on a knife-edge.

Cast includes Alwyn Mellor as Floria Tosca, Geraint Dodd as Cavaradossi, Robert Hayward as Scarpia.

Sung in Italian with surtitles in English.

Co-production with the State Opera of South Australia.

Tickets from: £19.00 to £19.00

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Abduction from the Seraglio Theatre Tickets, Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes

Belmonte’s lover Constanze is being held captive by Pasha Selim. If Belmonte is going to rescue Constanze he will have to get past the Pasha’s steward Osmin first. This may not necessarily sound like the premise of a comedy but The Abduction from the Seraglio is one of Mozart’s wittiest and most delightful creations.

The joyous overture suggests a boisterous sense of fun, which is carried right through to the final curtain with stratospheric arias and blissful ensembles along the way. BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Rosenblatt Recital Song Prize winner Andrew Kennedy performs the role of Belmonte.

James Robinson’s stylish production for Welsh National Opera is irresistibly entertaining, setting the opera on the Orient Express of the 1920s en route from Paris to Istanbul.

Cast includes Andrew Kennedy as Belmonte, Lisette Oropesa as Constanze, Petros Magoulas as Osmin, Claire Ormshaw as Blonde and Wynne Evans as Pedrillo.

Sung in German with surtitles in English.

A co-production of Houston Grand Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Colorado, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Minnesota Opera and Opera Pacific.

Tickets from: £19.00 to £47.00

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Organ Prom Concert Tickets, Victoria Hall, Stoke-On-Trent

Experience the magnificance of the Organ in this showcase of the best in Organ playing at our renowned Organ Proms.

Tickets from: £4.50 to £4.50

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BBC Philharmonic: Enigmatic Elgar Concert Tickets, Victoria Hall, Stoke-On-Trent

Conductor: Pietari Inkinen
Soloist: Mikhail Ovrutsky
Mozart: Overture, Marriage of Figaro
Elgar: Violin Concerto
Sibelius: Symphony No.5

Tickets from: £12.00 to £27.50

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Torvill & Dean's Dancing On Ice Live Event Tickets, The O2, London

Tickets from: £44.50 to £44.50

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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour & Exhibition Sightseeing Tickets, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London

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

From 23rd April until 10th October 2009

Exhibition

Open 9am 6pm

Globe Theatre Tours

Monday all day from 9am 5pm

Tuesday to Saturday 9am 12.30pm

Sunday 9am 11.30pm

Out of Theatre Season, from 11th October 2009

Exhibition

Open 10am - 6pm

Globe Theatre Tours

Every day, all day from 9am - 5pm

2009-2010 Schedule

Oct 09 - March 2010* - 10.00-17.00 - Globe tours run all day

* According to the 2010 Theatre Season dates. To be announced in November 2009

April 10-Sept 10*: 09.00 -17.00 - Mon-Tours run all day - Tues-Sat: Last tour at 12.30pm - Sunday: Last tour at 11.30am.

During our Theatre Season, Tours to the Globe Theatre will be restricted to the above schedule as matinees and evening performances take place inside the auditorium.

Visitors coming outside of these hours will be offered an alternative tour to the archaeological site of the Rose Theatre, built in 1587 on Bankside. It is the only Elizabethan Theatre that has been excavated on a large scale in 1989.

Important note: rehearsals will also take place throughout the year. Please note that access to the Globe Theatre may be restricted. Times and availability of the exhibition is occasionally subject to change without prior notice.Please contact us for the latest updates on +44 (0)20 7902 1500.

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.

Groups of 15+ must be pre-booked & receive 1 free ticket in every 16.

Adult: 18+

Child: 5 - 15

Concession: Senior 60+, Student: 16+ with valid ID

Shakespeares Globe 2009 Theatre Season Young Hearts includes Shakespeares Romeo & Juliet, As You Like It, Troilus & Cressida and Loves Labours Lost as well as three new plays The Frontline, Helen and A New World. The Season also includes two UK tours of The Comedy of Errors and A Midsummer Nights Dream.

Tickets from: £10.50 to £10.50

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Halle Orchestra Concert Tickets, Victoria Hall, Stoke-On-Trent

Halle Orchestra perfoming at Victoria Hall.

Tickets from: £12.00 to £27.50

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V&A Memberships Memberships, Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Annual Membership £61 (Concessions £56) per year

There has never been a better time to become a member of the V&A, the world's greatest museum of art and design. Members enjoy a range of benefits including...
• Unlimited free entry to all V&A exhibitions, no need to pre-book or queue
• Members' previews of new galleries and major V&A exhibitions
• The ground-breaking V&A magazine
• Use of an exclusive Members' Room
• A varied programme of exciting events
• Members also support the purchase of acquisitions, creation of exhibitions and special projects, and the development of research and ideas through scholarships

Contributing Member £250 per year

An enhanced membership which enables the V&A to acquire a particular artwork for the collection. All the benefits of individual membership plus a free guest pass to the V&A exhibitions and Members' previews and exclusive Contributing Members' events.

Student Member £30 per year

All the benefits of individual membership at a special low price, for full-time students only. Student membership also makes an ideal gift.

Family Memberships £91 per year

• 1 member, 1 adult (spouse) and 2 children aged under 18 years

Over 60 Family Memberships £86 per year

• 1 member (must be over 60), 1 adult (spouse) and 2 children aged under 18 years

Memberships + Guest

Add £15 to the cost of any membership to bring a guest free of charge to V&A exhibitions and Members' previews.

Notes

• Concessions are valid for over 60s
• All levels of memberships are available as gifts, call 020 7942 2271
• Save £7 on any membership by paying via Direct Debit. Call 020 7942 2271 for details
• Membership is run by the Friends of the V&A, charity number 272056

Other ways to be involved with the V&A include:
1. V&A Director’s Circle - the select Director’s Circle gives a high level of support to the V&A and enjoys a special relationship in return. Call Catherine Corbet Milward on 020 7942 2717 for more information. 2. Corporate Member - Extensive benefits are available for companies. Call Helen Hays on 020 7942 2157 for more information

Tickets from: £61.00 to £61.00

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St Paul's Admission Attraction Tickets, St Paul's Cathedral, London

Book your admission tickets in advance and save 50p per adult admission. Advance tickets only £12 compared to £12.50 door price.

St Paul's with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of the London skyline, but there is so much more to Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece than its impressive façade. The interior of the soaring dome, the glittering mosaics, the intricate stone carving and the breathtaking view down the nave towards the quire are just a few of the reasons why a visit to St Paul's is a must.

St Paul's has been a spiritual focus for the nation since its first service in 1697 and many important events have taken place within its walls, from the state funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill to the wedding of the HRH The Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer and the Thanksgiving for Her Majesty The Queen's Golden Jubilee. The Cathedral is also where national services of reconciliation and remembrance are often held, most recently the Asian Tsunami Memorial Service and the Service of Remembrance: London 2005.

With its historic £40 million restoration programme now nearing completion, there has never been a better time to visit St Paul's. For the first time in its 300-year history, the Cathedral has been comprehensively cleaned and repaired inside and out and the results are simply breathtaking.

The West Front, once blackened and damaged, now rises majestically at the top of Ludgate Hill and details previously hidden stand out crisp and proud. The interior has been transformed by state of the art restoration techniques and the light that now floods the space highlights the luminescent Portland stone and brings mosaics, carvings and sculpture to life. In the dome, exquisite 18th century paintings by Sir James Thornhill showing scenes from the life of St Paul have been returned to their original beauty.

As well as noting the startling changes in the interior of the Cathedral and admiring the contemporary paintings by Russian artist Sergei Chepik on the Cathedral floor and arresting wrought-iron and bronze memorial gates for Sir Winston Churchill in the Crypt, visitors can compare the restored West Front and East End of the Cathedral with the still to be completed South and North façades - a fascinating way to appreciate the hard work and expertise that have gone into removing centuries of London soot and grime.

But of course, the pinnacle of any trip to St Paul's has to be the winding journey up the spiral staircase to the Whispering Gallery to sample its unique acoustics before travelling up and out to the Stone and Golden Galleries, which afford a panoramic view of London that never ceases to take one’s breath away.

Whether you've visited St Paul's in the past or will be making your first trip, we can guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Please Note
Will all customers please print off and present booking confirmation.

Last ticket for admission to the galleries sold at 15:30
Last entry to the galleries at 15:45
Last ticket sold for Cathedral Floor & Crypt 16:00

Tickets from: £12.00 to £12.00

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show Ticket + Hotel Packages, Royal Hospital Grounds + Hotel, London

With this exclusive packaged you receive a choice of Public Day tickets to the "RHS Chelsea Flower Show 27th – 29th May 2010" at the Royal Hospital Grounds Chelsea, and choice of durations at our selection of London hotels.

There is a choice of the following tickets available within this package as follows.

All Day Ticket – 8am – 8pm (27th, 28th & 29th May 2010)
Afternoon Ticket – 3.30pm – 8pm (27th & 28th May 2010)
Evening Ticket – 5.30pm – 8pm (27th & 28th May 2010)

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the ultimate event in the gardening year. It sets the latest gardening trends, features the newest and most desirable gardening products and creates an explosion of colours and scents.

Opening Times

8.00am-8.00pm (5.30pm final day 29th May 2010)

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.
• The show closes at 5.30 on Saturday 29th May 2010. 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: £58.00 to £58.00

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Torvill & Dean's Dancing On Ice - The Live Show Event Tickets, Sheffield Arena, Sheffield

Tickets from: £44.50 to £44.50

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Torvill & Dean's Dancing On Ice - The Live Show Event Tickets, MEN Arena, Manchester

Tickets from: £44.50 to £44.50

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Satyagraha Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London

One of the most visually spectacular opera stagings of recent decades, ENO's London premiere production of Philip Glass's Satyagraha broke all Company box-office records for contemporary opera when it was first seen in 2007. Instilled with breath-taking theatrical flair by Improbable's award-winning director-designer partnership of Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch, it went on to enjoy equal success at the Metropolitan Opera, New York. A mesmerisingly hypnotic musical meditation upon Mahatma Gandhi's early years in South Africa, and his spiritual progress towards the concept of non-violent protest, Glass's operatic masterpiece now returns to the London Coliseum. Alan Oke repeats his compelling central performance as the young political activist taking the first tentative steps in his lifelong search for truth.
Performed in Sanskrit with English surtitles
Original production supported by The 20/20 Group
A collaboration with Improbable
A co-production with The Metropolitan Opera, New York

9 performances. Running time: 3hrs 15mins
M. K. Gandhi Alan Oke; Miss Schlesen Elena Xanthoudakis; Mrs Naidoo Janis Kelly; Kasturbai Stephanie Marshall; Mrs Alexander Anne Mason; Mr Kallenbach Ashley Holland; Prince Arjuna Robert Poulton; Lord Krishna/Parsi Rustomji James Gower
Director Phelim McDermott; Associate Director/Designer Julian Crouch; Revival Director David Kneuss; Costume Designer Kevin Pollard; Lighting Designer Paule Constable; Video Designers Leo Warner and Mark Grimmer for Fifty Nine Productions
Please note:
Sung in Sunskrit.
No English surtitles.

Tickets from: £17.00 to £51.00

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La Fille du régiment Theatre Tickets, Royal Opera House, London

Laurent Pelly’s fabulously entertaining production of La Fille du règiment was the hottest ticket in town when it was first staged early in 2007. The wonderful combination of great performance, stylish design and irreverently witty production are all ready for this first revival by The Royal Opera, and Bruno Campanella once more conducts Donizetti’s lively and memorable masterpiece to bring out all its undeniable lyrical charm. Many of the original cast return for their roles, so Natalie Dessay will once more be singing fabulous coloratura while ironing the regimental smalls — just one of a host of musical and stage moments from start to finish that has had the audience laughing out loud.

The story has all the elements of comic coincidence and timely discovery as our tomboy heroine is forced into more ladylike circles suitable to her aristocratic birth. But while a judicious society wedding may be the intention of some, this heroine is far too spirited to give in to any wishes but those of her own heart.This is not a revival to miss if you like great singing of virtuosic showpieces, with a star cast and every number beautifully honed to hit its target — sometimes touching, sometimes lyrical, but always a delight. And in this inspired production, it is a truly memorable night of sheer fun with The Royal Opera.

Running Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

Conductor: Bruno Campanella

Director: Laurent Pelly
Set designs: Chantal Thomas
Costume designs: Laurent Pelly
Lighting: Joël Adam
Choreography: Laura Scozzi

Casting
Marie: Natalie Dessay
Tonio: Juan Diego Flórez (11, 14 mat, 18, 20, 23, 25, 29 Jan, 1 Feb)
Colin Lee (27 January)
La Marquise de Berkenfeld: Felicity Palmer
Sulpice Pingot: Alessandro Corbelli
Hortensius: Donald Maxwell

Tickets from: £40.70 to £210.00

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Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music Theatre Tickets, Prince Charles Cinema, London

Keith Prowse Tickets (part of the Seatem Group of companies) is proud to be the official online ticketing partner of Sing-a-long-a Productions in London.

Let's start at the very beginning.

Have you ever been to a musical film and had an uncontrollable urge to burst spontaneously into song? Well here's your chance to give full rein to your vocal chords and share a few of your favourite things with fellow audience members.

The original Julie Andrews film with all songs especially subtitled for the occasion (though we know that most of you are word-perfect) so you can join in on all your favourite numbers and sing-a-long-a-Julie! Boo the Nazis! Hiss the Baroness! Attend the ultimate communal karaoke event of the century! In the spirit of the event you are strongly encouraged to get in the habit and don a wimple or anything creative made of old curtains. During the intermission at each performance there's even a Fancy dress competition with (Mother) Superior Prizes.

So take your vows and tear down those drapes for an ALPINE AIR-CONDITIONED sing-a-long with your favourite musical.

Tickets from: £14.50 to £14.50

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Medieval Banquet Attraction Tickets, Ivory House, London

Join us in Merrie England!

Come join me and my noble court in this fulsome medieval feast in my banqueting hall amidst the light of flickering torches. Let our minstrels, troupers and strolling players be amongst thee and entertain with riddle, story and song of love and great deeds that doth bewitch thine ears with joy.

The regal banquet takes place by flickering torchlight in the vaulted cellars of Ivory House, just a stone's throw from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

Accompanying King Henry VIII are jousting knights, stolling players, dancing wenches and the incredible strong man which provide a magical medieval pageant for your delight.

After the show, there is music and dancing, or you could take a two minutes walk to Tower Bridge and enjoy a panoramic view of London by night.

Valentine Venetian Ball

The Medieval Banquet is a unique experience where you can immerse yourself in the fantasy of another time.

This Valentines, Our historic banquet hall in beautiful St. Katharine Docks provides the setting for a one-off special event which will offer guests a blend of romantic dining, dance, revelry and entertainment played out against the carnivalesque backdrop of Venetian Fayres of olde.

Throughout the evening minstrels, contortionists, jesters and musketeers will entertain you with their unique brand of performance artistry and there will also be plenty time for you to take to the dance floor yourself as you mingle with your distinguished hosts.

Our menu is a fusion of dishes specially selected to complement a Valentine Venetian Ball and these are served at intervals throughout the evening as all the while the entertainment continues to unfurl around you.

A Masquerade Ball is a chance to dress-up in your finest garb but don't forget the thing that makes it 'Masquerade' - the all important mask! We will be selling and leasing masks as well as hiring costumes.

Want more? Why not join us for our Ballroom class which will take place from 6.00 pm onwards. Limited places only so make sure you book yours when placing your Valentines reservation.

Valentines Menu

3 Course Banquet
Bottle of sparkling wine per couple
Themed entertainment

Seafood platter of Atlantic prawns, fried calamari and crab cakes served with coconut dip

Roast Chicken in rich and creamy champagne and truffle sauce with a side of asparagus and seasonal vegetables

Sumptuous raspberry cheesecake with a dark Belgian chocolate sauce

Vegetarian menu is available on request

Tickets from: £45.00 to £60.00

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