Vivendium E-Mag: June 2024

WELCOME TO MAY

EnjoyaseriesofsensationalconcertsattheHamptonCourt Palace Festival: See top music acts such as Sir Tom Jones andJessieJatthisexcitingsummerevent.11-22June

Discover new galleries and art across the capital during LondonGalleryWeekend:Athree-dayprogrammeoftalks, excitingactivitiesforfamiliesandotherspecialeventswhich arefreeandopentoall.31May-2Jun

EnjoytwodaysoffunfromthemusicalsatWestEndLIVE: Get a taste of the capital's theatre scene with free performancesfromLondon'stopshows.22-23Jun

Celebrate Pride in London: Join the capital's LGBTQ+ community for events and activities at LGBTQ+ bars and acrossthecity,culminatinginthefamousparadeeachJuly. 1Jun-1Jul

GettogetherforFather'sDay:Spendaspecialdaywithdad in London and find plenty of fun activities to do together, from top attractions and shows, to outdoor events and foodietreats.16Jun

Put your gaming skills to the test at Power Up at the Science Museum: Immerse yourself in this hands-on gaming experience that includes top games and consoles fromthepast50years.

Don't miss Chaka Khan's Meltdown festival at the SouthbankCentrethissummer:Theiconicsingercuratesa spectacular musical program to be enjoyed in the city this summer.14-23Jun.

Get involved with The Great Exhibition Road Festival in SouthKensington:Explorethethemedzonesanduncover excitinginteractivedisplaysandliveexperiments.15-16Jun

JoinanexcitingprogramofeventsattheLondonWetland Centre: Designed to inspire visitors to have a deeper experiencewithnaturethroughcreativeexpression.

See performances by talented student musicians on the AmbassadorsofMuseumProgram:Don'tmisstheLondon leg of this inspiring European tour that promises an unforgettablemusicexperience.SaturdaysandSundays

BeenchantedatHistoryandMysteryatTheMagicalCircle: Enjoyaclose-upmagicshow,atourofthemuseumanda parlourmagicshow.3Jun

Catch top music acts heading to London this summer: From pop-sensation Jonas Brothers, and indie singer Bess AtwelltotheiconicsoulperformerGladysKnight.

Don't miss the Major League Baseball World Tour: London Series: See the New York Mets go head-to-head with the PhiladelphiaPhillies.8-9Jun

Explore unique areas of the city at London Open Gardens weekend: Stroll through private gardens, hidden green spacesandexperimentalplantationsforoneweekendonly. 8-9Jun

Attend the London Design Biennale at Somerset House: See leading innovation and creativity from participants aroundtheworld.5-29Jun

Head to Trafalgar Square to celebrate Canada Day in the heart of the city: Enjoy delicious food such as poutine and lobsterrollsalongwithtopliveentertainment.30Jun

FOOTBALL, EURO 2024

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‘GREATRESTAURANTSINTOWN,BETHEFIRSTTOKNOWWHAT ISNEWANDCOMINGTHISMONTH’

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Thispopularrestaurant,whichhasamenufocusedonseasonalBritishproduce(and appearedinthefilmBoilingPoint)isheadingeastforthesecondlocation(andbringing itsSundaylunches).

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DJSimonBear,who'slivedintheareafor12years,isbehindthisnewbarwithawineand craftbeerofferingaswellasgreatcheesetoastiesandthefinestporkpiesontheside.

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FinsburyPark-172TollingtonPark,LondonN43AJ

FourLegs,theteambehindThePlimsoll,areopeningasecondplace,justuptheroad.

ThistimeitwillbeaSpanish-stylefishbar.

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Ex-D&DCEODesGunewardenaistakingoverabigspaceattheRoyalExchange,andis openingbothaJapanese/Koreanrestaurantandabarthatlooksbackto1920s Germany.

HenriJacksonBoxerintheHenriettaHotel

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TheverybusyJacksonBoxeristeamingupwithTheExperimentalGroupforhislatest opening,aParisian-inspiredbistroinsidetheHenriettaHotel.

TheParkJeremyKingreturns

HydePark-123BayswaterRd,LondonW23JH

OneofLondon'sgreatestrestaurateursisbackwithanewgrandbrasseriethathesaysis "verymuchoftheearly21stCenturyratherthan20th."

UNMISSABLE EXHIBITIONS

STARTING THIS MONTH

PRINCESS DIANA - ACCREDITED ACCESS EXHIBITION

25 MAY TO 2 SEPTEMBER,

DOCKSIDE VAULTS

This groundbreaking exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes look into Diana and her family, showcasing key life events through London’s first-ever photography exhibit dedicatedtothelatePrincess.

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TraceDiana’semotionallifejourneythroughbespokeartinstallations,larger-than-lifeimages and first-hand narration of the stories behind each moment. Standout photographs include the candid Taj Mahal photo, a heart-felt Pakistan hospital visit and Diana's 1981 wedding to KingCharlesIII.

FRAGILE BEAUTY: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE SIR ELTON JOHN AND DAVID FURNISH COLLECTION

8 MAY TO 5 JANUARY 2025, THE V AND A

Fashion, celebrity, reportage and the male bodyarejustsomeofthefocuspointsinthis exhibition,boundtobegorgeous(oneofthe key pillars of Sir Elton and David Furnish's collectingistheacquisitionofthe bestpossibleprints),whichshowcasesoneofthecountry'smostexquisiteprivatecollections ofphotography.

LIGHTING UP THE DARKNESS, ANTHONY MCCALL

27 JUNE TO 27 APRIL 2025, TATE MODERN

Youdon'treallyknowwhatcanbedonewithlightin thenameofartuntilyoustepinsideoneofAnthony McCall's installations. Using mist and planes of light he creates spaces for us to step inside and interact with.Ithasthesenseof making you feel trapped, even though there's nothing stopping you getting out. McCall's been creating immersive art long before it became a buzzword and this is very high on our must-seelistthissummer.

UNMISSABLE EXHIBITIONS

STARTING THIS MONTH

THE BIBA STORY: 1964-1975 ON NOW UNTIL 8 SEPTEMBER, FASHION AND TEXTILE MUSEUM

BEYOND THE BASELINE ON NOW UNTIL 26 AUGUST, THE BRITISH LIBRARY

The first major exhibition to document 500 years of Black music in Britain, from Tudor musician John Blanke and the 19th century composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, through to contemporary record producer and DJ, Nia Archives.Itwillspotlightvenuesacrossthe country,aswellascarnivals,communitycentresandrecordshops.

Though it lasted only ten years, Barbara Hulanicki'siconiclabelremainsinfluentialeven today.Fromthefirstsimpleshiftdresses,tothe super-glam wraps, sequinned bodices, leopardprintcoats,trousersuitsandfloppy hatsthatmadetheBibawomanstandout,thisshowbringstogethersomelushlooksfrom theheightoftheBritishbrandtotellitsstory. YOKO ONO: MUSIC OF THE MIND

Politics, performance, photography, music and participation:YokoOno'sartisticpracticeisdiversetosay theleast,andTateModernhasreasonedit'stimetolook back over a career of nearly 70 years through over 200 works.Ono'soverridingmessageofpeacecanbefound throughout her works, and visitors have the chance to playonherall-whitechessset,leaveaphotographanda message on a long wall dedicated to mothers, or dedicateawishforpeaceofher'wishtree'.

DISNEY 100 – THE EXHIBITION

RUNNING NOW AND INTO 2024, EXCEL LONDON

Celebrate100wonderfulyearsofWaltDisney magic at Disney100: The Exhibition in London,thelargestexhibitioncreatedforthe Europeantour.

StepintothestoryofTheWaltDisneyCompanyandexperience100yearsofmagicthrough ten immersive themed galleries with innovative technology showcasing historical treasures, originalartworkandprops.

Experience a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of the most beloved characters, films, shows and attractions and marvel at the mesmerising interactive installations. Get an inside look into Disney’s famous theme parks and walk through a life-size version of Main StreetUSAtoexperiencethethrillingParksexperience

DISCOVER DEGAS AND MISS LALA

6 JUNE TO 1 SEPTEMBER, THE

NATIONAL GALLERY

Time to look into Edgar Degas’ fascination with the circus performer, Miss La La, and her gravity defying performances. Explore the creative process behind his painting Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando, alongside an array of preparatorysketchesthatrevealDegas' dedicationtocapturingherextraordinaryaerialfeatsandofthecircusmoregenerally,plusa focusonthelifeofMissLaLa.

THE SUMMER EXHIBITION

18 JUNE TO 18 AUGUST, THE ROYAL ACADEMY

Over a thousand artworks stacked floor-to-ceiling in thegrandgalleriesoftheRoyalAcademyofArts(RA), in what is the calendar's most wildly esoteric show. You won't love everything it's about winkling out whatmeanssomethingtoyou(aswell asspottingtheworksbybignameartistslikeTraceyEminandGraysonPerry).Theannualart bonanza has been going for over 250 years and if you're feeling particularly flush, know that mostoftheworksareforsale,withsomeoftheproceedsgoingtowardstheRoyalAcademy schoolsprogramme ThismonththeRAisalsohostinganexhibitiononthegroundbreaking ModernistartmadeinUkrainebetween1900andthe1930s.

TREADING THE BOARDS – LONDON THEATRE

‘THEBESTNEWPERFORMANCESINLONDONFROMFEBRUARY2024INCLUDINGWESTENDMUSICALSAND PLAYS’ LOTSOFNEWTHEATRICALHAPPENINGTHISMONTHSOHEREISARUN-DOWNOFLONDON/WESTEND SHOWSINFEBRUARY2024INLONDON.

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He’s one of the greatest entertainers of all time and now Michael Jackson‘s unique and unparalleled artistry has arrived on the West End stage direct from an Tony-award run on Broadway.

ThePictureofDorianGray-TheatreRoyalHaymarket Onnow

Award-winning actor Sarah Snook (Succession) returns to the West End stage to star in a thrilling new adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

PeppaPig'sFunDayOut-TheatreRoyalHaymarket Onnow

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Nye-NationalTheatre-OlivierTheatre Onnow

Michael Sheen stars as NHS founder Nye Bevan in major new play Nye by Tim Price for the NationalTheatre.

TheWorldAccordingtoKaleb/KalebGoesonTour-CambridgeTheatre Onnow

KalebCooperfromClarkson’sFarmiscomingtotheWestEndforonenightonlyinTheWorld AccordingtoKaleb-KalebGoesonTour.

TheMagicFluteAtTheENO-LondonColiseum Onnow

SimonMcBurney’sfive-starproductionofMozartclassicTheMagicFlutereturnstoENO. ForBlackBoysWhoConsideredSuicideWhenTheHueGetsTooHeavy-GarrickTheatre Onnow

ForBlackBoysWhoConsideredSuicideWhenTheHueGetsTooHeavytransferstotheWest End'sGarrickTheatreinLondon.

JustForOneDay,TheLiveAidMusical-TheOldVic Onnowforalimitedrun

RelivethedaywhenmusicbroughttheworldtogetherforJustOneDayatLiveAidLondon.

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC, GIGS AND FESTIVALS

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ON NOW INTO 2024THE ABBA ARENA

See ABBA on stage in a concert 40 years in the making……blending cutting-edge technology,spectacularlighting,andsomeofthemostbelovedsongseverwritten,ABBA taketothestageinawholenewway.Inastunning,purpose-builtarena,oneofthemost populargroupsinhistoryappearasdigitalavatarsina‘ground-breaking’(Metro)concert thatreally‘needstobeseentobebelieved’!

JUST FOR LAUGHS

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HIT THE STAND-UP COMEDY CIRCUIT IN LONDON AT SOME GREAT VENUES SUCH AS THE LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE, THE SOHO THEATRE, THE COMEDY STORE, THE QUEEN OF HOXTON, THE COVENT GARDEN COCKTAIL CLUB, THE 99 COMEDY CLUB, THE TOP SECRET COMEDY CLUB AND SO MUCH MORE SO CONTACT YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER FOR ALL OF LONDON’SCOMEDYGIGS!

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