Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers – The Perfect Partnership
Award-winning Robert Habermann returns to sing the songs and tell the story of the great dancing team of the 1930s. Songs include Top Hat, Cheek To Cheek, A Fine Romance, A Foggy Day, and many more.
Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT, Sunday, May 27, 7.30pm. Details: 01708 443333 queens-theatre.co.uk
Outbursts
The Outbursts return with their own unique brand of punk-rock mayhem.
The Coppermill Pub, 205 Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, E17 7HF, Saturday, May 26, 8.30pm. Details: 020 8520 3709 coppermillpub.co.uk
The 286
A seven piece band from London, The 286 dare to cross the genres of indie rock and classical music. By clashing rock ‘n’ roll riffs with cellos and violins, The 286 create a unique sound that you might expect from a musical collaboration between The Beatles and Beethoven.
Luna Lounge, 7 Church Lane, Leytonstone, E11 1HG, Saturday, May 26, 7.30pm. Details: 07904 525639 lunalounge.info
The Magic of Hollywood – Pasha Kovalev and Anya Garnis
Pasha Kovalev from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing returns with his brand new show. This amazing new show will be jam packed with sequins, glitz and glamour as Pasha takes to the stage with his sensational dancers.
Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow, CM20 1LS, Saturday, May 26, 7.30pm. Details: 01279 431945 playhouseharlow.com
Tidimix
See Tidimix’s amazing, funny magic show with the help of George and Crush, his famous puppets who have a tendency to steal the performance.
Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT, Saturday, May 26, 11.30am. Details: 01708 443333 queens-theatre.co.uk
Jack and the Beanstalk
Join the intrepid Jack on the adventure of a lifetime as he bounds up the beanstalk to do battle with a giant in the sky. Fun for all the family with comedy, songs, puppets, slapstick, storytelling, music and much more.
Lopping Hall, 189 High Road, Loughton, IG10 4LF, Monday, May 28, to Saturday, June 2, 11am and 2pm. Details: ticketsource.co.uk
The Greatest Showman (PG)
Experience a day at the circus! There will be circus stalls, performers and trapeze demonstrations alongside face painting and lots of other fun. The Greatest Showman will show at 2.30pm.
Redbridge Drama Centre, Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB, Monday, May 28, from 12pm. Details: 020 8708 8800 redbridgedramacentre.co.uk
Outdoor Film Concerts
Live At The Palace is a brand new concert series of films shown outdoors with a full live orchestra creating the ultimate cinematic experience, taking place across the May Bank Holiday weekend 2018. The concert series boasts films noted for their incredible and varied scores, which will be performed live by orchestras up to 100 piece strong, with some films also featuring a choir, as the movies themselves are presented on a huge 15-metre-wide screen. This is an event that is the first of its kind in London and the UK, as it will showcase the movies live in concert in a beautiful and unique picnic setting, celebrating an immersive way to fully experience some of the best loved motion pictures of all time to kick off the summer with style. Films include La La Land, The Godfather, Titanic and Jaws.
Fulham Palace, Bishop's Avenue, SW6 6EA, Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27. Details: liveatthepalace.co.uk
The Great British Tattoo Show
If you like tattoos, come along for a weekend jam-packed with alternative entertainment, fashion and music.
Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY, Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27. Details: 020 8365 2121 alexandrapalace.com
Streatlife
A free Street Food & Craft Beer festival. The festival features over 30 of London’s top street food vendors, craft beer bars, cocktails, Pimms and all sorts of tasty treats.
Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY, Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27. Details: 020 8365 2121 alexandrapalace.com
Feria de Londres
Feria de Londres will once again line the banks of the Thames with colourful stalls serving up delicious Spanish tapas, cocktails and tastings from official sponsors Tio Pepe, vibrant Flamenco dancing shows, interactive workshops and live Spanish music. Inspired by Southern Spain’s traditional spring fairs, Feria de Londres is a resplendent celebration of Spanish cuisine and entertainment. Throughout the weekend entertainers will be dressed in their finest traditional costumes and festival-goers will be encouraged to immerse themselves in the fair as though they were in Andalucia rather than Southwark. From Sevillana dance lessons to flamenco rhythm workshops, Feria de Londres will also offer family-friendly activities, with activities for children in the form of face painting, hair styling, arts and crafts.
Bernie Spain Gardens, South Bank, SE1 9PH, Friday, May 25, to Sunday, May 27. Details: feriadelondres.com
All Points Equal
Free activities celebrating 100 years of (some) women getting the vote, with outdoor screenings of Suffragette and Made in Dagenham.
Victoria Park, Victoria Park Road, E3 5SN, Monday, May 28, from 10am. Details: allpointseastfestival.com
Come to the Seaside
Why wait until summer to visit the seaside, when we are building a beach inside the museum? Come and make sandcastles, fish for shells and colour your own deckchair. Please note this activity will be closed on Friday 1 June.
Epping Forest District Museum, 39 – 41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL, Saturday, May 26, to Saturday, June 2. Details: 01992 716882 eppingforestdc.gov.uk/museum
Walthamstow Wetlands
To celebrate the Chelsea Fringe Festival, Walthamstow Wetlands will be home to a POP-UP collection of creations by local artisans. Collaborators include Borrowed Light Floral Studio, The Local Honey Man, Willow Weavers and Jacques Nimki, who will be repurposing locally sourced materials to create fantastic displays of the resident flora and fauna.
Walthamstow Wetlands, 2 Forest Road, N17 9NH, Sunday, May 27, 9.30am to 5pm. Details: 0208 496 2115 chelseafringe.com
Pedal Up Pump
These one hour sessions take place on the indoor pump track located inside the velodrome. During the session, riders will learn to stand confidently on the pedals and understand how to negotiate the pump track safely, along with key bike handling techniques – fully preparing them for BMX track and mountain bike trails.
Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 3AB, Saturday, May 26, Tuesday, May 29, and Saturday, June 2. Details: visitleevalley.org.uk
Séance
Visitors brave enough to visit the dungeon this May will step back to the 1870s. As they make their way through the streets of Victorian London they will meet the legendary psychic Agnes Guppy, who has become well known for her levitations and transportation during séances. Guests will be there to witness if Guppy’s actions and her extraordinary psychic abilities are fake, or if she does possess an unearthly gift to perpetuate paranormal activity. Visitors should be prepared for a hair-raising experience, as strange goings-on begin in the psychic parlour. Will they be able to hold their nerve and leave with their souls intact?
The London Dungeons, Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7LB, Saturday, May 26, to Sunday, June 3. Details: 020 7654 0809 thedungeons.com
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