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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS opens summer 2024 in the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Audiences will be immersed inside a world of speed, song and storytelling as an incredible cast of 40 whizz around and above, performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, MAKE UP MY HEART, LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL and the iconic STARLIGHT EXPRESS. As a child’s train set magically comes to life and the engines race to become the fastest in the world, Rusty the steam train has little hope of winning until he is inspired by the legend of the ‘STARLIGHT EXPRESS’. Seen around the world by over 20 million people,STARLIGHT EXPRESS is an electrifying experience for all ages. With music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and lyrics by RICHARD STILGOE, the creative team is helmed by acclaimed director LUKE SHEPPARD (& Juliet, The Little Big Things), set designer TIM HATLEY (Back to the Future), video designer ANDRZEJ GOULDING (Life of Pi), costume designer GABRIELLA SLADE (Six), lighting designer HOWARD HUDSON (& Juliet), sound designer GARETH OWEN (MJ the Musical) with new orchestrations and musical supervision by MATTHEW BRIND. Featuring thrilling new choreography by ASHLEY NOTTINGHAM (Pacific Overtures) and casting by PEARSON CASTING CDG, STARLIGHT EXPRESS also sees the return of ARLENE PHILLIPS as creative dramaturg. THE STARLIGHT AUDITORIUM at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is a state-of the-art cultural destination only 12 minutes from Baker Street and a short 5-minute walk from the tube. There are great parking options and the theatre is easily accessible via the M25 and M1 ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES Signed, Audio Described and Captioned: Sun 6th October, 2024 - 1pm Wed 9th October, 2024 - 7.30pm

UCS Lower School presents The Roaring Boys, a new play inspired by Bacchae, Euripides classic about crisis, chaos, and control. Alex is playing Dionysos, the Greek god who has whipped Thebes into a wild ecstasy in defiance of the king. As the events of Alexs life slowly start to resemble those of Euripides play, tensions rise between Alexs parents over his emerging activism. At the same time, a fight is played out on the stage of real life: a school strike for climate. Two families - one contemporary and one ancient - find themselves divided. The Roaring Boys is a modern tragedy sprouting between the lines of an ancient one. An ambitious, multimedia production about pre-covid school strikes, the danger of literature, and the difficult balance between giving children a voice in our democracy and protecting them from harm.

MTRNM Presents: Night at the Museum - London /ə naɪt æt ðə mjuˈziːəm/ \[noun\] On May 9, for the first time ever, MTRNM takes over the Natural History Museum in London, bringing our iconic Night at the Museum concept from LA to the historic Hintze Hall. Headlining the night is Marten Lou, the German powerhouse whose signature blend of melodic, deep, and Afro-house has captivated dancefloors worldwide. With global support from Keinemusik, Adriatique, and CamelPhat, his sets are a masterclass in rhythm, groove, and pure energy - making this London debut one for the history books. For one night only, we take over one of the world’s most renowned institutions - transforming it into a dancefloor where house music lives in a space never built for it. Behind the decks for this historic edition: Marten lou Oscaar Rahbani Nothing survives the passage of time, but the music Extremely limited tickets Presented by MTRNM. This is an 18+ event

This spring The Friends of Holland Park once again turn the Orangery at the heart of the park into an art gallery. For more than forty years, Friends who are artists and artists who become Friends have come together to show and sell their artwork. The colourful presentation of works by more than 80 predominantly local artists ranges from greeting cards and small prints to large paintings, from pieces of jewellery to ceramics and sculpture. A jury led by curator and artist Gordon French award cash prizes for artistic excellence in several categories as well as for work that best expresses the Spirit of Holland Park. Visitors are able to support The Friends of Holland Park through buying a work from the exhibition, or by entering the raffle for one of the tempting prizes donated by local businesses. Every year one artist is offered a dedicated feature wall for a more extensive presentation. This year The Friends invited Gordon French to provide a mini-retrospective of his own creative practice to thank him and his family for organising the art exhibition for the past 12 years. The concept of holding an art show at the heart of Holland Park was introduced by Christopher Wood and the late Sir Hugh Casson, renowned architect and former President of the Royal Academy, during their respective tenures as Chairman and President of the Friends of Holland Park. Working in close liaison with the local borough and park staff, The Friends of Holland Park is a local community group dedicated to the preservation, protection and improvement of Holland Park as a place of historic and ecological interest and beauty. The exhibition is sponsored by The Ilchester Estates, which is fitting as the Ilchester family were the last private owners of Holland House.

Bubble Planet is a multi-sensory, immersive journey that combines VR technology and themed rooms to surround visitors with fantastical bubbles like never before. HOW TO BOOK Choose the option that fits your organization: INSTANT BOOKING : Purchase Tickets Now here for immediate confirmation and guaranteed entry. REGISTER NOW & PAY LATER : Ideal for schools, camps, and large organizations requiring invoices or purchase orders. Secure your preferred date today and settle the balance later. Educational. Enter a surreal and colourful world of bubbles. Discover all kinds of bubbles, interact with them, and immerse yourself in a dreamy environment! Go on a journey with more than 10 rooms, each with a different theme. Travel through fantastic landscapes designed to stimulate the senses. Enjoy an immersive experience with VR tech, simulators and illusions Esential Info. Please consult the FAQs of this experience here & for more details on public transport and parking in the area Ready to bring your group? Buy Tickets Instantly here or Register to Pay Later here

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