{"id":595,"date":"2016-03-31T10:59:24","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T10:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/askalocal.london\/GB\/?p=595"},"modified":"2020-06-20T18:56:07","modified_gmt":"2020-06-20T18:56:07","slug":"london-april-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/askalocal.london\/GB\/london-april-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do In London – April 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

April is a great month to be in London, spring is in the air, the temperature is slowly rising and perhaps, best of all, it is light outside until late evening (19:30 – 20:30). For the city where a day without clouds causes everyone to go out, spend time in the many parks, it makes a big change to how happy people are and to a great atmosphere on the streets. Statistically April is also one of the driest months in London, with an average of only 37mm of rain, even summer in London has more rain than that!<\/p>\n

London is renewing itself for spring with new musicals, theatre productions, exhibitions and festivals as well as regular events that return to London every April, including the famous London Marathon. To find out more just continue to read our post.<\/p>\n

New\u00a0Musicals and Plays<\/h1>\n

In addition the large selection of\u00a0musicals and plays already in London<\/a>\u00a0there will be a few new ones starting in April\u00a02016:<\/p>\n

New Musicals<\/h2>\n

Sunset Boulevard<\/h2>\n

\"Sunset<\/p>\n

The musical Sunset Boulevard<\/a> will come to\u00a0the London Coliseum as a production of the ENO (English National Opera) for a limited run from 1 April to 7 May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This production brings a new take on the classic musical, with limited scenery and produced more like a music concert with some acting.<\/p>\n

The musical tells the story of Norma Desmond, a famous actress in the silent movie days who meets a young screenwriter who she hopes will help her make a comeback in spoken movies.<\/p>\n

The main character is played by Glenn Close who played the same role in the original Broadway production in 1994.<\/p>\n

You can find tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Funny Girl<\/h2>\n

The famous musical Funny Girl<\/a> from the ’60s that was also made into a popular movie of the same name with Barbara Streisand (she won an Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the movie), follows the real life story of the actress Fanny Brice. You will hear many songs that became famous from the movie, including: “I’m the Greatest Star”, “Don’t Rain On My Parade”, “People”, and many more.<\/p>\n

Following critical acclaim and a sell out small production, the musical is returning to the west end on 2 April at the Savoy Theatre, with the lead role being played by Sheridan Smith.<\/p>\n

You can find tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Show Boat<\/h2>\n

The musical Show Boat was originally on Broadway in 1927 and has influenced theatre in the last 100 years. It tells the story of performers and workers on a Mississippi river boat over the course of 40 years from 1887 to 1927 and includes these of racial prejudice and a love story.<\/p>\n

You can find tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can find more classic and new musicals as well as other ticket sites on our London Musicals page<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Plays<\/h2>\n

In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel<\/a> – 4 April to 14 May 2016<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Doctor Faustus<\/a> – 9 April to 25 June 2016<\/strong>, with Kit Harrington from Game of Thrones.<\/p>\n

\"Doctor<\/p>\n

My Mother Said I Never Would<\/a>\u00a0– 13 April to 21 May 2016<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Boris: World King<\/a> – 19 April to 14 May 2016<\/strong>. A play about London’s Mayor, Boris Johnson.<\/p>\n

You can find more Plays and Theatre Productions in April and throughout 2016 here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Live Music Concerts<\/h2>\n

Infected Mushroom<\/a><\/b>\u00a0will be at the Ministry of Sound on\u00a01 April<\/strong>. Tickets are between \u00a315 and \u00a325.<\/p>\n

Primal Scream<\/a><\/b>\u00a0will be at the London Palladium on\u00a01 April<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Adele<\/a><\/strong> is coming back for two more shows at the O2 on 4 and 5 April<\/strong>, with a few more shows in the rest of Britain, you can still find tickets from \u00a3100 at one of these sites: getmein<\/a>, stubhub<\/a>, viagogo<\/a> and ticketbis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Adele<\/p>\n

Muse<\/a><\/b>\u00a0will be performing\u00a05 shows at the O2 on\u00a03, 11, 12, 14, 15 April<\/strong>. Tickets range from \u00a345 to \u00a375.<\/p>\n

Buena Vista Social Club<\/a><\/b>\u00a0will complete their farewell world tour with a performance at the O2 on\u00a06 April<\/strong>. Tickets are between \u00a335 and \u00a3100.<\/p>\n

Jeff Lynne’s ELO<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0will be playing 4 shows at the O2 from\u00a020 to\u00a026 April<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

UB40<\/a><\/b>\u00a0will be at the O2 on\u00a029 April<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You can find more shows and other ticket sites on our Music Concert Page<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Exhibitions<\/h1>\n

Exhibitionist: Rolling Stones\u00a0– Saatchi Gallery<\/h2>\n

\"Rolling<\/p>\n

From 5 April until 4 September the Rolling Stones will take over the top 2 floors of the Saatchi Gallery, this is the first international exhibition with more than 500 items all related to the famous band, you will find costumes, rare recordings, personal belongings of the band members, many posters and album covers and a rare peek of life backstage.<\/p>\n

This exhibition is different to many Saatchi Gallery exhibits and you will need to buy a ticket before turning up. Tickets can be bought here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition<\/h2>\n