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The best things to do in London on Wednesday.

Picked from 255 events on Wednesday.

More gets added as the day gets closer (comedy lineups and some talks are posted a day or two ahead).

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    Lychee's Startup Games Night

    6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Central Westminster · Free · ↻ Every Wednesday

    Where startup people meet. London's social-first community for startups. No networking. No awkaward intros. No pitching. Just good people, good vibes and better conversations.

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    Arts & Play

    RB Dance Company, Stories

    2:30 PM · Peacock Theatre London, Strand, St James & Mayfair · ↻ Also on other days

    (1) Strictly no under 5s. This performance includes haze and smoke effects, loud music and strobe lighting, and contains themes of death, physical assault and murder.

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    Theater

    Hay Fever

    2:30 PM · Wyndham's Theatre, Strand, St James & Mayfair · ↻ Also on other days

    (1) 27 October: Please note that trailer filming will take place at this performance. Latecomers will not be admitted. 16 November and 19 November: Please note this performance will be filmed. Latecomers will not be admitted.

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    Fences

    2:30 PM · Lyric Theatre Hammersmith, Hammersmith Broadway · ↻ Also on other days

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    Hadestown

    7:00 PM · Lyric Theatre, Fitzrovia West & Soho · ↻ Also on other days

    (1) BSL -- Saturday 16th May -- 2:30pm, Thursday 23rd July -- 7:30pm, Thursday 8th October 2026 - 7.30pm, Saturday 14th November 2026 - 2.30pm Captioned \- Saturday 6th June -- 2:30pm, Thursday 30th July -- 7:30pm, Wednesday 21st October 2026 - 7.30pm, Saturday 5th December 2026 - 2.30pm Audio Described -- Saturday 2nd May -- 2:30pm, Thursday 16th July -- 7:30pm, Thursday 29th October 2026 - 7.30pm, Saturday 28th November 2026 …

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    Avenue Q

    7:30 PM · Shaftesbury Theatre, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South · ↻ Also on other days

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    RENT

    7:30 PM · Tom Stoppard Theatre, Strand, St James & Mayfair · ↻ Also on other days

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    HAM

    6:45 PM · Soho Theatre, Fitzrovia West & Soho · ↻ Also on other days

    A kinky eco-hijacking of Shakespeare’s Hamlet about meat, madness, and the power of shame. 18+.

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    ROLEPLAY

    7:00 PM · Soho Theatre, Fitzrovia West & Soho

    Attention is the new oil. Hey slut! With its Edinburgh Fringe run already selling out, ROLEPLAY is bringing the heat to London this Autumn. A struggling feminist podcaster reinvents herself in….

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    Music

    Tokio Hotel Arena Tour 2026

    6:30 PM · OVO Arena Wembley, Wembley Park

    Please be advised that Wembley Arena seating is divided into bays: - Blocks A and B are not raked and other customers may stand during the performance. - Blocks C and D are tiered behind these. - Block E represents the East Terrace. Higher rows may not be suitable for patrons who cannot manage steps or who are unhappy with heights. - Blocks N and S are within the tiered, side seating of the Arena. Even numbered bays (i.e. N6) are in the lower tier; odd numbered bays (i.e. N7) will be in the upper tier. Upper Tier seats are not suitable for those who cannot manage steps and the higher rows are not suitable for those who are unhappy with heights Please ensure the seats are appropriate for you.

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    D-Block Europe: Worldwide Wave

    6:30 PM · The O2, Greenwich Peninsula West

    Standing: Over 16s only Seated: Under 15s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. PLEASE NOTE seats located on Level 4 (Upper Tier, Upper Bowl) are not recommended for those who have a fear of heights. **Letters of authorisation will not be accepted at the venue when collecting tickets for events at the O2.

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    Steven Wilson

    6:45 PM · Royal Albert Hall, Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park

    Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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    Ruby Poole

    7:00 PM · The Lower Third, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

    Age Restriction: 14+ (U16's must be accompanied by an adult) A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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    Dexy's Midnight Runners

    7:00 PM · Hackney Empire, Hackney Central

    Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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    Runaway Club

    7:00 PM · O2 Academy2 Islington, Angel

    Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size.

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    CONWAY THE MACHINE + FRIENDS

    7:00 PM · O2 Academy Islington, Angel

    Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size.

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    Jalen Ngonda

    7:00 PM · O2 Academy Brixton, Brixton North

    Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size.

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    Mike D 5D - Thank You

    7:00 PM · O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherd's Bush West

    Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size.

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    BERRE

    7:00 PM · Folklore, Columbia Road

    Over 18s only. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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    TOMORA

    7:00 PM · Roundhouse, Primrose Hill

    TOMORA has partnered with PLUS1 to support War Child. £1.60 (minus applicable taxes) from every ticket sold will go to PLUS1, who help War Child to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children affected by war.

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    Shay O'Dowd

    7:00 PM · The Grace, London, Highbury Fields

    Over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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    KatzPascale

    7:30 PM · St Matthias Church, Stoke Newington South

    Over 18s only. A ticket limit of 6 per person and per card applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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    Craig Taborn / Peter Evans (2 Shows)

    7:30 PM – 11:00 PM · Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston Kingsland

    Timings: *Please note each ticket will give you access to the time slot you book for. Please arrive for the door time. 1st Show Doors 7:30 PM, Music 8:00 PM – 1 set of music 2nd Show Doors 9:30 PM, Music 10:00 PM – 1…

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    Comedy

    Dina Martina: Halloweena!

    7:15 PM · Soho Theatre, Fitzrovia West & Soho · ↻ Also on other days

    Soho Theatre's favourite “funny ghoul” herself, Dina Martina will descend upon the dungeon of Dean Street with a hilarious new show this October. 16+.

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    Micky Flanagan: Warm Up Show

    7:30 PM · Soho Theatre Walthamstow, Walthamstow Market & South Grove

    Micky is back on stage performing a run of Warm-up shows this autumn and is looking forward to performing at the brilliant Soho Theatre Walthamstow for the first time this September. 16+.

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    Alex Franklin: Kiss Me x

    8:30 PM · Soho Theatre, Fitzrovia West & Soho

    What if we kissed? Right now? Xx xXx Xx xxX XX xx (*kissing*) Wow. That was wonderful. Until we meet again. 'Proper star in the making' (Chortle), Alex (me), has a show just for you (you) about….

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    Li Jin Hao: Falling From a Moon

    9:00 PM · Soho Theatre, Fitzrovia West & Soho

    I wanna go back in time. Not too far, not Pangea. The present feels too heavy, the past feels like the moon - with less gravity, I was lighter. Meet me on the moon. Edinburgh Comedy Award Best….

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    Sophie Duker: Hot Beef Injection

    9:15 PM · Soho Theatre, Fitzrovia West & Soho

    Taskmaster Champion, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee and retired sugar daughter Sophie Duker is back with a brand-new stand-up tour, ‘Hot Beef Injection’. In her latest hour, Sophie….

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    The Doris Comedy Club

    8:00 PM – 10:00 PM · The Star, Highgate West

    The Doris Comedy Club presents a night of unmissable stand-up, featuring the best and brightest in UK comedy.

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    Oracle Comedy

    7:00 PM – 9:30 PM · The Owl & Hitchhiker, Tufnell Park East

    A brand-new comedy night with top acts, great drinks, and a raffle to win a free tarot reading (amongst other prizes). Doors open 7pm.

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    A silly spooky special

    7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · The Greyhound - Peckham, Peckham North

    Weird and wacky stand up, character comedy, and cabaret for an off-kilter Halloween night out. It’s in a cellar but it’s nothing dodgy.

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    Tech

    Annual Kato Lecture

    5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · David Sizer Lecture Theatre, Bancroft Building, Mile End West

    White Supremacist Eugenics and the March Toward Authoritarian Rule

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    Meetups & Mixers

    WIP: Co-Working Evening

    6:30 PM – 9:30 PM · WOLFOX SAVOY LONDON, Strand, St James & Mayfair · £12.00

    Work in Progress Club. A space for driven and passionate women of colour in London to stay inspired and motivated

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    Classes & Workshops

    Food & Drink

    The Path Less Travelled

    7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Blinds, Haggerston East

    Five wines that challenge convention. A tasting of wines from iconic producers and newer names who are doing things a little differently.

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    Talks

    Ghibli and Goodness

    6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Conway Hall, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

    From Laputa: Castle in the Sky , via Princess Mononoke to Grave of the Fireflies and Pom Poko , Studio Ghibli tells tales of the horrors of conflict, the destruction of nature and the goodness of being honest and…

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    Between the Lines

    6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Sir Devonshire Square Hotel, part of Sircle Collection, City of London

    Vex King joins Mark Heywood to explore people-pleasing, self-worth and what happens when we stop living for others’ approval.

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    Film

    NAZA

    6:15 PM · Barbican Centre, City of London · ↻ Also on other days

    Showtimes today: 4:20 PM, 6:15 PM, 8:20 PM.

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    Naza

    1:00 PM · ICA, Strand, St James & Mayfair · ↻ Also on other days

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    Naza

    9:00 PM · Rio Cinema, Dalston Kingsland

    "We made this film out of a sense of obligation to use our position as Israelis to examine the systems behind the mass killing of Palestinian civilians for which our country is…. Dir. Yuval Abraham & Rachel Szor, 80 min.

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    Fatherland

    6:45 PM · Rio Cinema, Dalston Kingsland

    At the height of the Cold War, the writer Thomas Mann and his daughter—actress, writer, and rally driver—Erika embark on a road trip in a black Buick cruiser across a divided…. Dir. Paweł Pawlikowski, 82 min. Showtimes today: 6:45 PM, 8:45 PM.

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    Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom

    3:30 PM · Rio Cinema, Dalston Kingsland

    SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween -- until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock's beloved pumpkin…. Dir. Steve Cox & Matthew Walker, 81 min.

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    Film Africa: TUTU

    6:20 PM · Rio Cinema, Dalston Kingsland

    More than an archbishop, Desmond Tutu was a moral force whose courage, compassion and unwavering belief in justice helped transform South Africa and inspired the world. Drawing on…. Dir. Sam Pollard, 101 min.

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    Naza

    5:30 PM · Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley

    Filmed at night from Tel Aviv rooftops, this investigative documentary examines the civilian casualties of Israel's military operations in Gaza and the systems behind targeted…. Dir. Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, 77 min.

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    Fatherland

    5:45 PM · Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley

    In 1949, German writer Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika embark on a road trip across a Germany in ruins, from US-dominated Frankfurt to Soviet-controlled Weimar. Dir. Paweł Pawlikowski, 82 min. Showtimes today: 3:15 PM, 5:45 PM.

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    The Social Reckoning

    7:45 PM · Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley · ↻ Also on other days

    Frances Haugen, a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz, a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the…. Dir. Aaron Sorkin, 112 min.

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    Case 137

    3:00 PM · Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley

    When Internal Affairs officer Stéphanie investigates a young man severely injured during a chaotic Paris demonstration and finds no police misconduct, the routine case hits close…. Dir. Dominik Moll, 115 min.

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    Ghosts: The Possession of Button House

    6:00 PM · The Lexi Cinema, Brondesbury Park

    The beloved and award-winning BBC comedy GHOSTS arrives on the big screen this Halloween. Starring writers and creators Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim…. Dir. Simon Hynd, 97 min.

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    Forgotten Island

    12:40 PM · The Lexi Cinema, Brondesbury Park

    DreamWorks Animation, the studio that brought you unforgettable bonds between a boy and a dragon in How to Train Your Dragon, an ogre and a donkey in Shrek, and a robot and a…. Dir. Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, 109 min. Showtimes today: 12:40 PM, 3:20 PM.

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    Naza

    6:15 PM · The Lexi Cinema, Brondesbury Park · ↻ Also on other days

    For the screening on Saturday 17th October, there will be a Q&A with the film's producer, James Wilson. Shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the film reveals in detail the…. Dir. Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, 80 min. Showtimes today: 3:30 PM, 6:15 PM.

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    Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

    1:00 PM · The Lexi Cinema, Brondesbury Park

    It’s almost Halloween and things start to go wrong when the farmer accidentally destroys the prized pumpkin patch. With a mysterious beast on the loose in the local woods and the…. Dir. Steve Cox, Matthew Walker, 80 min.

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    Sense and Sensibility

    8:10 PM · The Lexi Cinema, Brondesbury Park · ↻ Every Wednesday

    Based on Jane Austen's iconic masterpiece, watch the trailer for SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe, George MacKay, and Fiona…. Dir. Georgia Oakley, 131 min.

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    Film Africa: Crocodile

    8:20 PM · The Lexi Cinema, Brondesbury Park

    Screening as part of the 2026 edition of Film Africa. CROCODILE is a coming-of-age story about nine young Nigerians who, in a country shaped by Christianity and marked by…. Dir. The Critics and Pietra Brettkelly, 101 min.

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    Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

    11:00 AM · The Garden Cinema, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

    Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the. Steve Cox, Matthew Walker, UK, France, USA, 2026, 91m.

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    Possible Love

    5:30 PM · The Garden Cinema, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

    Possible Love follows the intertwined relationship of two married couples facing different paths and hidden desires. Mi-ok (Jeon Do-yeon) lives quietly with. Lee Chang-dong, South Korea, USA, 2026, 164m. Showtimes today: 12:30 PM, 5:30 PM.

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    The Others - 25th anniversary

    1:00 PM · The Garden Cinema, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

    Nicole Kidman delivers an unforgettable performance in this gothic supernatural thriller, now digitally restored. In 1945, Grace (Kidman) and her two. Alejandro Amenábar, Spain, USA, France, 2001, 104m.

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    Sense and Sensibility

    1:20 PM · The Garden Cinema, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South · ↻ Every Wednesday

    From Georgia Oakley (Blue Jean) comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and. Georgia Oakley, UK, USA, 2026, 131m.

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    Naza

    8:30 PM · The Garden Cinema, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South · ↻ Every Wednesday

    Shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the film reveals in detail the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing. Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, UK, 2026, 80m. Showtimes today: 3:30 PM, 8:30 PM.

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    Extra Geography

    3:45 PM · The Garden Cinema, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South · ↻ Every Wednesday

    Set in an English girls’. Molly Manners, UK, 2025, 93m.

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    Fatherland

    6:30 PM · The Garden Cinema, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

    Fatherland centres on the relationship between the Nobel Prize-winning writer Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller) - actress,. Paweł Pawlikowski, Poland, Germany, Italy, France, 2026, 82m. Showtimes today: 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:45 PM.

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    Ravenous

    6:00 PM · The Garden Cinema, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

    Ravenous was proposed for our Halloween programme by our member Nancy Netherwood, who writes: 'This hugely underrated historical horror comedy-drama is. Antonia Bird, Czechia, Mexico, UK, USA, 1999, 101m.

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    The Social Reckoning

    8:15 PM · The Garden Cinema, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South · ↻ Every Wednesday

    A companion piece to the hit film, The Social Network, Sorkin's original screenplay tells the true story of how Frances Haugen. Aaron Sorkin, USA, 2026, 112m.

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    NAZA

    8:50 PM · The Castle Cinema, Homerton North · ↻ Also on other days

    Showtimes today: 12:45 PM, 8:50 PM.

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    FREE MYSTERY CINEMA SCREENING

    7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Theatreship, Canary Wharf · ↻ Every Wednesday

    A completely free cinema night onboard Theatreship - only catch is you don't know what the film is going to be until you arrive.

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    Film Screening: Psychobuildings

    6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · South London Gallery, Camberwell South

    Join us for a screening of two films exploring the effects architecture has on people, accompanying Monika Sosnowska’s current exhibition.

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    👪 Kids & family

    Events for children and families.

    The Standard of Living

    7:00 PM · Theatre Royal Haymarket, Strand, St James & Mayfair · ↻ Also on other days

    (1) Natalia Osipova will not be appearing at these performances Evening - Friday 16th October, Wednesday 21st October & Wednesday 4th November Matinee & Evening - Thursday 22nd October & Thursday 5th November (2) Suggested for Ages…

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    Into The Woods

    7:30 PM · Noel Coward Theatre, Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South · ↻ Also on other days

    (1) Suitable for ages 12 years and older This production contains haze, loud noises, flashing lights, as well as strobe effects that may affect audience members who are sensitive to light. There will be periods of absolute darkness in the auditorium as part of the show, we ask you to remain in your seats during this time.

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    Showstopper! The Kids Show

    2:00 PM · Soho Theatre Walthamstow, Walthamstow Market & South Grove

    They're back! After a hit run at Christmas last year, the Showstopper Kids' Show bursts back on to the Walthamstow stage for an October half-term treat with their interactive musical comedy for kids!….

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