ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE
Drayton Arms Theatre Located above the historic Drayton Arms pub, this intimate fringe theatre stages contemporary plays, new writing and touring productions. It is known for supporting emerging theatre companies and experimental performances. www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/ Royal College of Music (RCM) One of the world’s leading conservatoires, the Royal College of Music regularly hosts public concerts, recitals and opera performances by outstanding student musicians and international guest artists. A unique museum and former home of Victorian artist Frederic Leighton. The house is famous for its lavish interiors, particularly the extraordinary Arab Hall with its intricate tiles and golden dome. www.rbkc.gov.uk/museums/ leighton-house Brompton Cemetery While primarily a historic cemetery, Brompton Cemetery is also a cultural landmark and heritage site. Its grand Victorian architecture, monuments and tranquil pathways make it one of London’s most atmospheric historic landscapes and a venue for occasional tours and events. www.royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/ brompton-cemetery www.rcm.ac.uk/ Leighton House
Natural History Museum One of London’s most famous museums, the Natural History Museum houses extraordinary collections covering everything from dinosaurs and fossils to biodiversity and climate science. Its spectacular Romanesque building on Cromwell Road is as impressive as the exhibitions themselves, making it one of the most visited cultural institutions in the UK. www.nhm.ac.uk/ Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art, design and decorative arts, with collections spanning over 5,000 years of creativity. Highlights range from fashion and photography to sculpture, ceramics and major international exhibitions. A celebration of human ingenuity, the Science Museum presents interactive exhibitions exploring engineering, technology, medicine and space exploration. Its galleries combine historic artefacts with immersive displays and a popular IMAX cinema. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ Royal Albert Hall Just north of South Kensington, the Royal Albert Hall is one of the world’s most iconic performance venues. Opened in 1871, it hosts everything from www.vam.ac.uk/ Science Museum classical concerts and the BBC Proms to major contemporary music acts, film A celebrated Off-West End theatre above the Finborough Arms pub, this intimate 50-seat venue is known for championing new writing and rediscovering neglected plays from the 19th and 20th centuries. www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk/ Troubadour A legendary café, bar and live-music venue on Old Brompton Road, the Troubadour has hosted artists including Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. It continues to stage live music and cultural events in a relaxed, historic setting. www.troubadourlondon.com/7. screenings and cultural events. www.royalalberthall.com/ Finborough Theatre
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