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  • npg-goodman
    Exhibitions

    Marking the centenary of the birth of this important photographer whose archive has recently been catalogued. Including portraits of Cecil Beaton, Francis Bacon and Noël Coward. Free display

  • npg-jacob-epstein
    Exhibitions

    One of the 20th century’s leading portrait sculptors, this display explores Epstein’s achievement and practice through busts of artists, writers and politicians from the National Portrait Gallery Collection. Free display

  • npg-bassano
    Exhibitions

    Victorian photographer. This display commemorates the centenary of the death of Alexander Bassano (1829–1913) who established one of the most important photographic portrait studios of the Victorian era. His sitters included royalty, aristocracy, politicians, and leading names from the military, sciences and arts. Free display.

  • sh-sony-awards
    Exhibitions

    Extraordinary award-winning and shortlisted entries offer a stunning snapshot of the world in 2012. Until 12 May. £7.50, £5 concs
     

  • merrily-we-roll
    Musical & Theatre

    Acclaimed revival of Sondheim musical about three friends during three decades. Mon-Sat 19.45, Thurs, Sat 14.45. Until 27 July. £10-£85

    Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton St. Map B5 Tel 0844 8717627

  • roh-donna-iago
    Opera

    John Fulljames directs Rossini’s love story set against the turbulent background of the 16th-century Scottish Highlands. 4, 7, 11 June 19.00. £8-£180

  • roh-hansel-gretel
    Ballet

    The Royal Ballet’s Artist-in-Residence Liam Scarlett presents his first full-length ballet – a dark, adult take on a classic fairytale. Staged in The Linbury Theatre. 8, 9, 10, 11* May 19.30, *14.00 & 19.00

  • roh-donna-iago
    Opera

    John Fulljames directs Rossini’s love story set against the turbulent background of the 16th-century Scottish Highlands. 17, 20, 23, 27, 31 May, 4, 7, 11 June 19.00. £8-£180

     

  • roh-doncarlo
    Opera

    4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 21, 25 May 18.00. £10-£225

  • suwo-concert
    Classical Music

    The Sheffield University Wind Orchestra, an award-winning ensemble run by the Music Department, is a very active and thriving group with over fifty keen and talented members and gives three major concerts a year at the University. In past years they have performed regularly in the lovely acoustic of The Actors' Church, Covent Garden, usually on the way back from their European tours and they are delighted to be back. Thei programme includes works by Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Percy Grainger and more. 6 May 15.00

  • roh-firework-maker
    Opera

    New opera based on Philip Pullman's novel for all the family in the Linbury Studio Theatre. 3*, 4**, 6, 9***, 10, 12***, 13**** Apr 14.00 & 19.00, *19.00 only, **14.00 only, ***18.00 only, ****12.30 only. £10-£23
     

  • ng_talk
    Events

    Every day, 11.30 and 14.30, 19.00 on Fridays

  • natgall
    Events

    Mondays and Thursdays. Includes:

    RUSKIN AND AMERICAN ART Lunchtime talk. 8 Apr 13.00. Free

    LEONARDO: The Virgin of The Rocks. Lunchtime talk. 15 Apr 13.00. Free
     

  • gordons-winetasting
    Events

    Showcasing a selection of South African wines presented by Heritage Wines. Six wines with six tasting courses.

    We will begin with a surprise sparkling wine followed by Heritage Wines South African selection: Chenin Blanc, Bergsig Estate, Gewurztraminer, Bergsig Estate, Pinotage, Bergsig Estate, Shiraz, Mamre Vale, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mamre Vale. Each wine will be accompanied with a South African inspired dish!

    If fine, at the Watergate Monument. 27 June 12.30. £29.50

  • stpauls-evening
    Classical Music

    works by Bach, Handel, Gluck, Mozart, Poulenc and more. 19 Apr 19.30. Tickets £15 from email  or tel 01206 271291

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