Artshead

When: 11 Feb 2012 Where: Royal Festival Hall Info: “Charles Hazlewood joins 250 schoolchildren to bring you a colourful concert that combines painting, music and lots of singing! Conductor Charles Hazlewood conducts a young choir, part of Southwark Excellence in Schools, who share a stage with the Philharmonia Orchestra.” For more info click here

When: Until 22nd Jan 2012 Where: Somerset House Info: “London’s most glamorous ice rink. Whether you’re gliding along to the sounds of Tchaikovsky or top DJs, it’s a festive experience that’s hard to beat. – The Times Magazine” For more info click here

When: Friday 27 January — Sunday 29 January 2012 Where: Southbank Centre Info: “Through music, workshops, literature and installations, and talking with everyone from philosophers to funeral workers, we examine our attitudes towards death and why we are so reticent to talk about it.” For more info click here

When: 10-20 Dec 2011 Where: Separate central locations (check website for more info.) Info: “Hear the best in early music performance alongside storytelling, drawing room concerts, dinner & music at a Michelin starred restaurant and explorations of song from various times & places.” And don’t miss the festive market! For more info click here

When: Running till 11th Jan 2012 Where: Southbank Centre Info: “Enjoy our classic Yuletide, infused with the scent of mulled wine and the sounds of carols by candlelight. Alternatively, escape into one of our magical shows.” For more info click here

When: 1-31st Dec 2011 Where: Lyric Info: “A magical tale of two brave little toys, Holly and Ivan, who fall off the back of Santa’s Sleigh on Christmas Eve.” For more info click here

When: 22 November – 31 December 2011 Where: Lyric Info: ‘Travel to a far away land with Aladdin at the Lyric as East meets West (London) this Christmas. Our Genie has granted three wishes to bring you a show full of fun, laughter and lots of surprises.” For more info click here

When: 5th Nov 2011 Where: Wellcome Collection Info: “Originating deep in Aztec culture, the ‘Dia de los Muertos’ is a hallowed day in the Mexican calendar when thoughts and offerings are given to the dead. Both sacred and celebratory, the Day of the Dead is a festival of remembrance and a time to party!” For [...]

When: 25 October – 30 October 2011 Where: Lyric Hammersmith Info: “This moonlit adventure, based on the classic children’s book by Jill Tomlinson, is brought to life with live music, puppetry and storytelling.” For more info click here

When:  25 Oct – 28 Oct 2011 Where: Southbank Centre, Purcell Room Info: “…The Man Who Planted Trees is an imaginative family show about a shepherd who sets out to plant a forest and transform a barren landscape, accompanied by his faithful dog.” For more info click here