Attractions, Exhibitions and Events in London

Double Legends Day at Stamford Bridge
10 January 2009
Chelsea Football Club legends Ron Harris and Peter Bonetti return to Stamford Bridge to take fans on a unique behind-the-scenes tour. “Chopper” Harris was famed for his tough tackling and is one of the club's longest-serving captains. Goalkeeper Peter “The Cat” Bonetti was known for his agility, lightning reflexes and graceful style, which earned him his nickname. Tickets £99 or £175 for two.

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Renée Green: Endless Dreams and Water Between
National Maritime Museum, 22 January – 21 April 2009
Endless Dreams and Water Between is an exhibition of newly commissioned work by artist Renée Green. The work examines how desires and dreams are carried across the ocean and how islands have shaped literature, history and the imagination. Admission is free. For more information contact the National Maritime Museum Press Office on press@nmm.ac.uk

Exhibitions

Martin Amis and Friends – Photographs by Angela Gorgas
National Portrait Gallery, 10 January – 5 July 2009
At the start of the year in which Martin Amis celebrates his 60th birthday, the National Portrait Gallery will display previously unseen photographs taken by his friend, the photographer Angela Gorgas. These evocative black and white portraits provide an intimate document of the literary and artistic circles they moved in in the late 1970s. For more information contact Eleanor Macnair on 020 7321 6620 or emacnair@npg.org.uk

RAF Photo Exhibition
RAF Museum, from 10 January 2009
The winning images from the Royal Air Force's Photograph of the Year Competition. Consisting of 12 categories ranging from “The RAF Experience” to “Technical & Engineering”, this exhibition gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of RAF personnel at work, rest and play both at home and in the field. For more information contact Ajay Srivastava on 020 8358 4863 or ajay@rafmuseum.org

Hussein Chalayan
Design Museum, 22 January – 17 May 2009
At the forefront of contemporary fashion design, twice named “British Designer of the Year” and now Creative Director of PUMA, Hussein Chalayan is renowned for his innovative use of materials, meticulous pattern cutting and progressive attitude to new technology. This exhibition, spanning 15 years of experimental projects, will be the first comprehensive presentation of Hussein Chalayan's work in the UK. For more information contact Ashley Woodfield on 020 7940 8787 or ashley@designmusuem.org

Andrea Palladio: His Life and Legacy
Royal Academy of Arts, 31 January – 13 April 2009
An exhibition devoted to Andrea Palladio (1508 – 1580), one of the greatest Italian architects. Large-scale models, computer animations, original drawings, books and paintings will present the full range of this exceptional architect's output and his legacy, demonstrating why Palladio’s name has been synonymous with architecture for 500 years. For more information contact the Royal Academy Press Office on 020 7300 5615 or press.office@royalacademy.org.uk

Events

London International Boat Show
ExCeL London, 9-18 January 2009
The London International Boat Show celebrates 55 years in the capital in 2009. There will be 500 exhibitors and hundreds of fascinating boats on display, from historic replica vessels to the latest in marine technology. For more information contact Publicasity on 020 7632 2432 or boatshow@publicasity.co.uk

London International Mime Festival
Various Venues, 10-25 January 2009
This showcase for contemporary visual theatre returns with provocative and entertaining performances including mask-theatre, circus arts, vaudeville and more. Venues include the Barbican, Southbank Centre, Royal Opera House, ICA and Shunt Vaults. For more information contact Arthur Leone PR on 020 7637 2994 or caroline@arthurleone.com

Circus moves to the East End
The legendary Soho nightspot Circus has upped sticks and pitched its tent at The Last Days of Decadence in the East End. All of the big-top fixtures that originally gave the night its notoriety remain the same, including the pole dancers, music, hosts, sideshows and all other extravagant features. Jodie Harsh hosts Friday nights with surprise guests, which in the past have included Amy Winehouse, Roisin Murphy, Daisy Lowe and Will Young. For more information contact Sebastian Redford at Idea Generation on 020 7749 6850 or Sebastian@ideageneration.co.uk

Manumission at the Astoria
Astoria, 15 January 2009
Manumission comes to the UK for the first time in 15 years to say goodbye to one of London’s most loved venues. Manumission will put on the last ever party to be held at the legendary Astoria on Charing Cross Road, famous for hosting G-A-Y. The night will bring together some of rock’s most iconic bands to join the carnival of cabaret that is Manumission. The line-up will be announced in the New Year. For more information contact Paul Stix on stix@locknloadevents.com

December 31, 2008   Posted in: England