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Richard Briers stars along with Simon Russell Beale and Fiona Shaw as Lord Harcourt and Lady Spanker, in Nicholas Hytner's production of Dion Boucicault's Victorian comedy, London Assurance. Written in 30 days flat, and staged at Covent Garden in 1841 when the author was only twenty-one, London Assurance is a "sparkling comedy about fops and spankers" as Baz Bamigboye writing in the Daily Mail says. This new production by Nicholas Hytner is performed on the biggest of the National Theatre stages, at the Olivier Theatre, for a short run in March 2010.About National Theatre: Olivier Theatre
The largest of the National Theatre's three auditoriums, the Olivier Theatre lends itself to grand spectacles staged by the National. The imposing theatre on the South Bank is the spiritual centre of London's theatreland, and the heart of the British theatrical tradition. More about National Theatre: Olivier Theatre
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With 294 bedrooms, multi-level penthouse suites and terraces offering spectacular views of the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall - the £300 million restoration of the ...More
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Emulating the style of a French chateau, this grand Victorian residence, built in 1884, occupies a prime location within Westminster. It’s worth staying at the Grade ...More
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372 Strand, WC2R | 8 minutes from London Assurance
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 2pm
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 | 2 minutes from London Assurance
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 1pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 10 minutes from London Assurance
The ensemble performs Vivaldi's Concerto Alla Rustica, Mozart's Symphony G Minor and Divertimento In F, Tchaikovsky's Waltz from The Nutcracker and Mendelssohn's String Symphony In B ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 1pm-1.30pm
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N | 11 minutes from London Assurance
A talk about the artist's painting....More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Assurance
The Southbank Centre is a classic example of brutal 60s concrete architecture. Everyone has an opinion (usually negative) on its distinctive design - famous detractors include ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Assurance
Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique metropolitan ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Assurance
Originally the National Film Theatre, the BFI Southbank is the perfect film buff's cinema, with three large screens and a smaller studio space showing up to ...More
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London > Attractions > Museums
Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Assurance
The most comprehensive and accessible collection of poetry from 1914 in Britain, The Poetry Library within the Southbank Centre contains 90,000 items and is still growing. ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Assurance
The Hayward Gallery has been the originator or host of influential exhibitions since 1968. It mounts temporary exhibitions of contemporary and historical art. The gallery, named ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from London Assurance
The London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the century (see also ...More
London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Assurance
The family-run Foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. Around 30,000 books are stocked at this branch on a broad range ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
22 Cornwall Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from London Assurance
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This, ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
63 Stamford Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from London Assurance
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Assurance
The menu at Canteen reads like a comforting childhood reminiscence with some sophisticated bunting thrown on top. Devilled kidneys on toast, followed by an excellent slow-roast ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Unit 6, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Assurance
Strada has started something of a pizza revolution. The chain has blossomed thanks largely to its focus on fresh, high quality ingredients, and efficient, friendly service. ...More
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
Unit 1, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Assurance
If you happen to be with the kids on the South Bank this summer this is a great little eatery in which to recharge their batteries. ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 6 minutes from London Assurance
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 6 minutes from London Assurance
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London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 19 minutes from London Assurance
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ...More
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from London Assurance
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from London Assurance
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 11 minutes from London Assurance
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 8 minutes from London Assurance
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from London Assurance
A short walk from the South Bank Centre, The Old Vic and The National Theatre this traditional old watering hole is a good place to have ...More
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London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
47 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from London Assurance
London's oldest wine bar and family-run underground tavern. Home to Samuel Pepys in the 1680s, the building housing Gordon’s is now home to a regular, thriving crowd ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes from London Assurance
The cocktails in the Bassoon Piano Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 8 minutes from London Assurance
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by the Sunday Telegraph, the Lobby Bar at the chic One Aldwych hotel is renowned ...More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Assurance
The Royal Festival Hall's refurbishment has done away with 'The People's Palace', the marvellously 1950s restaurant that used to occupy this space, and replaced it with ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Assurance
Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique metropolitan ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from London Assurance
The Deck is a modern roof-top venue with stunning views over the Thames, available for hire at the National Theatre, part of the Southbank Centre which ...More
National Theatre: Olivier Theatre events
She Stoops to ConquerShe Stoops to ConquerTheatre's version of a rom com, She Stoops to Conquer is a comedy about mistaken identity, love and rebelling against class expectations. Hardcastle has high expectations for his beloved daughter, Kate, and is hoping to acquaint her with his friend's son for a future marriage proposal. However, unfortunately for him he stumbles across Lumpkin who t13th February 2012Wednesday 28th March 2012
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PRICING £12-£45
Theatre's version of a rom com, She Stoops to Conquer is a comedy about mistaken identity, love and rebelling against class expectations. Hardcastle has high expectations for his beloved daughter, Kate, and is hoping to acquaint her with his friend's son for a future marriage proposal. However, unfortunately for him he stumbles across Lumpkin who t... More about this event
In Conversation With Steve Pemberton & Sophie Thompson: Talk
event Monday 5th March 2012TIMES 3pm PRICING £5, concs £4
The actors discuss their careers and answer questions from the audience.
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event Running from Monday 30th April 2012 until Sunday 13th May 2012TIMES Various Times PRICING £12-£32
Alex Jennings and Simon Russell Beale feature in John Hodge's 1930s Moscow-set drama about a writer Mikhail Bulgakov, who has been commissioned to write a play on Stalin as part of his 60th birthday celebrations. Directed by Nicholas Hytner.
PRICING £12-£32, public booking opens Apr 1 2012
A wealthy philanthropist plots revenge on the friends who snub him when the money dries up in Shakespeare's provocative drama. Nicholas Hytner directs Simon Russell Beale in the title role as part of the World Shakespeare Festival. This staging of Timon of Athens is also part of the Travelex Tickets season at the National Theatre, a fantastic initi... More about this event
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What's On Today Near National Theatre: Olivier Theatre ![]() She Stoops to Conquer Theatre | Until 28th March 2012 National Theatre: Olivier Theatre At National Theatre: Olivier Theatre Theatre's version of a rom com, She Stoops to Conquer is a comedy about mistaken identity, love and rebelling against ...More Cordelia Williams Concerts | On 13th February 2012 Southbank Centre 2 minutes walk from National Theatre: Olivier Theatre The pianist and winner of the Martin Musical Scholarship Fund performs Couperin's Pieces De Clavecin, Ravel's Gaspard De La Nuit, ...More ![]() Love Letters Straight From Your Heart Exhibitions | Until 14th February 2012 Southbank Centre 2 minutes walk from National Theatre: Olivier Theatre With Valentine's Day round the corner, love is at the fore front of many Londoners' minds. Love Letters Straight from ...More ![]() Imagine Kids Events | Until 26th February 2012 Southbank Centre 2 minutes walk from National Theatre: Olivier Theatre Take the kids to the Southbank Centre during the February half-term and treat them to Imagine, the annual children's literature festival which pulls ...More The Comedy Of Errors: Mulberry School For Girls (Ages 6 & Over) Theatre | On 13th February 2012 Southbank Centre 2 minutes walk from National Theatre: Olivier Theatre ...More Hidden City Tours | Until 31st December 2012 Southbank Centre 2 minutes walk from National Theatre: Olivier Theatre Hidden City offers a unique and quirky way to explore London. Based around the concept of a treasure hunt, explorers ...More ![]() David Shrigley: Brain Activity Exhibitions | Until 13th May 2012 The Hayward Gallery 2 minutes walk from National Theatre: Olivier Theatre Quick witted with a dry sense of humour, David Shrigley has all the components needed to create an amusing and ...More Travelling Light Theatre | Until 5th March 2012 National Theatre 4 minutes walk from National Theatre: Olivier Theatre The award-winning Antony Sher returns to the stage to take on the role of Jacob in Nicholas Wright's new play Travelling ...More Juno and the Paycock Theatre | Until 26th February 2012 National Theatre 4 minutes walk from National Theatre: Olivier Theatre Tragedy and humour don't often go hand in hand, but Juno and the Paycock manages to capture both emotions to ...More ![]() Valentine's Cupid Capsule Seasonal | Until 14th February 2012 London Eye 5 minutes walk from National Theatre: Olivier Theatre Treat your loved one to a romantic private capsule on the London Eye and enjoy some stunning views of London as you ...More
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