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Danza Contemporanea De Cuba: Mixed Bill (Mambo 3XXI/New Itzik Galili/Carmen?!)Danza Contemporanea De Cuba: Mixed Bill (Mambo 3XXI/New Itzik Galili/Carmen?!)The latest work created by the international choreographer Itzik Galili, will be performed along with George Cespedes's Mambo 3XXI, and work created by the director of Helsinki Dance Company, Kenneth Kvarnstrom.31st May 2012Friday 1st June 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Danza Contemporanea De Cuba: Mixed Bill (Mambo 3XXI/New Itzik Galili/Carmen?!)event  Running until Friday 1st June 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
The latest work created by the international choreographer Itzik Galili, will be performed along with George Cespedes's Mambo 3XXI, and work cre... More about this event
 
Noé Soulier/Frauke Requardt & Freddie Opoku-AddaieNoé Soulier/Frauke Requardt & Freddie Opoku-AddaieA 1951 Broadway musical with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by E Y Harburg. A satirical fairy tale about a magic lamp, a genie and a doll-maker, which takes the rise out of American big business practices of the day, and has an anti-McCarthy slant as well.3rd June 2012Sunday 3rd June 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Noé Soulier/Frauke Requardt & Freddie Opoku-Addaie

event  Running until Sunday 3rd June 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre 
A 1951 Broadway musical with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by E Y Harburg. A satirical fairy tale about a magic lamp, a genie and a doll-maker,
 
Wah! Wah! GirlsWah! Wah! GirlsSet against the energetic background of the East End, Wah! Wah! Girls invites Bollywood to the streets of London.  Inspired by the world of Mujra dancers – who for generations have entertained the rich and powerful by entrancing them with dance and song – Wah! Wah! Girls tells an adoring story of fighting against the odds for love. The determin31st May 2012Saturday 23rd June 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Wah! Wah! Girlsevent  Running until Saturday 23rd June 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
Set against the energetic background of the East End, Wah! Wah! Girls invites Bollywood to the streets of London.  Inspired by the world of Mujr... More about this event
 
Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: ViktorTanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: ViktorA co-production with Teatro Argentina di Roma, first created in 1986, which looks at human neurosis. Accompanied by symphonic music and folk tunes, and music for social dancing.6th June 2012Thursday 7th June 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: Viktorevent  Running from Wednesday 6th June 2012 until Thursday 7th June 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
A co-production with Teatro Argentina di Roma, first created in 1986, which looks at human neurosis. Accompanied by symphonic music and folk tun... More about this event
 
Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012In order to celebrate influential dance choreographer Pina Bausch, Sadler's Wells and the Barbican are presenting a month long season of international co-productions. After living in a specific city round the world for a period of time, Bausch's company would then create a piece drawing on inspirations from that particular city. The Tanztheater Wup6th June 2012Monday 9th July 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012event  Running from Wednesday 6th June 2012 until Monday 9th July 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
In order to celebrate influential dance choreographer Pina Bausch, Sadler's Wells and the Barbican are presenting a month long season of interna... More about this event
 
Remembering British New Dance: TalkRemembering British New Dance: TalkA talk on the relationship between 1970s and 1980s dance and the feminist movement.7th June 2012Thursday 7th June 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Remembering British New Dance: Talk

event  Thursday 7th June 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre 
A talk on the relationship between 1970s and 1980s dance and the feminist movement.
 
Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: Como El Musguito En La Piedra, Ay Si, Si, Si..Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: Como El Musguito En La Piedra, Ay Si, Si, Si..A dance-theatre work inspired by the culture of Chile, featuring music by Chilean composers including Victor Jara. This is the last work that was created by the late choreographer.12th June 2012Wednesday 13th June 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: Como El Musguito En La Piedra, Ay Si, Si, Si..event  Running from Tuesday 12th June 2012 until Wednesday 13th June 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
A dance-theatre work inspired by the culture of Chile, featuring music by Chilean composers including Victor Jara. This is the last work that wa... More about this event
 
Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: Der Fensterputzer (The Window Washer)Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: Der Fensterputzer (The Window Washer)Using Hong Kong life as its backdrop, this dance-theatre piece with visual imagery explores the delight or horror of recognising oneself within one's own world.18th June 2012Tuesday 19th June 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: Der Fensterputzer (The Window Washer)event  Running from Monday 18th June 2012 until Tuesday 19th June 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
Using Hong Kong life as its backdrop, this dance-theatre piece with visual imagery explores the delight or horror of recognising oneself within ... More about this event
 
Julian Joseph And Sheron Wray: The Brown Bomber & Julian Joseph: Shawdowball Dance SuiteJulian Joseph And Sheron Wray: The Brown Bomber & Julian Joseph: Shawdowball Dance SuiteThe composer and pianist Julian Joseph collaborates with choreographer Sheron Wray to create a dance work inspired by the 1938 boxing match between African-American Joe Louis and German Max Schmeling. Followed by Julian Joseph's dance piece recalling Negro League baseball.20th June 2012Thursday 21st June 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Julian Joseph And Sheron Wray: The Brown Bomber & Julian Joseph: Shawdowball Dance Suite

event  Running from Wednesday 20th June 2012 until Thursday 21st June 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre 
The composer and pianist Julian Joseph collaborates with choreographer Sheron Wray to create a dance work inspired by the 1938 boxing match betw
 
Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: NefesTanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: NefesA dance-theatre piece with video projection, offering a form of homage to love and possibilities. Inspired by Turkey, its cultural and social references.24th June 2012Monday 25th June 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: Nefesevent  Running from Sunday 24th June 2012 until Monday 25th June 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
A dance-theatre piece with video projection, offering a form of homage to love and possibilities. Inspired by Turkey, its cultural and social re... More about this event
 
Sampled - Presented By Sadler's Wells And Big DanceSampled - Presented By Sadler's Wells And Big DanceA plethora of dance and music across two days, featuring performances by Jonzi D, with his solo hip hop work Aeroplane Man, English National Ballet with the Pas De Deux from Derek Deane's Swan Lake, the Global Dance Contest winner Ihsan Rustem presenting his State of Matter, performed by Northwest Dance Project, and more from London's major dance h29th June 2012Saturday 30th June 2012 Where:
Peacock Theatre,   Portugal Street      WC2A 2HT
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Sampled - Presented By Sadler's Wells And Big Dance

event  Running from Friday 29th June 2012 until Saturday 30th June 2012
VENUE  Peacock Theatre 
A plethora of dance and music across two days, featuring performances by Jonzi D, with his solo hip hop work Aeroplane Man, English National Bal
 
Sampled Workshops (Ages 10 & Over)Sampled Workshops (Ages 10 & Over)An opportunity to try out the dance styles seen over the Sampled weekend.30th June 2012Saturday 30th June 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Sampled Workshops (Ages 10 & Over)

event  Saturday 30th June 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
An opportunity to try out the dance styles seen over the Sampled weekend.
 
 
Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: Palermo PalermoTanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: Palermo PalermoA dance-theatre piece which uses music from around the world, offers a slightly humorous look at Sicily's capital. A co-production with Teatro Biondo Stabile, Palermo and Andres Neumann International.1st July 2012Monday 2nd July 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: Palermo Palermoevent  Running from Sunday 1st July 2012 until Monday 2nd July 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
A dance-theatre piece which uses music from around the world, offers a slightly humorous look at Sicily's capital. A co-production with Teatro B... More about this event
 
 
New English Ballet Theatre: SynergiesNew English Ballet Theatre: SynergiesInspired by the style of impresario Diaghilev's approach to presenting works, this company of 18 young performers showcase renowned choreography including Wayne Eagling's Resolution, as well as debut works including Jenna Lee's work set to Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1, and Ernst Meisner's work, set to Mozart's Symphony No. 39, 1st and 4th movement.4th July 2012Sunday 8th July 2012 Where:
Peacock Theatre,   Portugal Street      WC2A 2HT
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New English Ballet Theatre: Synergies

event  Running from Wednesday 4th July 2012 until Sunday 8th July 2012
VENUE  Peacock Theatre 
Inspired by the style of impresario Diaghilev's approach to presenting works, this company of 18 young performers showcase renowned choreography
 
 
Big DanceBig DanceBig DanceThe biennial Big Dance festival is back, turning London into the dance capital for nine days in July, and this year they will be limbering up with a seven week countdown period as part of the London 2012 Festival. Taking place at a variety of unusual venues across the city, the scale of this frenzy of dance activities is huge with events organised 7th July 2012Sunday 15th July 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Big Dance PICK
Big Danceevent  Running from Saturday 7th July 2012 until Sunday 15th July 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
The biennial Big Dance festival is back, turning London into the dance capital for nine days in July, and this year they will be limbering up wi... More about this event
 
 
Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: WiesenlandTanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: WiesenlandA dance-theatre piece which was created in 2000, and is inspired by the folklore, museums and churches of Budapest.8th July 2012Monday 9th July 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World Cities 2012: Wiesenland

event  Running from Sunday 8th July 2012 until Monday 9th July 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
A dance-theatre piece which was created in 2000, and is inspired by the folklore, museums and churches of Budapest.
 
 
Matthew Bourne: Curtain RaiserMatthew Bourne: Curtain RaiserInspired by Matthew Bourne's Play Without Words, this unique dance work features a cast of over 70 dancers, of all ages and experiences, based on the themes from the dance-drama.12th July 2012Friday 13th July 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Matthew Bourne: Curtain Raiser

event  Running from Thursday 12th July 2012 until Friday 13th July 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre 
Inspired by Matthew Bourne's Play Without Words, this unique dance work features a cast of over 70 dancers, of all ages and experiences, based o
 
 
New Adventures: Matthew Bourne's Play Without WordsNew Adventures: Matthew Bourne's Play Without WordsA dance-theatre work set in Chelsea during the Swinging' Sixties, presenting a tale of conflict and desire. Inspired by Joseph Losey's 1963 film. Music composed by Terry Davies.12th July 2012Sunday 5th August 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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New Adventures: Matthew Bourne's Play Without Wordsevent  Running from Thursday 12th July 2012 until Sunday 5th August 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
A dance-theatre work set in Chelsea during the Swinging' Sixties, presenting a tale of conflict and desire. Inspired by Joseph Losey's 1963 film... More about this event
 
 
Play Without WordsPlay Without WordsThe sounds of the swinging sixties hit Sadler's Wells as Matthew Bourne's wickedly satirical dance drama Play Without Words returns for its first revival since it premiered at the National Theatre ten years ago. This sexy and thrilling play tells the story of domestic social order in a suave 1965 Chelsea household. Revolving around the master of th12th July 2012Sunday 5th August 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Play Without Wordsevent  Running from Thursday 12th July 2012 until Sunday 5th August 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
The sounds of the swinging sixties hit Sadler's Wells as Matthew Bourne's wickedly satirical dance drama Play Without Words returns for its firs... More about this event
 
 
19361936Tom McNab's drama on the cultural and political tensions around the Berlin Olympics, with Jesse Owens playing a central role, as seen through the eyes of American journalist William Shirer. Directed by Jenny Lee.18th July 2012Sunday 5th August 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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1936

event  Running from Wednesday 18th July 2012 until Sunday 5th August 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre 
Tom McNab's drama on the cultural and political tensions around the Berlin Olympics, with Jesse Owens playing a central role, as seen through th
 
 
AladdinAladdinCole Porter's last work, featuring the song Come To The Supermarket In Old Peking, and was written in collaboration with the American writer of One Touch of Venus, S.J.Perelman. Directed by Ian Marshall Fisher.19th August 2012Sunday 2nd September 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Aladdin

event  Running from Sunday 19th August 2012 until Sunday 2nd September 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre 
Cole Porter's last work, featuring the song Come To The Supermarket In Old Peking, and was written in collaboration with the American writer of
 
 
San Francisco Ballet: Three Mixed Bills (Programme A: Sympohnic Dances/Divertimento No. 15/Number NiSan Francisco Ballet: Three Mixed Bills (Programme A: Sympohnic Dances/Divertimento No. 15/Number NiGeorge Balanchine's large-scale ballet, Divertimento No. 15, is performed along with the abstract work by Edwaard Liang, Symphonic Dances, and Christopher Wheeldon's Number Nine. Music by Mozart and Rachmaninov.14th September 2012Sunday 23rd September 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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San Francisco Ballet: Three Mixed Bills (Programme A: Sympohnic Dances/Divertimento No. 15/Number Ni

event  Running from Friday 14th September 2012 until Sunday 23rd September 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
George Balanchine's large-scale ballet, Divertimento No. 15, is performed along with the abstract work by Edwaard Liang, Symphonic Dances, and C
 
 
San Francisco Ballet: Three Mixed Bills (Programme B: Ghosts/Guide To Strange Places/TrioSan Francisco Ballet: Three Mixed Bills (Programme B: Ghosts/Guide To Strange Places/TrioThe company director Helgi Tomasson presents his triptych ballet, Trio, which is set to Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence. The work is performed along side Christopher Wheeldon's Ghosts, and Ashley Page's physical piece, Guide To Strange Places.15th September 2012Friday 21st September 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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San Francisco Ballet: Three Mixed Bills (Programme B: Ghosts/Guide To Strange Places/Trio

event  Running from Saturday 15th September 2012 until Friday 21st September 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
The company director Helgi Tomasson presents his triptych ballet, Trio, which is set to Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence. The work is performe
 
 
San Francisco Ballet: Three Mixed Bills (Programme C: Beaux/Classical Symphony/RAkU/Within The GoldeSan Francisco Ballet: Three Mixed Bills (Programme C: Beaux/Classical Symphony/RAkU/Within The GoldeAn interpretation of Prokofiev's Classical Symphony from Yuri Possokhov, is performed along with his dance-theatre piece RAkU, based on the 1950 burning of Kyoto's Golden Pavilion. Works by Mark Morris and Christopher Wheeldon complete the programme.19th September 2012Saturday 22nd September 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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San Francisco Ballet: Three Mixed Bills (Programme C: Beaux/Classical Symphony/RAkU/Within The Golde

event  Running from Wednesday 19th September 2012 until Saturday 22nd September 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
An interpretation of Prokofiev's Classical Symphony from Yuri Possokhov, is performed along with his dance-theatre piece RAkU, based on the 1950
 
 
Sasha Waltz & Guests: ContinuSasha Waltz & Guests: ContinuA dance-theatre piece set to a modern classical score, featuring Arcana composed in 1927 by Edgar Varese, as well as music by Iannis Xenakis and Claude Vivier. The work developed with 24 dancers by choreographer Sasha Waltz, is inspired by two architectural projects for museums in Berlin and Rome.28th September 2012Sunday 30th September 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Sasha Waltz & Guests: Continu

event  Running from Friday 28th September 2012 until Sunday 30th September 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
A dance-theatre piece set to a modern classical score, featuring Arcana composed in 1927 by Edgar Varese, as well as music by Iannis Xenakis and
 
 
Akram Khan: DESHAkram Khan: DESHA personal exploration of the power of the human spirit, and partly celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan. Choreographed by Akram Khan.2nd October 2012Saturday 6th October 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Akram Khan: DESH

event  Running from Tuesday 2nd October 2012 until Saturday 6th October 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
A personal exploration of the power of the human spirit, and partly celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan.
 
 
Matthew Bourne's Sleeping BeautyMatthew Bourne's Sleeping BeautyThe famous ballet classic Sleeping Beauty hits the London stage in Matthew Bourne's re-imagining of the iconic classic. The choreographer is renowned for his revolutionary adaptations of classic works and this production of Tchaikovsky's 1889 ballet is no different as the heroine of the piece, Aurora, wakes up in 2011 and, in a radical twist on the22nd October 2012Monday 31st December 2012 Where:
Sadler's Wells Theatre,   Rosebery Avenue      EC1R 4TN
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Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beautyevent  Running from Monday 22nd October 2012 until Monday 31st December 2012
VENUE  Sadler's Wells Theatre 
The famous ballet classic Sleeping Beauty hits the London stage in Matthew Bourne's re-imagining of the iconic classic. The choreographer is ren... More about this event
 
 
 
 

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Danza Contemporanea De Cuba: Mixed Bill (Mambo 3XXI/New Itzik Galili/Carmen?!)
Dance | Until 1st June 2012 

Sadler's Wells Theatre At Sadler's Wells

The latest work created by the international choreographer Itzik Galili, will be performed along with George Cespedes's Mambo 3XXI, and ...More

Wah! Wah! Girls
Theatre | Until 23rd June 2012 

Sadler's Wells Theatre At Sadler's Wells

Set against the energetic background of the East End, Wah! Wah! Girls invites Bollywood to the streets of London.  Inspired ...More

Binko Swink, Gold Road
Concerts | On 31st May 2012 

The Wilmington Arms 7 minutes walk from Sadler's Wells

Alt pop by the London-based band....More

Reptile Youth, Maribel, Sansa
Concerts | On 31st May 2012 

The Lexington 7 minutes walk from Sadler's Wells

The Copenhagen-based band plays post-punk, synth pop and soul....More

Three Pound Thursdays
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 

Anam 8 minutes walk from Sadler's Wells

Resident DJs play pop, house and dance....More

William Control, Fearless Vampire Killers, Obscure Pleasures
Concerts | On 31st May 2012 

O2 Academy Islington 8 minutes walk from Sadler's Wells

Singer, musician and Aiden frontman Wil Francis leads the Seattle-based electronica band....More

Camden Passage Antiques Market
Shopping | Until 31st January 2013 

Camden Passage Antiques Market 9 minutes walk from Sadler's Wells

Definitely worth a gander if you're in the Islington area is the Camden Passage Antiques Market, which is located between ...More

Funny Women Awards
Comedy | On 31st May 2012 

The Betsey Trotwood 10 minutes walk from Sadler's Wells

With MC Clare Lomas....More

The Meds Collective, Redwire, Culsh And The Stories, Komla
Concerts | On 31st May 2012 

Surya 10 minutes walk from Sadler's Wells

Hip hop, R&B and pop from the London-based three-piece....More

Free Stand-Up Comedy
Comedy | On 31st May 2012 

Camden Head 11 minutes walk from Sadler's Wells

Self-depreciating humour from Pappy's member Matthew Crosby, plus Michelle De Swarte....More

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