Entertainment near Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
THIS ARCHIVED EVENT ENDED ON THE 14TH FEBRUARY 2010
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National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, Westminster, London WC2H 0HE
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Dates:
5th November 2009 until 14th February 2010
OPENING TIMES
Mon to Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm
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Garrick Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Named after the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick, whose portrait hangs in the foyer bar, The Garrick is a fantastic piece of late-Victorian kitsch.... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Named after the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick, whose portrait hangs in the foyer bar, The Garrick is a fantastic piece of late-Victorian kitsch.... More
Odeon Leicester Square
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the... More
Wyndham's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
This is a gorgeous Edwardian Theatre, and the first theatre to show many famous productions, including 'Godspell' and Yazmin Reza's incredibly popular three-hander 'Art'. Known... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
This is a gorgeous Edwardian Theatre, and the first theatre to show many famous productions, including 'Godspell' and Yazmin Reza's incredibly popular three-hander 'Art'. Known... More
The 99 Club
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Storm Nightclub, 28a Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Playing across multiple venues across London seven days a week and 52 weeks a year - do they really put on shows on Christmas Day?... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Storm Nightclub, 28a Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Playing across multiple venues across London seven days a week and 52 weeks a year - do they really put on shows on Christmas Day?... More
London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling... More
Prince Charles Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
7 Leicester Place, London, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Having achieved almost cult status, this reasonably-priced, independent cinema in the heart of Leicester Square is not quite the true hidden gem it once... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
7 Leicester Place, London, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Having achieved almost cult status, this reasonably-priced, independent cinema in the heart of Leicester Square is not quite the true hidden gem it once... More
Prince of Wales Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Coventry Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 4 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Theatres have stood on this spot since 1884, perfectly placed to draw the attention of the great crowds moving between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square.... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Coventry Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 4 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Theatres have stood on this spot since 1884, perfectly placed to draw the attention of the great crowds moving between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square.... More
Comedy Store
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
1a Oxendon Street, London, Soho, London SW1Y | 4 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The Comedy Store is the spiritual home of stand-up in the UK. Despite being the best large comedy venue in the country, the Store still... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
1a Oxendon Street, London, Soho, London SW1Y | 4 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The Comedy Store is the spiritual home of stand-up in the UK. Despite being the best large comedy venue in the country, the Store still... More
Arts Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
6-7 Great Newport Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 4 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The Arts Theatre was built in 1927 as a members club, which allowed it to circumvent the censorship laws and perform unusual and avant garde... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
6-7 Great Newport Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 4 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The Arts Theatre was built in 1927 as a members club, which allowed it to circumvent the censorship laws and perform unusual and avant garde... More
Curzon Soho
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Soho, London W1D | 6 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
This cracking, refurbished Soho cinema shows a broad-range of art-house films. The three screens feature Dolby THX sound and ample leg-room. The regular Sunday... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Soho, London W1D | 6 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
This cracking, refurbished Soho cinema shows a broad-range of art-house films. The three screens feature Dolby THX sound and ample leg-room. The regular Sunday... More
St. Martin's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 6 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 6 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed... More
Playhouse Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Northumberland Avenue, London, Westminster, London WC2N | 6 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
A short step away from the main strip of West End theatres, the Playhouse's stylish curved facade is rather lost among the towering architecture of... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Northumberland Avenue, London, Westminster, London WC2N | 6 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
A short step away from the main strip of West End theatres, the Playhouse's stylish curved facade is rather lost among the towering architecture of... More
Palace Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Soho, London W1A | 6 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The towering Palace Theatre dominates Cambridge Circus. Five storeys of dark-red brick with octagonal towers on the top give it a looming aspect better suited... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Soho, London W1A | 6 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The towering Palace Theatre dominates Cambridge Circus. Five storeys of dark-red brick with octagonal towers on the top give it a looming aspect better suited... More
Pigalle
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
215-217 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 7 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Forties-themed late-night supper club. If you’re considering a more glamorous and alternative evening’s entertainment, head to Piccadilly and burlesque cabaret club, Pigalle. Inspired by the genteel,... More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
215-217 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 7 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Forties-themed late-night supper club. If you’re considering a more glamorous and alternative evening’s entertainment, head to Piccadilly and burlesque cabaret club, Pigalle. Inspired by the genteel,... More
Ronnie Scott's
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
47 Frith Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 7 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The legendary Ronnie Scott's has been a Mecca for the international jazz community since 1959. Created by music-lovers for music-lovers, it has played host to... More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
47 Frith Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 7 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The legendary Ronnie Scott's has been a Mecca for the international jazz community since 1959. Created by music-lovers for music-lovers, it has played host to... More
Prince Edward Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Old Compton Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 7 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The Prince Edward Theatre was designed by Edward Stone and opened in 1930 with a performance of the musical ‘Rio Rita’. Just a few years... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Old Compton Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 7 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The Prince Edward Theatre was designed by Edward Stone and opened in 1930 with a performance of the musical ‘Rio Rita’. Just a few years... More
The Donmar Warehouse
London > Entertainment > Theatres
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 8 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Housed in an impressive red-brick industrial building - at various times a brewery, a banana warehouse and a film studio - this tiny repertory theatre... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 8 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Housed in an impressive red-brick industrial building - at various times a brewery, a banana warehouse and a film studio - this tiny repertory theatre... More
Savoy Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable... More
Royal Opera House - Covent Garden London
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Bow Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 8 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
This impressive building in the heart of Covent Garden has been playing host to major stars of the classical music world since 1858. The... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Bow Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 8 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
This impressive building in the heart of Covent Garden has been playing host to major stars of the classical music world since 1858. The... More
Ray's Jazz At Foyles
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
113-119 Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 9 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Jazz up your afternoon coffee break with a trip to Ray’s shop and café on the first floor of Foyles’ bookshop on Charing Cross Road.... More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
113-119 Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 9 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Jazz up your afternoon coffee break with a trip to Ray’s shop and café on the first floor of Foyles’ bookshop on Charing Cross Road.... More
Soho Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 Dean Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 9 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The Soho Theatre Company was formed in 1969 by Verity Bargate and Fred Proud, but it didn't have a permanent home until 2000, when its... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 Dean Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 9 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The Soho Theatre Company was formed in 1969 by Verity Bargate and Fred Proud, but it didn't have a permanent home until 2000, when its... More
The Hospital Club
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 10 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 10 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording... More
Aldwych Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | 10 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
With the Waldorf Hotel sandwiched inbetween them, the Aldwych and Strand theatres were originally built to work as a pair. The Aldwych is probably most noted... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | 10 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
With the Waldorf Hotel sandwiched inbetween them, the Aldwych and Strand theatres were originally built to work as a pair. The Aldwych is probably most noted... More
Novello Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 10 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 10 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's... More
Fortune Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Russell Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 10 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The first theatre built after World War I is an astonishing piece of architecture. Built in 1922-4, it preceded the arrival of the Art Deco... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Russell Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 10 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The first theatre built after World War I is an astonishing piece of architecture. Built in 1922-4, it preceded the arrival of the Art Deco... More
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Catherine Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 10 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Catherine Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 10 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on... More
Shaftesbury Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 11 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
A large and appealingly shabby Edwardian theatre which has produced almost a century of successful popular theatre and musicals. The most notorious of these was... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 11 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
A large and appealingly shabby Edwardian theatre which has produced almost a century of successful popular theatre and musicals. The most notorious of these was... More
New London Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Drury Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 11 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Although this site has been an entertainment venue since at least the mid-19th century, the New London Theatre only opened its doors in 1973, making... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Drury Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 11 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Although this site has been an entertainment venue since at least the mid-19th century, the New London Theatre only opened its doors in 1973, making... More
Dominion Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
268 Tottenham Court Road, London, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 12 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Huge, but now slightly shabby, theatre which plays host to big, rocking musicals. The Dominion has a huge stage and hundreds of seats - on... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
268 Tottenham Court Road, London, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 12 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
Huge, but now slightly shabby, theatre which plays host to big, rocking musicals. The Dominion has a huge stage and hundreds of seats - on... More
Southbank Centre
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The Southbank Centre is a classic example of brutal 60s concrete architecture. Everyone has an opinion (usually negative) on its distinctive design - famous detractors... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes walk from Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The Southbank Centre is a classic example of brutal 60s concrete architecture. Everyone has an opinion (usually negative) on its distinctive design - famous detractors... More
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