5 Great Suggestions for this Summer in London

5 Things to Splurge on this Summer…but do it fast!

article by Jen Barnes (@JenBarnes207)

I know, I know, it’s not even Spring and here I am talking about Summer. It’s almost cruel, isn’t it? Well, you’ll thank me later for a heads up on this summer’s hottest shows and exhibitions. No, they aren’t free….but if you’re going to spend the ££, you might as well make it worth it…and these, dear readers, are worth it.

1. David Bowie is… at the V&A

Do you love David Bowie? Then get to the V&A for the first international exhibition on his life and career. You’ll find handwritten lyrics, original costumes, music, instruments and more. The name says it all. No matter what you think of him, David Bowie is…and icon.
Dates: Now-August
Price Range: £9.00-£23.00
Tickets: Your best shot is to queue on the day for tickets!

2. The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable, co-production with Punch Drunk & the National Theatre

Punch Drunk, internationally acclaimed immersive theatre company, have announced their newest show, a co-production with The National Theatre. Held at an undisclosed location in Zone 1, it is rumoured to be their biggest endeavour yet. Prices are steep, but if you’re a student, unemployed or under the age of 26, concession price tickets will be released for performances after July 4th on midday on Mondays for the following week. If you want to be a part of a show that people will be talking about for years to come, The Drowned Man will be an immersive experience that you will never forget.
Dates: From 20 June
Price Range: £19.50-£47.50
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3. Bolshoi Ballet at the Royal Opera House

Booking only opened up last week, but these tickets will go fast! Their presence marks the 50^th Anniversary of its first performance at Covent Garden under the banner of Victor Hochhauser. They will be performing Swan Lake, La Bayadere, The Sleeping Beauty,Jewels-Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds, and The Flames of Paris.
Dates: 29 July-17 August
Price Range: £8-£110
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4. Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre

The Tony award winning musical has arrived in London and it’s an absolute riot. The best ticket availability is after the 15th of July but you might get lucky before that! They offer a ticket lottery system for every performance where you can apply at the box office 2 ½ hours before curtain to get up to two top-price tickets for only £20!
Dates: Opened 21 March
Price Range: £39.50-£127.00
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5. Light Show at the Hayward Gallery

Experience light in ways, forms and shapes that you never imagined at the Light Show exhibition. You’ll encounter fixed installations as well as installations that you cannot only move around, but through. Expect not only variations in colour and intensity, but even in your perception of light.
Price Range: £7.50-£11.00
Dates: Now-6 May
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