http://www.londonisfree.com/ Up-to-the-minute listings of every free event taking place in London. From book signings to TV recordings, festivals to cycle rides you'll find it here. en Copyright 2008 Thu, 15 May 2008 16:50:42 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification This June visitors to the Clore Ballroom in the Southbank Centre can participate in an open vocal workshop.

In anticipation of the world premiere of Excite, a new work from Eugene Skeef and Richard Bissill on 7 June, visitors are invited to take part in an open vocal workshop with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Creative Director Eugene Skeef.

This event is taking place in The Clore Ballroom on Sunday June 1st from 1.30pm.

Find out more about free events at the Southbank Centre.

How to get there

Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.

]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/discover_excite.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/discover_excite.html Music Clore Ballroom Discover Excite! Eugene Skeef free event free music London news Southbank Centre Thu, 15 May 2008 16:50:42 +0000 Notes into Letters: The Listening Conversation at the Southbank Centre sees poets and writers describing the listening experience.

Poets and writers including Maura Dooley and Matthew Hollis search for ways to describe the listening experience through conversation, discussion and poetry readings.

This event is presented as part of Hear Here! - the UK's first classical music project devoted to listening, presented by the Royal Philharmonic Society and Classic FM, and supported by Paul Hamlyn Foundation.

This event is taking place in The Clore Ballroom on Saturday May 31st from 6pm.

Find out more about free events at the Southbank Centre.

How to get there

Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.

]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/notes_into_letters_the_listening_conversation.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/notes_into_letters_the_listening_conversation.html Literary Clore Ballroom free event free literary event London news Notes into Letters: The Listening Conversation Southbank Centre Thu, 15 May 2008 16:21:02 +0000 The Royal Festival Hall is currently playing host to Stack,

Stack is a commission by 2007 Paul Hamlyn Foundation artist award-winner Phyllida Barlow, one of the most influential teachers and artists working in Britain today.

Barlow's recent work emerges from a 40-year career in which she has explored many of the aspects of post-Minimalism: the effect of gravity on materials and the relation of the sculpture to the viewing space.

Stack is running on Level 1 of the Royal Festival Hall until Monday June 9th.

Find out more about free events at the Southbank Centre.

How to get there

Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.

]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/stack.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/stack.html Exhibitions free event free exhibition London news Phyllida Barlow Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre Stack Thu, 15 May 2008 16:07:40 +0000 Get yourself down to The Roxy for an evening of film and discussion illuminating the nature of art and activism over the last 40 years.

All Power to the Imagination! 1968 and Its Legacies marks the creative resistance of a remarkable year, while placing its lessons in the context of our own times. From April to June and across London, this major season explores 1968 culture, politics and thought and their legacy manifestations in cinema, visual art, literature, music and activism.

This event is taking place on Wednesday June 4th from 7.30pm.

Find out more about events at the Roxy and Platform.

How to get there

Located at 128 - 132 Borough High Street, the Roxy is easily accessible from Borough tube station.

If on the bus jump on the 21, 35, 40, 133, 343 or C10.

]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/platform.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/platform.html Film Borough High Street free event free film London news Platform Roxy Bar and Screen Thu, 15 May 2008 15:36:37 +0000 The Artsdepot will this June be hosting an Environmental Fayre.

Hosted by the North Finchley Agenda 21 Environment Forum, this fayre during London Sustainability Week features a variety of stalls and activities from local environmental organisations outside the entrance to Artsdepot.

There will also be guided tours of artsdepot, during which you can find out how green the building is!
The Environmental Fayre is taking place on Sunday June 15th from 11am to 3pm.

Find out more about events at the Artsdepot.

How to get there

The closest tube stations are located at West Finchley and Woodside Park.

If travelling by bus the 82, 125, 134, 221, 263 and 460 all serve the area.

]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/environmental_fayre.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/environmental_fayre.html Festivals Artsdepot Environmental Fayre free event London news North Finchley Thu, 15 May 2008 15:19:10 +0000 Be part of the China Media Festival at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies.

The China Media Festival will focus on Chinese media as well as media representation of China in the UK. It aims to encourage the exchanges and direct dialogue between China and UK media professionals, covering television, newspaper, radio and internet.

We hope that the festival will lead to some real understanding and collaborations between the two countries. The China Media Festival is a part of CHINA NOW, the UK's largest ever festival of Chinese culture.

The festival runs from Wednesday June 18th to Thursday June 19th and is open to the public all day each day.

Find out more about events at the School of Oriental and African Studies and the University of London.

How to get there

The closest tube station is located at Russell Square.

If traveling by bus the 14, 24, 29, 73, 134 and 390 all serve the nearby Gower Street.

]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/china_media_festival.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/china_media_festival.html Festivals Literary China Media Festival China Now free festival free literary event London news University of London Thu, 15 May 2008 14:38:05 +0000 Head down to the London Metropolitan Archives and discover the history of our capital city.

Take a look at records which reveal some of the natural events which have affected London and Londoners, including smog, storms, floods and the occasional earthquake.

The archives will be accompanied by a talk - this event is taking place on Thursday June 19th from 2pm to 3pm. The event is free but places should be booked in advance, to do so, email organisers or call 020 7332 3820.

Find out more about the London Metropolitan Archives.

How to get there

The closest tube station is a short walk away at Farringdon.

If travelling by bus the 55, 63 and 243 serve Farringdon.

]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/blown_away_and_shaking_all_over.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/blown_away_and_shaking_all_over.html Literary Blown Away and Shaking All Over! free event free literary event London London Metropolitan Archives news Thu, 15 May 2008 14:09:31 +0000 Head down to the Italian Cultural Institute in London for a huge Jazz jam!

Asinel Scott, the famous jazz musician, has gone through a lot of trouble! It happens to a genius, when his talent is not recognised. It shouldn't happen again, should it?

Do you want to know Asinel and all the components of his band? Then come to the show! You'll assist to the biggest jam-session ever performed and we'll learn together how to overcome all the difficulties of the life through the power of the music!

This event is presented by the Italian dance group "ilfilodeldiscorso" and is taking place on Saturday June 21st from 4pm.

The event is free but booking in advance is essential, to do so call 020 7396 4430 or email the organisers.

Find out more about the Italian Cultural Institute in London.

How to get there

The closest tube station is located at Hyde Park Corner.

If on the bus the 2, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 19, 22, 36, 38, 52, 73, 74, 82, 137, 148, 414 and the 436 all serve Hyde Park Corner.

]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/the_jazz_musician_donkey.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/the_jazz_musician_donkey.html Music Asinel Scott free event free music Italian Cultural Institute in London London news The Jazz Musician Donkey Thu, 15 May 2008 12:18:57 +0000 NewsBiscuit is the first world wide web news netcast. Transmitted exclusively on the internet, it is every bit as reliable as Wikipedia and the blog of that Nigerian lottery winner who keeps emailing to ask for a loan.

All the top news stories are reported here from around the globe including several from the Isle of Wight: Charity launches guide dogs for the late; swimming pool introduces chatting lane for the elderly and RyanAir to charge for emotional baggage.

Presented by John O'Farrell after his failure to land the job at BBC Radio Solent, NewsBiscuit Dot Com gives you the news that the old established news agencies won't tell you. Because none of it's true. Top stories around the world: birdwatchers thrilled by first ever sighting of girlfriend! UK flooded by migrant workers from Narnia, and Dolphins stop smiling the moment our back is turned. You heard it here first on the world's first internet news webcast; 'wiki-news reported and uploaded by you. It's on the internet - it must be true'.

The show is being recorded on Sunday June 8th from 7.15pm at the BBC Radio Theatre.

To apply for tickets you can call 0870 901 1227 or check out the official BBC tickets website. Please note the minimum age for audience members is 14 years old.

How to get there

The nearest tube stop is Oxford Circus. If on the bus jump on 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 113, 137, 139, 159, 176, 189, 390, 453 or the C2.

]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/newsbiscuit_dot_com.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/newsbiscuit_dot_com.html TV & Radio Recordings BBC Radio Theatre free event free tv & radio recording John O'Farrell London news NewsBiscuit Dot Com Thu, 15 May 2008 11:37:20 +0000 Bleak Expectations is a Victorian epic by Mark Evans in the style of Charles Dickens after far too much gin.

Starring Richard Johnson, Anthony Head, Tom Allen and Geoffrey Whitehead.

The show is being recorded on Monday May 26th from 7.15pm at the BBC Radio Theatre.

To apply for tickets you can call 0870 901 1227 or check out the official BBC tickets website. Please note the minimum age for audience members is 14 years old.

How to get there

The nearest tube stop is Oxford Circus. If on the bus jump on 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 113, 137, 139, 159, 176, 189, 390, 453 or the C2.

]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/bleak_expectations_1.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/bleak_expectations_1.html Comedy Dance & Theatre TV & Radio Recordings BBC Radio 4 Bleak Expectations free comedy free dance & theatre free event free tv & radio recordings London news Thu, 15 May 2008 11:26:47 +0000 Head down to The Ship in Borough this June for a free fringe comedy night. PBH Free Fringe with a night featuring a bill of both established and newer comedians trying out new ideas in readiness for Edinburgh 2008. Performing in June will be Joe Rowntree, Graham Foster, Toby Caldwell and Elsie Harris. The next event is taking place on Friday June 6th from 8.30pm, get there early for a seat. Comedians performing include Danny Worthington, and an Edinburgh preview from Gerry Howell. For more information call 07743 034445. How to get there The closest tube station is located at Borough. If on the bus jump on the 21, 35, 40, 133, 343 or C10. ]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/free_fringe_comedy_night_3.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/free_fringe_comedy_night_3.html Comedy Borough Edinburgh Festival free comedy free event Fringe Festival London news PBH Comedy Night The Ship Thu, 15 May 2008 09:50:17 +0000 Head down to Dirty Dicks on Bishopsgate this June for a free fringe comedy night. PBH Free Fringe with a night featuring a bill of both established and newer comedians trying out new ideas in readiness for Edinburgh 2008. Performing in June will be Joe Alexis Dubus, Alex Nash, Helen Cripps and Kate Smurthwaite. The next event is taking place on Wednesday June 4th from 8.30pm, get there early for a seat. For more information call 07743 034445. How to get there The nearest tube station is at Liverpool Street. If travelling by bus the 8, 11, 23, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 78, 100, 133, 149, 153, 205, 214, 242, 271, 344 and 388 all serve Liverpool Street station. ]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/free_fringe_comedy_night_2.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/free_fringe_comedy_night_2.html Comedy Bishopsgate Dirty Dicks Edinburgh Festival free comedy free fringe comedy Fringe festival Liverpool Street London news PBH Comedy Thu, 15 May 2008 09:48:31 +0000 Head down to Ryan's Bar in Stoke Newington this June for a free fringe comedy night. PBH Free Fringe is a monthly night featuring a bill of both established and newer comedians trying out new ideas in readiness for Edinburgh 2008...this is a fringe comedy institution! The next event is taking place on Tuesday June 3rd and kicks off at 8.30pm, but get there early for a seat. Expect a night of sketches and stand up comedy from Sowerby and Luff, Kiosk of Champions (Rich Sandling and Stuart Goldsmith) and Alfie Moore. For more information call 020 7275 7807. How to get there The closest overground stations are located at Stoke Newington and Highbury & Islington. The closest tube stations are a short walk away at Manor House and Arsenal. If travelling by bus the 67, 73, 76, 106, 149, 243, 276, 349, 393 and 476 all serve Stoke Newington. ]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/free_fringe_comedy_night_1.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/free_fringe_comedy_night_1.html Comedy Edinburgh festival free comedy fringe festival London news PBH Comedy Ryan's Bar Stoke Newington Thu, 15 May 2008 09:45:57 +0000 Head down to The Lamb Tavern this June for a free fringe comedy night. PBH Free Fringe with a night featuring a bill of both established and newer comedians trying out new ideas in readiness for Edinburgh 2008. Performing in June will be Peter Buckley Hill, Amadeus Martin, Special P, ad Mickey Avern. The next event is taking place on Monday June 2nd from 7pm, get there early for a seat. For more information call 07743 034445. How to get there The nearest tube station is at Liverpool Street. If travelling by bus the 8, 11, 23, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 78, 100, 133, 149, 153, 205, 214, 242, 271, 344 and 388 all serve Liverpool Street station. ]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/free_fringe_comedy_night.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/free_fringe_comedy_night.html Comedy Edinburgh Festival free comedy free event Fringe festival London news PBH Comedy The Lamb Tavern Thu, 15 May 2008 09:44:04 +0000 Infamous graffiti artists Banksy gathered together some chums recently to create a fantastic art project.

The result is the Cans Festival Tunnel, which is jam packed full of art, graffiti and stencils that is open to the public.

The tunnel in question is located at Waterloo station and will be open to the public until Tuesday September 30th, so go and check it out!

Find out more about the Cans Festival Tunnel.

How to get there

The closest Tube is at Waterloo.

If you're travelling by bus, the 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77, 168, 171, 172, 188, 211, 243, 341, 507, 521 and X68 all serve Waterloo.


]]> http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/the_cans_festival_tunnel.html http://www.londonisfree.com/2008/05/the_cans_festival_tunnel.html Exhibitions Banksy Cans Festival Tunnel free event free exhibition London news Waterloo Wed, 14 May 2008 17:13:46 +0000