\nFor the first time in 20 years, the UK will play host to one of its major retrospective works of Alberto Giacometti. This exhibition reasserts Giacometti\u2019s place alongside the likes of Matisse, Picasso and Degas as one of the great painter-sculptors of the twentieth century. Through unparalleled access to the extraordinary collection and archive of the Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti, Paris, Tate Modern\u2019s ambitious and wide-ranging exhibition brings together over 250 works. It includes rarely seen plasters and drawings which have never been exhibited before and now showcases the full evolution of Giacometti\u2019s career across five decades.<\/p>\n
Prices:
\nAdult \u00a318.50 (without donation \u00a316.80)
\nSenior (over 60) \u00a317.50 (without donation \u00a315.80)
\nConcession \u00a316.50 (without donation \u00a315)
\nUnder 12s FREE (up to four per family adult)
\nFamily tickets available (two adults and two children 12\u201318 years) by telephone or in the gallery<\/p>\n
For further information or to book your tickets, visit the official website\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n THE PINK FLOYD EXHIBITION: THEIR MORTAL REMAINS \u2013 from 13th May to 1st October 2017<\/strong> Prices: For further information or to book your tickets, visit the official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n MUSEUMS AT NIGHT \u2013 from 17th May to 20th May 2017<\/strong> REGENT\u2019S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE 2017 \u2013 from 19th to 23rd September 2017<\/strong> For further information or to book your tickets, visit the official website <\/a><\/p>\n LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA\u2019S ANNUAL OPEN AIR CLASSICS CONCERT – 21st May 2017<\/strong> RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW \u2013 from 23rd to 27th May 2017<\/strong> FOOTBALL: FA CUP FINAL IN LONDON \u2013 27th May 2017 SUMMER OF LOVE AT SHAKESPEARE\u2019S GLOBE \u2013 until 15th October 2017<\/strong> BRIXTON BEACH \u2013 from 26th May to 29th October 2017<\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hooray for our beautiful British weather! Whilst you will need a light coat and brolly; the month of May is blissful and its tie to venture out and discover London’s great outdoors. Enjoy the City’s hustle and bustle glory that has to offer and queue up to offers: new exhibitions, magical concerts, open air festivals, … Continue reading THE BEST EVENTS IN LONDON IN MAY 2017<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":172,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,8,3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=154"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":531,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154\/revisions\/531"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nTo mark 50 years since the band released their first single Arnold Layne, and with over 200 million record sales later, London\u2019s Victoria and Albert Museum has announced the first major international retrospective of Pink Floyd, one of the world\u2019s most pioneering and influential bands. Re-trace the history of one of the world\u2019s greatest UK bands with Pink Floyd\u2019s first international retrospective. It will feature more than 350 objects and artefacts including never-before-seen material, presented alongside the works from the V&A\u2019s outstanding collections of art, design, architecture and performance. Highlights will also include spectacular set and construction pieces from some of Pink Floyd\u2019s most innovative and legendary album covers and stage performances including The Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall and The Division Bell, instruments, music technology, original designs, architectural drawings, handwritten lyrics and psychedelic prints and posters.<\/p>\n
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\nExplore art, history and heritage after dark with Museums at Night events across more than 30 venues in London. Discover new exhibitions, take torch lit tours, enjoy live music in historic surroundings, and engage in a range of free and ticketed night-time activities. May events<\/a><\/p>\n
\nEstablished in 1932, the award winning Regent\u2019s Park Open Air Theatre is one of the largest theatres in London. Situated in the beautiful surroundings of this Royal Park. Both the stage and auditorium are entirely uncovered. Catch a spectacular programme of theatre under summer skies in the centre of the Royal Park, programme including Jesus Christ Superstar and Oliver Twist. Want more entertainment then have a few laughs with live comedy shows, movie screenings and much more.<\/p>\n![\"w_992\"](\"http:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/w_992-300x200.jpg\" "\\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/parks\/the-regents-park\/things-to-see-and-do\/events-in-regents-park\/open-air-theatre\\"")
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\nThe London Symphony Orchestra\u2019s free annual Open Air concert in Trafalgar Square is now in its fourth year. For Sunday 17 May\u2019s concert, the orchestra performs an all-Shostakovich programme with their principal conductor Valery Gergiev and violin soloist Nicola Benedetti.
\nThe concert begins at 6.30pm, but make sure to arrive much earlier to secure a space. Large screens and sound systems will be in place to ensure everyone in the square can fully enjoy the experience.<\/p>\n
\nRHS Chelsea Flower Show is the world\u2019s most prestigious flower show that inspires millions through showcasing the best in garden design. Chelsea Flower Show, hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society, is a must-see for green fingered visitors. World-renowned garden designers, plant specialists, florists and nurseries come together every year to one of London’s most charming and affluent neighbourhoods to show off cutting-edge garden designs and inspirational floral exhibits. Discover rare flowers and plants. Spot emerging gardening trends. See creative floral artworks and unusual displays. And browse the horticultural products on sale, from gardening gadgets to sculptures and plants.
\nMore information about exhibitors and show gardens will be released nearer the time, good news is that the tickets are already available to buy via RHS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Great-Pavilion_940x627__TSC4982\"](\"http:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Great-Pavilion_940x627__TSC4982-300x199.jpg\" "\\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/shows-events\/rhs-chelsea-flower-show\\"")
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\n<\/b> The FA Cup is English Football’s biggest competition. The FA Cup Final, played at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, brings the nation to a standstill and attracts millions of viewers from around the globe to experience these incredible competitions. . If you’re lucky enough to get tickets to the event, you’re in for a real treat \u2013 watching a moment of English football history from the stands at the iconic Wembley Stadium<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nEnjoy a Summer of Love at Shakespeare\u2019s Globe, the most enchanting theatre staging in London with a line-up of Shakespeare\u2019s greatest romantic plays, comedies and tragedies.
\nPerforming in the Globe Theatre:
\n– Romeo and Juliet<\/em> (22 April \u2013 9 July)
\n– Nell Gwynn<\/em> (2 \u2013 13 May)
\n– Twelfth Night<\/em> (18 May \u2013 5 August)
\n– Tristan & Yseult<\/em> (13-24 June)
\n– Much Ado About Nothing<\/em> (14 July \u2013 15 October)
\n– King Lear<\/em> (10 August \u2013 14 October)
\n– Boudica<\/em> (8 September \u2013 1 October)
\n– Midnight Matinees<\/em> (9 June \u2013 30 June and 22 September)
\nPrices:
\nStanding Ticket: from \u00a35 per ticket
\nSeated Ticket: from \u00a320 per ticket
\nTo view the full season and find out more about the productions, visit the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nNo plans for summer? Fear not…get yourself down to Brixton because Brixton Beach is back! Housed on a rooftop in the heart of Brixton Market, this colourful paradise is set to be the ultimate urban beach, feeding and watering hundreds of Londoners. Miami circa 1982 is the inspiration and cocktails, DJs, retro film screenings, food stalls and live sports broadcasts are all on the cards, so slick back that hair, pull on a white tuxedo and hope for some suitably tropical weather. Brixton Beach website<\/a><\/p>\n