What's on in London

Concierge - Ask Clive

Clive Smith, the Head Concierge at London's Capital Hotel, is a mine of information and a miracle worker when it comes to procuring theatre tickets for London Shows and admission to London's events, organizing luxury limousine hire, your flights arrangements, transfers to London airports or simply advising on the purchase of last minute gifts.

Indeed, many a guest has entrusted Clive with their travel arrangements, entertainment and sporting fixtures, even if they are not staying at the hotel.

Head Concierge Clive Smith recommends…

London Theatres

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS - National Theatre

Lenny Henry stars in a modern day staging of William Shakespeare fast-paced farce.

SHREK, THE MUSICAL – Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Nigel Lindsay and Amanda Holden in a fairytale musical based on the 2001 animated film.
(Times vary)

HAMLET - Young Vic

Michael Sheen stars in William Shakespeare royal tragedy.

THE LION IN WINTER - Theatre Royal Haymarket

Trevor Nun directs a new production of James Goldmans drama about power play deceit and betrayal.

Stars Robert Lindsay and Joanna Lumley.

THE PITMEN PAINTERS - Duchess Theatre

A group of British coal miners take an art class and unleash unexpected talent.

Lee Halls play based on a true story.

WAR HORSE-New London Theatre

A heart-rending story about the bond between a boy and his horse during world war 1.

(Times vary)

THRILLER - Lyric Theatre

Non-stop hit songs multi-media effects and Razor-sharp choreography bring to life this celebration of the careers of the late Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5.

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY/THE NUTCRACKER - Royal Opera House

Ninette de Valois classic production and Peter Wrights production.

Pre-Theatre Dining in London

Why not try the Sitting Room at The Capital Hotel, London for light meals such as a rib eye steak, omelette, Caesar salad, toasted sandwiches or a full traditional afternoon tea – a selection of sandwiches, freshly baked cakes and scones served with clotted cream, homemade raspberry jam, a choice of pastries and tea or coffee.

Last orders for afternoon tea are at 17.30

Museums and Galleries in London

BRITISH MUSEUM

Grayson Perry, The Tomb of the Unknown Craftesman.

Vases, tapestries and other objects, both ancient and modern.

NATIONAL GALLERY

Leonardo Da Vinci, Painter at The Court of Milan.

Superb collection of Western European paintings.

COURTAULD GALLERY

The Spanish Line.

Drawings from Ribera to Picasso.

More than 120 images by Spain's greatest artists including Murillo and Goya.

THE QUEENS GALLERY

The Heart of the Great Alone.

Scott, Shackleton & Antartic Photography.

South Pole expedition photos and artefacts.

BRITISH LIBRARY

Royal Manuscripts.

The Genius of Illumination, Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts belonging to English Kings and Queens.