This is London Magazine July Edition 2026 - Flipbook - Page 25
ART OF LONDON AND MR DOODLE
PUBLIC ART TRAIL
Art of London are to present
Mr Doodle’s Doodle Discovery with
internationally acclaimed artist
Mr Doodle, including a live doodling
workshop and sculpture completion
moment. The free public art experience
will feature five specially commissioned
Mr Doodle sculptures inspired by the
people, places, and cultural landmarks
of the West End.
Summer Family Shows
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE
Step into a prehistoric world of astonishing
creatures. An entertaining and educational live
show that promises delight to the whole
family. Matinees 28 July – 6 September.
TROUBADOUR THEATRE
Fulton Road, Wembley Park
ZOG
Julia Donaldson’s much loved story flies onto
the stage with a mix of live music, puppetry
and laugh out loud story telling. 2-23 August.
CADOGAN HALL
5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X (020 7730 4500)
BRAINIAC LIVE
Science’s greatest and most volatile live show,
packed with thrilling experiments and mindblowing demonstrations. 26 July – 30 August
GARRICK THEATRE
Charing Cross Rd, WC2 (0330 333 4811)
Running from 28 July – 30 August,
the trail will invite visitors to set off on a
playful adventure through Piccadilly
Circus, Leicester Square and St James’s
Market, discovering five colourful
Mr Doodle sculptures along the way.
Each sculpture will be adorned with
original artworks inspired by the people,
places and cultural landmarks that define
the area – from film, theatre and food to
art and community.
The experience will launch with
Doodle with Mr Doodle!, a special
public event where visitors can take part
in an interactive doodling workshop led
by Mr Doodle. Participants will be
invited to contribute ideas and doodles
to inspire the artwork featured on one of
the sculptures, which Mr Doodle will
complete live as part of the launch.
Set against a backdrop of world-class
galleries, theatres, restaurants, cafés,
shops and cultural destinations, the trail
offers families, Londoners and visitors a
free summer day-out experience in one
of London’s richest cultural
neighbourhoods.
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BE LIKE BLIPPI
A chance to see Clayton Grimm as Blippi and
a joyful, high-energy adventure filled with
music, dancing, and discovery. 5 - 23 August
THE ARTS AT MARBLE ARCH
Marble Arch, WH1 (020 7836 8463)
WHATEVER THE WEATHER
Immersive playscape experience in the world
of weather – dance in a snow storm, wear a
cloud, build an ice castle or bask in the sun!
THE UNICORN THEATRE
Tooley Street, SE1 (020 7645 0560)
CBEEBIES HOUSE PARTY LIVE
Mr Tumble brings music, laughter and
magical moments to an epic party packed with
sensational songs, stupendous surprises and
mega moments for the whole family.
ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL
Southbank Centre, SE1 (020 3879 9555)
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN
– THE BEST BITS!
An action packed journey through Britain’s
past, meeting iconic historical figures and
discovering the stories that school textbooks
often leave out. 30 July – 31 August
APOLLO THEATRE
Shaftesbury Avenue (0330 333 4809)
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA
Follow Sophie and her mother as they get
ready for tea time, except a knock on the door
brings a hungrier guest than either of them
prepared for! Matinees until 5 September.
THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET
Haymarket, SW1 (020 7930 8800)
TASTE OF ICELAND
Taste of Iceland, organised by Inspired by Iceland, will be held in London for the
first time from Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 September. Previously held in more than
20 different cities in the USA, Canada, Germany and Japan over the past 25 years,
this three-day cultural festival celebrates all things Icelandic, with an array of events
showcasing the best of Icelandic food, music, wellness, travel, and culture.
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