DATE : Wednesday 12th June TIME : 7.30pm SEATS : Stalls Row M 23-26 and N 11-26 CHECK THE SEAT PLAN ONLINE HERE Duncan Macmillan’s (Lungs, 1984) intoxicating hit play PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS, directed by Jeremy […]
The Wallace collection private tour
Explore one of the finest and most celebrated collections in the world on a private group tour. Our guide lecturers will introduce you to unsurpassed masterworks of painting, sculpture, furniture, arms and armour and porcelain, […]
MUSEUMS IN LONDON
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN – See works by western European masters of painting such as Da Vinci, Botticelli, Caravaggio and Van Gogh. British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG – Founded in […]
The national gallery – Impressionists private tour
This private daytime tour will last approximately 1.5 hours with an opportunity for you to enjoy the collection in your own time before or after the tour. Enjoy this invitation to immerse yourself in the […]
tate museum private art tour
Private tours are available at both Tate Modern and Tate Britain. The tours allow you to get the most out of your visit with an expert Tate Guide. Introductory Tours Tours last for 1 hour […]
pre-and post theatre RESTAURANTS
Hawksmoor Air Street & Hawksmoor Seven Dials 5a Air Street, London, W1J 0AD and 11 Langley Street, London WC2H 9JG The Hawksmoor Air Street menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce from Brixham […]
whats on at the V&A 2024
NAOMI 22 June 2024 – 6 April 2025. The exhibition will draw upon Campbell’s own extensive wardrobe of haute couture and leading ready-to-wear ensembles, along with loans from designer archives and objects from the V&A […]
LONDON SHOWS FOR AGES 3-12yrs
Frozen The Musical – Booking until 17-Mar-2024 / / Age recommendation 6+. 2 hours and 15 minutes, including a 20 minute interval. THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE, LONDON, WC2B 5JF Back to the Future The Musical – Booking until […]
LONDON SHOWS FOR AGES 15+
Dear England – Booking until 13-Jan-2024 Guys & Dolls – Booking until 24-Feb-2024 Hadestown – Booking until 17-Oct-2024 / / Age recommendation 8+ The Ocean at the End of the Lane – Booking until 25-Nov-2023 Operation Mincemeat – Booking until […]
NEW OPENING SHOWS 2024
Giving you the heads up on the new musicals and plays coming to town. To join the My Culture Club theatre group, or if you require theatre concierge services for your group, leave a comment […]
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Explore.org is my new favourite website. I am hooked on their ocean live cams. If you haven’t met them yet, here is a live cam from the Africam Tembe Elephant Park. I dare you not […]
6 Inspirational Teen TED Talks
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Learn how to paint an apple in 11 mins (thanks to the wonder web), there’s your Art GSCE sorted.
Stars Before Bedtime, Review by James (Age 8)
I really liked the stories about the constellation. and the illustrations were amazing. My favourite constellations are the chamaeleon. The yoga poses made me sleepy. By James Walters, age 8 DID YOU KNOW ? Chamaeleon is […]
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The #busstopkids were sent these two books to review by the lovely people at publishers Quarto Knows. Luckily for the #Busstopkids they had about 7 minutes free this weekend to read them (in between taking […]
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First up is the SPORT ENGLAND #stayinworkout campaign. Their instagram page is full of pro athletes sharing training tips, there is something for everybody. You can also search info and videos with the #stayinworkout. Follow […]
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Let’s start with the best, here is Bernard Cribbins reading Winnie The Pooh in a treehouse. Granted the footage is a little grainy, as it was recorded in 2011 for World Book Day, but it’s […]
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Westminster Abbey The Westminster Abbey Museum was located in the 11th-century vaulted undercroft beneath the former monks’ dormitory in Westminster Abbey. It is the final resting place for some of history’s most famous people, and […]
5 of North London’s Best Theatres for Kids
Chickenshed Chickenshed is a pioneering and inclusive company that makes beautiful and inspirational theatre. They bring together people of all ages and from all backgrounds to produce outstanding theatre that entertains, inspires, challenges and informs […]
5 Reasons We Love Dreamland and Margate
There is a new kid in the fair ground world, and this one is showing off, as it’s loud, rowdy and top of the class. During our UK staycation this Summer, the kids, godmother, and […]
50 Family Days Out in London
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5 Best Simple Cards to Make with Kids
Originally posted on Creative Bus Stop:
I didn’t want you to feel left out, and not remind you how super-easy it is to make your own cards with the kids. These cards, are also certain…
5 Best Kids Cooking Courses in London
Ok, let’s get this straight I totally believe that a way to a child’s heart is to feed and teach them how to cook the way we cook at home. This is because I know that […]
5 Best Science Clubs in London
1. The Royal Institution (Ages 7 – 18) The RI in Mayfair (Green Park is 5 mins away), is a charity with a clear mission that is set on ‘encouraging people to think further about the […]
5 Best Nature Clubs in London
1. London Natural History Society They have been observing and recording the wildlife and plant life of the London area, within a 20mile radius of St Paul’s Cathedral, since 1858. By becoming a member, you […]
5 of the Best Studio Ghibli Films
1. My Neighbour Totoro 2. Ponyo 3. Arrietty 4. Sprited Away 5. Howls Moving Castle In homage to the cultural landmark that is the British Film Institute on the Southbank, we are joining them celebrating […]
The Hills of California
VENUE : Harold Pinter Theatre, London SW1Y 4DN, UK TUBE : Piccadilly Circus RT : 3 hours incl. interval START TIME : 7pm Following their multi-award-winning triumph The Ferryman, Jez Butterworth, writer of Jerusalem, resumes his […]
Long Day’s Journey Into Night
Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actors Brian Cox (Succession) and Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects) make their return to the London stage in Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night. They will be joined by Anthony Boyle (Harry Potter and the […]
THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE
NOEL COWARD THEATRE, St Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4AU Event Date : 11th Jan 2024, Start time : 7.30pm, Running Time : 2 hours and 40 mins including interval by Jack Thorne. A co-production with Neal Street […]
STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE
From 8 February 2024 (to Sat 03 Aug 2024), the Olivier Award-Winning new British musical STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE will be transferring to London’s West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Currently nominated for ‘Best Musical’ at […]
LATEST SHOWS TO BOOK
Take your pick of some discounted group rates on theatre shows in the next few months…if you would like to join the WhatsApp group for updates click on this link; SHOWS WITH DISCOUNTED GROUP RATES […]
ABOUT My Culture Club
MY CULTURE CLUB | EVENTS & CONCIERGE ABOUT US My Culture Club offers discounted priced seats to West End shows, plays & events. The members are a group of culture keen like-minded people. We are […]
BARCLAYS DANCE PASS GIVES £10 tickets for ages 16-30
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how to make FACE Masks #masksformaternity
Carolyn and Anna, both Consultants in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine, have started a morale boosting project for their colleagues. They have initiated the project called #MasksforMaternity asking for anyone that is able to make reusable […]
A Showstoppers Kids Show Review from The #BusStopKids
“The kids were amazing at making suggestions and the actors were great at making songs with their ideas.” – Amy, Busstopkids Mama “I liked the fart song and the poo emoji song.” – Luke, aged […]
10 Reasons we Loved Disney’s Broadway Hits at The Royal Albert Hall
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Why Wormtail & Winky Loved ‘Harry Potter in Concert’ at the Royal Albert Hall
(Firstly, for those of you who know who Wormtail and Winky are, you are better muggle that I). As hard as we try to wish we weren’t all just plain old muggles, bobbing about our […]
What’s On at the Royal Institution summer 2017
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Creative Little Kids : Create a Crayon Shape Painting
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Best Family Friendly Afternoon Teas in London
Best Family Friendly Afternoon Teas in London So it’s the simple things in life that matter right ? Well I have a feeling that at least 50% of the planet can’t make a really good […]
5 Best Family Events to Book at The Royal Albert Hall
A packed Royal Albert Hall at a BBC Proms concert © Chris Christodoulou Opened in 1871 to fulfil Prince Albert’s vision of a central hall to promote the arts and sciences, the Hall is a registered […]
5 Facts About The Wonderful Gifford’s Circus
Cover photo and images credit : Hywel Jenkins Are you joining the ‘My Culture Club‘ group trip on Friday 8th July to see this wonderful troupe of circus entertainers at Chiswick House? Because you are more than […]
The Almeida Drama Academy for 5-14 year olds
“It’s really quite unique, you get to learn about scripts, about what really happens in drama and I think the teachers are really nice.” – student, 9 The Almeida Academy is a programme of Saturday […]
5 Family Things To Do at the Tate Modern
1. BESPOKE FAMILY TOURS It goes without saying you should book onto one of the bespoke Tate Tour events I am running at My Culture Club. You can choose from family friendly private tours for […]
ZooNation ‘Into The Hoods Remixed’ : Bus Stop Kids Review
I am Sofia and I a nearly 8 years old. I went to watch Into The Hoods with my mum on Friday night. It was really good and I have never seen dancing like that. […]
5 Weekend Family Events for London Kids
1) Imperial College Festival This festival has hands-on science experiments, music workshops, comedy, dance, cookery and more, for the whole family. Free, just turn up, 12pm, until 8 May 2) The Showstoppers’ Fantastical Story, Udderbelly, Southbank […]
The 5 Best My Culture Club Family Events To Book Now
” The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain”. – Dolly Parton. Ok, Ok, so this is a little biased, but you can’t blame a girl for […]
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Best Bluebell Woods In and Near London
Did you know that bluebell sap was used to bind pages to the spines of books, and the Victorians used the starch from crushed bluebells to stiffen the ruffs of their collars and sleeves? Also, Bees can […]
10 Best TED Talks about Education
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Architecture Tours at The Southbank Centre (Age 8+)
This March, April and June 2016, you can take a 1 hour architecture tour around the Southbank Centre. The tour will focus on its 20th-century (Brutalist) architecture. The centre itself was completed in 1968 on the site […]
A Family Day Out at The Wallace Collection (& Private Tour)
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