Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017

Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017

02/10/2017 · by · in Monthly, autumn, cabaret, comedy, eating out, events, exhibitions, festivals, film, night out, performance & live art, pop-ups, preview, theatre

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All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown), and the sky is grey. So here’s our list of unmissable things to do in London this October to brighten up your autumn!

This month’s top picks include outrageous cabaret, comedy gold, that Harry Potter chap, horror thrills and chills, sexy vegan food, exciting theatre & much more…

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Festivals

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Film

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Theatre & Performance Art

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Curios

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Cabaret & Circus

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Queefy | Mirth, Marvel & Maud | 13 October | 7:30pm | £8

‘A flurry of sequins, sweat and sparkles’ coming to Walthamstow’s marvellous art-deco gem of a pub, Mirth, Marvel & Maud.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fmirthmarvelandmaud.com%2Fevent%2Fqueefy%2F||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017 2

The Pink Bucket (Too) | Jacksons Lane | 14 October | 8pm | £10 – £12.95

Don’t miss this outrageous cabaret of circus, including the hula-hoop wonder that is Symoné and your host ‘drag prince’ Alfie Ordinary (pictured).[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jacksonslane.org.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fthe-pink-bucket-too||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017 3

Princess Charming | Ovalhouse | 24-28 October | 2:30pm | £10

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Comedy

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Gongs, Songs, & Hong Kong Thongs | Southbank Centre | 7 October | 8:30pm | £10

Chris Chan presents his high-velocity 45 minute musical comedy masterpiece as part of the China Changing Festival at Southbank Centre.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.southbankcentre.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2F123998-gongs-songs-hong-kong-thongs-2017||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017 5

Desiree Burch: Unf*ckable | Soho Theatre | 9-14 October | 9pm | From £10

We’re delighted to see Desiree Burch is hitting the big time, she has some important things to say about sex, race and capitalism. Take heed.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sohotheatre.com%2Fwhats-on%2Fdesiree-burch-unf-ckable%2F||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]

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Exhibitions

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Harry Potter: A History of Magic | British Library | From 20 October | £16

Discover the history of magic behind the ideas and making of someone called Harry Potter? The name rings a bell…[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bl.uk%2Fevents%2Fharry%2520potter%2520a%2520history%2520of%2520magic||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017 7

Museums at Night | 26-28 October

Get to know a new museum in the dark. There are so many unmissable museums taking part this time, including some of our faves: spooky boat rides at London Canal Museum, an event on brands engaging your emotions at Museum of Brands and Packaging and Advertising, and an LGBT tour of the Houses of Parliament. [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fmuseumsatnight.org.uk||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]

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Festivals

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And Now What? | Roundhouse | From 3 October

A season of bold and exciting performances spanning spoken word, music, theatre and film that explores the times we are living in now. Hopefully with some optimism, as these are pretty crazy times![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roundhouse.org.uk%2Fwhats-on%2F2017%2Fand-now-what%2F||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017 9

Moon Festival Fun Palace | Deptford | 7 & 8 October

The Vietnamese Community in Deptford want to share the Moon Festival with you. Join in with free activities, food and a Vietnamese lion parade.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Ffunpalaces.co.uk%2Fdiscover%2Fmoon-festival-fun-palace%2F||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017 10

Hackney Wonderland | Oval Space | 14 October | From 3pm | £22.50

A hip autumn music festival by the canal. Sounds like the perfect Saturday afternoon.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fovalspace.co.uk%2Fevents%2Fview%2Fhackney-wonderland-fest%2F||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017 11

London Horror Festival | Old Red Lion Theatre | From 15 October

Live action horror seems to be the flavour of the month. The London Horror Festival is a collection of spooky through to terrifying theatrical jerks.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.londonhorrorfestival.co.uk||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]

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Film

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Blade Runner 2049 | All Good Cinemas | 5 October

Remember how you weren’t sure you needed to see another Mad Max movie, and then Fury Road was one of the best films of 2015? Well, Blade Runner 2049 looks set to pull off the same trick. The trailer looks amazing, and early reviews are ecstatic – but we think it’s best to avoid any potential spoilers, just re-watch the original and then get to the head of the line on Thursday (oh, and we hear you need to see it on the biggest screen you can find).[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Ftitle%2Ftt1856101%2F||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]

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Food & Drink

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Mao Chow Pop Up | Shep’s, Dalston | 15 October | 5pm – 10pm | £30

Vegan Chinese food is a rarity in London as far as we’ve seen (tell us if we’re wrong). Savour the ‘inauthentic’ flavours of China at this delicious Dalston dining event.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mao-chow.com%2Fpop-ups||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]

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Theatre & Performance Art

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Medea (Written in Rage) | The Place | 5-7 October | 8pm | £16

A queer reimagining of the ancient Greek revenge epic.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theplace.org.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmedea-written-rage||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017 15

Lady M | The Bread & Roses Theatre | 8 & 9 October | 7pm | £10

A play that finally gives voice to the greatest Shakespearean anti-heroine Lady Macbeth.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.claphamfringe.com%2Flady-m.html||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017 16

Where 4 Roads Meet: Death and the Sissy | Toynbee Studios | 12 October | 7:30pm | £12

Nando Messias’ decade-long Sissy trilogy comes to a fiery conclusion.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.artsadmin.co.uk%2Fevents%2F4054||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]

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Curios

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Sunday Assembly: Apocalypse | Lansbury Spotlight | 8 October | 10:45am | Free

Sunday Assembly presents a free (donations welcome) morning of song, zombies, community spirit and the end of the world.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevents%2F338264156624813||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017 18

Tony Law and Friends in The Battle for Icetopia | Alexandra Palace Ice Rink | 14 October | 7pm | £17.50

The hilarious dweebs of Weirdos Comedy are led to their certain doom (just kiddin’) by maestro Tony Law in this bonkers live show on ice.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tickettailor.com%2Fcheckout%2Fview-event%2Fid%2F108369%2Fchk%2F34c9%2F%3Fwidget-disable%3Dtrue||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017 19

Haunted Butts | Resistance Gallery | 21 October | 9pm | £6 – £10

‘A sticky, sexy, outrageous evening of music, dance, performance and butts’.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Info” color=”primary” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.outsavvy.com%2Fevent%2F694%2Fhaunted-butts-performance-party-tickets||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”MoreInfo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unmissable Things To Do in London – October 2017 20

Up Your Weimar | Vout-O-Reenee’s | 28 October | 8pm | £7

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Did we miss the perfect October event or opening? Let us know and we’ll do our best to add it in!

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