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London Events on Friday 4th April 2025

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What’s on in London 4th April? – Things to do on 4 Apr include visiting Tate Britain's Photographing 80s Britain: A Critical Decade exhibition, and watching the new musical The Devil Wears Prada with songs by Elton John

Theatre shows 4th April

The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada - With songs by Elton John A new musical about fashion and glamour with a soundtrack of songs by Elton John

Matilda - The Musical

Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical - Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson2

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre The story of Tinas life from her humble start in Nutbush to becoming a global superstar

The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?2

Music & Comedy 4th April

Peter Kay

Peter Kays monthly residence at Londons O2 Arena Britains biggest comedy star Peter Kay is embarking on a 27-show monthly residence at the O2 Arena

Mamma Mia The Party

Mamma Mia The Party - ABBA meal at the O2 Arena Visit the Greek taverna from the ABBA movie in an evening of eating singing and dancing

Art & museum exhibitions 4th April

Anthony McCall

Anthony McCalls immersive arts at the Tate Modern An exhibition of large-scale immersive artworks that visitors can enter and explore

Family & kid’s events 4th April

Virtual Reality Experience at DNA VR London

DNA VR: Virtual Reality Arcade Experience Immerse yourself inside a virtual reality world with more than 40 games to play

Political & military events 4th April

Photographing 80s Britain A Critical Decade

Photographing 1980s Britain: A Critical Decade An exhibition of photographs taken during the turbulent Thatcher years

Things to do in London on 4 April – Elizabeth I knighted Francis Drake on this day in 1581 after he successfully circumnavigated the world. Did you know that there’s a life-size replica of his ship dry-docked near Southwark Bridge? It’s called the Golden Hinde II and you can even step aboard and explore it.