Things to do in London today is sponsored by Vincent Dance Theatre.
Things to do today:
RODIN AND DANCE: The first major exhibition to explore French sculptor Rodin and his relationship with dance opens today at the Courtauld Gallery. £9.50, just turn up, until 22 January 2017
FARRINGDON WALK: Find out how Farringdon, Smithfield and their streets got their names with a walking tour around the area. Meet at Farringdon Station. Free, just turn up, 12.30pm
LUNCHTIME LECTURE: Dr Carina Fearnley explores how we can better tackle fatal uncertainity (such as the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake) during her lunchtime lecture at UCL. Free, just turn up, 1.15pm-1.55pm
WAR PLAY: Theatre production Operation Crucible tells the tale of four ordinary men during the Sheffield Blitz. Q&A follows both performances at artsdepot. Age 12+. £13, book in advance, 1.30pm/7.30pm
CHLOROFORM AND CHOLERA: Find out how John Snow, a doctor of humble means, helped eradicate the plague of the 1800s in a talk at The Old Operating Theatre near London Bridge. £8, book in advance, 7pm
JEREMY REED: Having published over 40 books, poet and novellist Jeremy Reed performs with musical accompaniment from The Ginger Light at Keats House in Hampstead. £8, book in advance, 7pm-8.30pm
LONDON LOVE LETTER: Take a magical journey through London with James Phillips' cabaret drama City Stories featuring London's inhabitants and their interwoven love stories. The show takes place at Wilton's Music Hall. £12.50-£15, book in advance, 7.30pm
GROWN UP FAIRYTALES: Magical storyteller Ben Haggarty tells stories of dreams and magic at Crick Crack Club's event at ArtHouse in Crouch End. Age 14+. £10, book in advance, 8.30pm
AFICAN RHYTHMS: Head to Corsica Studios for a night of African rhythms to celebrate Awesome Tapes From Africa's 10th birthday. Other guests at the Red Bull Music Academy event include Ata Tak and DJ Richard. £15, book in advance, 9pm
COMEDY GIG: Sharzia Mirza explores life, love and jihadi brides in her Clapham Fringe Performance at The Conservatory. £8/£10, book in advance, 9.45pm
Vincent Dance Theatre brings ‘Virgin Territory’ to The Place
Vincent Dance Theatre, a company known for their trademark black humour, are bringing a brand new work ‘Virgin Territory’ to The Place, London’s boldest dance theatre. The cast of four adults and four children will explore how young people can develop feelings of self-worth in an overly digitised and sexualised world - all through the medium of dance. This is dance to make you stop and think: exposed bodies, uncomfortable truths and stunning moves, prepare to be confronted with the stark reality of growing up in 2016.
Catch this moving performance at The Place November 2-5 - tickets are £12-16 and can be purchased here.
Good cause of the day
Sign up now to take part in ZSL London Zoo's Fire Walk on 10 November. Walk over hot embers and raise money for ZSL's conservation work in the UK and around the world. Details and registration here.
