Results tagged “entertainment”

The first celebrities confirmed for the Strictly Come Dancing 2012 UK Live Tour are Jason Donovan, Nancy Dell'Olio and Chelsee Healey.

The trio will be among the stars tripping the light fantastic at The O2 on January 28-29 in a show directed by TV judge Craig Revel-Horwood. More stars will be announced in due course.

Forget Canary Wharf, it will be California Wharf when the creators of Secret Cinema arrive in the area with their new concept.

The Wood Wharf area will be the centre of Future Cinema's California Classics weekend on September 3-4, with more than 8,000 people expected to attend screenings of cult movies The Lost Boys and Top Gun.

AEG Europe has appointed Jay Marciano as its new president and chief executive.

The entertainment giant, which owns and operates The O2, has been seeking a new chief since previous incumbent David Campbell announced his departure last year. Mr Marciano will take up his new role on May 9.

Film legend Robert Redford has announced he is to bring a version of his Sundance Festival to The O2 next year.

Redford, 75, revealed today that the venue will host the event between April 26-29, and will feature film screenings, live music performances and talks.

A celebration of fine food, music and entertainment is coming to Royal Victoria Dock.

Newham London Waterfront Festival - taking place this Saturday, September 18, from 11am to 9pm - will feature a food village with stallholders from across London.

The magical tale of the boy who never grew up is on its way to The O2 and promises to be a seasonal treat for children of all ages.

JM Barrie's play Peter Pan opens on December 1 in a specially-constructed tent alongside the arena, in a production that thrilled audiences in Kensington Gardens last summer.

East London's very own Leona Lewis will make her touring debut next year and has included two dates at The O2.

The former X-Factor winner, who made her first live appearance at Hackney Empire last week, will play the arena on June 12 and 14 as part of a 10-date tour of Britain and Ireland.

The O2 celebrated its second anniversary yesterday and in that time it has been transformed from London's biggest white elephant to one of the world's most iconic buildings.

Its successful mix of entertainment includes a stellar line-up of artists who have taken to its stages.