London at home: virtual things to do this week (27th April-2nd May 2020)
With lockdown still very much on the agenda, the virtual world is blowing up. From opera and ballet performances, theatre productions to frying pan pizza tutorials here are some of the virtual activities you need to check out this week.
#OurHouseToYourHouse: The Royal Opera House
#FLODown: This Friday marks the last in the royal Opera House #OurHouseToYourHouse initiative. A series of free major opera or ballet performances that have been streamed every Friday at 7pm. Bring a slice of class to your living room.
Streaming at 7pm this Friday will be ‘The Winter’s Tale’ (The Royal Ballet, 2014), via the ROHs Facebook and YouTube channels.
Visit their website to stream performances.
#NationalTheatreatHome: The National Theatre
#FLODown: The National Theatre is offering a whole host of virtual content for you to get stuck into. They have a vast collection of world-class productions and they have decided to open up their archives for you to enjoy at home.
Two of our favourites are The Twelfth Night staring Tasmin Greig which is currently available until 30th April and Frankenstein which is directed by Academy Award winner Danny Boyle and stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller which will be available from 7pm on 30th April.
The National Theatre is also doing a virtual quiz on the final Monday of each month at 7pm. With a line-up of celebrity quizmasters, be prepared to get tested on sports, history and of course, The National Theatre. This is not one to be missed!
Visit their website for all your virtual content.
The Bake Off: Bread Ahead
#FLODown: Bread Ahead is getting their bake on every single day at 2pm. Their free tutorials will teach you how to make some cool recipes such as ham and cheese croissants to cinnamon buns, baguettes and even sourdough bread. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a you’re more of an observer, now is the perfect time to get stuck in and learn something new – if you can find flour anywhere that is…
Visit their website for their full digital baking agenda and what ingredients you will need if you do bake along with them.
The Frying Pan Pizza: Pizza Pilgrims
#FLODown: Although you can’t get your Pizza Pilgrims fix at the moment, they have instead launched a ‘make your own pizza’ kit that can be made in a frying pan! The kit contains all the ingredients necessary to create two Pizza Pilgrims’ signature margherita pizzas.
You can download instructions or head to their Instagram account where OG Pilgrim James will show you how to make your DIY pizza and also share some tips on how to make your pizza that little bit more interesting. Each pizzas kit costs £15 excluding delivery charges.
Visit their website to buy your frying pan pizza
The Luxury Cocktail: Artesian Bar
Artesian shared a photo on Instagram: "We are so excited to be in the Worlds 50 Best Bars @50bestbars list this year! Congratulations and..." * See 248 photos and videos on their profile.
#FLODown: The Artesian Bar at the Langham Hotel have launched a virtual bar, bringing you a taste of those glorious cocktails that they are so renowned for. In a series of Instagram tutorials, the staff at the Artesian bar are providing viewers with step-by-step guides to making some of their favourite cocktails. From a classic negroni to a classy cosmopolitan, visit their Instagram now to start making your own luxury cocktails.
The Online Pub: Brewdog
BrewDog shared a post on Instagram: "Friday night at home? Sorted. #StayHomeSaveLives 📸: @oliverjamescufflin" * Follow their account to see 73 posts.
#FLODown: Brewdog have launched an online bar, starting every Friday at 6pm. Check into the online bar for interactive events, virtual pubs quizzes and live music. This also includes cool beer tasting sessions with their founders James Watt and Martin Dicikie. So, grab a beer, kick back and imagine that you are back in a Brewdog bar! Plus, they will also be hosting home brewing master classes and a chance to win some of their merchandise.
During the lockdown Brewdog are offering home delivery, a Hop Drop click and collect service and a minimal contact drive thru service so you can get you can continue to get your beer fix. Tune in This Friday!
#AlwaysPlaying: The London Symphony Orchestra
#FLODown: The London Symphony Orchestra has a jam-packed online programme of events to keep you entertained, including full-length concerts available twice a week, artist interviews and even playlists to listen to whenever you feel like it.
The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) has also launched a #AlwaysPlaying initiative to bring full-length concerts from their archive every Sunday and Thursday available on their YouTube channel. Whether you are familiar with the LSO or not, surely now is the best time to get in the know…
Visit their website for the upcoming performances.
