The Club’s Concierge, Geoff Wood and Martin Fitzpatrick, can provide expert assistance with theatre tickets, sporting events, concert tickets, gift shopping, car services and restaurant recommendations. Private tours, trips and that elusive last-minute reservation at the new 'it' restaurant in town are now within reach.
Geoff and Martin are both members of the prestigious 'Golden Keys' Association of Concierges and are available Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 6.00pm.
Telephone 020 7747 3456
Email clubconcierge@royalautomobileclub.co.uk
Winter in the Capital
Here is a selection of the top current exhibitions taking place in the capital:
The Queen’s Gallery presents an exhibition of remarkable Arctic photography by Herbert George Ponting and Frank Hurley to mark the 100th anniversary of Scott’s ill-fated expedition to the South Pole. The Heart of the Great Alone, Scott, Shackleton and Antarctic Photography until 15 April 2012
Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970 – 1990 – See over 250 objects from this exciting period of creativity, from fashion and music videos to work by Jeff Koon and Andy Warhol. Victoria and Albert Museum until January 15 2012
Tate Modern presents the works of Gerhard Richter: Panorama, which brings together some of his most significant works spanning five decades. Until 8 January 2012
National Gallery – Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan – Not to be missed, this exhibition focuses on his career as a court painter in Milan in the 1480s and 1490s, a rare opportunity to see every surviving picture painted by the artist during this period. 9 November – 5 February 2012
Theatre, Ballet & Opera
Jerusalem – Mark Rylance stars in the return of this multi award winning play. Apollo Theatre until January 14 2012
Backbeat – The story adapted from the film, taking us back to the band’s early days in the red light district of Berlin. Duke of York’s Theatre
Noises Off – Classic comedy of a play within a play, written by Michael Frayn, fun for the festive season. Old Vic until 25 February 2012
Ladykillers – A new play adapted from the famous Ealing comedy. Gielgud Theatre from November 26 – 18 February 2012
The Lion in Winter – The story of a family Christmas that becomes a family at war. Starring Robert Lindsay and Joanna Lumley. Theatre Royal Haymarket. 4 November – 28 January 2012
Matilda The Musical – Fresh from a sell out season at Stratford this RSC production threatens to be a seasonal hit. Cambridge Theatre until February 12 2012
One Man, Two Guvnors – After a successful run at the National this hilarious comedy transfers to the West End, starring James Cordon. Adelphi Theatre 8 November – 25 February 2012
ENO presents a new production of Eugene Onegin, 12 November – 3 December, followed by a classic production of Puccini’s Tosca, 26 November – 29 January. December also sees the ever-popular seasonal return of the English National Ballet’s The Nutcracker 8 December – 30 December. London Coliseum
London Dining
For those who would like to venture out to dine as an alternative to the Club’s wonderful restaurants, our Club Concierge suggests some dining alternatives.
Thirty Six by Nigel Mendham – Talented Michelin starred British chef Nigel Mendham delivers first class modern European cuisine at the Dukes Hotel
Cut at 45 Park Lane – Austrian born Wolfgang Puck brings a branch of his famous steak restaurant to the opulent new Dorchester Collection Hotel.
I trust you find this newsletter informative, and we have tried to give you the highlights of what our great City has to offer at this time. Please do not hesitate to contact the Club Concierge for any assistance with regard to reservation’s, tickets and information.