What's On Sunday 19 May 2013
Exhibitions
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David Bowie is
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EXHIBITION: The V&A has been given unprecedented access to the David Bowie archive to curate the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie - one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times.
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Treasures of the Royal Courts:
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EXHIBITION: The V&A reveals the majesty of the courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I to Ivan the Terrible and the early Romanovs in a major exhibition celebrating 500 years of exchange between Britain and Russia.
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Special Events
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Shakespearean London Theatres
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SPECIAL EVENT: Join us for a season of expert lectures on the rich theatrical culture of Shakespearean playhouses that spread across Tudor and Stuart London from 1567–1642.
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Family Events
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Back-packs & Trails
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FAMILY EVENT: Journey across the V&A with fantastic stories, games and multi-sensory materials. Choose from Back-packs, trails or, for the under 5s, an Agent Animal bag.
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Drop in Design
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FAMILY EVENT: Explore the V&A's collections through drawing and making activities. Choose a challenge, hunt for ideas in the galleries then create and make your own designs as a family - from fantasy doors to fancy hats.
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Free talks & tours
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Daily Introductory Tour
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TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which describes the history of the V&A and introduces a selection of treasures from the Museum's outstanding collections.
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Medieval & Renaissance Tour 11.30
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TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which introduces the V&A's stunning Medieval & Renaissance Galleries. Starting at the Meeting Point, Grand Entrance at 11.30.
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Theatre & Performance Galleries Tour
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TOUR: Take a guided tour of the V&A's exciting theatre and performance collections, including rock & pop posters, theatre and ballet costumes, puppets, stage sets and more! See new costumes from the Lion King now on display.
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British Galleries Tour
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TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which introduces the V&A's stunning British Galleries which house the most comprehensive collection of British design and art on view anywhere in the world.
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Membership Events
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Mastering the Art of Chocolate
Founder of the awarding-winning business and school Rococo Chocolates, Chantal Coady has been a pioneer of chocolate for more than 30 years.
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Workshops
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The Art of Stained Glass: In Buttercream
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1 DAY PRACTICAL WORKSHOP: Draw inspiration from the V&A's magnificent collection of stained glass in this cake decoration workshop.
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