Welcome to your London weekend guide! If you're wondering what to do in the capital today and over the next few days, we've got some brilliant options for you.Starting today, Thursday the 27th of November, opera lovers are in for a treat with A Night at the Opera at Christmas happening at St Mary le Strand Church. It's a wonderful way to kick off the festive season with some classical music. Meanwhile, tickets go on sale today for a chance to climb the 334 steps to the top of the Elizabeth Tower and stand next to Big Ben when it bongs, so if you've been meaning to do that, now's your chance to secure your spot.As we move into the weekend, London truly transforms into a winter wonderland. Come Friday and Saturday, there's something for absolutely everyone. The Polar Express is arriving at Euston for an immersive theatrical experience perfect for families. You'll see characters like the Conductor and the chefs come to life, singing songs from the beloved film. It's running from the 29th of November through to the 23rd of December.If you're after family theatre, The Gruffalo's Child opens at the Lyric Theatre on Saturday morning, following a wild adventure through the forest. For the little ones, Pinocchio at Shakespeare's Globe presents the charming puppet story in musical form, running through the 4th of January.Beyond theatre, the markets are absolutely fantastic right now. Christmas markets are popping up all across London, from the grand Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park to smaller gems like the Urban Makers Christmas Market in Mile End and the Finnish Church Christmas Fair in Rotherhithe. Many are completely free to enter, though you might fancy a mulled wine or two.If you're after something different, the Barbican is hosting a rather cheeky adults-only weekend celebrating its Dirty Looks exhibition, running the 29th and 30th of November. There's live music, performances, and the queer rave brand HOWL will be hosting workshops and speed dating.Don't miss the Cody Dock Frost Fair on Saturday from noon, featuring live music, games, local makers' markets, and marshmallow toasting. It's completely free and captures that magical winter atmosphere perfectly.Finally, Tate Britain is celebrating two of Britain's greatest landscape painters with the Turner and Constable exhibition, opening today and running through the 12th of April. It's a remarkable exploration of two artistic rivals and their revolutionary approaches to landscape painting.Whether you're after culture, festive cheer, or family fun, London has it all this week. Thank you for tuning in and do subscribe for more London recommendations. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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