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May is perhaps one of the best times to visit London. The sun is usually shining, the days are getting longer and the events calendar is almost bursting with things to do in London.
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London East End Film Festival: Get into the film festival spirit
Film fans will surely love the fact that there is not one, but two film festivals going on in London during May. First, the London East End Film Festival runs from April 17th - May 2nd and showcases the work of local filmmakers and holds workshops, outdoor screenings, music, art and poetry events. Then, head over to the London International Documentary Film Festival, which runs May 13th-28th. This is the UK's largest independent documentary festival, showing more than 130 films from 36 countries. Here you can also get embroiled in debate with the films' directors at many of the screenings.
London East End Film Festival; various venues; tickets from free; Tel: 020 7364 7917
FA Cup Final: Tis the season for football fever
Wembley Stadium has a busy month ahead, with the FA Cup Final hosting duties as well as the Champions League Final. England's football season culminates at this iconic venue, which seats 90,000 fans and has an unrivalled atmosphere to other stadiums. And if seeing your favourite team take the trophy isn't enough then the Women's UEFA Champions League Final is also held at Wembley on May 26th.
FA Cup Final; May 14th; Champions League Final; May 28th; 2011 Women's UEFA Champions League Final; May 26th; Wembley Stadium; Wembley Central or Wembley Park; Tickets various
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Chelsea Flower Show: Bring in a blooming marvellous spring
The Chelsea Flower Show has changed its image recently, attracting younger audiences with its contemporary show gardens. There are 18 show gardens confirmed so far from award-winning landscape architects. See Japanese gardens, eco-friendly designs and much more.
Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital; May 24th-28th Sloane Square; Tickets £21-47; Tel: 0844 338 7505
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Channel 4's Comedy Gala: Have a night of laughs
After a successful inaugural event last year, Channel 4's Comedy Gala in aid of Great Ormond St Hospital is back for one night only. If you thought one comedian wasn't enough then how about a whole night of famous ones, each taking their own ten-minute slot? Set to appear are Dara O'Briain, Jack Dee, John Bishop, Kevin Bridges, Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Noel Fielding, Rich Hall, Sarah Millican and many more. What's more, the money raised from the charity event will pay for a new 24-hour operating theatre at the children's hospital.
Channel 4's Comedy Gala; May 24th; O2 Arena; North Greenwich; Tickets £65
The Children's Hour: Check out some cracking drama
Critically acclaimed The Children's Hour has been gaining rave reviews since it opened in January but it gets ready to finish on May 7th. Starring Keira Knightly and Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss, the play is set in a boarding school where one angry student starts a rumour that the two headmistresses are having an affair. And while you might be keen to see two famous actresses on stage, it is schoolgirl Bryony Hannah who steals the show.
The Children's Hour, Comedy Theatre; Piccadilly Circus; Runs until May 7th; Tickets from £35; Tel: 0844 871 7627
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Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival: And now for something completely different…
If it is strange things to do in London that you're after then how about this. The Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival takes place in St Paul's Churchyard on May 8th. The festival has been running for 36 years and marks the date when Samuel Pepys first saw a Punch show in 1662. The day starts off with an elaborate procession around Covent Garden, complete with brass band, followed by Punch and Judy shows, puppeteer workshops, stalls, folk music and maypole dancing.
Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival; St Paul's Churchyard; Covent Garden; May 8th; Free
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