What's Happening in March
See London bloom with the arrival of March. Tulips in the parks, brisk walks through the capital, art fairs, film festivals, literary tours, theatre openings, and of course Mother's Day. Whether you are staying at The Mandeville in Marylebone for business or leisure, you're in for a treat. Plus, guests can make the most of our new wellbeing services before you head out on the town (blowdries, nails and more) or a lovely massage to relax your feet and body after taking it all in. Here are our top picks for what to book in London this March.
Literary Footprints Festival
Calling all book lovers. The guides at Footprints of London have once again put together a series of guided walks themed around literature, creating the Literary Footprints Festival. Throughout March, join walks (and some virtual tours) on topics including Wolf Hall, Virginia Woolf, Charles Dickens, Monica Ali's Brick Lane and much more.
1-31 March
Romeo & Juliet
Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet celebrates its 60th anniversary with performances by the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House, transporting you to Renaissance-era Verona via sword fights and a masked ball. Shakespeare's great love story is brilliantly retold through this modern ballet classic, fresh, intoxicating and full of beautiful detail.
4 March-26 May
Bow Street, London WC2E 9DD
Art After Dark
The West End gets a cosmic makeover for free late-night culture programme Art After Dark, with inflatable moon rocks landing in Piccadilly Circus, alongside giant UV reactive cat sculptures and public telescopes dotted around the area. Throw in a soundscape of West End recordings which have travelled all the way to the Moon and back, as well as bookable art tours and late night gallery openings, and you've got yourself quite the extra-terrestrial experience. Grab dinner with us and pre-cocktails at Reform Social & Grill, then make a night of out with an unforgettable walk around the West End to capture the lights of London.
6-8 March
WOW at 15
Celebrate 15 years of Women of the World — or WOW — Festival, with a special evening at the Royal Albert Hall. WOW founder Jude Kelly hosts, and is accompanied by activist Angela Davis with a full line up of speakers including Annie Lennox, Sandi Toksvig, Anoushka Shankar, Errollyn Wallen CBE, Jordan Stephens and Liz Carr. Annie Lennox will share her vision for the future and insights from founding the global feminist charity, The Circle. The night will also feature breathtaking live music. Including a performance by eleven-time GRAMMY-nominated composer, activist, and sitarist Anoushka Shankar and two world-premieres by celebrated composers Errollyn Wallen and Isobel Waller-Bridge, featuring organists Anna Lapwood and Rachel Mahon, and 150 strong intergenerational choir.
8 March
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP
Mother’s Day
Looking to treat your mum this year? One of this month's biggest events is undoubtedly Mother's Day, and we’ve got a lovely treat for mums this year. Enjoy a very special afternoon with with champagne in our luxurious Reform Social & Grill, an ideal spot followed by a walk around Marylebone High Street and the Marylebone neighbourhood.
Available on 30th March