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Got what it takes to survive for 24 hours until rescue? New course launches for the adventurous traveller, in Surrey, south east England.

The West End production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will have its final performance at the Palace Theatre on Saturday 8 June 2013 ahead of an extensive UK tour. The production will open at Manchester’s Opera House on Wednesday 13 November and move to Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre for a Christmas and New Year season.

Britain has always drawn inspiration from its friends across the pond but lately our American cousins have placed London firmly on their radar as the hot location for their new restaurants, while The Great Gatsby has seen the capital go all Jazz Age. Hunt down the Big Apple in the Big Smoke.

On 2 June 1953, Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Six decades on, England will be celebrating her 60-year reign with a range of events right across the country, from river pageants and Big Lunches to concerts and a royal appearance by a miniature (10 cm!) monarch. VisitEngland has put together a list of the celebration highlights.

Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait is an original exhibition about Amy Winehouse, curated by the Jewish Museum with help from her brother Alex and sister-in-law Riva. Opening in July, it is a personal and intimate exhibition about a much-loved sister.

The annual London theatre initiative Kids Week announces the exciting line-up of 34 shows offering free tickets and activities for children and families from 1 until 31 August 2013.

Regent's Park will be the site of drama, intrigue, speeches and song with the annual open air theatre season which goes from May to September.

This summer sees the introduction of afternoon tea as an optional add-on to the popular ‘Blue Badge’ guided tours of the Houses of Parliament. Tea can be taken in the elegant surroundings of the Pugin Room in the House of Commons; an historic room which provides fine views over the River Thames.

On 1 June 2013, Nipa restaurant overlooking leafy Hyde Park will launch the first Thai Afternoon Tea in London. Created by the award-winning all-lady kitchen brigade at Nipa, the menu includes Thai style sandwiches, savouries, scones and pastries.

From 18 June to 16 July, The Montagu restaurant at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill on Portman Square, is celebrating the hotly-anticipated opening of the new West End musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The Pastry Chefs at The Montagu, which has been awarded two AA rosettes, have created a delectable dessert menu featuring sweet treats and imaginative recipes.