What’s on in London this weekend: From art fairs to a giant treasure hunt

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From citywide treasure hunts to art fairs, there’s something for everyone this weekend, October 14 to 16.

With the evenings getting shorter and colder, we’re well and truly into the autumn season in London.

There’s plenty going on in the capital, both indoors and outdoors, over the next few days.

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From citywide treasure hunts to art fairs, there’s something for everyone this weekend, October 14 to 16.

The Golden Key is a free immersive city wide event. Credit: Simon JacobsThe Golden Key is a free immersive city wide event. Credit: Simon Jacobs
The Golden Key is a free immersive city wide event. Credit: Simon Jacobs | Credit: Simon Jacobs

The Golden Key

Various locations including Guildhall, London Wall and St Paul’s Cathedral Saturday October 15 12pm to 9.30pm Free

Over 30 independent theatre companies and 200 performers will take to the streets of London this weekend, as part of a free immersive theatre experience.

The Golden Key, which features a mass treasure hunt, theatre, games and performance for all ages, will take place in key attractions across the city this Saturday October 15.

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From midday to sunset, St Paul’s Cathedral Churchyard, the historic Guildhall Yard, and the London Wall High Walks will host street festivals, featuring giant puppets, circus performers,

contemporary dancers, jugglers, storytellers, and interactive theatre.

Check out The Golden Key website for all the info.

 Artist Anthea Hamilton will feature at Frieze London. Credit: Linda Nylind Artist Anthea Hamilton will feature at Frieze London. Credit: Linda Nylind
Artist Anthea Hamilton will feature at Frieze London. Credit: Linda Nylind | Credit: Linda Nylind

Frieze London

Regent’s Park, NW1 4NR Till October 16 Tickets: £46 (General admission)

One of the world’s most exciting contemporary art fairs has returned to Regent’s Park this weekend.

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Frieze London will feature 160 of the world’s best contemporary art galleries all under one giant marquee.

Highlights include booths from Jadé Fadojutimi, one of the youngest artists ever to feature in the Tate’s permanent collection, Turner prize nominee Anthea Hamilton and Ethiopian artist Selome Muleta.

For a free option you can check out Frieze Sculpture, located in The Regent’s Park’s English Gardens at the south end of The Broadwalk.

The outdoor exhibition is open to all till mid November.

Battersea Power Station is set to open to the public on October 14Battersea Power Station is set to open to the public on October 14
Battersea Power Station is set to open to the public on October 14 | Credit: WilkinsonEyre architects

Visit Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station, Circus Rd West, Nine Elms, SW8 5BN Open from Friday October 14

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The building was decommissioned in 1983 and during the years that followed, several failed attempts were made to redevelop the site.

But now, almost 40 years after the lights were switched off, it has reopened as a glitzy hub of offices, flats, restaurants and shops.

To celebrate the public opening of the historic Power Station, a free ‘Festival of Power’, will take place on October 14-16 and October 22-23, with live performances and installations.

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David Tennant stars in Good at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Credit: Marc BrennerDavid Tennant stars in Good at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Credit: Marc Brenner
David Tennant stars in Good at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Credit: Marc Brenner | Credit: Marc Brenner

Watch David Tennant in Good

Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton St, SW1Y 4DN Till December 24 Tickets from £20

David Tennant stars as John Halder, a literary professor living in Frankfurt in the 1930s, in the revival of Scots playwright CP Taylor’s great 1982 play ‘Good’.

Directed by Dominic Cooke, Good charts the moral downfall of Halder who finds himself pulled into the Nazi movement with unthinkable consequences.

The Olivier-winning actor, Elliot Levey, will also star as Maurice, Halder’s Jewish best friend.

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British Horror Film Festival

British Museum, Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG Saturday October 15 Tickets £13 to £21

As we’re coming into spooky season, it makes sense that a Horror Film Festival takes place this month.

This weekend, the 13th British Horror Film Festival will take place in the British Museum.

The evening begins with a selection of short films from around the UK and abroad, before a screening of the feature film ‘Feed Me’ from directors Adam Leader and Richard Oakes, which follows a man tormented by night tremors and depression after the death of his wife.

Each screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers hosted by BAFTA-winning actor Stuart Brennan.

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