Dickens 2012 Festival London
Dickens 2012 Festival London

When

2012

Where

Locations across London

Whats On
Celebrate the 200th birthday of one of Britain's most enduringly popular authors at the Dickens 2012 festival. London museums, theatres and arts venues will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens with a variety of special events, from exhibitions and film screenings to theatre productions for all ages.

Charles Dickens bicentenary
Born in 1812, Charles Dickens became one of the best loved and widely read novelists of the Victorian age, and two hundred years after his birth he still holds a unique position in popular culture. The Dickens 2012 festival celebrates the life and times of the man himself, and also revisits some of his most iconic works, from Great Expectations and Oliver Twist to Little Dorrit and A Christmas Carol. Although Dickens' 200th birthday falls on 7th February 2012, events to celebrate the anniversary are taking place throughout the year.
Dickens 2012 Festival London
Dickens Exhibition at Museum of London

09 Dec 2011 - 10 Jun 2012

A Dickens exhibition at Museum of London celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of novelist in 2012, bringing together a selection of original manuscripts, paintings and photographs that tell the story of Dickens the man and the writer. Dickens exhibition at Museum of London From his poverty stricken childhood to his amazing career as one of the world's best known 19th century novelists...
Charles Dickens Portrait Exhibition

25 Oct 2011 - 22 Apr 2012

Celebrating the bicentenary of the famous Victorian author, a Charles Dickens portrait exhibition takes place at the National Portrait Gallery, showcasing photos and paintings throughout his life. On display alongside pictures of his friends and family, plus drawings of his literary characters, the exhibition gives an insight into his life, work and passion for writing. Charles Dickens portrait...
Singalong Oliver! at Royal Festival Hall

05 May 2012

Join a 2,000 strong choir for Singalong Oliver! at Royal Festival Hall, when Carol Reed's much loved film gets a very special screening. Chorus Festival highlight Bound to be one of the most popular events to take place as part of the Chorus Festival, Singalong Oliver! at Royal Festival Hall sees the iconic space within the Southbank Centre turned into a 2,000 seat cinema for a special screeni...
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