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Spending the weekend in London? Well, there is plenty to enjoy, including Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen and a party for Elvis Presley.

Back in 2007, Michael Corder wowed audiences at the London Coliseum with his interpretation of Andersen's famous wintry tale and he has brought his magical ballet back to the capital for a second time.

The story follows Gerda who embarks on a mission to free her friend Kay from the Snow Queen's evil spell.

She enters a world of sprites, white foxes and wolves, with her love for Kay spurring her on to battle the elements and release him from the Snow Queen's clutches.

Another play that has been immensely popular with London audiences in recent years is Tom Stoppard and Andre Pevin's Every Good Boy Deserves Favour.

The production enjoyed a sell-out run last year and theatre fans will have an opportunity to see it this weekend at the National Theatre.

It focuses on a dissident who is faced with a stark choice - give up his beliefs and win his freedom back or stay true to his ideologies and face a lifetime of imprisonment.

Dark and funny in equal measure, this is a must-see for theatre goers visiting the capital this weekend.

Those keen to laugh from beginning to end may prefer to spend the evening at the Garrick Theatre to see the Tony Award-nominated The Little Dog Laughed.

This comedy of manners pokes fun at the hilarity of Hollywood hypocrisy and what self-deception does to those living in the shallow world of show business.

Visitors who would prefer an evening of enchanting music will want to make their way to the Foundling Museum to see Catherine Bott raise the roof in the Treasures of Rome concert.

The show features trio and solo sonatas from Arcangelo Corelli's opp one, two and five and cantantas by Alessandro Scarlatti, Arianna and Augellin.

Those who want a more light-hearted evening of musical entertainment can celebrate Elvis Presley's 75th birthday at Charlotte Street Blues.

Celebrated Elvis impersonator Ian Coulson, who has travelled the world paying homage to the King, will lead the proceedings and belt out hit after hit from the singer's extensive back catalogue.

Visitors to the capital really are spoiled for choice regarding things to do this weekend, but when it comes to somewhere to stay, there is one place which stands head and shoulders above everywhere else - the luxury London hotel the Milestone.

With the Get More From Your Stay package, guests are offered a choice from a chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot, a romantic turndown, £50 of Harrods shopping vouchers, a three-course table d'hote dinner and a flight on the London Eye.

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