In the Dark: London’s Immersive, Groundbreaking Sound Experience
In the Dark is a new and astonishing live music experience. Judith Schrut went to London’s ancient church of St Bartholomew the Great to see what it’s all about. Take…
Dear England at the National Theatre
James Graham’s Dear England returns to the National Theatre, poised to captivate audiences once again with its potent blend of sport, drama and national soul-searching. Following its 2023 debut—which sold…
The Women of Llanrumney, Stratford East
Stratford East and the Sherman Theatre have unveilled the full cast and creative team for The Women of Llanrumney, Azuka Oforka’s searing, award-winning historical drama. Following widespread acclaim and audience…
More Life: A Sci-Fi Gothic Exploration of Immortality and Humanity
In a world where technological breakthroughs edge humanity closer to defying death, More Life offers a chillingly profound vision of the future. Written by Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman, this…
Otherland, Almeida Theatre
The Almeida Theatre will host the world premier of Otherland by Chris Bush from 12 February to 15 March 2025. Jade Anouka, Jackie Clune Fizz Sinclair, and Amanda Wilkin will…
EFG London Jazz Festival 2024 Preview
Robert Spellman previews the EFG London Jazz Festival 2024 held from 15 to 24 November featuring Pat Metheny, Jamie Callum and Dave Holland. The reliably fantastic EFG London Jazz Festival is…
John Altman Concert at nhow London
Shoreditch hotel, nhow London, is hosting an intimate concert featuring the world-famous composer and musician John Altman, celebrating his collaborations with icons like Van Morrison, Rod Stewart and George Michael…
High Street Kensington Halloween Celebrations
This month the line-up is bustling with attractions, including a massive inflatable, eerie street theatre, a Halloween scavenger hunt, a seasonal farmers market, Yayoi Kusama’s immense polka dot pumpkin at…
Wilde Aparthotels, London Liverpool Street Review
Wilde Liverpool Street is the latest opening from the chain which seamlessly bridges the divide between apartments and hotels. I am fortunate enough to have stayed with the group in…
(Don’t) Look Back in Anger Review
In his programme to the current production of Look Back in Anger at the Almeida Theatre lecturer and author Matthew Franks refers to the danger of producing Look Back in…
Guys and Dolls Review
Petra Shepherd reviews the classic musical Guys and Dolls which runs at the Bridge Theatre until 4 January 2025. Set in 1950s Broadway, Guys and Dolls is an old classic…
Van Gogh, Poets & Lovers at the National Gallery Review
To celebrate its 200th birthday, the National Gallery has just opened a spectacular new show, Van Gogh, Poets & Lovers. Surprisingly perhaps, it’s the National’s first exhibition devoted to Dutch…
Lygia Clark: The I and the You
The I and the You marks the first major UK public gallery exhibition of pioneering Brazilian artist Lygia Clark (1920–1988, Brazil). This exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery underscores Clark’s artistic…
Sonia Boyce: An Awkward Relation
An Awkward Relation is the latest exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Sonia Boyce, born in 1962 in London, UK. Designed to be in conversation with Lygia Clark, The I and the…
Michael Craig-Martin Retrospective, RA
In September 2024, the Royal Academy of Arts is set to host the most extensive retrospective of Michael Craig-Martin RA’s work in the UK. Craig-Martin, born in 1941, is a…
The Imaginary Institution of India: Art
Beginning on 5 October 2024, the Barbican will host ‘The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975-1998,’ the first-ever exhibition to delve into this era of profound cultural and political…
Anya Gallaccio: preserve, Turner Contemporary
Turner Contemporary presents “preserve,” the most comprehensive survey exhibition of British artist Anya Gallaccio to date. Set to open in Autumn 2024, the exhibition will cover…
Ukrainian Film Festival 2024: Reflections
The Ukrainian Film Festival is set to return to London from September 19 to 22 2024. Hosted at Curzon Soho, this year’s theme, ‘Reflections,’ explores the quest for identity during…
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It Will End in Tears
Beginning 18 September 2024, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum will revolutionise The Curve with a comprehensive installation that spans the Barbican’s unique…
Francis Bacon: Human Presence
The exhibition Francis Bacon: Human Presence opens on 10 October at the National Portrait Gallery. It will be the first in nearly two decades to concentrate on the artist’s portraits…
Queen’s Park Book Festival, 2024
The Queen’s Park Book Festival is set to make its return in late summer 2024, showcasing a vibrant mix of both established and emerging literary talents in celebration of the…
Echo Review Royal Court
Read about Adrian Lester’s performance in Mark Bibby Jackson’s Echo review at the Royal Court Theatre, a challenging and rewarding play. Echo Review There are times you feel you are…
Roots by Arnold Wesker, Almeida Theatre
Arnold Wesker’s Roots, directed by Diyan Zora, will run at the Almeida Theatre from 1 October to 23 November. It forms part of the Angry and Young season alongside Look…
ECHO at the Royal Court Theatre
The Royal Court Theatre presents ECHO by Nassim Soleimanpour in July at its Jerwood Theatre Downstairs. ECHO ECHO stands for Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen, but apart from that little is know…
