What to do in London for the May Day bank holiday weekend May 2, 2024 The top five things to do in London this May Day bank holiday weekend, from traditional festivities to urban festivals and unmissable theatre. 1: SEE SHERIDAN SMITH IN OPENING NIGHT This ill-fated musical about a star having a mental breakdown in the lead-up to the opening of a musical has been forced to close two months ahead [...]
The Ballad of Hattie and James: Powerful acting in a tale of friendship, music and guilt April 29, 2024 The Ballad of Hattie and James | ★★★★☆ | Kiln Theatre In the middle of the bare stage is a grand piano. It is so central to the narrative and to the production of The Ballad of Hattie and James that it should get its own credits. The opening scene sees Hattie (Sophie Thompson) playing [...]
What’s On In London In May April 25, 2024 | City Talk With two Bank Holidays and spring stepping into the great outdoors, spending May in London will create memories that will last a lifetime. From Harry Potter’s Day, food festivals and the renowned Chelsea Flower Show to night stays in the Cathedral and in luxury family apartments, the British capital is on the roll like never [...]
Big Ben’s clock stopped this morning. Here’s why and when London’s most iconic watch will restart April 24, 2024 A House of Commons spokesperson said: “We are aware that the clock dials on the Elizabeth Tower were temporarily displaying the incorrect time this morning."
Zendaya continues blistering form with tennis movie Challengers April 24, 2024 Challengers has been marketed heavily off the back of Zendaya’s involvement, but those looking for a romantic drama will be in for a shock
Lucia di Lammermoor at ROH: A stunning soprano in an absorbing opera April 23, 2024 This revival of Lucia di Lammermoor is an almost perfectly pitched production. A stunning lead soprano in an absorbing retelling of a classic
London’s top museum restaurants and gallery restaurants April 23, 2024 London has seen a boom in gallery restaurants and museum restaurants that are destinations in their own right – here are 7 of them.
Mehek, Sadler’s Wells: A fusion of Kathak with contemporary dance April 22, 2024 Mehek at Sadler's Wells is a fantastic dance duet about a taboo subject: the love between a mature woman and a younger man.
Elvis’ brother still lives in The King’s Las Vegas hotel. We met him. April 20, 2024 Elvis Presley's stepbrother still lives in a Las Vegas hotel. We went to meet him
Machinal at the Old Vic: A stunning performance in a tired play April 19, 2024 There are surprisingly few genre plays on the West End stage – where are all the science fiction and fantasy and horror and gangster stories that dominate other areas of pop culture? And where is all the true crime, a format you can barely escape from on streaming and podcast platforms? The Old Vic brings [...]