King Lear at the Almeida: A stylish show that runs out of gas February 22, 2024 The first 90 minutes of this exceptionally stylish King Lear at the Almeida contain some of the best moments of Shakespeare I’ve seen on the London stage, while the final 90 minutes are some of the most painful. Yael Farber, who brilliantly directed The Tragedy of Macbeth on the same stage in 2021, brings her [...]
The Picture of Dorian Gray: Succession star Sarah Snook shines February 21, 2024 The Picture of Dorian Gray is a kinetic, surreal, dizzying thing with an incredible performance by Succession star Sarah Snook at it's heart
The Barber of Seville ENO Review: An enduring delight February 20, 2024 The Barber of Seville has a timeless magic: this is the production’s fourteenth revival, yet it still sparkles.
The Frogs at Kiln Theatre: Surreal, unhinged fun February 19, 2024 The Frogs will give you fits of giggle and leave you grinning all the way home: the funniest comedy you'll see this year.
Haul of Roman relics unearthed at Holborn Viaduct excavation site February 6, 2024 Items including a first-of-its-kind solid oak funerary bed, lamps engraved with warriors, and personal jewellery, as well as a haul of medieval wooden finds too.
Bevis Marks: Historic synagogue braces for battle as skyscraper plans re-emerge January 31, 2024 Ahead of a meeting of the Corporation's planning committee on Wednesday, campaigners say the plans would "allow tall buildings in the conservation areas, which will overshadow the grade 1 listed synagogue" once again.
In memoriam: Two chancellors, Parky, Sir Bobby, business leaders and celebs we lost in 2023 December 26, 2023 As City A.M. looks ahead to the next 12 months, we reflect on those who have departed this year, and the impact they continue to have.
Police investigate after Banksy street artwork removed December 23, 2023 The Metropolitan Police are investigating the alleged theft of a Banksy installation in south-east London.
Top books of 2023: City A.M. crowns our favourite reads of the year December 21, 2023 City A.M.'s staff choose our favourite books of the year and it's an eclectic mix of the best in prize-winning contemporary fiction to investigative deep dives.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is Godzilla as you’ve never seen before December 9, 2023 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has both brilliant characters and entertaining spectacle