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From a print workshop in honour of David Shrigley to a farmyard takeover of Brockwell Park and a Tulum-style brunch by the canal, here's what not to miss READ MORE
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Tim Minchin's Groundhog Day musical is just the ticket ★★★★★
Tim Minchin's glorious Groundhog Day musical returns to the Old Vic for 2023. Matthew Warchus directs and Andy Karl reprises his Olivier-winning lead role by Lucy Brooks
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The best pedicures in London
Our pick of the best London pedicures to get you summer-sandal ready by Sarah Joan Ross
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The best rooftop bars for summer sipping
From panoramic views to hidden gems, we’ve rounded up the best rooftop bars to drink at this summer
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: a passionate, folky musical ★★★★★
Heartwarming, folky and masterfully performed, Jethro Compton and Darren Clark’s musical take on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button deserves a long life on stage
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Hidden spots for wild swimming near London
From a lake flanked by a sandy beach, to a calm and leafy stretch of the River Medway, we round up the little-known spots for wild swimming near London
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What's in cinemas this week?
From Riley Keough and Gina Gammell's Camera d'Or-winning debut War Pony to the true story of Black composer Joseph Bologne in Chevalier, here are the films in cinemas this weekend
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Tried and Tested
Dance
The Royal Ballet’s last programme of the season features works by Wayne McGregor, Christopher Wheeldon and Kenneth MacMillan in a triple bill of contrasting aesthetics and emotions
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Book Now
Theatre
Andrew Scott plays every single character in Vanya, Simon Stephens' new version of Chekhov's classic play, coming to the West End this autumn
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Theatre
A trilogy of monologues from formally innovative playwright Alistair McDowall centre on the internal worlds of three women living mundane yet emotionally rich lives
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We love
Theatre
Tim Minchin's glorious Groundhog Day musical returns to the Old Vic for 2023. Matthew Warchus directs and Andy Karl reprises his Olivier-winning lead role
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Tried and Tested
Musicals
Heartwarming, folky and masterfully performed, Jethro Compton and Darren Clark’s musical take on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button deserves a long life on stage
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Tried and Tested
Theatre
Tom Hollander reprises his role as the Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky in Peter Morgan’s brilliant new play Patriots, transferring to the West End for 2023
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Essential
Fashion
Gabrielle Chanel blockbuster exhibition: the V&A has given a glimpse of what to expect from its upcoming fashion exhibition ‘Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto’, which will open in September 2023.
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Tried and Tested
Opera
A superbly sung new production of Verdi's great drama has a picturebook quality and a big star in Jamie Barton
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Book Now
Opera
A new production of a rarely performed early Mozart opera is better sung than staged
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Tried and Tested
Opera
Rossini’s comic masterpiece is staged with a spritz of PG Wodehouse
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Tried and Tested
Opera
Verdi's tragic opera is propelled into the 1920s in a new production that features a wonderful soprano
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TV
Jesse Armstrong's corporate family drama has finally concluded in this incandescent series finale, starring Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook. Spoilers ahead!
Tried and tested this week
Our editors' guide to London's best events to see, plan & book now
Your London life
With our London event recommendations, you can make the most of your city
An A to Z of 2023
Culture, lifestyle and fashion trends for 2023 – all the events you shouldn't miss, organised in alphabetical order READ MORE
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From Babylon to Barbie: best films coming in 2023
Prepare for many helpings of Margot Robbie: from Damien Chazelle's classic Hollywood epic Babylon to Greta Gerwig's live-action Barbie movie, here are the 2023 films we're excited to see
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The best new plays opening this May
London's love affair with musicals shows no sign of abating, with beloved revivals and fresh arrivals landing this May. Elsewhere, outdoor theatres reopen!
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London art exhibitions to have on your radar in 2023
It's a bumper year for 2023 London exhibitions, with Marina Abramovič, Coco Chanel, Ai Wei Wei, Alice Neel and more...
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Best concerts and opera in May
The country house opera season begins, London goes baroque, and there's a last chance to catch English National Opera's big hit, Blue by Claudia Pritchard
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The best museum lates in London
Enjoy nocturnal culture with our guide to the best museum lates London has to offer, from DJs among the dinosaurs to arty parties
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London Dance May
May has an international flavour by Teresa Guerreiro
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