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Things to do in London now

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Weekend joy in 11 fun steps

From the opening of a glamorous new restaurant to a colourful art exhibition and tour of a famous theatre, here's what not to miss this weekend   READ MORE

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    Four interior design trends this spring

    These are interior design trends to adopt this season

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    These al fresco rooftop bars are back in business

    From panoramic views to hidden gems, we’ve rounded up the best rooftop bars to drink at this summer

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    H&M new collaboration with lemlem

    Don't miss this lovely collaboration between H&M and lemlem. We have our eyes on the caftans and the jewellery. Be at the ready on April 22.

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    Scottish Ballet releases two dance films

    Marking International Dance Day, Scottish Ballet releases two highly original dance films – Dive and Odyssey – created in-house during lockdown  by Teresa Guerreiro

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    Is a handbag the ultimate post-pandemic purchase?

    Handbag trends of spring/summer 2021 for emerging from lockdown

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    Everything on the West End to book now

    Wondering what theatre to book and what plays to see? From fringe to the West End: London's best theatre  by Lucy Brooks

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Curating the best of 2021

The plays, exhibitions, concerts and more to catch this year

  • Rural minibreaks for a spring/summer staycation

    Holiday dreaming: rural UK minibreaks for a summer staycation

  • Nine wellness trends you're about to see everywhere

    The biggest wellness trends: 2021 crazes to know about

  • Best new art exhibitions: London 2021 (pictured: David Hockney, No. 241, 30th April 2020. iPad Drawing. © David Hockney)

    The best new art exhibitions: London 2021

  • Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! Photo: Simon Anand

    Dance Highlights 2021

  • Shia LaBeouf and Vanessa Kirby in Pieces of a Woman, Netflix (Photo: Netflix)

    Looking forward: the best films of 2021

  • The best new plays to see this year

    Best new theatre: London 2021's shows to catch

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    Theatre 

    Bridge Theatre, Bach & Sons

    Bach & Sons, Bridge Theatre

    23 Jun 21 – 11 Sep 21

    The composer Johann Sebastian Bach and his numerous family come under Nina Raine's microscope in the new play Bach & Sons at the Bridge Theatre

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  • Preview

    Dance 

    Scottish Ballet releases two dance films

    Scottish Ballet on film

    29 Apr 21 – 31 May 21

    Marking International Dance Day, Scottish Ballet releases two highly original dance films – Dive and Odyssey – created in-house during lockdown

    Read more
  • In the Know

    Opera 

    ROH Unmasked: backstage at Covent Garden, live stream

    ROH Unmasked: backstage at Covent Garden, live stream

    On 23 Apr 21

    Go backstage at the Royal Opera House and meet the people that make opera happen, from the costume makers, stage hands and lighting designers to the singers and players

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    Preview

    Dance 

    The Barre Project, William Forsythe and Tiler Peck

    Forsythe/Peck, The Barre Project

    06 May 21 – 16 May 21

    Two of the most charismatic figures of contemporary dance, choreographer William Forsythe and NYCB principal Tiler Peck, come together in The Barre Project, on Sadler's Wells Digital Stage

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    We love

    Theatre 

    Fate? Constellations returns to the West End

    Constellations, Vaudeville Theatre

    18 Jun 21 – 12 Sep 21

    Constellations, Nick Payne’s seminal play probing the infinite possibilities facing a relationship returns to the West End with four diverse and starry casts

    Read more
  • Oscars nominee

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    Cinema 

    Nomadland is a warm, stunning piece of filmmaking

    Nomadland review ★★★★★

    30 Apr 21 – 30 Apr 22

    In Chloé Zhao's stunning, Oscar-nominated drama, Frances McDormand stars as an unemployed widow who travels across the American West to find work

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    Dance 

    New Adventures podcast, Bourne to Dance

    Bourne to Dance New Adventures podcast

    29 Apr 21 – 29 May 22

    The undisputed king of dance theatre, Sir Matthew Bourne, launches Bourne to Dance, his New Adventures company weekly podcast, on International Dance Day

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    Preview

    Dance 

    Dutch National Ballet Online: METAMORPHOSIS

    Dutch National Ballet, METAMORPHOSIS Online

    29 Apr 21 – 29 Oct 21

    Dutch National Ballet marks World Dance Day with the free online premiere of David Dawson's enthralling METAMORPHOSIS, to a score by Philip Glass

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    Dance 

    Draw from Within, Rambert at Sadler's Wells

    Rambert, Draw from Within, Sadler's Wells

    02 Jun 21 – 05 Jun 21

    Rambert returns to the stage at Sadler's Wells with a live performance of Draw From Within, a work originally created for the screen during lockdown

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    Opera 

    Glyndebourne Festival Opera 2021

    Glyndebourne 2021: new productions and old favourites

    20 May 21 – 29 Aug 21

    Verdi, Mozart, Rossini and Janacek welcome back live audiences for the summer festival – and the gardens should be lovelier than ever

    Read more
  • In the Know

    TV 

    Realities intensify the Line of Duty fantasy

    Line of Duty season 6 episode 5, BBC One review ★★★★★

    18 Apr 21 – 18 Apr 22

    Episode five unloads even heavier bombshells, exploring Gail Vella's undisclosed revelations about connectively corrupt coppers from previous seasons. Spoilers ahead!

    Read more
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    Dance 

    English National Ballet on stage at Sadler's Wells

    English National Ballet, Reunion, Sadler's Wells

    17 May 21 – 30 May 21

    English National Ballet returns to the stage at Sadler's Wells with Reunion, a live performance of new works created during lockdown

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Tried and tested this week

Our editors' guide to London's best events to see, plan & book now

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  • Rambert, Rooms live-stream review ★★★★★

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Your London life

With our London event recommendations, you can make the most of your city

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The London art exhibitions to have on your radar in 2021

From Francis Bacon to Helen Frankenthaler, your guide to the must-see London art exhibitions in 2021.   READ MORE

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    Best spring dresses 2021

    20 dresses that we love this spring season

    • Lifestyle
    • Book Now

    Six gorgeous holiday homes available this April

    Stylish interiors, hot tubs and country walks: six stunning holiday homes with April availability

    • Netflix
    • In the Know

    Everything coming to Netflix in April

    From Lady Gaga's breakthrough role in A Star Is Born to Idris Elba playing a modern-day rancher in Concrete Cowboy, Netflix in April glitters with big stars and great movies

    • Things to do
    • In the Know

    What we’re most looking forward to post lockdown

    We Culture Whisper editors get to enjoy the best of London life in normal times. Here’s where we’re most looking forward to going after lockdown

    • Food & Drink
    • In the Know

    Outdoor dining: terraces to book for April and beyond

    From tucked away terraces and sun traps to tables warmed by crackling fires, here are some vetted options for dining outdoors come 12 April

    • Things to do
    • In The Know

    Culture to book now and enjoy later

    As the capital reawakens, we round up the brand new plays, exhibitions, concerts, dance shows and festivals to book now (or soon!) and enjoy later



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