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Travel through the pages of May's best books
Our pick of books published in May travels from Italy to Ireland, Paris to rural Punjab and features new novels from some of today’s finest writers READ MORE
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10 fabulous things to do this weekend
From a chance to dine outside a former royal residence to a pop-up crazy golf course devilishly close to some gorgeous boutiques, here's what not to miss this weekend
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Simple hacks for making your garden a haven
Here's what to buy and plant now to make even the smallest, saddest garden a sanctuary during social distancing
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Beauty Director's Edit | May 2021
New and noteworthy beauty products to invest in right now by Sarah Joan Ross
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A bumper crop of restaurants opening in London
Lockdown gives way to a bumper crop of new restaurants, with familiar faces showcasing new tricks and emerging names bringing new flavours to the table
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Lily James stars in charming Nancy Mitford series ★★★★★
In this new BBC adaptation of Nancy Mitford's The Pursuit of Love, Lily James stars as an upper-class woman engrossed in ideas of love, sex and marriage
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The best long walks near London
Escape the city on a wholesome and active day trip with our guide to the best long walks near London by Romain Roch
Curating the best of 2021
The plays, exhibitions, concerts and more to catch this year
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TV
In this new BBC adaptation of Nancy Mitford's The Pursuit of Love, Lily James stars as an upper-class woman engrossed in ideas of love, sex and marriage
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Dance
The Ballet Company of Milan's prestigious La Scala Theatre pays homage to great choreographers past and present with a special streamed gala
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Dance
The final programme of the Royal Ballet's Spring/Summer season, Beauty Mixed Bill has a gala format with something for everyone. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 7 May
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Dance
The Royal Ballet celebrates George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins in the second mixed bill of its live summer season. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 7 May
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Dance
The Royal Ballet returns to the stage before live audiences with a mixed bill celebrating 21st Century Choreographers. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 7 May
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Dance
Choreographer David Dawson’s METAMORPHOSIS, presented by Dutch National Ballet, was the perfect work for International Dance Day
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Food & Drink
Find a host of London's best restaurants gathered together in pop-up form in Regent's Park for Taste of London
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Essential
Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Killing Eve writer Emerald Fennell reinvent the fairytale format with a new Cinderella musical
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Dance
Northern Ballet returns to Sadler's Wells with two programmes that illustrate the range of its repertoire: Dangerous Liaisons and Contemporary Cuts
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Dance
A new date has been announced for Sergei Polunin and Alina Cojocaru's Romeo and Juliet at the Royal Albert Hall, which was twice postponed because of the Covid-19 lockdown
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Theatre
Days after playing Hamlet, Sir Ian McKellen will star in The Cherry Orchard at Theatre Royal Windsor, alongside Jenny Seagrove, Steven Berkoff and Francesca Annis
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Theatre
Sir Ian McKellen, on turning 82, will play Hamlet in a new age-blind production at Theatre Royal Windsor. He'll also play Firs in an adaptation of The Cherry Orchard
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
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
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Six gorgeous holiday homes available this April
Stylish interiors, hot tubs and country walks: six stunning holiday homes with April availability
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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
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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
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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
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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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