Things to do in London: December edition
Along with the inevitable festive feasting and fun, this December in London brings feminist theatre, sci-fi rom-coms and sleek new architecture
Hedda Gabler, National Theatre
'Just married. Bored already.' it could be many a modern housewife narrative... but this is Henrik Ibsen's momentous 1891 tragedy, in a fresh new version of Hedda Gabler directed by rule-breaker Ivo van Hove and starring Ruth Wilson.
Read more ...Zaha Hadid Architects design the new Mathematics Gallery, Science Museum
A gallery not the first thing you think of when you think of mathematics? Well, you’ll think again when you see that the Science Museum has teamed up with architect firm set up by the late Zaha Hadid to create a new wing of the Science Museum celebrating design, geometry and numbers.
Read more ...Colin Firth and Emma Thompson, Refugee talk for 5x15
Homegrown Hollywood A-listers Colin Firth and Emma Thompson use their star power for good this winter. The actors will join a panel of journalists to discuss the pertinent topic of refugees seeking asylum.
Read more ...Adventures in Moominland, Southbank Centre
Who can resist the Moomins? Along with Alice and a certain silly old bear, they heroes of children's literature. The two parts hippopotamus, one part polar bear residents of Moominvalley descend upon the South Bank this winter in an immersive, interactive exhibition that's sure to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.
Read more ...Matthew Bourne: The Red Shoes, Sadler’s Wells
“Time rushes by, love rushes by, life rushes by. But the red shoes dance on.” So runs the ballet fable at the centre of The Red Shoes film (1948), now to be adapted by popular choreographer Matthew Bourne for his latest dance spectacular. Expect a cinematic dance spectacle.
Read more ...Passengers film
This new winter blockbuster takes festive escapism out of this world. Think screwball rom-com meets sci-fi. A guy and girl wake up 90 years too early on an intergalactic voyage. What better backdrop for romance? And it looks like Jennifer Lawrence might have finally found her perfect goofy-but-gorgeous match in Chris Pratt.
The Art of Dining, Christmas Dinner 2016
Tis the season to eat, drink, eat some more, and be merry. And this year supper club specialists The Art of Dining serve up festive classics with an alternative twist (roasted quail, red-wine-poached pears and bay leaf ice cream) in the historical Tudor surroundings of Hackney's Sutton House. All the fun and food of a dinner party, in an awesome setting - with no washing up!
Saint Joan, Donmar Warehouse
The original feminist, mistress of war, performer of miracles and martyr is reimagined in a visionary revival of Bernard Shaw's play Saint Joan. Director Josie Rourke is not one for flat, faithful revivals of canonical classics and Gemma Arterton can certainly command a stage. We're excited.
Read more ...Christmas at Kew Gardens ★★★★★
As night falls this winter, Kew gardens transforms into a glittering festive wonderland, with a sparkling path that winds its way one mile through the world-famous botanic gardens, lit by thousands of Christmas lights. Of all the winter wonderlands in London, this is our favourite.
Read more ...St Paul's Cathedral Christmas Carol Service 2016
Spend the not so silent nights before Christmas singing all your favourite carols, with all your heart. St Paul’s Cathedral is at its most magical during the festive season. Its Christmas schedule is full of concerts and events, culminating in the cathedral’s world-famous carol services.
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