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London's first rooftop ice rink returns this November
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Rooftop East returns with a new theme: 'Curl Runnings', celebrating the 25th anniversary of cult hit Cool Runnings
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Theatre
Buddy Thomas's play The Crumple Zone returns to London's King's Head Theatre in Islington, providing a laughing start to Christmas 2018
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Design
The acclaimed Winter Olympia Art & Antiques Fair returns to West London this autumn
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Kids
It’s as if Christmas came early! Poet John Masefield’s much-loved tale The Box of Delights becomes a festive holiday show at Wilton’s Music Hall this winter
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Musicals
Father and daughter Dani and Danny Dyer star in a family festival mucial: Nativity comes to the stage this Christmas
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Festive season panic already? Visit the Olympia Spirit of Christmas Fair 2018 for winter inspiration and a head start on your present shopping
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Beauty
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Musicals
From the makers of The Gruffalo comes Tall Stories' Room on the Broom, the best-loved children's book now adapted for stage
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Dance
Following a hugely successful run last Christmas, Birmingham Royal Ballet returns to the Royal Albert Hall with its magical production of The Nutcracker
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TV
Little Women, Doctor Who, Victoria Christmas special... there's so much TV to look forward to this year
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A healthy, festive ginger biscuit recipe to share with friends and family from Culture Whisper's resident foodie
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Kids
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Disconnect from the internet and reconnect with family with our round up of DIY party games you can play for free
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The dancing dazzles in this festive family treat but this talented company has now outgrown Wayne Eagling’s sometimes uninspiring production
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Lifestyle
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Throw yourself into the New Year with Battersea Arts Centre's superbly surreal circus-themed party
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Opera
Swap winter blues for the sun with this heat-soaked double-bill. But beware: passions will run high in Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci
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Kids
You're invited for story time: Mel Giedroyc, one half of our favourite duo Mel & Sue, reads an Agatha Christie mystery at this special Christmas event
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Classical Music
God bless us, every one! Opera Holland Park has a brand-new version of Dickens's A Christmas Carol. A happy ending guaranteed
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London's loveliest Christmas events for every day of December up to Christmas Eve
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Because we all know you're judged on your christmas tree
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Theatre
Out-going Globe artistic director Emma Rice adapts a sweet love story for the stage in Romantics Anonymous
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Shopping
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