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Dance
Berlin, New York and Johannesburg dance in London
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Dance
The American choreographer Kyle Abraham talks to Culture Whisper about The Weathering, his first major commission by the Royal Ballet, and his approach to artistic creation
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Dance
Inevitably overshadowed by the war in Ukraine, The Royal Ballet’s sumptuous production of Swan Lake returned to the stage at Covent Garden
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Dance
Marianela Nuñez and Federico Bonelli dazzled as the star-cross’d lovers in The Royal Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet's return to Covent Garden
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Food & Drink
Garish and glitzy, decadent yet discerning, Ave Mario opens in Covent Garden as Big Mamma's latest triumph
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Food & Drink
Parisian restaurant Frenchie brings Continental flavours to Covent Garden
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Dance
The magic of Christmas is alive and well and dazzling audiences at the Royal Opera House in The Royal Ballet’s sparkling production of The Nutcracker
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The Royal Ballet performed to a live audience at Covent Garden for the first time in seven months, in a celebratory gala that more than lived up to expectations
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London's only free open-air cinema brings together feature films and filmed Royal Opera House performances over a weekend in the Covent Garden piazza
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Food & Drink
From cronuts to soup en croûte: superstar pastry chef Dominique Ansel has opened a day-to-night café and restaurant, Treehouse, in Covent Garden
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He’s the pastry chef who invented the cronut, now Dominique Ansel has opened a day-to-night café and restaurant, Dominique Ansel Treehouse, in Covent Garden
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Beauty
The first ever London Beauty Week is coming to Covent Garden this September. Expect workshops, talks, product launches and more
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Food & Drink
The duo behind pizza mecca Franco Manca open a pasta restaurant, Strozzapreti, in Covent Garden
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Food & Drink
Gourmet kebabs in Covent Garden from the brains behind Carnaby's Le Bab
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Food & Drink
Discover the joys of theatre in a glass at new immersive cocktail bar, The Alchemist, Covent Garden
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Food & Drink
A tropical-themed cocktail bar from Idris Elba – The Parrot – opens in Covent Garden
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Food & Drink
Mamie's crêperie serves up exquisite savoury and sweet pancakes, from childhood favourites like lemon and sugar to more sophisticated combinations
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Food & Drink
The menu promises English and Italian treats created from seasonal ingredients
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Food & Drink
Don't be fooled by a simple menu: the team behind Kitty Fisher's impress with their latest venture
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The people behind 10 Cases have opened a brilliant new seafood bistro in a former diner and the lobster mash is a must
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Lifestyle
Culture Whisper Gold members are invited to celebrate 100 years of recorded Jazz in an evening of talks, interactive workshops and performances hosted by The Arts Society and Kansas Smitty's
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Food
Milking it for all it's worth: try vodka made from milk, cheddar cheese, and British cured meats at exclusive Jar Kitchen tasting event
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Contemporary Music
Culture Whisper and Devialet unite to bring you the exquisite voice of Sarah Vaughan
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Food
Mix the cocktail of your dreams at Schweppes' gin masterclass this weekend in Covent Garden
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Fashion
Winter is coming... Scandi style spreads to Covent Garden as Arket open another store
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For their tenth anniversary Garbstore has opened in a new Covent Garden location
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Food
Brother and sister duo behind beloved London restaurants The Palomar and The Barbary open their new Covent Garden café
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Food
We cut out the chains and tourist pubs to let you know about the best places to eat in Covent Garden
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Food
American chain, P. F. Chang's Asian Table, has arrived near Covent Garden with an in-house bakery and exciting new menu
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Shop, drink and dine at Covent Garden's dreamiest venue - Petersham Nurseries is bringing the Floral Court to life. As seen by Gini Rhee
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Lots of flowers, some freshly made pasta, and a bottle of white Tuscan wine – everything you need to know about the biggest opening in Covent Garden: Petersham Nurseries
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London's vibrant historic centre can be overcrowded, packed with tourists and chain restaurants. However, a new and diverse range of restaurants are breathing new life into the hotspot