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A cornucopia of dance across London
Lost Dog's Ruination at the ROH Linbury Theatre offers the perfect alternative to the sugar and spice of the Christmas season
Swan Lake has a circus makeover this festive season and becomes Duck Pond, performed by Circa at the Royal Festival Hall
Matthew Bourne's iconoclastic Swan Lake with its corps of aggressive male swans is Sadler's Wells's offering this festive season
English National Ballet's brand new Nutcracker lights up the London Coliseum this Christmas season
Young children can enjoy the full magic of The Nutcracker this festive season with Let's All Dance's specially devised short version of the Christmas ballet
Carlos Acosta’s much anticipated Nutcracker in Havana has opened in Norwich - in advance of its London run, Culture Whisper was at the glittering Theatre Royal premiere
English National Opera launches its new season with three productions, the Royal Opera stages Bernstein rarities, and the piano gets its own festival
Giordano's most popular opera is revived with an impressive cast, as Covent Garden's music director bows out
Country house opera, memorable concerts, and the entire BBC Proms make up a soundtrack for the sun
An exciting new production of Carmen, an evening with author Kate Atkinson, and musical fun for the family
The Devil Wears Prada musical is due to hit the West End in 2024
From long-awaited stage adaptations of cult movies to rare appearances from famous faces, we round up the best plays 2024 is promising
In what's been a strong year for musical revivals and an even stronger one for advancements in tech on stage, we round up the best theatre shows 2023 provided
London's most popular Christmas highlights will sell out year after year. Here is what you need to book now to have the best Christmas in town
Steve Coogan reunites with frequent collaborator Armando Iannucci in the latter's stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s war comedy Dr. Strangelove
What are the best art exhibitions in London now? This month starts with David Hockney!
From majestic performances in stunning settings to little known gems in aid of a good cause, we round up the best Christmas carol concerts London has to offer
From the enormity of the BFI Imax to The Luna Cinema's return to Kensington Palace, we round up the best Christmas film screenings London 2023 has to offer
From a stage prequel to hit sci-fi series Stranger Things to a stellar team taking on Roald Dahl's The Witches, these are the shows to book this month
From fright nights to spooky screenings, immersive experiences to bloodthirsty raves, Halloween in London brings chills and thrills
From a fiery new Thai in Borough Market to a new home for a Hackney favourite, October's dining is served
From the chance to see Lily James opposite Kristin Scott Thomas, to a dose of Shakespeare from the maestro Kenneth Branagh, the hottest theatre to book now
Andrew Scott, Nicole Scherzinger and Ian McKellen are just some of the stars descending on the London stage this month
From the Peckham favourite bringing its wares to the National Theatre, to a futuristic sushi restaurant and a hangout for Kens…
From the long-awaited arrival of a Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical to, er, more musicals and the return of a Lucy Prebble masterpiece (not Enron, sorry!)
Who said cinematic escapism had to be an indoor activity? Make the most of the warm summer nights with our pick of the best outdoor film screenings in London
From world-famous chefs moving into London hotels to the long-awaited arrival of Corbin & King's seafood restaurant, here's where to eat this month
From eagerly awaited transfers to poignant new writing, we round up the best plays opening in London this July
From the West End premiere of a Martin McDonagh classic to new work conceived by and starring the great Mark Rylance, June's best new theatre shows
Operation Mincemeat creators SpitLip speak to Culture Whisper about the show's West End ascension and why, as musical theatre sceptics, they decided to write one
London's love affair with musicals shows no sign of abating, with beloved revivals and fresh arrivals landing this May. Elsewhere, outdoor theatres reopen!