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High octane perpetual motion is the basis for Boy Blue’s new work, Cycles, now on at the Barbican Theatre
Emma Rice’s gut-punching take on the old tale of Blue Beard arrives at the Battersea Arts Centre after an extensive UK tour
A thrilling new cast renews a fine production of Donizetti's tragic opera
London Tide, a sprawling play with songs adapted for the National Theatre from Dickens’s last novel, drags on and fails to grip
Mini-skirts, psychedelic prints, baked beans.... For 11 heady years, it was all go at Biba. And in the East End, workrooms kept London dressed
Searingly funny and abruptly sad, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' latest uses the guise of a school reunion to ponder the fragility of life and consequences of decisions
Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina is exceptional in the title role of Bizet's opera, but what's the Duchess of Alba doing here?
Brian Cox gives a monumental performance in this devastating revival of Eugene O'Neill's autobiographical family drama
In Nye, an epic play which resonates deeply today, Michael Sheen prowls the Olivier Theatre stage as the visionary father of the NHS, the Labour politician Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan
The Barbican presents a fascinating look at the place of textiles in everyday life and art history in its new exhibition Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Another great revival of Puccini's masterpiece, set in the dangerous Rome of 1800
Tyrell Williams’ exceptional play about the relationship between three boys and their south London football pitch transfers to the West End
Our top picks of shows to see at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe
London hosted outstanding dance in 2022
Make your presents magical with our round-up of the best Christmas wrapping paper
After superlative reviews and a sellout run, Complicite's extraordinary exploration of sounds and storytelling will be available to experience online
Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Levan Akin, Sonia Braga, Barbara Colen, Niki Caro – all the stars are coming out to shine this month in cinemas
Barbican cinema discounts, 2 for 1 tickets and cheap day Tuesday: we round up where to buy and how to get cheap cinema tickets in London
From celebrity chefs venturing beyond their comfort zones to stalwart institutions opening up new sites, read on for our favourite new London restaurants in 2019
The Culture Whisper team took part in a blind Christmas sandwich taste test. 2019 offers all the classics and some welcome surprises – here's what we thought
Arabica's new King's Cross restaurant serves up Levantine sharing plates with flair and a fun atmosphere
Experience weightlessness and wash away your anxieties with floatation therapy, the wellness concept perfected by Floatworks’ London studios
From a horror house to a gamer's paradise, via the War of the Worlds, VR experiences to try in London
Sweat It fitness classes combine treadmill and weights for a pacy HIIT format that will push you to your personal best
Celebrating transgressive women and homegrown comedy, here's what to watch after Fleabag on Netflix
Traditional British fare is served at a chic setting with views of Centre Point at VIVI
The Golden Hind is one of London's oldest fish and chips restaurants, still drawing in crowds today
There's a gold rush of great shows to top off this year: from five-star musical to star-studded thriller, these are the new plays we have seen and adored
Sure, it's a good song, but Elton John better be ready for some company this year. From VISA to Burberry, Heathrow and Sainsburys, every Christmas advert worth watching in 2018
Hungarian director Laszlo Nemes is back with Sunset, a mysterious tale of a woman in a Budapest hat shop during the lead up to World War I
World-class steak is served with style and plenty of charisma at at slick city favourite M restaurant
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