Your Sunday morning best-of-Londonist weekly round-up.
London News
- Streatham MP Chuka Umunna launched his bid to become the new leader of the Labour Party... and then unlaunched it.
- Meanwhile, Tooting MP Sadiq Khan and Hackney MP Diane Abbot have both announced they want to run as Labour’s candidate for London Mayor.
- A new app has launched for the cycle hire scheme. We tested it out.
Must-read articles
- Take a look inside Down Street ghost tube station on the Piccadilly Line.
- What effect will the new government have on the housing situation in London?
- Is London really the most expensive city to live in? Our survey says...
- Well, this new restaurant is a load of balls.
- The remains of possibly the heaviest creature that ever lived can be found beside the 107 bus route in Barnet.
- King's Cross has a new outdoor swimming pool, and we took a dip.
Top reviews
- Das Spiel is a delightful nugget of interactive, mindreading theatre ★★★★☆
- Despite Felicity Kendal, Noël Coward’s Hay Fever falls short of comic bliss ★★★☆☆
- Comedian Eddie Pepitone had us in stitches ★★★★★
Things to do
TREE WEEK: Sign up now for walks, talks and other verdant treats as part of London Tree Week later this month. 23-31 May
JURASSIC WORLD: Excited about the new Jurassic Park film? Get even more excited by creating your own Jurassic World Terrarium at this workshop at The Book Club in Shoreditch. Plants and materials provided, bring your own jar. £20-£25, 18 May, 7pm
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NEW ART: Lots of art exhibitions are opening this month — but which ones are actually worth visiting? We did a recce so you don't have to.
LITERARY DEATH MATCH: Part literary event, part comedy show, part gameshow, Literary Death Match consists of a read-off showdown between four writers as they are critiqued by three celebrity judges. Takes place at the Spiegeltent, age 16+. £15, 18 May, 7pm
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ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL: Plan ahead now for Lego, Routemasters and Battersea Power Station at London Festival of Architecture. 1-30 June
BURLESQUE BALL: Part of London Burlesque Festival at Dingwall's in Camden, the Burlesque Ball presents the best British burlesque acts, set to a soundtrack covering 40s hits through to modern day remixes and mash ups. £22.50-£50.62, 23 May, 9pm
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LAUGH 'TIL IT HURTS: Comedians including Sara Pascoe, Terry Alderton, Johnny Spurling and Jon Richardson join the bill at Bloomsbury Theatre to raise money for Cancer Research UK. £17.50, 20 May, 7.30pm
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