January 2011

Review: The Irrepressibles @ The Barbican

Barbican’s Disruption: A Fashion Performance on Saturday night provided a mesmeric concoction of fashion, music and dance. | By Talia

See Cirque Du Soleil’s Totem Free @ Liverpool Street

A free taster of Totem for your Tuesday lunch break on Broadgate. | By Lindsey

Extra Extra

Monday news. Amongst other things, find out why TfL and the Royal Academy are in trouble. | By SallyB2

Dance Preview: The Forsythe Company @ Sadler’s Wells

William Forsythe's new work looks at the nature of our existence and simulates ping pong. | By Londonist

Moorgate Fire: Station Closed

Building site fire closes Moorgate station. | By BethPH

Ticket Alert: See Kevin Spacey Play Richard III at the Old Vic

Today's the day you can break away from this winter of discontent and book tickets to see Richard III at the Old Vic; it's sure to be the theatrical event of our glorious summer 2011. | By Zoe Craig

New Restaurant Review: Namaaste Kitchen

Indian dining just got better with the launch of Namaaste Kitchen in Camden. Tandoor oven, Sigri and Tawa grills provide the food, while intricate spicing provides the thrills. | By Ben Norum

Hanway Street To Lose Its Charm To Delivery Vans?

The narrow street, home of Bradley's Spanish bar, is set to welcome 18.5 tonne delivery lorries. | By M@

Music Choice: 31 January–6 February

Our pick of the week's gigs. Whether you miss specific bands, decades, or genres, it's a good week to have your nostalgic whims fulfilled. | By Amanda

LU Ticket Office Changes To Go Ahead

The much-disputed changes to ticket office opening hours are to go ahead this week. | By BethPH

CS Spray Used On Boots Protesters

Oxford Street: demonstrators hospitalised after police use irritant spray. | By M@

Monday Miscellanea

More historical trivia for a Monday Morning. | By Dave Haste

Weekend Round-Up: the Less Good Bits

The not-so-good stuff from around the capital this weekend. | By SallyB2

Weekend Round-Up: the Good Bits

Owing to a surfeit of news this weekend, we have divided our round-up into the good bits and the less good bits. So you may peruse selectively. Here's the happier stuff... | By SallyB2