A busy week for theatre and dance fans; while London’s art world is dominated by Frieze
A pair of Pinters ready for the reviving.
The V&A hosts George C Wolfe's powerful satire as part of Black History Month
A new, very dark theatre festival creeps into Shoreditch
Violent, with explicit sex scenes...thought-provoking and darkly captivating.
Our pick of the theatre, dance, opera, art and exhibitions opening in London this week
You might not get a cheap flight to Ireland for 50p but for £15 and up you can be transported to the 'Western World' of Co. Mayo in the Old Vic's vigorous re-staging of J M Synge's Playboy.
Criterion Presents new lunchtime and late evening entertainment in its glorious Victorian subterranean theatre (sponsored)
Though intended as a ‘celebration of the power of storytelling’, Poliakoff’s drama is, unfortunately, rather dull.
Our suggestions for the cool theatre and dance shows and art exhibitions opening this week
The Royal Court Theatre pitches up in Peckham
In honour of the new Harold Pinter Theatre, we look at the men and women lending their names to London's playhouses
We talk to the Clybourne Park and Game of Thrones actor behind next month's African theatre festival, Tiata Delights.
The West End this ain't, but Street Scene has more to offer than the traditional musical, combining social commentary with a melting pot of styles, an epic cast and a powerful, absorbing staging.
Arnold Wesker’s two-acter – first staged at the Royal Court in 1959 – is ably and imaginatively directed by Bijan Sheibani.
This week's new dance, theatre and art shows opening in London
Glorious young voices and a sixteen-piece orchestra make Carmen an easy-to-understand opera box of delights.
Join non zero one's back stage magical mystery tour, to say goodbye to the old Bush Theatre before it vanishes like a mirage.
If you can embrace the play’s sugary, sentimental moments, Fiennes’ performance is a damn good ‘un and well worth catching if you can.
Pick up a headset and get lost in the sound
Our pick of the top art, exhibitions, theatre, dance and opera in London this week
What’s new and closing this week in London’s art, exhibition, theatre, dance and opera
And that's all for 2011 folks!
Brilliant songs + great characterisation = spine tingling
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