Theatre & Arts
By M@

Time Travel London: Vicky And Bert Chillin' In the Park

Royal couple, wrong century.
By Zoe Craig

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Is Theatre Royal Drury Lane's Latest Blockbuster

Sickly sweet with occasional popping candy-style treats, but ultimately unsatisfying.
By Tabish Khan

Photo51 Celebrates A Landmark In Genetics By Mixing Science And Art

Scientific art at Somerset House marks 60th anniversary of discovery of the structure of DNA.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Big Comedy Names Come To Balham

Mark Thomas, Stephen K Amos, Ed Byrne in town.
By Londonist

Gig Review: The Irrepressibles Play Intimate Kilburn Gig

Intimate set brings tears to the eyes, including those of the singer.
By Sarah Stewart

Topsy-Turvy Terrace: Fun Times at the Barbican’s Dalston House

"Hang around" on a two storey mirror-effect installation house.
By Londonist

Pride And Prejudice Goes Alfresco In Regent's Park

The perfect way to spend a summer evening, in Regent Park's hidden gem.
By Lindsey

Calling 11-25 Year Olds: Come To Roundhouse Open Day

Creative opportunities lurk beneath the main space.

By Rachel Holdsworth

London Book And Poetry Events: 27 June-3 July

Evie Wyld, Ruth Ozeki, Simon Mayo and more.
By Tabish Khan

Artists From Around The World Compete For The BP Portrait Award At National Portrait Gallery

A world view of portraits as classical and contemporary styles compete for a prestigious award.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Seven Ridiculously Talented Poets Want To Show You Their Homework

Monthly new material night returns with the likes of Ross Sutherland, Luke Wright and Joe Dunthorne.
By Tabish Khan

Take A Dose Of Magical Realism At All Visual Arts

Dark fantasy paintings include a skeleton version of Queen Elizabeth I and plants sprouting torsos.
By Londonist

The Barbican Plays With Beck's Song Reader

If you can't get tickets for the concert, there's a free exhibition on the night.
By Zoe Craig

Harry Potter Star Shines In The Cripple of Inishmaan

The latest in the Michael Grandage theatre season combines a great cast with an average play.
By M@

The Best Sopranos Episodes Ever, At The Book Club

New Jersey by way of Shoreditch for a Sopranos party.
By M@

Marc Gooderham's Paintings Of London's East End

Colourful works bring out the unique character of Whitechapel and beyond.
By Doron

"We're Still Learning": EDITORS Return With A New Album And London Show

EDITORS launch their new album with a live show and a chat to Londonist.
By Tabish Khan

A Dystopian London In Memory Palace At V&A

A graphic novel comes to life in an exhibition where memory is outlawed.
By Ben_Fowler

Jean Grémillon Retrospective At BFI Southbank

The little-known but eminently worthwhile French director gets a well-deserved retrospective next month at BFI Southbank.
By JFarinha

In Pictures: Yoko Ono's Meltdown Festival

A few snaps from the Southbank Centre festival.
By Sarah Stewart

Freq. At Hoxton Gallery: Illuminated Oscillations for Midsummer

Head under the arches for an impressive light show.
By Tabish Khan

The Courtauld Gallery Has Been Collecting Gauguin

Tahitian women and exotic locales from the famous Impressionist.
By Londonist

Tough Love In The Night Alive

The Night Alive at the Donmar Warehouse puts the audience through the emotional wringer.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 23-29 June

Extreme laughter from Andrew O'Neill, Helen Arney, Tim Key and more this week.