Theatre & Arts
By Londonist

Luke Wright Just Might Be Your New Favourite Poet

The superb spoken word star talks about his latest show.
By BelindaL

A Human Being Died That Night @ Hampstead Downstairs

Behind the prison cell bars of real life killer and Apartheid assassin Eugene de Kock.
By Tim Macavoy

The Myths of Scottish Culture Explored Through Italian Opera

Rossini's opera La Donna del Lago at the Royal Opera House.
By M@

Film4 Summer Screen Returns To Somerset House

14 events, from westerns to rom-coms.
By Lise Smith

Dance Review: Sylvie Guillem, 6,000 Miles Away @ Sadler's Wells

One of the world's greatest dancers makes a triumphant return to Sadler's Wells with this provocative triple bill.
By M@

The Best Books About The Thames

Some summer reading to encourage you to explore London's river.
By Franco Milazzo

Spaced Meets Dogme For Victorian In The Wall

What would you do in the name of love?
By M@

Pop Up Screens Announces Summer Film Programme

30 shows in a packed programme, particularly favouring west London.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Fallen In Love Is The King Of Site-Specific Theatre

The story of Anne and George Boleyn at the Tower of London.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 19-25 May

Austentatious, Sketchfest, Mark Thomas and more.

By Tom Bolton

Connections Across Generations: 4000 Miles At The Print Room

The beautifully observed set is the quiet star.

By M@

Baroque The Streets: Dulwich House Gets Street Art Makeover

Dulwich is the new Shoreditch when it comes to street art.
By M@

Time Travel London: On London Bridge

Past, present and future London merge in one image.
By Lindsey

London Underground On Film: The Boy Who Turned Yellow

No, we don't know why either.
By johnmcga

Ticket Alert: Texas, Paramore, Brendan Benson And More

Some 90s rockers return, plus a whole load of other gigs to choose from.
By Laura Dodge

The Great Gatsby Ballet: Heartache, Beautiful Choreography And 1920s Glamour

A difficult-to-follow storyline but gorgeous dancing, music and designs.
By Tabish Khan

John Monks Creates Beauty In Dereliction

Explosions of colour brighten up derelict houses
By M@

Seacole, Turing, Bond And Paddington Commemorated With New Park Sculptures

Local heroes installed near Paddington.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Book And Poetry Events: 16-22 May

Luke Wright, Antonia Wilson, Islington tales and the London Literature Festival starts.
By Tabish Khan

What To Make Of Tate Britain's Re-hang?

The Tate's new chronological layout makes for some interesting juxtapositions.

By Zoe Craig

What’s On In London Theatre 14 – 20 May

London's best theatre, opera, and dance opening this week
By Rachel Holdsworth

Stoke Newington Literary Festival Is Jam Packed

Fantastic line-up for June already selling fast.
By M@

Free Films At Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens

Mama Mia and Searching For Sugar Man get outdoor screenings.
By M@

Beyond Barbican: Arts Centre Reaches Out Across Town

Acrobatics in a church, a Dalston house made of mirrors, and a festival in the Olympic Park.