Theatre & Arts
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.
By Tabish Khan

The London Group Of Artists Celebrates Its Centenary

Over 150 artworks from established and emerging artists in a two-part exhibition.
By Johnny Fox

Brotherly Love In A Cold Climate: Gutted @ Theatre Royal Stratford East

Fierce in language and fearless in subject matter, Rikki Beadle-Blair's shocking and courageous comedy Gutted is a landmark in his writing.
By Tim Macavoy

Vodka, Angst, Vodka: "Sons Without Fathers" Tears The Arcola To Bits

Why are angst-ridden guys so hot? Chekhov knows, and he wrote a play about it.
By Sam Smith

Bleak, But Effective, Updating Of Berg's Wozzeck From English National Opera

Director Carrie Cracknell makes this early 20th century masterpiece feel as relevant as ever.

By Rachel Holdsworth

The Hothouse: You Don't Have To Be Crazy To Work Here, But It Helps

Simon Russell Beale and John Simm take on Pinter.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 12-18 May

Mae Martin, Jessie Cave, Mitch Benn and monsters from history. Oh, and Eddie Izzard's in town.
By Lindsey

Lost In London: A Tranquil Read About The City's Wild Outdoors

A loving ode to London's Landscapes.

By Zoe Craig

High Fashion, Tudor-and-Stuart-Style, Comes To The Queen's Gallery

These stunning clothes might conceal the body, but they're revealing in other ways...
By Zoe Craig

Comedy Descends Into Melodrama In Passion Play At Duke Of York's Theatre

Zoe Wanamaker and Samatha Bond star as two halves of the same person in this slightly over-egged play
By M@

Sound Tracks: Hear Music On The Overground Trains

Gigs galore at venues from Dalston to Peckham along the Overground... and on the trains too.
By M@

Burt Bacharach Plays The Southbank Centre

The 85-year old musician offers some magic moments at the Royal Festival Hall this summer.
By Londonist

Phenomenal Solo Performance In London Premiere Of The Matchbox

A woman alone on stage completely captivates her audience.
By johnmcga

Ticket Alert: Basement Jaxx, Surfer Blood, Woodkid And More

New gigs on sale this week include dance icons Basement Jaxx.
By johnmcga

One Of The Loudest Bands Around: Jim Jones Revue

But did their live act leave us with more than just a severe case of ringing ears?