Theatre & Arts
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?
By Johnny Fox

Train Of Events: Travels With My Aunt

Graham Greene's picaresque Aunt Augusta brought electrically to life at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
By M@

31 London Cemeteries To Visit Before You Die

New book tours the capital's most desirable burial grounds.
By Londonist

Gig Preview And Interview: V V Brown

With new material on the way, and a trio of London gigs to come, we speak to the talented Ms B.
By Doron

Maxine Peake And Band Headline Noise Of Art’s 100 Years Of Electronic Music @ Village Underground

Actress Maxine Peake and her band, Eccentronic Research Council, mark 100 years of electronic music.
By Londonist

Zoonation's Hit Show, Some Like It Hip Hop, Is Back

Pop, lock and jam along to this hit dance show.
By Ruth Hargreaves

Ferrets, Fannies and Funnies With The Noise Next Door: Boys On Tour

The improv comedy troupe that turn your random suggestions into full-on, belly laugh goodness.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Book And Poetry Events: 9-15 May

Lionel Shriver, European Literature Night, China Miéville and a Jane Austen quiz.
By M@

Nomad Cinema Announces 2013 Programme

Ghostbusters, When Harry Met Sally, Spinal Tap...the usual suspects. Oh, and The Usual Suspects.
By Zoe Craig

What’s On In London Theatre 7-13 May

London’s best theatre, opera, and theatre festivals opening this week.
By Janan Jay

London Places To Make Believe You're In The Great Gatsby

Flapper dresses and gin rickeys at the ready, chap.

By Londonist

Laughs, Leaves And Of Course Love, In As You Like It

The Bard's timeless comedy on stage at the Globe, with not a word in English.
By M@

London Fictions: 26 Novels About The Capital, Dissected

From The Nether World to NW.
By Stuart Black

Lairy And Late: Get Spanked At Udderbelly

Comedy for the late night tanked up crowd.
By BelindaL

Technology Draws Gasps At Ghost The Musical

Knocks socks off original 90s classic with digital wizardry and visual effects.