Theatre & Arts
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Book And Poetry Events: 13-19 February

James Lasdun, Jim Crace, poetry and loads of stuff for kids.
By Tim Macavoy

Review: Robert Lepage Playing Cards 1: Spades @ Roundhouse

Robert Lepage redefines in-the-round theatre with a warlike game of risk.
By Zoe Craig

What’s On In London Theatre: 12-18 February

Our pick of London’s best theatre, dance and opera opening this week.
By Londonist

Gig Review: Nerina Pallot @ Islington Assembly Hall

The Lonely Valentine Club Tour show is no schmaltzy affair.

By Londonist

Theatre Review: Hamlet @ The Rose, Bankside

A Hamlet unlike any other.
By Tabish Khan

Art Review: Murillo Exhibitions @ Dulwich Picture Gallery & Wallace Collection

Two exhibitions featuring spectacular Baroque paintings of religious scenes.

Win Tickets To See Siro-A @ Leicester Square Theatre

A technodelic extravaganza (sponsored post).

Win Free Tickets To Anti-Valentine's Movies @ Rooftop Film Club

Veto Valentine's with an exclusive NOW TV Anti-Valentine's Day film screening (sponsored post).

By johnmcga

Ticket Alert: Dave Grohl's Sound City Players @ The Forum

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl brings his latest all-star project to The Forum next week.
By Lindsey

Guerilla Curating: The Street Museum Of Art In London

Did you see the curated Beyond Banksy exhibition in December?
By Laura Dodge

Musical Preview: The Tailor-Made Man @ Arts Theatre

Gay love triumphs in this new musical set in 1930s Hollywood.
By Tabish Khan

Exhibition Review: Ice Age Art @ British Museum

Ancient sculptures and drawings suggest we've always been driven to create art.
By Tabish Khan

Art Preview: Contemporary Emotion @ Opera Gallery

Major names in contemporary art, all in one exhibition.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 10-16 February

Max & Ivan, Geekatorium, Alternative Comedy Memorial Society and more.
By Tabish Khan

Art Review: Through American Eyes @ National Gallery

Stunning landscape paintings of the American wilderness
By M@

London Books Roundup

Five new books about the capital.
By AndrewT

Comedy Review: Katherine Ryan Nature's Candy @ Soho Theatre

Kooky and filthy comedy from a performer on the up.
By Laura Dodge

Dance Review: FLOW @ The Print Room

Hubert Essakow's stunning water-inspired choreography.
By Tabish Khan

Art Review: Man Ray @ National Portrait Gallery

Captivating experimental and celebrity photographs.
By Londonist

Theatre Review: Great Expectations @ Vaudeville Theatre

Dickens's famous tale comes to the West End.
By johnmcga

Ticket Alert: Vampire Weekend, Fleetwood Mac, Fall Out Boy And More

Fleetwood Mac at The O2. Plus lots of other gigs on sale this Friday.
By Londonist

Theatre Review: The Captain of Köpenick @ National Theatre

The National's latest blockbuster is a German expressionist comedy - which is not, it turns out, a contradiction in terms.
By Laura Dodge

Dance Review: Midnight Tango @ Phoenix Theatre

A showcase for Strictly stars Flavia and Vincent.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Preview: Imagine Children's Festival @ Southbank Centre

Tons of activities for the kids at half term and beyond.