Theatre & Arts
By Londonist

Comedy Review: The Freewheelin' Cariad Lloyd @ Soho Theatre

Cariad Lloyd's Edinburgh show offers a lot of energy as well as some "solidly okay" jokes.
By Jemma

Dance Review: Two Cigarettes In The Dark @ Sadler's Wells

Testing but vital: a rarely seen marmite of a Wuppertal work.
By BelindaL

Theatre Review: The Secret Garden @ The King's Head

There's much more than childish magic in this surprisingly dark and beautifully operatic production.
By Dean Nicholas

Poster Art 150: London Underground's Greatest Designs

A celebration of Tube posters.

By johnmcga

Ticket Alert: Kanye West, Patti Smith, Local Natives And More

From Kanye to Kennedy, here's our pick of gigs on sale this Friday.
By TimW

Nonclassical Presents Pioneers Of Electronic Music Festival

'Classical club' promoter hosts gigs, films, talks and workshops during 11-day festival.
By Sam Smith

Ballet Review: Ashton Mixed Bill @ Royal Opera House

The Royal Ballet pays homage to its Founder Choreographer, Frederick Ashton.

By Rachel Holdsworth

"It's Not Going To Win Any Cool Brownie Points": This House @ National Theatre

We talk to James Graham and Charles Edwards.
By Londonist

Theatre Review: The Tempest @ Barons Court Theatre

Stripped back, bold Shakespeare.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Theatre Review: The Lady's Not For Walking Like An Egyptian @ Ovalhouse Theatre

What do you get if you combine Margaret Thatcher and 80s pop?
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.