Theatre & Arts
By BethPH

Man Who Damaged Rothko Painting Gets Two Years In Jail

Not everyone likes yellowism.
By Laura Dodge

Musical Review: Viva Forever! @ The Piccadilly Theatre

Fundamentally clichéd and flawed, but we enjoyed this Spice Girls-inspired show
By Londonist

Theatre Review: In the Republic of Happiness @ Royal Court

If you're already sick of Christmas cheer, Martin Crimp's new play at the Royal Court is a bundle of alternative laughs.
By M@

Santa's Lap: An A-Z Armchair

But which bit of London is at the arse-end?
By Tabish Khan

Art Review: It's A Wonderful Life @ Nancy Victor

A group show featuring a tower made up of lenses, snooker balls and watches.

Comedy Preview: Sam Simmons @ Soho Theatre

Suburban absurdism and mundanity in "About The Weather" (sponsored post).

By M@

Kraftwerk Fans Crash Tate Modern Ticket Site

Fans thwarted despite phoning for consumer products now and then.
By Tiffany Pritchard

Theatre Review: Seussical the Musical @ Arts Theatre

Family fun, and a spectacular alternative to panto.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Book And Poetry Events: 12-19 December

Michael Rosen, Spitalfields Life, Ross Sutherland and Bidisha are here this week.

Meow Meow’s Little Match Girl: Southbank Centre Ticket Offer

A sizzling show to defrost the coldest of hearts (sponsored post).

By Laura Dodge

Dance Review: The Nutcracker @ Royal Opera House

An unmissable show filled with festive sparkle.
By M@

Santa's Lap: The Best London Books Of 2012

Find out what was London book of the year...then buy it as a gift.
By Johnny Fox

Theatre Review: Privates On Parade @ Noel Coward Theatre

An Eastwards-shifted ‘It Ain’t Half Hot, Mum.
By Tabish Khan

Art Review: Constable, Gainsborough, Turner @ Royal Academy

A history of British landscape painting, including its three most famous names.
By BelindaL

Theatre Review: Ghost Storyteller @ Barons Court Theatre

A ghost story involving a dead hamster. Confusing or funny, but certainly not scary.
By Lindsey

Cash Mobs Spread Across North London

Next up: the Big Green Bookshop in Wood Green
By Londonist

Tonight: London Gay Men’s Chorus @ Angel Tube Station

A free performance at 5pm.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Book Review: Stations By Various Authors

Short stories inspired by the Overground.

Capturing The Landscape: The National Gallery Photo Challenge

Explore the connection between Old Master paintings and photography (sponsored post).

By Tabish Khan

Art Review: Jonas Mekas @ Serpentine Gallery

One man's life in New York, documented.
By Tabish Khan

Art Review: Hominidae - Henry Hudson @ TJ Boulting

Powerful plasticine portraits
By Rachel Holdsworth

Santa's Lap: Pop Up King's Cross Station

Gorgeous book about the history of the station.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 9-15 December

Bill Bailey, Nine Lessons and Carols and lots of sketch comedy.
By Lindsey

Santa's Lap: London DVDs

Documentary films about London Transport, 1920s London and the last 110 years.