Theatre & Arts
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 25 September-1 October

Our choice of where to find funny over the next seven days.
By Franco Milazzo

Interview: Lucian Msamati, Artistic Director

We talk to the Clybourne Park and Game of Thrones actor behind next month's African theatre festival, Tiata Delights.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Comedy Review: Rich Fulcher @ Soho Literary Festival

Comedy meets literary reading. It works.
By Tom Bolton

Theatre Review: Street Scene @ Young Vic

The West End this ain't, but Street Scene has more to offer than the traditional musical, combining social commentary with a melting pot of styles, an epic cast and a powerful, absorbing staging.
By Zoe Craig

Preview: Raindance Film Festival @ Apollo Cinema Piccadilly Circus

Raindance is back with another fantastic line-up of top indie films
By Victoria Rudland

Theatre Review: The Kitchen @ National Theatre

Arnold Wesker’s two-acter – first staged at the Royal Court in 1959 – is ably and imaginatively directed by Bijan Sheibani.
By Dean Nicholas

Refurb For Euston Station

New look for much-maligned station, and a sound installation to mask the sound of Euston Road.
By Doron

Listen Up Music Interview: Saint Saviour

The Bermondsey-based singer-songwriter on her new EP, covers, singing and why she could never be in Girls Aloud
By M@

Kicking + Screening Festival: Film Meets Football

Watch Escape to Victory in the company of Ossie Ardiles...another life goal achieved.
By Sam Smith

Opera Review: The Passenger @ Coliseum

Discover a twentieth century masterpiece for the first time.

By Londonist

Listen Up Music Interview: Van Susans

South London’s Van Susans are ignoring the indie band rules by headlining some of London’s most prestigious venues and are about to take on the IndigO2.
By Franco Milazzo

Preview: The Fleeting Festival @ The Alexandra, SW4

Raising money for disaster relief this Saturday with cake, music, art and free G&Ts.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Book Grocer: 21-27 September

The week ahead in literary London: poetry, art and wine, plus festivals in Soho and Battersea.
By Lindsey

Twombly & Poussin: Late @ Dulwich Picture Gallery

Last chance to catch this contest between the figurative and abstract
By Zoe Craig

Arts Ahead: What’s On In London 20-26 September

This week's new dance, theatre and art shows opening in London
By Rachel Holdsworth

Lit Preview: Soho Literary Festival

Huge names of the book world descend on Soho this weekend.
By M@

John Martin: Apocalypse @ Tate Britain

It's the end of the world as we know it.
By Johnny Fox

Theatre Review: Carmen @ Wilton's Music Hall

Glorious young voices and a sixteen-piece orchestra make Carmen an easy-to-understand opera box of delights.
By Zoe Craig

Preview: MSF Delivers, A Free 3D Film Exhibition @ Spitalfields

Get a unique insight into the work of MSF midwives with this free 3D film exhibition
By Tom Bolton

Review: this is where we got to when you came in @ Bush Theatre

Join non zero one's back stage magical mystery tour, to say goodbye to the old Bush Theatre before it vanishes like a mirage.
By suke

Music Preview: Miles Davis Project Band @ St James's Church

Not just your usual tribute to Smiley Miles, The Miles Davis Project Band up the ante with their homage to the great trumpeter and his bands.
By Victoria Rudland

Theatre Review: The Tempest @ Theatre Royal Haymarket

If you can embrace the play’s sugary, sentimental moments, Fiennes’ performance is a damn good ‘un and well worth catching if you can.
By Sam Smith

Opera Review: The Elixir of Love @ Coliseum

Does this Elixir have a kick, Sir?
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 18-24 September

Our pick of where to find funny over the next seven days.