Theatre & Arts

By Sam Russell

Sam Simmons Lacks His Trademark Silliness In New Show Away In A Stranger

An hour of silly songs renders his absurdity a little less convincing.

★★★☆☆

Art & Photography

By Tabish Khan

London's Must-See 2019 Exhibitions, Including Mandela, Michelangelo And Manga

The best art and exhibitions for 2019.

By Lise Smith

Peppa Pig's Adventure: A Charming Adventure For Your Little Piggies

Full of noise and energy, but not entirely coherent.

★★★★☆

Art & Photography

By Laura Reynolds

This Charming Instagram Account Follows Santa Sightseeing In London

Santa Claus isn't coming to town... he's already here.

By Harry Rosehill

Crossrail Launches Today (A Short Fiction)

The big day is finally here.

By Chris Bridges

Not Your Normal Funeral: Nine Night At Trafalgar Studios

A traditional Jamaican wake with original drama.

★★★★★

By BelindaL

Dead Funny: Burke And Hare At Jermyn Street Theatre

A black comedy set on the mist-shrouded streets of Edinburgh.

★★★★☆

By Matthew Holder

Theatre Review: There's A Reversal Of Fortune In True West

Starring Kit Harrington.

★★★☆☆

By Hannah Foulds

If You Only Go To One Panto In Your Life, Make It Aladdin At The Hackney Empire

A very adult panto.

★★★★★

Art & Photography

By M@

What's With All The Rainbow Broccoli Around The Brick Lane Area?

Multicoloured brassicas.

By M@

Ever Spotted This Deliberate 'Typo' At The Globe?

A practical joke by John Cleese?

Art & Photography

By Harry Rosehill

A Curator's Favourite Thing... In The National Portrait Gallery

A stained glass self-portrait.

Art & Photography

By Tabish Khan

No Kusama Tickets? Chiharu Shiota's Exhibition Is Just As Instagrammable

Blood vessels never looked so good.

★★★★☆

By Hari Mountford

Theatre Review: The Night Before Christmas Is Not Festive PG Fun

Don't take the kids.

★★★☆☆

Art & Photography

By Tabish Khan

Where Can You Find The Gates Of Paradise In London? Why The V&A Of Course

Including a full scale replica of Michelangelo's David.

By M@

Ghost Trees: A Remarkable Book That'll Have You Looking At London Afresh

Everything you need to know about London's trees.

★★★★★

Art & Photography

By M@

Own Part Of Britain's Tallest Mural

Stik mural up for charity sale.

By Will Noble

Asking People To Move Down Inside The Carriage 'Impossible Without Sounding Like Entitled Tw*t', Experts Confirm

Can't be done.

By Sam Russell

The Best Christmas Comedy Shows In London This December

Sheeps, Al Murray and Tinderella.

By Will Noble

Kate Bush Launches Pop-Up Shop In King's Cross

Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Unbelievable!

By Holli-Mae Johnson

Magic Mike: Live And Stripping At The Hippodrome

The stage version of the Channing Tatum film is a truly immersive experience.

★★★☆☆

By Alice Grahame

Opera Review: La Bohème Brings A Biting Paris Winter To Life On The London Stage

A big anniversary for Jonathan Miller.

★★★★☆

Art & Photography

By Jane Murphy

How Graffiti Saved My Dad's Life (At Least For A While)

A touching story of spray cans and illness.

By David Lloyd-Davies

How To Catch A Krampus Is A Worthy Antidote To All This Christmas Cheer

Sink The Pink's Victorian melodrama is a roaring success.

★★★★★