The week ahead in literary London: Jennifer Egan, Nii Parkes, Michael Frayn, Michael Rosen and Costa winner Jo Shapcott. And more like that.
In a new Londonist column, we reveal the best of the upcoming cabaret and burlesque action.
The global local fundraising festival comes to London on 24th March 2011.
On sale this morning from 9am: tickets for the Twitter Joke Trial gig, Friday 15 April, 7.30pm at the Bloomsbury Theatre.
Binge on fringe with something new every 90 mins over 2 days next week courtesy of young creative talent.
Our pick of the dance, theatre, exhibitions and opera opening in London this week
Ayckbourn's 74th play skirts London with a teaser touring production, well worth a looksee at Windsor or Richmond.
This week is all about rock. Experimental rock, indie rock, pop rock, folk rock, electro rock; this is the week to rock out
Imperial College students strutted in their scanties to raise money for St Mary's Paediatric Unit.
Most people who amble along the strepitous arc of the North Circular, or encounter an heroic traffic jam on its southern equivalent will not be thinking, 'hmm, you know what, this would make for wonderful photography'.
Chance to see one of London's most respected authors for free.
David Eldridge’s latest play takes a long, hard look at the nature of addiction and its devastating effects on a middle class family.
Sexuality is to the fore as new American choreography celebrate 25 years of Scottish Dance Theatre.
Urban acrobatics comes to the South Bank from 6pm tonight
Visit the walk in bee hive for some apiary action.
If budgie lover Geoff Capes was a childhood hero of yours get to the British Strongman Grand Prix tomorrow.
A fascinating, heartrending drama about isolation, hardship and frustrated dreams.
Street artist Skewville adds Brooklyn flavour to walls, windows, floor and more at High Roller Society gallery.
A hybrid drycleaner-cum-art gallery near Tate Modern?
A round-up of all the red nose-themed events around the capital today.
The country/folk singer re-emerges with his first studio work in a decade and a special show at the Union Chapel.
Our weekend post is brought to you by the TNT Travel Show, happening tomorrow!
This week's onsales include a rapper with some dubious rhymes and a last hurrah for some north London stalwarts.
Lay off the bank account and learn some stuff this week.
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