London Art Fair
The huge art sale is still a good show
Let’s talk about mime
London’s annual International mime festival lands once again, showcasing physical theatre from all over the world. We tried just a couple to get a taste of what’s been going on
Less Than Kind, more than ordinary
A brand new old-fashioned play, full of 1940’s atmosphere
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Zainab Ali puts the case for this collection of poems and short stories by a darkly original author
The clothes you’re not supposed to wear
The Royal Academy springs an esoteric jumble to get you thinking, until the end of January
Blown away by the Soleil
Think Pocahontas, but on adrenaline
Swinging from the chandeliers
Moved by the Hayward Gallery’s latest immersive offering
The Art of the Album
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Peter Gabriel’s career as a musician and songwriter
Waugh: What is it good for?
Even the Old Red Lion couldn't save Decline & Fall
FELA! Leave your shy outside
FELA! is a shocking window into 70s Nigeria
The Ballet
Sylvia is a magical introduction to the best ticket in London this Christmas, a night at the Royal Opera House
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Kadhim Shubber spills the beans on his favourite book of all time