Clint Dyer Brings Kinetic Energy to a Newsroom Battle The newsroom has always struck a chord with storytellers, both on the screen and on the stage, depicting everything from world politics in the 1976 film “All the President’s Men” to comic satire in the 90s TV series “Drop the Dead Donkey”. Drama fuelled by journalistic […]
South Bank and Bankside Theatre Previews 2026 (July–December)
A guide to theatre on the Thames in the second half of 2026 London’s South Bank and Bankside scene kicks into gear in the second half of 2026. From sprawling Greek tragedies to an intimate portrayal of Jazz Age London, we’ve curated a selection of standout South Bank and Bankside productions not to be missed as the days get shorter. […]
Anish Kapoor – Hayward Gallery
A triumphant return Superlatives sometimes feel hyperbolic, but in the case of the recently opened Anish Kapoor exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, words like superb and stunning seem appropriate. Kapoor is one of only a few artists who have had a second exhibition at the Hayward Gallery. In1998, the Hayward was the first public gallery […]
Rotate by Jimmy
Rotisserie heaven on the Southbank Rotate by Jimmy is a pop-up location from Jimmy Garcia, who had previously run Jimmy’s BBQ Club on the same site since 2015. The new offer is relaxed, contemporary and a perfect setting for a lazy summer evening in the centre of town. Rotisserie has an interesting history; cooking meat […]
Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre
Ballet Shoes Shines Bright on the Olivier Stage This Christmas Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes has always carried a glow of nostalgia, not least for me, as my mother adored the novel and the Fossil sisters helped spark my early love of theatre. This festive season, the story returns for a second run at the National […]
Girl From The North Country
When writer and director Conor McPherson was approached to write a theatrical production using the songs of Bob Dylan, he had never before created a musical. The Girl From The North Country was the result, and since it premiered at The Old Vic in 2017, it has travelled to three continents and garnered multiple Tony and Olivier awards.
Here We Are – Sondheim at the National Theatre
But oh, what joy. I loved this bonkers, brilliant play. As a final work, Here We Are feels like a surreal farewell letter – bold, strange, funny, and defiantly theatrical. It’s a gift to have it, and a gift to see it done so well.
Dear England reboot at National Theatre
You don’t need a love of football to enjoy Dear England. In the same way as you might binge-watch the football comedy series, Ted Lasso, this uplifting production will have you cheering the characters on.
Art, Food and Drink – Signature Brew at the Tate
Tate Modern Restaurant and exhibition – ‘Mike Kelley: Ghost and Spirit’ runs until 9th March 2025 and is the first major UK exhibition for the American artist and musician.
Alterations at the National Theatre
Although patchy in parts, this production of Alterations is as good a chance as any to introduce yourself to Abbensetts’s lightning-paced prose. This play has the power to give you stitches, but it will be the tears that get you in the end.