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One Night Light Show by Leo Villareal

Mudlarking, illuminations and immersive talks at Totally Thames

This September, go out or head online to discover more about the River Thames and celebrate its heritage with the Totally Thames festival…

Our Teacher's a Troll (Photo: Hannah Brandon, Marble and Sky Photography)

Watch Our Teacher’s a Troll in the grounds of a ruined abbey

This summer, Our Teacher’s a Troll will transform the picturesque ruins of Lesnes Abbey into an open-air theatre…

THE LAND OF OUR FATHER AND MOTHERS

A summer season of fringe favourites and emerging artists in London

Looking to get your theatre and comedy fix in London this summer? The Pleasance will feature a season of Fringe favourites and emerging artists…

The Fellowship Square fountain (Image: London borough of Waltham Forest/Churchman Thornhill Finch)

Summer season of performance, art and food opens in Waltham Forest

This summer, Waltham Forest’s Fellowship Square will fill with light, colour and laughter this summer…

Dodge summer at Somerset House in London

Somerset House invites you to drink, dine and play on dodgems

This summer, take a ride on a dodgem with a difference as London’s Somerset House launches a new open-air experience…

LukeWright, The Ballad Seller by Andrew Florides

Poet brings bawdy street ballads to life in new show

This summer onwards, award-winning poet Luke Wright will tour his new show, The Ballad Seller, across the country…

Lava at Bush Theatre

Watch a lyrical tale about love with Lava

This summer, catch the world premiere of Benedict Lombe’s Lava as it opens at London’s Bush Theatre, or watch it online…

Kate Solecki enjoys the Please Be Seated installation at The Secret World of Plants

Discover the secret world of Kew’s plants at a late-night event

This July, you can discover the secret world of plants at Kew’s after-hours events. Enjoy a summer evening of installations and botanical cocktails…

Sunnymead Court 2020 production (Image: Lidia Crisafulli)

Sunnymead Court returns to the stage

Following its critically acclaimed run at the Tristan Bates Theatre last year, the four-time Offie-nominated Sunnymead Court is returning to the stage…

From Here: A New British Musical

Emotional endings and new beginnings with poetic musical

Do we long more for a happy ending or for a new beginning? This summer, From Here: A New British Musical will take us on a journey…

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This Noisy Isle, an immersive summer adventure for families

If you’re looking for a summer treat for your family, then Spun Glass Theatre’s immersive adventure could hit the spot!

The Revel Puck Circus

Revel Puck Circus bring their Wing Scuffle Spectacular to East London

This summer, The Revel Puck Circus will be filling their Big Top with quirky performances as they bring their new show to East London…

Grand Temple, Freemason's Hall, London

Watch a candlelit concert in London’s art deco gem

Fancy watching a Vivaldi concert by candlelight in an art deco gem? From this weekend, in London, you can…

Staircase at Southwark Playhouse

Theatre shines a light on forgotten play

This summer, a play not seen in London for more than half a century, will return to the stage in the capital…

Above, courtesy of Samuel Mills Photography

Circus tour swings into town

If you’re ready to swing back into summer entertainment with some circus shows, then Lost in Translation’s latest London tour may just be of interest…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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A five-metre tall puppet travels through Crawley
Aura’s Odyssey with five-metre tall puppet visits Crawley

This week, see a five-metre tall puppet travel through Crawley in West Sussex. Puppet Aura will visit the town centre and parks, and ride on an open-top bus…

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