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Theatre Deli
SHIFT+SPACE Spring 2025
SHIFT+SPACE springs into in the new year with a selection of 11 ground-breaking experimental work-in-progress productions. Described as “gold-dust for…

V&A South Kensington
The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence
This major exhibition celebrates the extraordinary creative output and internationalist culture of the Golden Age of the Mughal Court (about…

Ballet review: Mary Skeaping’s Giselle, English National Ballet, London Coliseum
A delightfully traditional retelling of this beloved ballet tale.

Music review: Simón BolÃvar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, Barbican Centre
A flamboyant and boisterous performance of Mahler’s Symphony No 3.

South London Gallery
Christina Kimeze: Between Wood and Wheel
Discover the radiant, textured paintings of Christina Kimeze at the South London Gallery, at her first solo exhibition in the…

Don’t miss in January – your monthly guide to the brightest and best arts in London
A few arts and cultural experiences ideas to kick off the New Year.

Music review: Christmas Swing, London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican
A festive celebration of ‘third stream’ music where jazz and classical came together.

Ballet review: Nutcracker, London Coliseum
English National Ballet’s new production is indeed an 'emporium of sweets and delights'.

Opera review: La rondine, London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican Centre
Sensuous singing illuminates Puccini’s lesser-known and less flamboyant operetta.

Ballet review: Nutcracker in Havana, Southbank Centre
The classic ballet becomes 'an explosion of happiness' in this Latin reimagining.