It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re wondering how you’ll get through your festive shopping list in time for 25 December, never fear – Kathryn Conway has some suggestions. The city’s shops are brimming with inspiration, whether you’re looking for the perfect present for the hardest-to-please or decorations for...

There’s no shortage of festive favourites on London’s stages this winter. Sam Rogg reveals some of the world’s best-loved stories which are back in the spotlight. At The Old Vic, A Christmas Carol returns for its 10th consecutive year (10 Nov-9 Jan), with Matthew Warchus’ timeless production of Charles Dickens’ classic, adapted for the stage...

London is getting a major new cultural landmark – and it’s been a long time coming, says Beatrice Squires. After a lengthy closure, rebrand and relocation from London Wall, the new London Museum opens in Smithfield for its 50th anniversary (from 28 Nov). Bigger, bolder and better than ever, it’s the world’s largest city museum,...

Even in deepest winter, the capital dazzles with sparkling illuminations and festive trails – Anna Frame has rounded up some of the best to get you in the Christmas spirit. The world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, always puts on a sparkling show with its magical outdoor adventure, Christmas at Kew (13 Nov-3 Jan). Christmas has...

Gothic novels, children’s classics and screen favourites have all found new life on the stage. Chris Johnson explores how the capital’s finest adaptations don’t simply reproduce their source material – they transform it.  Some of London’s biggest theatrical worlds began on the page. This winter, audiences can descend beneath the Paris Opera House, enter Oz...

We speak to theatre producer and CEO of The Path Entertainment Group, David Hutchinson, about his fascinating career, creating immersive experiences and life in London. You’ve worked across theatre, venues, immersive experiences and live gameplay over the years. What is it about creating experiences for a live audience that continues to excite you? There’s a...

Explore London’s diverse Indian dining scene, from century-old recipes to contemporary interpretations, with National Curry Week as your guide. By Chris Johnson. Few foods have become as firmly embedded in British culture as curry. The capital’s relationship with Indian cooking stretches back centuries, shaped by generations of restaurateurs who introduced diners to a range of...

London can be a place of curiosities and the occasional strange detour – but this autumn, things are about to get decidedly weirder as Wake the Tiger launches Absurd City at Westfield London, inviting you inside a parallel ‘city’ where imagination sets the rules. Devised by the creative team behind immersive music festival Boomtown Fair...

With half-term on the horizon, Sam Rogg highlights three stories which are waiting in the wings to make a day out extra memorable. Expect lions, magic and Victorian mischief, with plenty of wit and theatrical spectacle for grown-ups to enjoy too. At the Lyceum Theatre and now in its 27th year, Disney’s The Lion King...