Where better to spend the festive season than in a world of wands and wizarding fun, asks Kathryn Conway. The Hogwarts Express, the Sorting Ceremony, the first Quidditch match, the Forbidden Forest… On 4 November 2001, London’s Odeon Leicester Square screened the premiere of a film that brought J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world to life on...

Discover Aardman’s beloved characters in an immersive new experience celebrating 50 years of animation, creativity and stop-motion magic at Lightroom King’s Cross.    This season, a new immersive experience arrives in London, inviting audiences to step inside the anarchic, joyful worlds of Aardman’s most beloved characters.  Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and...

London comes alive with seasonal magic in winter, so wrap up warm and let Kathryn Conway and Kohinoor Sahota be your guides to all the festive fun. Snow Globe Climb Up at The O2 The O2 has made a name for itself welcoming A-listers from Paul McCartney to Prince, but not many people know that...

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...

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,...

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...