London Calling

A telephone box in Wake The Tiger's Absurd City turns out to be a portal into a different world.

Absurd City: Playful and surreal ‘amazement park’ opens at Westfield London

Ronnie Scott's first opened in 1959 in a basement in Gerrard Street Soho and moved to its current location in Frith Street in 1965.

Ronnie Scott's first opened in 1959 in a basement in Gerrard Street Soho and moved to its current location in Frith Street in 1965.

The world famous London jazz club that started in a humble Soho cellar

Thousands are expected to pack the street outside the legendary Jazz club on August 1 for a day of free music

Thousands are expected to pack the street outside the legendary Jazz club on August 1 for a day of free music

World famous jazz club Ronnie Scott's 'opening to everyone' with free street party

I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.

I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.

We tried a Moana afternoon tea and the Disney themed cakes were welcome

Johannes Radebe and the cast of Kinky Boots The Musical

Johannes Radebe and the cast of Kinky Boots The Musical

Kinky Boots The Musical: Strictly's Johannes Radebe is the star of the show

The ensemble of actors is perfectly cast in Summerfolk at The National Theatre.

The ensemble of actors is perfectly cast in Summerfolk at The National Theatre.

Summerfolk: Funny and sobering portrayal of entitled rich

The intimate space seats ticketholders at comfortable banquettes to enjoy a show with dinner.

The intimate space seats ticketholders at comfortable banquettes to enjoy a show with dinner.

The new Upstairs at Ronnie Scott's - 'It's even better than the photos'

Chorus founder and conductor David Temple conducted the Crouch End Festival Chorus at the Royal Festival Hall.

Chorus founder and conductor David Temple conducted the Crouch End Festival Chorus at the Royal Festival Hall.

The Kingdom, power and glory all theirs as choirs unite

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's reveals opening line-up for glamorous new venue

Dickens former home in Bloomsbury is decked out for Christmas and visitors can also enjoy performances of A Christmas Carol by actor James Swanton.

Dickens former home in Bloomsbury is decked out for Christmas and visitors can also enjoy performances of A Christmas Carol by actor James Swanton.

Charles Dickens

Get into the festive spirit with a Christmas visit to Charles Dickens' home

The ENO's production of Dead Man Walking runs at The Coliseum in London until November 18.

The ENO's production of Dead Man Walking runs at The Coliseum in London until November 18.

Dead Man Walking - gut-wrenching story is unexpectedly beautiful

David Shields as Jacob in Punch at The Apollo Theatre, West End,

David Shields as Jacob in Punch at The Apollo Theatre, West End,

Devastating true story of a single punch that changed mulitple lives

Kate Phillips, Brendan Gleeson and Owen McDonnell in Conor McPherson's The Weir at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

Kate Phillips, Brendan Gleeson and Owen McDonnell in Conor McPherson's The Weir at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

The Weir: Brendan Gleeson makes a pitch perfect West End debut

The bar and intimate music venue Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens at legendary Soho club Ronnie Scott's in February 2026

The bar and intimate music venue Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens at legendary Soho club Ronnie Scott's in February 2026

Glamorous new London venue unveiled by world famous jazz club

The room where it happens, I got a tour of the Bank of England including the elegant room where the UK's interest rates are set.

The room where it happens, I got a tour of the Bank of England including the elegant room where the UK's interest rates are set.

I got inside the Bank of England and stood in the secret room where rates are set

I tried The Full Permit breakfast at new all day venue The Permit Room in Portobello Road, Notting Hill.

I tried The Full Permit breakfast at new all day venue The Permit Room in Portobello Road, Notting Hill.

Brunch fry-up at this all day Indian diner from Dishoom will really wake you up

M&S has unveiled its transformed Pantheon foodhall with hot chicken and pizza bar

M&S has unveiled its transformed Pantheon foodhall with hot chicken and pizza bar

First look inside as M&S unveils new Oxford Street foodhall with pizza bar

Grease has been turned into an immersive experience with scenes from the movie projected alongside live action.

Grease has been turned into an immersive experience with scenes from the movie projected alongside live action.

Grease is the word as Secret Cinema meets immersive musical spectacular

Rosamund Pike plays Jess a feminist judge and mother whose life is upended when someone close to her is accused of assault.

Rosamund Pike plays Jess a feminist judge and mother whose life is upended when someone close to her is accused of assault.

All rise for Rosamund Pike in searing new legal drama

Wake The Tiger creates eye-popping hyper-real worlds which visitors can journey through and take part in a narrative.

Wake The Tiger creates eye-popping hyper-real worlds which visitors can journey through and take part in a narrative.

Europe's largest immersive art attraction is coming to London

Actress Miriam Margolyes opened a new exhibition at The Charles Dickens Museum celebrating the adaptations of the author's work and his love of performing

Actress Miriam Margolyes opened a new exhibition at The Charles Dickens Museum celebrating the adaptations of the author's work and his love of performing

Miriam Margolyes celebrates 200 years of Dickens on stage and screen

Vicky McClure started the daytime discos with husband Jonny Owen and Jon McClure and even invited her Line of Duty castmates to join one of the events.

Vicky McClure started the daytime discos with husband Jonny Owen and Jon McClure and even invited her Line of Duty castmates to join one of the events.

Vicky McClure's cult hit daytime rave comes to London

Jon House stars in Wilko, capturing the spirit of a punk icon

Jon House stars in Wilko, capturing the spirit of a punk icon

Wilko Johnson play in West End to support Teenage Cancer Trust

Lucky Franks where the hotdogs are meaty, tasty and the beer is good

Lucky Franks where the hotdogs are meaty, tasty and the beer is good

'I'd long abandoned hot dogs but not now I've found this trendy gem'

An official Fan Store selling merchandise for the hotly anticipated Oasis comeback tour pops up in Carnaby Street London on July 8. The band kick off their tour in Cardiff on Friday July 4.

An official Fan Store selling merchandise for the hotly anticipated Oasis comeback tour pops up in Carnaby Street London on July 8. The band kick off their tour in Cardiff on Friday July 4.

Fan store pops up in London as excitement builds for Oasis comeback tour

Newsquest reporter Mike Brooke checks out the open sandwiches on offer at Ole & Steen in Haymarket

Newsquest reporter Mike Brooke checks out the open sandwiches on offer at Ole & Steen in Haymarket

I tried bakery's new Danish open sandwiches - and they could revolutionise fast food

The Muses descend from Mount Olympus to make sure Hercules completes his impossible tasks.

The Muses descend from Mount Olympus to make sure Hercules completes his impossible tasks.

Hercules packs a punch in big-hearted family show

After an afternoon at Queen's Club for the tennis we enjoyed Journey's End wine on the terrace at Sam's Riverside in Hammersmith.

After an afternoon at Queen's Club for the tennis we enjoyed Journey's End wine on the terrace at Sam's Riverside in Hammersmith.

The riverside terrace overlooking one of London's most beautiful bridges

Lucy Karczewski, Nia Towle and Jack Riddiford in Stereophonic at The Duke of York's Theatre, West End.

Lucy Karczewski, Nia Towle and Jack Riddiford in Stereophonic at The Duke of York's Theatre, West End.

Stereophonic: 70s recording studio saga needs a deep cut

Ian Dickens, Jo Baldwin, Lucinda Dickens-Hawsley, Mark Dickens, Eddie Dickens, Debbie Dickens, Elliott Dickens-Lloyd, Gerald Dickens and Oliver Dickens outside The Dickens Museum which celebrated its 100 anniversary today (June 9).

Ian Dickens, Jo Baldwin, Lucinda Dickens-Hawsley, Mark Dickens, Eddie Dickens, Debbie Dickens, Elliott Dickens-Lloyd, Gerald Dickens and Oliver Dickens outside The Dickens Museum which celebrated its 100 anniversary today (June 9).

Family of legendary author step in as tour guides for museum centenary

The food and service at Rockwell Bistro and Wine Bar is something else

The food and service at Rockwell Bistro and Wine Bar is something else

'I went to revamped restaurant with view of Trafalgar Square and promised I'd return'

Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath will host Halloween at Kenwood, a spooky, glowing trail from October 17 to November 2 featuring ghouls, laser gardens, and giant spiders

Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath will host Halloween at Kenwood, a spooky, glowing trail from October 17 to November 2 featuring ghouls, laser gardens, and giant spiders

Hampstead Heath

Kenwood House to host new Halloween event with 'spooky spider tunnel'

High-energy cabarets and solo shows redefine modern clowning in London

High-energy cabarets and solo shows redefine modern clowning in London

London Clown Festival returns to Jacksons Lane and Soho Theatre this summer

Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode

Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode

Legendary live venue to host Depeche Mode celebration party

Bottomless brunch bliss: Turtle Bay Camden serves up flavour, fun, and flawless service

Bottomless brunch bliss: Turtle Bay Camden serves up flavour, fun, and flawless service

'Why I’m still thinking about Turtle Bay’s bottomless brunch in Camden'

Newsquest reporter Nathalie with her friend and cancer survivor Yasko at Ayllu in Paddington

Newsquest reporter Nathalie with her friend and cancer survivor Yasko at Ayllu in Paddington

'Restaurant where Japanese meets Peruvian is also perfect for meeting friends'

More than 100 rarely seen photographs of The Rolling Stones captured by photographer Gus Coral in 1963 go on show at London's Dockside Vaults next month.

More than 100 rarely seen photographs of The Rolling Stones captured by photographer Gus Coral in 1963 go on show at London's Dockside Vaults next month.

Unseen photos of pre-fame Rolling Stones go on display in London

Chicken is not the only star of the show at TOUM, a Lebanese rotisserie in Maddox Street, not far from Oxford Circus in Regent Street

Chicken is not the only star of the show at TOUM, a Lebanese rotisserie in Maddox Street, not far from Oxford Circus in Regent Street

The chic French-Lebanese restaurant that made me feel like I was on holiday

Here We Are is the final work by the late Stephen Sondheim who wrote Into the Woods and Sweeney Todd.

Here We Are is the final work by the late Stephen Sondheim who wrote Into the Woods and Sweeney Todd.

We Are Here: Sondheim's swansong is a muddle of a musical from the maestro

Jade Marvin (Momma) and the cast in Starlight Express

Jade Marvin (Momma) and the cast in Starlight Express

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Update of classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical won over my musical-hating friend

Letitia Wright, Paul Mescal and Nicola Coughlan are among the acting talent starring in 16 newly announced shows at The National Theatre.

Letitia Wright, Paul Mescal and Nicola Coughlan are among the acting talent starring in 16 newly announced shows at The National Theatre.

Stormzy and Paul Mescal among stars lined up at National Theatre

Masalchi's chilli mango virgin mojito mocktail - at once cold and fresh, with a rising heat

Masalchi's chilli mango virgin mojito mocktail - at once cold and fresh, with a rising heat

This restaurant is led by a 'master of spices' - it lit up my taste buds

The Legend of Titanic opens at Dock X in Canada Water on July 25 and uses VR and AR to bring the doomed liner back to life.

The Legend of Titanic opens at Dock X in Canada Water on July 25 and uses VR and AR to bring the doomed liner back to life.

New multi sensory Titanic experience due to dock in London

Brendan Coyle and Kasper Hilton-Hille in Dealer's Choice at The Donmar Warehouse.

Brendan Coyle and Kasper Hilton-Hille in Dealer's Choice at The Donmar Warehouse.

Poker night drama lacks tension but has one scene-stealing performance

Rosie Sheehy as Billie and Chris O'Dowd as Dermot in The Brightening Air at The Old Vic Theatre.

Rosie Sheehy as Billie and Chris O'Dowd as Dermot in The Brightening Air at The Old Vic Theatre.

Chris O'Dowd is a man in crisis in dysfunctional Irish family drama

Amber Davies and the chorus of The Great Gatsby the musical at The London Coliseum.

Amber Davies and the chorus of The Great Gatsby the musical at The London Coliseum.

The Great Gatsby musical: glitzy crowd pleasing spectacle lacks subtlety

The Orangery is in Tottenham Court Road and features London's largest on-site farm using hydroponic and vertical farming techniques.

The Orangery is in Tottenham Court Road and features London's largest on-site farm using hydroponic and vertical farming techniques.

The new London restaurant with a chef's table that's surrounded by a farm

The Rocket Rebel, the biggest, fastest, most eco-friendly speedboat on the River Thames

The Rocket Rebel, the biggest, fastest, most eco-friendly speedboat on the River Thames

I went on the Thames Rocket Rebel and it was the wildest ride I've ever been on

The cast of Turandot at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

The cast of Turandot at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

This masterful staging of Puccini's masterpiece hasn't dated

Sandra Lynes Timbrell, Chair of the Charles Dickens Museum, with HM The Queen.

Sandra Lynes Timbrell, Chair of the Charles Dickens Museum, with HM The Queen.

Bloomsbury Group

Queen visits Charles Dickens Museum for centenary celebration

Our six hour luxury experience involved being chauffeured around London shops and hotels in a gleaming Mercedes courtesy of Blacklane driver Jonathan.

Our six hour luxury experience involved being chauffeured around London shops and hotels in a gleaming Mercedes courtesy of Blacklane driver Jonathan.

Being whisked around London by a chauffeur is the ultimate Mother's Day treat

Emma Flynn and the cast of Clueless at Trafalgar Studios in the West End.

Emma Flynn and the cast of Clueless at Trafalgar Studios in the West End.

Musical of iconic 90s high school movie has the looks - but maybe not the brains

The first new food and drink outlets are expected to open this summer at the newly revamped pedestrian parade Sicilian Avenue in Holborn.

The first new food and drink outlets are expected to open this summer at the newly revamped pedestrian parade Sicilian Avenue in Holborn.

Beautiful London street Sicilian Avenue will reopen this summer

We'd have licked our plates clean at the 'Lounge' concept at Raddisson Blu, the food was that good

We'd have licked our plates clean at the 'Lounge' concept at Raddisson Blu, the food was that good

Comfort food at its finest - I scoffed the lot at upmarket hotel's lounge bar