Theatre
Three things to do this weekend
Been staying in all month so far? Be inspired by a bit of culture – and save with money-off deals in the neighbourhood
Review: The Tin Soldier, Roundhouse
Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of lovestruck nursery toys makes for a captivating Christmas excursion
Must Do: December Top 10
It’s the busiest month of the year. Here are some ways to pack even more in
Why I’m unveiling 501 Things I Do In My Bedroom
Debut local playwright Nicola Wren explains why she’s about to stage a one-woman play at Camden’s Etcetera theatre
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Chuck Anderson, writer-producer
The US-born creator of Warehouse of Dreams on living in north London, the perils of writing – and ignoring his dad’s advice
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Hughie Gavin, 24, composer
In which the musician admits to pacing on the phone, spending too much time at the Grafton – and the thrill of working on a new local play
4 essential things to do in mid-August
It’s exactly midway through the laziest month of the year. So here are a handful of cultural tips to see you through to the bank holiday weekend
World’s largest festival of new opera on your doorstep
Tête à Tête expands to a new home in King’s Cross for the 8th year of its ground-breaking festival
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Salena Godden, poet and performer
‘I wish I owned Kenwood: imagine the weird and wonderful Gatsby parties you could have there’
Review: The Corruption of Dorian Gray, Lion & Unicorn Theatre
Oscar Wilde’s novella has inspired a racy night of adult theatre at Kentish Town’s pub playhouse
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