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Siegfried: 'An epic of loneliness and self-doubt'

Arcola Theatre's production of Siegfried at the Hackney Empire

Theatre | Review

David Winskill

An Arcola Theatre production of Wagner's Siegfried, as part of Grimeborn Opera Festival, at the Hackney Empire.

Mogwai

All Points East

Mogwai added to All Points East bill after King Gizzard pull out

André Langlois

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Salmon and sashimi

Food Reviews

Apothecary: Japanese-inspired small plates combine with Shoreditch vibes

Emma Bartholomew

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Salad Elona

Recipes

Fruit salads: light, refreshing summer recipes

Frances Bissell

How The Light Gets In Festival runs in the grounds of Kenwood House on September 17 and 18, 2022

Music

How The Light Gets In: music and philosophy festival takes over Kenwood

Bridget Galton

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Daniel Kaluuya in Nope, written and directed by Jordan Peele.

Film | Review

Film reviews: Nope, Bullet Train, Where is Anne Frank

Michael Joyce

Outdoor Swimming London

Books

New book lists best outdoor swimming spots around London

Bridget Galton

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St John's Wood art historian turned to comedy when she lost her job during Covid

Comedy

'I became a stand-up comic after surviving cancer'

Bridget Galton

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Camden Town Brewery have created a beer in honour of Beth Mead

Food and Drink

Camden Town Brewery creates beer in honour of England star

Nathalie Raffray

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Plenty to keep the kids entertained at In The NBHD

All Points East

Four days of free events as All Points East returns

André Langlois

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Tacos, quesadillas, calamares and cocktails at Mezcalito Islington in Newington Green Road

Mezcalito Islington: Nachos, tacos and tequila galore

Emma Bartholomew

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(L to R) Viggo Mortensen as Rick Stanton, Joel Edgerton as Harry Harris, Tom Bateman as Chris Jewell

Film | Review

Film reviews: Thirteen Lives, Eiffel, Nightclubbing NYC

Michael Joyce

A meteor during the Perseid meteor shower seen over Happisburgh lighthouse, Norfolk.

Skygazing

What to see in the sky in August: Year's best meteor shower to Sturgeon...

Grace Piercy

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Julie Upstairs at The Gatehouse is a new musical celebrating the life of 17th Century LGBTQ icon Julie D'Aubigny

Theatre

The Camden fringe is back with 250 shows throughout August

Bridget Galton

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Children can discover the work of young scientists at the Institute of Physics exhibition

Superheroes and scientists: Children’s exhibition makes physics fun

Charlotte Alt

Dominic Thorburn in Tom, Dick and Harry

Theatre | Review

Tom, Dick and Harry: wartime tunnel caper has ingenuity in spades

Bridget Galton

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Wars of the Roses Live is a jousting and sword fighting show included in the price of a summer ticket to Warwick Castle

Travel Features | Review

Sleep like a Kingmaker at Warwick Castle

Bridget Galton

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Pongo and Perdi in Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's production of 101 Dalmatians

Theatre | Review

101 Dalmatians: spotty children's musical with some juicy bones

Bridget Galton

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A meteor during the Perseid meteor shower seen over Happisburgh lighthouse, Norfolk.

Skygazing

Meteor shower with 'fireballs' one of two to peak this week

Grace Piercy

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Kaleidoscope Festival 2022

Music

Kaleidoscope Festival: A great day out at Ally Pally

Bridget Galton

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The newly opened Birdies is bringing mini-golf and cocktails to the middle of Islington

New crazy golf and cocktails venue in the middle of Angel

Charlotte Alt

Fire of Love

Film | Review

Film reviews: Fire of Love, Joyride, Paris, Texas

Michael Joyce

Sita Brahmachari is the author of When Secrets Set Sail

Setting sail: a new story trail allows children to discover Islington

Charlotte Alt

Aqua Sale or fisherman's meal

Recipes

When in Naples: Cook like a Neapolitan

Kerstin Rodgers

Tame Impala has been announced as headline act for All Points East in Victoria Park

Victoria Park

Omar Apollo and Working Men's Club to perform at All Points East festival

Charlotte Alt

Nourished Communities opened its second site in Blackstock Road last month

Food and Drink

Nourished Communities grows to open second food store

Bridget Galton

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St Peter's Italian Church held its annual procession Our Lady of Mount Carmel after a two-year break

St Peter's Italian Church draws crowds for procession after two-year hiatus

Charlotte Alt

Kerstin and her parents at the Palio in Siena, Italy

Travel Features

'Watching medieval horse race was the trip of a lifetime'

Kerstin Rodgers

George Ezra

Music | Review

George Ezra: Arms aloft for a gold rush of brilliant pop

Bridget Galton

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Vineyards in Southern France

Food and Drink

Alcohol duty: How much wine do you get for your money?

Liz Sagues