The bizarre world of avant-garde Japanese fashion descends on Barbican Art Gallery from tomorrow. Future Beauty showcases 30 years of Japanese clothing design. You’ll see work by well-known names such as Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto and Comme des Garçons, as well …
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27 Sep
2010
2010
Les Miserables at the Barbican
Les Miserables has returned to the Barbican for a short-run of just 22 performances this September and early October. I watched this adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel last week and was blown away. It is spectacular. The ensemble work is …
Read more...17 Sep
2010
2010
Japan in London: Sushi, Manga, Cosplay and Camden
Japan is about to become big in London. While Londoners have long enjoyed the taste of Japan at numerous restaurants and sushi bars, we’ve been mostly missing out on the kooky-cool of Japanese pop culture. But that’s all about to …
Read more...14 Sep
2010
2010
Austria in London: Kipferl, Freud and The Tiroler Hut
We’ve called on freelance journalist Lisa Reinisch from Austria to tell us where to find the best bits of Austrian culture in London. Now, Austrians aren’t exactly London’s most conspicuous group of expatriates: they don’t have a newspaper, neighbourhood or …
Read more...2 Sep
2010
2010
London Exhibitions: Last Chance to See
Every September, the current crop of London exhibitions close to make way for exciting new shows. That means it’s your last chance to see some of the summer’s hottest exhibitions… Closing on 5 September: Rude Britannia: British Comic Art Ernesto …
Read more...11 Aug
2010
2010
London Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Seventy years ago this summer, the first Luftwaffe bombers attacked London beginning what became known as the Battle of Britain. Over the next few weeks, there are plenty of events in memory of this incredible period of London’s history during World …
Read more...23 Jul
2010
2010
Five Things To Do In London This Weekend
See some of the world’s coolest short films at Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival. Until 31 Jul Buy your dog an ice cream at the Boomerang Pets Party in Regent’s Park. Sat 24 Jul Head along to the Barbican for …
Read more...22 Jul
2010
2010
Thursday Theatre News: Railway Extensions, Pam Ann & Kylie The Musical?
Firstly, great news for anyone who’s still eager to see the great Railway Children, featuring that real life steam train at Waterloo Station. The show’s run has been extended until January, making this a great alternative to the flurry of …
Read more...22 Jul
2010
2010
Plan Ahead: London Children’s Film Festival at the Barbican
London Children’s Film Festival takes place at the Barbican later this year: 30-31 October and 6-7 November 2010. Book ahead now: it looks like it’s going to be an exciting way to spend the kids’ half-term holidays. Check out more great things …
Read more...9 Jun
2010
2010
Surreal House at Barbican Art Gallery
The weird and wonderful world of Surrealism comes to Barbican Art Gallery from tomorrow. I was treated to a preview of the Surreal House exhibition today and highlights included: Several works by Salvador Dali Rebecca Horn’s Concert for Anarchy, an upside-down piano, which surprises you when …
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