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1-54 Returns to London This Month and It’s Bigger Than Ever

Art lovers, unite. 1-54, the biggest contemporary African art fair is back in London this October and there’s plenty on the palette. Get ready for performances, monumental sculptures, talks with artists, performances, monumental sculptures and a whole lotta beautiful art. Dedicated to art from Africa and its diaspora, 1-54 returns to Somerset House from the …

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@sohoplace: London’s Brand New West End Theatre Opens This Autumn

Theatre lovers, get excited. London’s West End is getting a swanky new theatre this autumn and you’re going to want to check out the first production. Excitingly, @sohoplace is the first new-build West End Theatre to open in 50 years – and there’s no better location for it than at Soho Place. Which, FYI, is …

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Young, Gifted & Black: The Return of Theatre Peckham’s Celebration of the African Diaspora

Theatre Peckham has announced its stellar line-up for the 4th edition of Young, Gifted & Black and it looks set to be one of the top South London events in October. Here’s why you should be excited. Taking place between the 3rd of October and the 2nd of November, Theatre Peckham will be home to …

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The Wellcome Collection: Exploring London’s Delightfully Quirky Museum

Planning a visit to The Wellcome Collection? Here’s what you need to know about this quirky London museum. The Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library exploring health and human experience. Yes, you read that right – it’s another of the many free museums in London.  It’s filled with 19th-century collector Henry Wellcome’s medical …

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Leighton House is Reopening in October and is Set to be More Beautiful than Ever

Leighton House is finally reopening on 15th October 2022 after getting an 8 million pound renovation – and we couldn’t be more excited. Here’s what you need to know. Situated in leafy Kensington, on the edge of Holland Park, is the studio of Victorian artist and President of the Royal Academy, Lord Leighton.  Leighton House …

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A Stranger Things Experience Is Coming to London + You Do Not Want to Miss It

Looking for something fun to do in London this month? Here’s why you need to visit the brand new Stranger Things: The Experience in London. If, like everybody else on the planet, you’ve been obsessed with the latest season of Stranger Things (sorry, but can we just take a moment to appreciate the masterpiece), you’ll …

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Don’t Miss the Beer-illiant Opera Coming To London Next Month

An opera… about beer? Yes, please. Here’s what you need to know about the beer opera coming to London in August. It’s safe to say that our capital is filled with quirky things to see and do. That said, we think an opera dedicated to beer takes the biscuit. Why on earth is a beer …

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The Bloomsbury Group: The Legacy and Influence of the Famous Bloomsbury Set

Want to learn more about the members of the Bloomsbury Group? Read on to discover who they were, what they did, and why their legacy is so important. Labelled by many as snooty bohemians and as creative trailblazers by others, the members of this early 20th century group were elusive and, at times, controversial.  But …

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Hyper Japan Festival: London’s J-Culture Festival Returns With a Stellar Line-Up

Ready to celebrate at Hyper Japan in London? The UK’s top Japanese festival returns to the capital this month and you do not want to miss it. Bringing with it an abundance of live performances, cultural workshops, and excellent street food, Hyper Japan will highlight the very best of J-culture. The festival returns to Evolution …

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Soho Photography Quarter is London’s Coolest New Art Gallery You Need to Visit

The Photographers’ Gallery opened Soho Photography Quarter on June 9th, a brand-new outdoor space where the public can view world-class photography exhibitions for free.  Move over tradition, there’s a brand new kid on the block. Soho Photography Quarter joins the long roster of brilliant London art galleries with a cool focus on modern work and …

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