Entertainment

BY JAMES TWOMEY A display of paintings by John Hoyland are set to go on display as part of the Spotlights series at Tate Britain. The six major works included

An annual festival celebrating African culture and its people returns this September with an impressive lineup across music, arts and dance. Southbank Centre’s Africa Utopia festival returns on September 13-15

An up and coming soul singer says her music is reflective of the “honest, frank and raw” upbringing she had in South-east London. Bromley-born Amy Swift, pictured, is experiencing new

The Wimbledon Common Nature Club, supported by the London Wildlife Trust, met for a session on how to make Natural Paint Brushes on Sunday. The children and their families went

Enjoy a lazy September day on the old Metropolitan line, travelling in vintage style through lush suburbia on 1950s ex-British Rail 4TC coaches. On September 7-8, passengers can relive the

An award-winning classical guitarist who was forced to stop playing after a feared career-ending injury is returning to the stage to perform his new album. Montenegro-born Battersea-based Milos is back

The boat made famous by climate change activist group Extinction Rebellion is on show at the National Maritime Museum after having spent the day outside the Royal Courts of Justice

To celebrate the launch of one of London’s most iconic riverside spots, Battersea Power Station will be hosting a Garden Party on the water for all to enjoy throughout August.

A bank holiday of madness has been promised to those on Clapham Common this August as the House of Common festival returns for another year, writes James Twomey. Headlined by

The first-ever UK tour of CBeebies show In the Night Garden brings a brand-new show to the Churchill Theatre in Bromley from August 20-24. Take a dive into the magical

The multi-award winning jazz artist and BBC Radio 2 presenter, Clare Teal brings her New For 2019 show to the Royal Overseas League on September 10. As much as she

A festival that celebrates the environmental importance and the rich and varied cultural heritage of the capital’s river will take place over the month of September at various locations along

Movie buffs, music lovers, sports fans and kids of all ages can look forward to an exciting programme of free screenings, events and activities at Elephant Park this summer. Screenings

A street opera will be performed across Merton and Wandsworth this week at various locations including shops, libraries and shopping centres. Baseless Fabric is a Merton-based company which brings opera

An opportunity to experience medieval life will take place as spectators can witness one of Britain’s most historic sports in an authentic Tudor residence. The thrills, spills and excitement of

In September, BFI Southbank marks the 50th anniversary of the beloved comedy group Monty Python with a month-long season IT’S… MONTY PYTHON AT 50. The season will explore Python’s roots,

Evita at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre See Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epic musical Evita live on stage at Regent’s Park. From a life of poverty to spiritual

A volunteer befriending scheme is celebrating after it received just over £106,000 in funding to launch in Croydon, following the programmes’s pilot last year. Gig Buddies matches adults with learning

The UK’s longest established chamber orchestra, will return home to Croydon’s Fairfield Halls as Resident Orchestra when it reopens in September 2019. The new venue in the heart of the

For four weeks, a diverse programme of events takes over the capital’s open air spaces, iconic clubs, cutting edge concert halls and historic venues, shining a light on the sounds,

Ahhh freak out! Disco legend and Chic co-founder Nile Rodgers has designed a festival at the Southbank Centre, and the line-up will make any music fan want to “dance, dance,

The world’s most loved ogre is coming to town and this time there will be a lot less grumbling and a lot more singing. Shrek The Musical is an all-singing,

Jazz singer Shane Hampsheir will be performing a one man Big Band Show at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley on Sunday August 18. Shane has had chart success during the past

BY JAMES TWOMEY A one-day festival which boasts some of the best talent South London has to offer will take place this Saturday. Naked City Festival, set to take place

The first season of a multi-million pound regenerated event space has announced its first season lineup. Fairfield Halls in Croydon will be one of the UK’s largest art centres when