Culture Digest – Lucia di Lammermoor, Bohemian Rhapsody & Halloween
Renzo Piano at the RA
Discover the creative mind behind The Shard with the Royal Academy’s uplifting exhibition on Renzo Piano, the architect who has redefined skylines from London to Paris to New York.
Until 20th January at the Royal Academy of Arts
Hadestown at the National
Anais Mitchell’s critically acclaimed concept album is now transformed into an astonishingly creative new musical, blending New Orleans jazz with modern American folk in a retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Director Rachel Chavkin brings you Hadestown.
Until 26th January in the Olivier at the National Theatre
Lucia di Lammermoor at the ENO
Award-winning director David Allen brings Lucia di Lammermoor, Donizetti’s dramatic opera based on Walter Scott’s novel, in a much-anticipated return to the ENO after 8 years. Sarah Lynan (‘The Barber of Seville’) stars as the title role.
Until 5th December at the English National Opera, The London Colosseum
La Bayadere at the Royal Opera House
A visually stunning performance of iconic 19th Century Russian ballet La Bayadere is staged by director Natalia Makarova at Covent Garden this November. A tale of temple dancers and noble warriors that fires the imagination.
Until 17th November at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Bohemian Rhapsody
Rami Malek steals the show as rock legend Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, the gripping story of Queen.
Halloween
Director David Gordon Green has achieved far more than a predictable reboot in his take on seasonal thriller Halloween. Jamie Lee Curtis takes this rendition to a new level as the instantly recognisable Halloween series protagonist Laurie Strode.
Hatched
Serious foodies should make sure they don’t miss Hatched, a fabulous high-end European restaurant in St John’s Hill, Wandsworth. West End quality dining can be found in SW11, here, with a small but confident menu. Octopus, beef cheek arancini, gnocchi and boutique lamb chops are just some of the delicious fare on offer.
Hatched can be found at 189 St John’s Hill, SW11 1TH
Photography Spotlight
The V&A celebrates the opening of its Photography Centre with Photography Spotlight with a series of talks, workshops and a two-day conference on the history and practice of photography. See the V&A website for details of what’s on.
Until 27th November at the Victoria and Albert Museum
60 years of the Tate
Celebrate 60 years of Tate members with this exclusive show and tell exploring the collections in the Archive and Reading Rooms. Membership required, but why not take the opportunity to join now?