Culture Digest – Porgy and Bess, First Man and U2
Franz Liszt’s Mayerling
Franz Liszt’s Mayerling tells the true story of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary in a tale of intrigue, secrets and desire. Large-scale court and crowd scenes prove a dazzling spectacle in Kenneth MacMillan’s choreography of this exciting ballet that is particularly demanding for male dancers.
Until 30th October at the Royal Ballet
First Man
Ryan Gosling is Neil Armstrong in La La Land director Damien Chazelle’s retelling of mankind’s greatest step in the critically acclaimed First Man.
Fridays at the British Museum
Tired of being confined to weekends? You can make the most of what the British Museum has to offer with late-night Fridays. Explore the collection and enjoy the food and drink in the Great Court restaurant without the frustration of closing time.
Porgy and Bess
The ENO stages 1937 jazz opera Porgy and Bess. Full of moody music and memorable numbers, director James Robinson of Opera St Louis superbly handles this important piece of African American history at the London Colosseum.
Until 17th November at the English National Opera
Measure for Measure
Josie Rorke directs a daring rewrite of Measure for Measure, powerfully contrasting the way the story would pan out in 1604 and in 2008. If you’re into edgy retakes of great classics, check this out.
Until 1st December at the Donmar Warehouse
Edward Burne-Jones at The Tate
The Tate is hosting an specialist exhibition on Edward Burne-Jones, one of the last Pre-Raphaelites. Knights, angels, biblical characters, mythological scenes, stained glass and medieval realms abound in the work of a painter who made his subject the human imagination.
Until 24th February 2019 at the Tate
Kacey Musgraves
American country singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves is a must for fans of contemporary Western and blues. See her at Wembley on her Oh, What a World tour, which announces her fourth studio album, Golden Hour.
On 27th October at Wembley Arena
U2 at the O2 Arena
U2 at the O2! Extra date added due to high demand. Get your tickets here.