Expert recommendations of the top dance, theater, and classical music performances.
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The Arcola
For "a strange and different experience" visit this fringe theatre in a converted garment factory in Dalston, "part of town you'd never go to otherwise. Fantastic, dirt cheap Turkish food at Mangal opposite."—Sean Holmes, theatre director. 27 Arcola St.; tel. +44 (0) 207 503 1646. www.arcolatheatre.com
Mangal 1 Ocakbasi
10 Arcola St.; tel. +44 (0) 207 275 8981. www.mangal1.com
Barbican Centre
Brutalist arts complex enjoying a well-deserved renaissance. Ever-changing, cutting-edge program covers all bases: art, architecture, art-house, jazz, modern dance, experimental theater, classical music. Silk St., Barbican; tel. +44 (0) 207 638 4141. www.barbican.org.uk
Everyman Cinema Club
"Book a sofa, order a bottle of wine, and watch black and white classics like Casablanca."—Mat Osman, musician and editor of le cool London. Instead of popcorn you get wasabi peas and Bombay Sapphire G&Ts. 5 Holly Bush Vale, Hampstead; tel: +44 (0) 870 066 4777. www.everymancinema.com
National Theatre
Classic British plays on three stages. Look out for cheap ticket offers and Watch This Space Festival—"free outdoor performances on summer evenings, dynamic and surprising theatrical events."—Sean Holmes. South Bank; tel. +44 (0) 207 452 3000. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
The Royal Court
"The most famous theater in the world for new writing; both completely intimate and completely epic."—Sean Holmes. Post-show, mingle with the cast in the glamorous bar downstairs. Sloane Square, Chelsea; tel. +44 (0) 207 565 5000. www.royalcourttheatre.com
Shepherd's Bush Empire
Rising stars and musical legends (Amy Winehouse, The Rolling Stones) rock this classy venue. "Good size, great sound, brilliant booking policy. Catch up-and-coming acts at nearby Bush Hall, London's prettiest music venue, dripping with chandeliers."—Mat Osman. Shepherds Bush Green; tel. +44 (0) 208 354 3300. www.shepherds-bush-empire.co.uk
Bush Hall
310 Uxbridge Rd., tel. +44 (0) 208 222 6955. www.bushhallmusic.co.uk
