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Winter in London
Your cultural agenda for January, February and March...
Start the year with a dose of arts, culture and creativity. Instead of hunkering down, head into the city to discover inspiring exhibitions, exciting new shows and thought-provoking experiences. We've rounded up a list of interesting things to do in London this winter. From art fairs to exhibitions, pop-ups and more…
Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World
Until 11th Jan
The National Portrait Gallery dives into the wonderful world of Cecil Beaton, shining a light on the contribution he made to both fashion and portrait photography. Brought to life through photographs, letters, portrait sketches, fashion illustration and costume, you'll find yourself immersed in the era of Bright Young Things.
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London, WC2H 0HE
London's Winter Fairs
from 20th january
Two excellent fairs arrive in London at the start of the year: The London Art Fair (21 - 25 January) and The Decorative Winter Fair (20 - 25 January). Bringing together classic and contemporary art, antiques and design, each event brings something a little different to the London scene and will leave you brimming with ideas for the season ahead.
London Art Fair: Business Design Centre, Islington, N1 0QH
The Decorative Winter Fair: Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ
Marie Antionette Style
Until 22nd march
The V&A has a long track record of bringing cultural icons to life through its frequently sold-out headline exhibitions. This season, the spotlight falls on Marie Antoinette. From Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun’s intimate portraits to Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film, discover this ill-fated French Queen's lasting influence on fashion, film and art.
The Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL
Inter Alia with Rosamund Pike
from 19th march
Catch Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Saltburn, Gone Girl) in Inter Alia, written by Olivier Award-winning playwright Suzie Miller, best known for Prima Facie. After a sold-out run at the National Theatre, this thought-provoking exploration of the elusive idea of “having it all” transfers to the West End’s Wyndham's Theatre this March.
We've also teamed up on a special theatre and dining offer. Enjoy a 'Band A' ticket and a two-course meal with a glass of wine at Haymarket Hotel's Brumus Restaurant. Read more about this offer here.
Wyndham's Theatre, Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0DA
Spring Awakening at The Chelsea Physic Garden
FROM 25TH JANUARY
This ancient walled garden, tucked next to the banks of the Thames, benefits from a unique microclimate that ushers in spring unusually early each year. Open from the 25th January, those seeking the first signs of the new season should head to Chelsea to discover the garden's 120 species of snowdrop as well as hellebores, primroses and daffodils galore.
66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HS
Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan
Until 10TH MAY
Embrace the quiet beauty of everyday things at Japan House's latest exhibition, which brings together more than 120 artists, craftspeople and self-taught makers from across Japan. Focusing on the concept of seikatsu kōgei: objects that enrich daily life, this exhibition rallies against disposability, challenging the observer to rethink the function and purpose of the items that surround us.
Japan House, 101-111 Kensington High St, London W8 5SA
High Noon at The Harold Pinter Theatre
Until 6th march
Bringing together the great and the good from the worlds of film and theatre, this new adaptation of High Noon is one to watch this season. Once voted the “greatest Western ever made,” the classic has been reimagined by Oscar-winning screenwriter Eric Roth (Forrest Gump) and Olivier Award-winning director Thea Sharrock (Equus). Billy Crudup (The Morning Show) and Denise Gough (People, Places & Things) star as Will and Amy in this taut Western thriller that's a delightfully unexpected addition to the West End.
Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton St, London SW1Y 4DN
Byan Concept Pop-Up
from 19th march
Madrid-based Byan Concept is popping up on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden to showcase their AW25/26 collection until the end of January. Renowned for timeless tailoring, made by hand in Spain, this season’s highlights include checked coats in 100% wool with contrasting velvet lapels - a stylish addition to your winter wardrobe.
28 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8NA
Header Image Credit: Worldly Colour (Charles James evening dresses), 1948. Original colour transparency. The Cecil Beaton Studio Archive.