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The Angry Russian on his artistic Angry compatriots
Monday, 19 Jul, 2010 – 11:18 | No Comment
The Angry Russian on his artistic Angry compatriots

The Angry Russian shares the exploits of his fellow Angry countrymen and women. These include painting gigantic penises and massive protest art installations. However, what happens when these types of protest come to Europe?

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre: An experience not to be missed in London
Sunday, 16 May, 2010 – 13:01 | One Comment
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre: An experience not to be missed in London

Traumatised by Shakespeare from those interminable English classes? A visit to the Bard’s Globe theatre is likely to change your mind and make you unearth your interest in his plays.

All Stitched Up: Late Night at the Victoria and Albert Museum
Friday, 14 May, 2010 – 18:05 | 5 Comments
All Stitched Up: Late Night at the Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum is known for its spectacular mish-mash of collections, and at night it’s no different. Monthly themed parties bring the current exhibits to life, and this time it was impossible not to get pulled—or should we say stitched—in. Watch our audio slideshow to see what happened.

Tuskers and buskers, join the Elephant Parade!
Wednesday, 5 May, 2010 – 12:21 | One Comment
Tuskers and buskers, join the Elephant Parade!

London has been invaded by elephants! Check our slideshow, and get your camera and walking shoes ready for a colourful city-safari.

Round 2: Improv theatre gets bite-sized
Sunday, 25 Apr, 2010 – 13:19 | No Comment
Round 2: Improv theatre gets bite-sized

The Factory’s theatrical performances are based on improvisation and the actor’s personalities. With Round 2, they go one step further offering London’s theatre buffs 10 minute long plays to enjoy.

Kenchanted at the Palace
Thursday, 22 Apr, 2010 – 0:03 | No Comment
Kenchanted at the Palace

There’s a new exhibition in town–Kensington Palace gets enchanted, as it gets revamped by princesses, performance artists, and fashionistas. Word to the wise: if you’re looking for a silent walk-through head to Hampton!

The Land of Kings: Dalston Festival
Wednesday, 21 Apr, 2010 – 17:12 | No Comment
The Land of Kings: Dalston Festival

There’s nothing parochial about Dalston’s take on the local festival – a jam-packed night of cocktails, cabaret, music and art.

Angry Russian proudly presents: A festival of art, culture and vodka!
Monday, 19 Apr, 2010 – 16:32 | One Comment
Angry Russian proudly presents: A festival of art, culture and vodka!

Having read several Angry Russian rants, isn’t it about time you experience the culture he so loves dissecting (and ridiculing)? Wait no more. The Angry Russian has teamed up with several friends to create a festival of art, cinema, music, comedy and (of course) vodka, opening in London on 22 April.

Angel’s cozy cafe: Candid Arts Café
Wednesday, 7 Apr, 2010 – 12:13 | No Comment
Angel’s cozy cafe: Candid Arts Café

Almost hand-picked from the Parisian bohemian café culture of the 1920s, Candid Arts Café is a rare gem amid the hustle of bustle of Islington.

One-of-a-Kind Prince William portrait revealed
Saturday, 20 Mar, 2010 – 22:50 | No Comment
One-of-a-Kind Prince William portrait revealed

Prince William debuts his first and only photographic work, a collaborative piece with artist Jeff Hubbard, at the free charity exhibition ‘A Positive View’, currently on display at Somerset House.

Art to-go in London’s north-east – Dalston and the London Word Festival
Wednesday, 17 Mar, 2010 – 15:08 | One Comment
Art to-go in London’s north-east – Dalston and the London Word Festival

There’s words on the menu across town this month. Hanna Hauck reports from the London Word Festival.

Having a bloody laugh
Wednesday, 3 Mar, 2010 – 21:31 | One Comment
Having a bloody laugh

Britain’s uniquely baffling sense of humour leaves the world confused but amused and here’s a closer look at how and why.

EuroWars: A street art battle
Wednesday, 24 Feb, 2010 – 0:02 | No Comment
EuroWars: A street art battle

Sick of the usual pubs and clubs? Allya Davidson and Johannes Ledel Karreskog have uncovered a new form of entertainment on a night out. Combining graffiti and competition. Secret Wars have arrived in London.

Shoreditch art venue protests demolition with new mural
Friday, 12 Feb, 2010 – 12:14 | One Comment
Shoreditch art venue protests demolition with new mural

Last week Hackney Council announced plans to demolish Shoreditch art venue The Foundry and construct an 18-storey hotel, but the community isn’t letting it go without a fight.