Amongst a slew of cultural treats, the highlight of the week has to be the one . . . the only . . . Pancake Day.MUSIC: Metal Book, Alberteen’s Debut Album, On General Release I recommended a live gig by the wonderful Alberteen, back in December. I am now delighted to recommend their...

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, this week’s recommendations are sure to win your sweetheart’s affection. Granted, an exhibition of paintings by apes and elephants may not be the conventional celebration of romance; but who wants conventional anyway? Forget flowers and...

Another week, another dose of Capital Culture.THEATRE: The Importance Of Being Earnest, The Theatre Royal Haymarket, Until 11th Feb After an acclaimed run at The Old Red Lion in Islington, Oscar Wilde’s comedy of manners (and errors) transfers to the West End for just 15 performances. I...

This week’s recommendations: for your viewing/listening/experiencing (delete as appropriate) pleasure.THEATRE: The Pitchfork Disney, Arcola, Until March 17th The 21st Anniversary production of The Pitchfork Disney opens this week, at the wonderful Arcola. Philip Ridley’s...

I hope you enjoy this week’s recommendations of Capital Culture!ART: David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture, Royal Academy, Until April One of the big shows of the season opens this weekend. The Bigger Picture explores Hockney’s return to East Yorkshire – after years spent in LA...

I hope you have all had a lovely week – are fully recovered from celebratory shenanigans – and are ready to strengthen your acquaintance with 2012; she has a lot to offer.MUSIC: Trailer Trash Tracys, The Lexington, Thursday January 12th Woozy neo-shoegazers the Trailer Trash Tracys...

Happy New Year! I trust you all had a suitably raucous celebration; here’s to another year of Capital Culture.MUSIC: Troyka, Vortex Dalston, Friday 6th January Mercury-nominated keyboardist Kit Downes, alongside hugely innovative guitarist Chris Montague and beat manipulator Josh...

The time has come to jump the festive bandwagon and wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoy this week’s recommendations – a clash of traditional and not-so-traditional pursuits for your perusal.THEATRE: The Enormous Turnip, Jackson’s Lane Theatre, until 31st December A...

Another week; another dose of Capital Culture.FILM: It’s A Wonderful Life, The BFI Southbank, until 27th December Frank Capra’s glorious American classic returns to the BFI this Christmas, for its annual run of screenings. James Stewart delivers a pitch perfect performance as George...

Another week of recommendations…and barely a whisper of Christmas!.ART: Swoon: Mumuration, Black Rat Projects, Until 15th January New York street artist Swoon offers a gorgeous alternative view on graffiti. Specialising in life-size wheatpaste prints and paper cut outs; her detailed...