Hollywood star Matthew Broderick to make West End debut this May in The Starry Messenger!
Broderick (famous for Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and The Producers) will take the lead in ‘The Starry Messenger’ by the Academy Award winning writer of Manchester-By-The-Sea, Kenneth Lonergan. Coming to the Wyndham’s Theatre from 16 May, comes a story of struggle and hope. This moving…
Sexy Eating – cooking for fitness with rugby professional James Haskell
Cooking for Fitness is James Haskell’s latest book, packed full of nutritious and delicious recipes that have kept him at the peak of physical fitness during his 15 year career as a professional rugby player. During his time at Wasps James would often wander into…
Waiting in the Wings – the five most hotly-anticipated shows hitting the West End in 2019
London’s West End has always been a global pinpoint for culture, entertainment and talent. At the end of another thriving year we’re already looking forward to what the theatre industry has in store for 2019! Highlights from last year saw new musical, Tina, win over…
Things that makes us go OOH… January and February’s Entertainment Highlights
Our choice of the best entertainment to book day by day through January and February in and around London’s Covent Garden. Tuesday 1 January Body World’s London The London Pavilion, Great Windmill Street, London W1J 0DA Every 15mins from 9.30am daily Running ’til 24 April…
Hey Mr. DJ! – songs getting us through the post-holiday blues
With the festive season well and truly behind us and the new year looming ahead, IN Covent Garden asked these locals what song is getting them through the post-holiday blues. Words: Alison Tanudisastro; Photographs: Sam Rockman Name: Andrew Lewin What do you do? I work…
Exclusive subscription offer to IN Covent Garden magazine
Enjoy one year of IN Covent Garden magazine for just £35 – that’s six issues with the best news on theatre, film, food, fashion and entertainment in London’s Covent Garden. We’ll post it to your home address so you can have the up-to-date news about…
Must See Flicks coming to the big screen this season
Top three must-see flims coming to a cinema near you in early 2019
Catch me if you can – top shows closing soon
Time to explore some of the top shows in the West End which are sadly nearing the end of their runs. Get a ticket soon – catch them if you can! 42nd Street: There’s a new Dorothy in town as Bonnie Langford joins the cast of 42nd…
Food Review: The Crusting Pipe
The Crusting Pipe may strike as a slightly peculiar name for a pub to the uninitiated. It conjures wizards and misfits in Potteresque landscapes, brewing ideas over butter beers and sorcery. But no – the name is derived from the barrel used to make ‘crusted…
Your chance to sing or dance with the Royal Opera or Ballet
Have you ever fancied joining in with the Royal Opera Chorus, or dancing along with the Royal Ballet? Ahead of the completion of the Royal Opera House’s three year ‘Open Up’ renovation project, the famous venue has announced an exciting new events programme which is on sale…
Strictly Ballroom: Covent Gardeners have their say
Here at In and Around Covent Garden we do love to visit the theatre, and it doesn’t get much more exciting than Strictly Ballroom. Following a day of torrential rain I knew it was a good sign when the sun came out as we made our…
Theatre Review: Queen of Roses, London Cabaret Club
Celebrating their 5th anniversary Queen of Roses is the brand new cabaret extravaganza recently launched at the London Cabaret Club in Bloomsbury. The building is exceptionally grand, fittingly palatial in fact. Our evening began with cocktails in the spacious and stylish bar before being shown to our…
