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Looking back at last month
The evenings may be getting longer but that hasn't stopped us sitting in dark rooms with like-minded strangers. In March, we were back at Soho Theatre to see the new play, Welcome to Pemfort. Izzy's written about it in our journal. Read on for our mini-reviews of theatre, exhibitions, talks, gigs, dance, installations and more. Our future recommendations are beyond those. PS. We usually send this mailing on the first working Friday of the month but that's a long way into April so we've decided to send it as an early Thursday treat.
Out and about with the Cog team
Aoife wasn't impressed with this giant iPad painting, but the other work was great.
Aoife enjoyed this period drama, fantastic soundtrack and wonderful costuming.
Aoife usually loves New Diorama but was no fan of this messy AI exploration.
Heidi enjoyed getting lost amongst the iron giants and vintage carriages.
Kasia was blown away by the breathtaking organic shapes this enormous sculpture held.
Heidi bagged tickets for this
1950's Japanese film, previously unseen in the UK.
Heidi and friends moshed in the pit. Her friend lost her shoes. What a night.
Arthur Miller's play, about a woman crippled by news, resonated with Michael.
Nazma was surrounded by local literary greats during this celebration of Pete Kalu.
Audio installation in an air raid shelter. It was Nazma's first time in there..
Ian explored joy and danger, in queer Georgian London, through a board game.
Helios
Victoria BathsNazma enjoyed a chilled out evening under both the real and an artistic sun.
Aoife really enjoyed this show and how the paintings enveloped the space
Alex and family met many cold animals on a windswept trip to this Safari Park.
Samurai
British MuseumApparently Samurai loved art. Danny enjoyed the show and bought a print by Sadahime.
Michael joined people of all faiths, breaking the fast for Ramadan with Little Amal.
Alex's son was very bemused why mum and dad were so fussed about big rocks.
SOUP
Familia StudiosNazma got creative during an afternoon of community soup making and pottery.
80s noise-wall supported by Chvrches for Teenage Cancer Trust. Michael loved it.
Nazma chaperoned her niece and friends for this Z-arts literary-themed escape room.
Punch
Nottingham PlayhouseNick caught the return of this monumental play at its home town. Emotional stuff.
Nazma is a big fan of artist Alina Akbar and loved this Rochdale experience.
Bach and clocks go together well as Danny found out at the King's Place event.
Funny faced comedian, Spencer Jones came South of the river. Kasia caught him.
On right now...The Singh Twins: Botanical Tales and Seeds of Empire Kew Garden, until 12 Apr
Tim Crouch brings his unique take on The Tempest Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, until 12 Apr
Stephen Sondheim's Into The Woods Bridge Theatre, until 18 Apr
New musical based on the hit film, Pride Sherman Theatre, until 18 Apr
Consumed by Karis Kelly, directed by Katie Posner Park Theatre, until 18 Apr
Edinburgh Science Festival 2026: Going Global Across Edinburgh until 19 April
Nikolai Gogol’s satire The Government Inspector Silk Street Theatre, until 25 Mar
A fresh take on The Crucible, via John Proctor is the Villain Royal Court, until 25 Apr
600 edible samples at the Museum of Edible Earth Somerset House, until 26 Apr
Michael Frayn's Copenhagen, directed by Michael Longhurst Hampstead Theatre, until 2 May
Jill Halfpenny stars Noël Coward’s Private Lives Royal Court Theatre, until 2 May
Chiharu Shiota’s Threads of Life Hayward Gallery, until 3 May
Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting, works on paper National Portrait Gallery, until 4 May
Vanbrugh: The Drama of Architecture Sir John Soane's Museum, 4 Mar – 28 Jun
Delve into Wes Anderson’s extensive archive The Design Museum, until 26 Jul
The excellent Tracey Emin retrospective, A Second Life Tate Modern, until 30 Aug
Avant garde couture creations in Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art V&A, until 1 Nov
Attitudes towards ageing explored in The Coming of Age Wellcome Collection, until 29 Nov On this month... Edinburgh Science Festival 2026: Going
Global Across Edinburgh, 4–19 Apr
Ionesco's farcical and immersive Dinner at the Smiths Riverside Studios, 7 Apr – 9 May
The 360 Festival has a lot going on, including Imogen Heap Roundhouse, 9–29 Apr
Anarchist noise-merchants, Godspeed You ! Black Emperor Troxy, 10 Apr
Second Trimester is a multi-generational story about identity Battersea Arts Centre, 14–25 Apr
LPO perform The Carnival of the Animals (with film animation) Queen Elizabeth Hall, 15 Apr
Mourn a musical-theatrical exploration of the experience of loss Stone Nest, 16 & 17 Apr
The Sixteen's The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Lead, Kindly Light Nationwide tour, 16 Apr – 17 Oct
Wooster Group revisit a seminal work, Nayatt School Redux Coronet Theatre, 17–25 Apr
Get involved in a special Tudor Takeover Old Royal Naval College, 18 & 19 Apr
Wayne McGregor presents 3 ballets, inc. a world premiere Royal Opera House, 18 Apr – 6 May
London's free St George's Day Festival Trafalgar Square, 19–23 Apr
We Calaban is Shobana Jeyasingh’s retelling of The Tempest Sadler's Wells East, 21–23 Apr
Echoes of Hill and Horizon: OAE plus light and sound artists Queen Elizabeth Hall, 22 Apr
Katharina Grosse I Set Out, I Walked Fast White Cube Gallery, 22 Apr – 31 May
East London's home for forward-thinking sounds – Brick Lane Jazz Festival 23–26 Apr
A unique musical wine tasting experience, Tasting Notes St John’s Smith Square, 24 Apr
80s based, glitter-soaked drag-telling, Category Is: Macbeth Emerald Theatre, 24 Apr – 28 May
Mission: Mad Hatter – a Wonderland Quest for ages 9+ Z-arts from 25 Apr
Inua Ellams’ An Evening with an Immigrant has a new score by Laura Mvula Southbank, 26 Apr
90’s US Black revolutionary drama, The Last Black Messiah Brockley Jack, 28 Apr – 16 May
25th anniversary vinyl launch of Aziz Ibrahim’s Lahore To Longsight Manchester Museum, 29 Apr
We're booking early for...
The wonderful Anna Meredith performs Anno with the Hallé Aviva Studios, 2 May
You are here is an epic, one-off cultural happening Southbank, 3 May
Make your own show with Ontroerend Goed’s Handle With Care Camden People's Theatre, 7–9 May
Michelle Terry takes on Mother Courage and Her Children Shakespeare's Globe, 7 May – 7 Jun
Frankie Thompson's Horrible Things (Works in Regress) Camden People's Theatre, 14–16 May
Queer punk duo, pink suits' immersive Dance Me To The End Of Love Battersea Arts Centre 16 May
David Elms Describes a Room Soho Theatre, 18–30 May
The exceptional Black Box Recorder have announced a reunion The London Palladium, 22 May
Button Up! – a new exhibition from Ai Weiwei Aviva Studios, 2 Jul – 6 Sep
Choose lie, choose... Trainspotting the Musical Theatre Royal Haymarket, 15 Jul – 5 Sep
Michael Longhurst directs Kimberly Akimbo Hampstead Theatre, 28 Aug – 7 Nov
Image creditsAdam Doyle created our fantastic illustration.
See more on their website. Other images are provided by members of the Cog team, with due credit to those who created the works we have photographed.
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