Here’s a selection of what we covered in October….
Reviewing Here for it all by Mariah Carey: this 16th album from the singer is a real treat to listen to from start to finish. It showcases her confidence vocally and highlights the fact that while her voice has changed slightly, she is actually using this to her advantage.
Interview with… Adrian Der Gregorian: with Paddington the Musical heading to the West End stage, we caught up with the actor playing Mr Brown about the experience of working on the show so far.
Review of Ragdoll at the Jermyn Street Theatre: discover what we made of Katherine Moar’s latest play which continues to play at the theatre until the 15th November.
Hamnet, BFI London Film Festival: October was also about the return of the London Film Festival and we managed to catch plenty of excellent films – but we can’t recommend Hamnet (based on the book by Maggie O’Farrell) highly enough. The film is set to be released in cinemas early next year.
Love London Love Culture’s Winter Event Picks: ok so we started to think about the winter months a little bit early, but there are going to be plenty of exciting things to experience in London over the next few months. We have rounded up just a few of them depending on your taste!
Review of Jay Kelly, BFI London Film Festival: take a look at what we made of the new film from Noah Baumbach and Emily Mortimer starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler.
Review of Marie Antoinette Style, Victoria and Albert Museum: over the years, it is clear that people’s fascination with the infamous queen has continued, so the Victoria and Albert Museum have chosen to focus on Marie Antoinette through her style. Elegantly curated, it is well worth a visit.
Shows heading to Broadway in 2026: the West End might have some exciting shows planned for next year, but so does Broadway. Check out our picks of shows that have already been announced!
Taking a listen to Play by Ed Sheeran: we took a listen to Ed Sheeran’s latest album, so discover what we made of it….
Review of The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift: early on October Taylor Swift fans had a treat with the singer’s latest album wonderfully moves from the past to the present to leave the listener thoroughly satisfied.
Preview of Wes Anderson: The Archives, Design Museum: opening in November, get an idea of what to expect from this exhibition celebrating the work of the celebrated film director with our preview!
Interview with Lesley Joseph: we chatted Lesley about starring the New Victoria Theatre Woking’s 2025/2026 pantomime – as well as her previous other panto experiences!
Pan Pacific confirms festive plans: the London hotel has announced special plans to celebrate Christmas this year….
Review of the UK tour of The Talented Mr Ripley (New Victoria Theatre): early in October, we saw this stage adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel. While there is plenty to admire in terms of the details of the production but the story needs to shine through a bit more.
Love + War, BFI London Film Festival: this wonderful documentary focusing on the world of Lynsey Addario as wife, mother and photo journalist is powerful from start to finish. It reminds us all of the importance of photography journalists who put themselves consistently in danger to ensure the stories of war and conflict are not forgotten – but also the personal impact it has on their families.