What To Do This Weekend 10.04.25

If your denim rotation needs a refresh, head to E.L.V. Denim’s debut London residency, running from 9th April to 21st June. The brand – known for its upcycled, sharp-cut jeans – brings its East London ethos to a city-centre space designed for trying, styling and discovering top-tier denim. Stylists will also be on hand to help you find the perfect fit, and throughout the residency, expect a line-up of events featuring E.L.V. Denim’s creative crew and collaborators.

59 Great Portland Street, Soho, W1W 7LJ

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Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, has arrived at the National Theatre. Inspired by two of Luis Buñuel’s iconic films, this production offers a surreal and darkly comedic narrative. The ensemble cast includes Jane Krakowski (30 Rock), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), Martha Plimpton (Sweat), Richard Fleeshman (Company), Harry Hadden-Paton (Downton Abbey), Cameron Johnson (Guys & Dolls), Paulo Szot (South Pacific), Tracie Bennett (Follies), Denis O’Hare (Tartuffe), and Rory Kinnear (No Time to Die). Directed by Joe Mantello (Wicked, Assassins), this production promises to be a major highlight in musical theatre.

National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, SE1 9PX

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For thought-provoking and ambitious theatre, put Inter Alia in your diary. Premiering this July, it's the National Theatre's biggest new work of the season. Directed by Justin Martin and written by Suzie Miller, the same team behind the acclaimed Prima Facie, the play explores themes of modern masculinity and motherhood. The cast includes Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) in her National Theatre debut as Jessica Parks, an eminent London Crown Court judge. She is joined by Jamie Glover (Waterloo Road) and Jasper Talbot (Redlands). Be warned, tickets are already in high demand.​

National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, SE1 9PX

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Set in 1950s Hollywood, Ryan Calais Cameron’s Retrograde has all the hallmarks of a slick period drama – sharp suits, heavy pours of scotch and a haze of cigarette smoke. The play follows a young Sidney Poitier on the brink of his breakout role – until NBC’s lawyers demand he signs a loyalty oath swearing he’s not a communist. Expect razor-sharp dialogue, high stakes and a powerhouse performance from Ivanno Jeremiah (Humans, Black Mirror).

Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EZ

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Back for the first time since 2020, Secret 7” returns with a fresh batch of vinyl art. The concept? Seven iconic tracks, reimagined by over 400 artists, each turned into one-of-a-kind record sleeves. From graphic designers to illustrators and emerging names, the artworks are exhibited anonymously – and later sold for charity.

NOW Gallery, The Gateway Pavilions, SE10 0SQ

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If you needed a reason to revisit the V&A, Cartier Design: A Living Legacy is it. Celebrating the house’s most iconic creations, the show features more than 200 pieces of high jewellery, historic sketches and archival photographs – think everything from diamond-studded tiaras to Princess Grace of Monaco’s necklace. A dazzling look at design, heritage and serious craftsmanship.

V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL

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Shoreditch’s cult pasta spot has arrived in the West End. Officina 00’s new Covent Garden site brings its handmade pasta, Italian small plates and laidback vibe to a two-storey townhouse on Henrietta Street. Expect signatures like brown butter cacio e pepe, slow-cooked pork ragu and pillowy focaccia, plus a new bar menu for aperitivo hour.

8-10 Dryden Street, WC2E 9NA

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Fans of curated fashion and cool interiors will be pleased to hear QUINN is popping up in Soho to host a selection of independent designers, emerging brands and elevated homeware –think sculptural ceramics, statement jewellery, laidback tailoring and one-off vintage pieces – all under one very aesthetic roof. 

48 Elizabeth Street, Belgravia.

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Doing something different in the UK restaurant scene isn’t, but a new name in Shoreditch has pulled it off. BÔNE is a moody, minimalist, reservations-only spot that's only open solely on Friday and Saturday nights, serving just 20 diners each evening – and it’s already booked out until late April. It serves creative small plates (think smoked eel toast, yuzu kosho lamb and koji-cured veg), alongside natural wine and slick cocktails. Also on the menu are heartier dishes like grass-fed short rib or Alaskan salmon with bottomless frites (and a choice of parmesan cream or Paris butter), plus there are four indulgent desserts, like pistachio tiramisu or brown butter French toast, to choose from.

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Opening this week above buzzy Shoreditch pub The Knave of Clubs, One Club Row is the glamorous new restaurant from chef Patrick Powell (Allegra), James Dye (Bambi) and Benjy Leibowitz (NoMad NYC). Bringing a dose of New York sparkle to east London, expect oysters, martinis, classic bistro dishes and live piano on weekend nights. It’s set to be one of the most exciting openings of the year. Benjy himself will be working the room as maître d’, channeling the old-school charm of the city’s finest dining rooms. Dinner service runs Tuesday to Saturday, with brunch and Sunday lunch to follow next month.

1 Club Row, Shoreditch, E1 6JX

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This Thursday and Friday, Elemis is taking over a Notting Hill bakery for a two-day immersive experience celebrating its cult-favourite Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm – the UK’s number one facial cleanser. Expect complimentary drinks and sweet treats, a SkinLab consultation using the brand’s high-tech HD Diagnostic Camera, and the chance to explore the full range of aromatic balm scents – including the juicy Black Cherry edition. Arrive early: the first 100 guests each day will receive a pair of cleansing cuffs to take home.

Notting Hill Bakery, 283 Westbourne Grove, W11 2QA

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Fans of Belgian designer Dries Van Noten should make a beeline for Hanover Square, where the brand’s first standalone London store has just opened. Housed in a former bank, the space blends historic architecture with elevated interiors, setting the scene for a curated edit of fashion, beauty, fragrance, antiques and design objects.

15 Hanover Square, Soho, W1S 1HS

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