Culture

Art

Look up! Ceiling tours in Greenwich

Climb 60 feet above the ground to gawp at London’s largest painted ceiling

architecture

Why Peckham Library looks like it does

It was one of the capital’s first major buildings with a challenging form, says Chris Rogers in his new book

History

4 things to catch in LGBT+ History Month

This year marks 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality in Britain. South London celebrates

Art

Vanessa Bell will be at Dulwich Picture Gallery

The first major retrospective of an iconic 20th century artist

Art

Review: Gavin Turk at the Newport Street Gallery

You simply have to catch the first major solo exhibition of work by British artist Gavin Turk for 15 years

Film & Theatre

Review: Trainspotting, The Vaults

The new production is a shocking slice of immersive theatre in an atmospheric tunnel

Books

London’s north-south divide

The unstoppable evolution of the South Bank – and its position looking north – fascinates author Chris McCabe

Books

On Elephant and Castle

London’s sprawling language banquet is reduced to a stock here: noodle bars and buffet restaurants, says writer Chris McCabe

Art

MUST DO: Deptford X

SE8’s annual arts festival is back this weekend with a new concept

Culture

MUST DO: Peckham Festival

Four days of cultural shenanigans take place in multiple venues across SE15 this weekend