Things to do in London this week

What to see and do in London this week (Wednesday 6th - Wednesday 13th August 2014): The coolest, cultural, current events in London as selected by the Culture Whisper team.

BOOK NOW LONDON

Returning to the London stage this September, Peter McMaster's all male production of Emily Bronte's timeless classic Wuthering Heights at the Battersea Arts Centre is definitely worth booking ahead for. The production explores modern definitions of masculinity within the framework of the 200 year old novel - rather than simply re-telling the story - touching upon the themes of passion, strength and madness, and promising to not only do justice to Bronte's masterpiece but also to provide an interesting new vantage point through which to consider Heathcliff's tortured romanticism. 

One of the world's most accomplished contemporary writers, Ian McEwan (with a Man Booker Prize, a CBE and a Jerusalem Prize to his name, among others), will be reading from and discussing his latest literary offering at Cadogan Hall on the 1st September 2014. Set for publication three days later, the new book - The Children Act - is a gripping examination of faith against secularism and will no doubt spark a lively discussion.

The hugely popular London at Dawn Photography Workshops tend to sell out like a shot but there are still some tickets available for the September instalments. Attendees will be guided through deserted London streets while being taught how to effectively and creatively capture stunning scenes by expert snapper Anthony Epes. All levels of photographers welcome but with a 5am start, this might be best left to the early birds.  

Lina Lapelyte's Hunky Bluff is not only a highlight of this week, but also of the  Serpentine 's entire summer  Park Nights  programme. Lapelyte is an emerging artist and experimental musician from   Lithuania  who has devised a new creation,  Hunky Bluff , using an all-female group of performers with low voices. Reflecting upon femininity and gender in the form of an  opera , this is storytelling at its most unusual and refreshing.

HIGHLIGHTS OF LONDON THIS WEEK

A food festival of mammoth proportions, FEAST in Battersea Park will host a vast array of foodie attractions and activities for tens of thousands of enthusiastic Londoners, but with plenty of space to relax and explore. Make sure you pay a visit to the Vintage Tea Tent, the Drinks Theatre and the BBQ Arena.

Taking over Tate Britain for five nights from tonight, four camera-equipped robots will be roaming the halls of the gallery from 10pm until 3am, streaming a live video of their progress to the world along with a live commentary. The innovative After Dark concept was dreamt up by design studio The Workers and aims to use technology to connect audiences with art they might not otherwise have the opportunity to visit. And on the 15th August from 19.30 to 00.30, children will have the opportunity to operate the robots from home themselves.

CULTURAL LONDON FOR KIDS

More entertainment for the little ones comes in the form of the Little Creatures Family Festival at London Zoo, a special programme of events created to honour the centenary of the arrival at the Zoo of A.A. Milne's beloved Winnie the Pooh.

And Muse of Fire returns to The Globe from next Monday for just over a week, offering a lively and interactive foray for children as young as six years old into the genius of Shakespeare. Admittedly a tricky topic when it comes to engaging youngsters but handled brilliantly by this promenade production. 

LAST CHANCE TO SEE LONDON

From 11th to the 16th August, the National Theatre is giving Londoners the chance to catch two of its most successful productions of the past decade - One Man, Two Guvnors and London Assurance - at The Deck Pop up Cinema . The two comedies, though of fairly contrasting tones, are both cult hits for good reason, so tickets are bound to sell out pretty rapidly - though seating is allocated on a first come, first served basis, tickets can and should be bought in advance online.

Enjoy.

The Culture Whisper team

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