Things to do in London this week
What to do and see in London this week, 24th September to 1st October 2014: the coolest cultural current events, from Ida to John Tavener.
1. MAJOR RETROSPECTIVE: Anselm Kiefer, the Royal Academy
The RA looks back at the magnificently varied oeuvre of the German master. Read our preview
2. CONTEMPORARY ART Turner Prize, Tate Britain
Work by the short-listed artists is on show, ahead of the award ceremony on 1st December 2014. Read our preview
3. GET YOUR GROOVE ON: Get On Up
Tate Taylor’s new James Brown biopic Get On Up, co-produced by Mick Jagger and featuring a soundtrack you won't be able to sit down to, stars Chadwick Boseman as the Godfather of Soul. Read our preview
4. SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: Ida
Don't miss Pawel Pawlikowski's masterpiece 'Ida', London 2014. Showing at Curzon, Everyman and Barbican cinemas. Read our preview
5. BRAIN FOOD: City Visions, Barbican
A six-and-a-half-week exploration of the modern city, with talks, debates and numerous film screenings. Read our preview
6. CLASSICAL MUSIC: John Tavener, Barbican
The London Sinfonietta premiere the late composer's final work, Flood of Beauty, a choral epic based on a Sanskrit poet. Read our preview
7. FOODIE POP-UP: Brunch by Stevie Parle
Tuck into an Italian feast at Rotorino, made by River Cafe chef Stevie Parle, then enjoy entertainment from musicians Joe Goddard and Raf Rundell, aka 2 Bears, and comedienne Josie Long. Read our preview
8. FEMINIST FESTIVAL: Calm Down Dear
We reckon the backlash against Emma Watson’s #heforshe speech at the UN makes the Camden People’s Theatre Festival of Feminism more relevant than ever. Read our preview
9. FOR OLDER KIDS: Private Peaceful
Michael Morpurgo’s First World War story for children is brought to life on stage by the National Youth Theatre. Read our preview
Nicholas Hytner's seminal production returns to the Coliseum's stage: one of the best Handel productions of all time. Read our preview
