Where can you find tales of imaginary Druids, WWII refuge, and gigs by the likes of Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie, all in one place? That would be Chislehurst Caves, of course! 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/02/chis... #chislehurstcaves #southeastlondon #daytripsfromlondon #chislehurst #bromley

I Still Dream of Lost Vocabularies, on at Autograph, is thoughtful, layered, and worth a look if you're in East London. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/02/i-st... #autographgallery #istilldreamoflostvocabularies #photography #whatsonlondon #exhibitionreview

Catch the revival of After Miss Julie, on until the end of Feb at North London's Park Theatre. All the action of Strindberg, transplanted by Patrick Marber to 1945 Britain. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/02/afte... 📸 Teddy Cavendish #parktheatrelondon #whatsonlondon #londontheatre #theatrereview

MILES. at the Southwark Playhouse: live jazz, thoughtful storytelling, and a ghostly Miles Davis pushing Jay Phelps to find his own voice. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/02/mile... 📸 Colin J. Smith #southwarkplayhouse #milesdavis #whatsonlondon #theatrereview #londontheatre

It's Elton John vs The Sun in Monstering the Rocketman, a look at the worst impulses of 1980s tabloid journalism. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/02/mons... 📸 Steve Ullathorne #arcolatheatre #monsteringtherocketman #whatsonlondon #londontheatre #theatrereview

the american vicarious find much to learn from history in Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley, on for a few days more at Wilton's Music Hall. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/02/deba... 📸 the american vicarious #theamericanvicarious #debatebaldwinvsbuckley #wiltonsmusichall #whatsonlondon #londontheatre

Londoners have a rare opportunity at the moment to see an exhibition and play on the same subject by the same artist. Read today's post to find out more about Mary Lincoln & Frida Kahlo UNFRAMED at the RWS Gallery, and Mrs. President at Charing Cross Theatre.

Cable Street at Marylebone Theatre: a timely, thoughtful and surprisingly joyful musical about resistance and community. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/cabl... 📸 Johan Persson #cablestreet #cablestreetmusical #marylebonetheatre #whatsonlondon #musicaltheatre

I had a great start to MimeLondon 2026 last night with Tell Me by Sadiq Ali Company. Great visual storytelling and a very compelling subject. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/tell... 📸 Alberto Santos Bellido #mimelondon #sadiqali #chinesepole #theplacelondon #visualtheatre

Radical Harmony is the exhibition that reopens the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing. Packed with famous and lesser-known Neo-Impressionists (AKA Pointillists), one of the great Dutch museums has come to London. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/radi...

A well-acted and handsomely designed production, Our American Queen explores influence without office and ambition without a vote. On at the Bridewell Theatre until 7 Feb. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/our-... 📷 Lidia Crisafulli #bridewelltheatre #whatsonlondon #londontheatre #theatrereview

Wayne Thiebaud: American Still Life is in its final week at the Courtauld Gallery, don't miss out on this delectable exhibition! 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/wayn... #waynethiebaud #courtauldgallery #20thcenturyart #whatsonlondon #americanstilllife

The time has come: today marks my final post from Malta! But we're going out with a bang, looking at the wonderful Neolithic sites that dot these small islands. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/malt... #neolithic #unescoworldheritagesite #archaeology #heritagemalta #ggantija

Did you ever find yourself wondering where St Paul lived for three months after he got shipwrecked in Malta? I can answer that! St Paul's Grotto is in modern-day Rabat, and is part of the Wignacourt Museum, the subject of our penultimate Maltese post. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/the-...

A lovely little historic house museum for you today in the form of the Palazzo Falson in Mdina. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/pala... #palazzofalson #mdinamalta #malta #historichousemuseum #visitmalta

Let's get stuck into Mdina now, starting with St Paul's Cathedral and Mdina Cathedral Museum! 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/st-p... #stpaulscathedralmdina #mdinacathedralmuseum #mdinacathedral #mdinamalta #malta

We are coming to the end of our visit to Malta, with just a few more posts to go. Our last destination is a daytrip to Mdina and Rabat, starting today with a guide for culture lovers. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/a-da... #mdinamalta #rabatmalta #visitmalta #daytrip #malta

While you're in Gozo, you'll likely spend time in its capital, Victoria (or Ir-Rabat). That's the topic of today's post: a look at what there is to see and do in its citadel and beyond. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/vict... #victoriagozo #rabatgozo #cittadellavictoria #malta #gozo

We've left the Valletta area behind us now, and travelled to Gozo. Today's post is a guide for culture lovers in Gozo, covering archaeological, historic and natural sites. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/48-h... #gozo #victoriagozo #cittadellavictoria #malta #travelguide

My first gallery visit of 2026 and it's a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. BUT it's also your last chance to see Emily Kam Kngwarray at Tate Modern: don't miss out! 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/emil... #emilykamkngwarray #tatemodern #whatsonlondon #exhibitionreview #aboriginalartist

Today we visit the Inquisitor's Palace in Birgu/Vittoriosa, near Valletta. A rare historic survivor, this building preserves an important part of the story of Malta and the Catholic Church. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/the-... #inquisitorspalace #birgumalta #heritagemalta #malta #visitmalta

Today we take a walk around Floriana, just outside Valletta's city walls. Don't be fooled by the nighttime photograph: it's a daytime walking tour, just with this bonus atmospheric cover photo! 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2026/01/a-vi... #florianamalta #walkingtour #maltatravel #malta #visitmalta

As I wish you all the happiest of years in 2026, let's take a moment to look back at the year that was. 2025 wasn't always easy, but was nonetheless full of memorable moments. Find out which have left their mark in my annual Countdown post! 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/the-...

You've got less that two weeks to catch Gilbert and George: 21st Century Pictures at the Hayward Gallery. Big and bold, funny and edgy, it's a great chance to get to know the iconic duo's recent work in an impressive setting. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/gilb...

An exhibition review from Malta today: it's Milton Avery and his enduring legacy at MICAS. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/colo... #miltonavery #micasmalta #exhibitionreview #artgallery #contemporaryart

Before we leave Valletta, let's stop in at Fort St Elmo. Between the fort itself and the National War Museum, you'll spend a good half day covering Malta's wartime stories from prehistory to WWII. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/fort...

Next up in Valletta we're taking a look at the Grand Master's Palace, including its spectacular armoury. The blog has been having some technical issues this week, so if you can't view the post, please try again later! 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/the-...

Back to a little more of our Maltese programming now, after that brief Christmas interlude. And we start with the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta, home to this incredible Neolithic sculpture, the Sleeping Lady. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/nati...

Merry Christmas everyone! Today we're heading to Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire to enjoy a festive day out, complete with new illuminations for 2025. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/wadd... #waddesdonmanor #christmaslights🎄 #merrychristmas🎄 #daytripfromlondon #christmasatwaddesdon

On Christmas Eve I'm partaking in my own tradition, an annual post about the multiple versions of A Christmas Carol I've seen this year. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/a-ta...

Wayne McGregor: Infinite Bodies is one of the must-see exhibitions of the winter season. Full of interactive and thought-provoking exhibits at the intersection of AI and human creativity. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/wayn...

Today we dive into Valletta and surrounding areas (Floriana and the Three Cities) in a long weekend guide. Take your pick of the historic and cultural activies on offer! 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/vall... #maltatravel #threecitiesmalta #valletta #travelguide #malta

We're embarking today on a rapid-fire series of posts from my recent trip to Malta. Today's post is an overview of this small nation for culture lovers, and in the coming days we'll visit museums and historic sites spanning millennia. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/malt...

The Signalman at the Drayton Arms Theatre brings a little Victorian chill to December. Short, eerie, and full of period atmosphere: a nice change from my usual Christmas Carol outings. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/the-... 📸 Victoria Lari

South East London locals should check out Bridge House Theatre's Beauty and the Beast, a pantomime that's simple in format but big on laughs and festive cheer. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/beau... 📸 Lidia Crisafulli

A nice wintery scene for you today as we stop off in our final spot in Málaga, the Colleción del Museo Ruso, or Collection of the Russian Museum. Find out what happens when a museum outpost meets geopolitics in today's post. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/coll...

We're getting out and about today in Málaga, with a walking tour of Huelin's working-class roots and cultural present. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/expl... #huelin #huelinmálaga #malagaspain #málaga #walkingtour #industrialheritage

A second post from Málaga today, as we get to grips with Andalusian art at the Museo Carmen Thyssen. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/muse... #museocarmenthyssenmálaga #museocarmenthyssen #andalusianart #spanishart #malagaspain #málaga #artlover

Over the next few days I will be sharing a couple of posts from a recent trip to Málaga, starting with an exploration of Monte Gibralfaro. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/expl... #montegibralfaro #málaga #malagaspain #andalucia #visitmalaga #travelblogger #travelgram

On the Art of Teeth by Janetka Platun was an intriguing exhibition focusing on teeth as sites of memory, using the historic Barts Pathology Museum collection. Sadly now finished, but you can read about it on the blog. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/on-t...

Dracapella, at Park Theatre, is a pun-a-minute, musical take on the classic vampire tale. On until 17 Jan. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/drac... 📸 Craig Sugden #dracapella #parktheatrelondon #dracula #jukeboxmusical #musicaltheatre #whatsonlondon #londontheatre #theatrereview

The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventure is an utterly charming Christmas theatre pick for families. Fun and interactive, it will have adults embracing the magic of Christmas as much as the youngsters. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/the-... 📸 Roswitha Chesher

Enter a world of ancient creatures and modern problems, blending poetry, AI animation, music, dance and live painting. It's Mountains and Seas – Song of Today 山海 · 今日之歌 at the Omnibus Theatre, Clapham. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/moun... 📸 Jamie Baker

The V&A's Marie Antoinette Style is a sumptuous exhibition which explores the French queen's design legacy. Is it beautiful? Yes. Do I wish it was just a touch more political? Also yes. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/12/mari...

La Bella Bimba is full of 1920s cabaret charm, mischief and immigrant storytelling. Catch it tonight at the Canal Café Theatre, or look out for future dates. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/11/la-b... 📸 Isadora Baccon - @bacconfilms

We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! roars louder than ever ✊️🦁 On tour around the UK until 6 December so get booking! 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/11/we-a... 📸 Townsend Theatre Productions

In a wonderful one-off performance on Sunday I got to know the father of modern Egyptian music. Abdelwahab was a symphonic concert to remember! 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/11/abde... 📸 Naela El-Assaad #abdelwahab #mohamedabdelwahab #egyptianmusic #fatmasaid #theatreroyaldrurylane

A female Hamlet and a haunted coat: Ashley Amodeo's Crownless is a fast-paced, funny and feminist take on a classic. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/11/crow... 📸 Provided by the company #crownless #voilafestival #voilatheatrefestival25 #etceteratheatre #whatsonlondon #fringetheatre #pubtheatre

SOLO hits that nerve between ambition and collapse. A sharp, physical performance and a portrait of a mind trying to hold itself together. On now as part of Voila! Theatre Festival. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/11/solo...

Precipice at New Diorama Theatre: ambitious, musically bold, and strangely comforting in its admission that facing the end of the world is confusing for everyone. 👉 saltertonartsreview.com/2025/11/prec... 📸 (c) Alex Brenner