Elizabeth Gregory

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Elizabeth Gregory is a journalist and researcher. In her work and studies she has interviewed polar explorers, feminist activists, academics, artists and designers. At The Standard she works on the culture desk, focusing on trending news stories and exhibitions.... MORE

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Elizabeth Gregory is a journalist and researcher. In her work and studies she has interviewed polar explorers, feminist activists, academics, artists and designers. At The Standard she works on the culture desk, focusing on trending news stories and exhibitions.

<p>Jean Arp Untitled, 1927</p>
Exhibitions

The best free exhibitions in London right now: culture at no cost

Want to have a fun day out but also save those pennies? These free London art exhibitions are perfect

24 May 2024
<p>Hannah Starkey, Untitled, November 2023</p>
Exhibitions

The best exhibitions to see this week in London (May 23 to 30)

We pick the best art shows to enjoy this week

23 May 2024
<p>Hay Festival</p>
Books

Hay Festival 2024: the top events to book this year

With a programme rammed-full of performances, panels and talks, we pick some of this year’s best events

23 May 2024
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Theatre

The best theatre to book in June from Bluets to Viola’s Room

We’ve picked out London’s top stage performances to watch this month

21 May 2024
<p>The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda</p>
TV

The best Star Wars spin-offs ranked

As we celebrate Star Wars month, this is the Way... to binge-watch in style

21 May 2024
<p>Io Capitano</p>
Film

MUBI: our pick of the best films coming in June

From classic romances to eye-opening documentaries, these are the pick of films coming to MUBI next month

21 May 2024
<p>Hugh Grant in Notting Hill</p>
Film

The best films set in London, from Notting Hill to Blow Up

The capital’s cobbled back streets, historic buildings and exquisite parks have long attracted the world’s best filmmakers

21 May 2024
<p>Stephen Fry</p>
Culture

St Martin-in-the-Fields launches new programme of Monday night talks

The exciting series of talks will feature distinguished thinkers and writers including Ben Okri and Jeremy Bowen and will drill down into some of the world’s most pressing issues

20 May 2024
<p>Nicola Coughlan in Bridgerton</p>
TV

Who is Nicola Coughlan, star of Bridgerton season 3?

The 37-year-old Irish actor has built a huge fanbase with roles in Derry Girls, Bridgerton and Barbie

16 May 2024
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Music

Billie Eilish's top 10 songs, ranked, from Bad Guy to NDA

With Eilish’s third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, just days from release, we look back at her stellar career, doing the impossible and picking our favourite songs

15 May 2024
<p>Ethel Walker, Decoration: The Excursion of Nausicaa</p>
Exhibitions

Tate's Now You See Us: ten firsts of exceptional British women artists

This groundbreaking exhibition re-introduces 110 forgotten female professional artists. Here are 10 of the trailblazing women who paved the way for future generations of artists

15 May 2024
<p>Phoebe Dynevor in Bridgerton</p>
TV

What are the previous Bridgerton stars doing now?

Netflix’s beloved period drama, now just days away from release, will include a few new faces. But who has left the hit show?

14 May 2024
<p>Feeling Blue by Alberta Whittle (image via Royal Museums Greenwich)</p>
Exhibitions

London Craft Week: what to see and do

This week some of the city’s biggest galleries and museums are celebrating global craftmanship with 225,000 visitors expected

14 May 2024
<p>Cannes 2024</p>
Film

Cannes 2024: the 11 films set to cause a splash on the French Riviera

Here’s our guide to some of the most exciting films on the Croisette during the festival

14 May 2024
<p>An illustration of the Hollywood Con Queen’s hidden identity in Hollywood Con Queen now streaming on Apple TV+</p>
TV

Hollywood Con Queen: the true story of Hollywood’s biggest scams

Posing as a high-profile executive, a cruel impersonator stole millions of dollars from hopeful creatives, humiliating them in the process. The story of the shocking case is now becoming an Apple TV+ docuseries. Here’s what went down

9 May 2024
<p>Bambie Thug</p>
Music

Who is Bambie Thug? Ireland's witchy Eurovision contestant

The 31-year-old “goth gremlin” has broken Ireland’s long-standing semi-final curse with their rock-pop track Doomsday Blue

9 May 2024
<p>Sarah Snook in her dressing room, Theatre Royal Haymarket</p>
Theatre

How Theatre Royal Haymarket's historic star dressing room was remade

The room has hosted stage and screen legends from Ingrid Bergman and Rex Harrison, to Lauren Bacall and Judi Dench and it’s current incumbent is Sarah Snook

8 May 2024
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TV

Who are the new faces joining Bridgerton?

The sparky, scandalous TV series is back, promising more swoon-worthy exchanges, sex and high drama

8 May 2024
<p>Lost Village emerged as one of highlights of the festival season </p>
Music

Your guide to all the UK music festivals confirmed for 2024

The sun is shining, the clocks have gone forward and summer plans are finally starting to come together

7 May 2024
<p>Ji-Min Park as Freddie in Return to Seoul</p>
Film

The 20 best films to watch on MUBI right now, from RAMS to Adaptation

Whether you’re looking for an award-winning art house film or a hidden gem, MUBI has you covered

7 May 2024