The Leytonstone artist running for Michael Gove’s seat in the general election outlines his views on art in schools
Gillett Square coffee shop scores low on pretension and high on authenticity
Designer Faustine Steinmetz talks about her work, inspiration and fledgling clothing brand
Debut collection of poems by local actor is a powerful portrayal of coming to terms with tragedy
Comedian Helen Duff is an eccentric cookery show host in a one-woman stage comedy tackling the taboo subject of anorexia
Spitalfields Life anonymous blogger publishes book of rare photographs by Horace Warner that provide a window into the lives of children in Spitalfields at the turn of the 20th century
Escorts, strippers and webcam performers are among the cast of Arcola production opening next week
Dalston’s new egalitarian eatery is serving grub on a pay-what-you-feel basis
Bookshop, cultural centre and community publisher Centerprise will be remembered in a lottery-funded oral history project
More acts for Field Day have been announced including FKA twigs, Philip Selway and Savages
A group of maverick producers are looking to change the way we think about spoken word radio
An eclectic range of productions at this year’s festival includes puppeteer Basil Twist and light, inspired by the Edward Snowden leaks
