There’s a series of events going on all over East London to mark Women’s History Month
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Philip Ridley: ‘You cannot predict what’s going to cause outrage’
Playwright Philip Ridley talks about his new play Radiant Vermin, moving house – and why his provocateur reputation is undeserved
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Harry Potter star debuts his solo show at the Arcola
Harry Melling’s Peddling is about a pedlar boy trudging the doorsteps of the wealthy trying to make sense of life
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Antigone – stage review: new script makes for slanging mismatch
Roy Williams’ adaptation of Antigone at Stratford East places the play in a gangland setting
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The Mikvah Project – stage review: ‘dissecting stereotypes and clichés’
Erotically-charged new play The Mikvah Project at The Yard Theatre explores Jewish faith and the boundaries of love
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Hoxton gallery hosts social housing project
A varied programme of art and politics surrounding social housing is underway at PEER Gallery
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Hackney filmmaker wins Oscar for short film The Phone Call
James Lucas was awarded an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film for his film about a crisis helpline worker starring Sally Hawkins and Jim Broadbent
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Fishermen’s Tales – book review
18th century fishing village folklore is the starting point for Peter Kennedy’s self-published debut novel
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The rise of the Little Free Library
Artist-made libraries are popping up all over East London
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Palmers – restaurant review
This E2 restaurant may lack the sheen of rival eateries but the cuisine is top quality