The Tales of Hoffman at The Royal Opera. SPHERE's Lisa Barnard took a seat at the dress rehearsal of The Tales of Hoffmann at The Royal Opera in London.This dazzling new production, audaciously directed by Damiano Michieletto, brings together a starry cast for a mesmerising journey through Hoffmann’s disastrous love tangles and disillusionment, delivered with panache.

4 days ago · Simon Armitage, the UK’s Poet Laureate, has crafted The Drift, a poem that now flows through Chelsea Waterfront’s new riverside development.Inspired by the movement of the River Thames, Armitage’s words mirror the water’s resilience, reflecting the development’s commitment to art, tranquility, and urban elegance.

Taking in everything from city breaks to exotic isles and international adventures, our essential guides offer the ultimate insider knowledge on luxury travel to inspire you for your next getaway. Read up on the latest trends for curious voyagers, as well as reviews of the finest hotels, restaurants, bars and activities to try out on a trip.

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Jan 9, 2025 · Expect to see London’s major art galleries mounting blockbuster shows interspersed with exhibitions showcasing artists of colour. So the Tate has a show of Lee Miller’s photographs, in the wake of Kate Winslet’s film Lee, and a Picasso exhibition alongside other shows including Nigerian Modernism and a major retrospective of Emily Kame Kngwarreye’s paintings, the first time it has ...

Oct 16, 2024 · As for the articles to come, keep updated on what’s going live by signing up to our newsletter here and follow us on Instagram @sphere_life.Look out for Nina Caplan discovering how the finest Burgundies don’t have to break the bank, Ben McCormack digesting the comeback of the 1970s restaurant trolley and Avril Groom's illuminating feature on …

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From news stories and emerging style trends to hot designers to watch, we round up everything you need to know in the world of fashion. Discover the latest in the world of luxury watches and jewellery, men’s and women’s fashion, and beauty and grooming.

Feb 3, 2025 · To conclude SPHERE’s trend forecasting series we're ending with a flourish. Simon Brooke, Zoe Dare Hall and Jonathan Bell give us the scoop on the luxury investment, tech and motoring trends that are set to dominate 2025. From luxurious retirement communities, to hybrid cars offering the best of both worlds and the triumphant return of foldable phones this year is set to be full of surprises.

We get to the heart of the capital’s leading restaurants, bars, member’s clubs and hotels, revealing culinary hotspots and hidden local favourites so you’ll never be short on ideas for new places to eat, drink and sleep in London.