

Vicky Jessop is a Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer at Evening Standard. She writes and commissions pieces on TV, covers gaming and (when she has time) also contributes to music, features, film, tech and travel.
Vicky Jessop is a Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer at Evening Standard. She writes and commissions pieces on TV, covers gaming and (when she has time) also contributes to music, features, film, tech and travel.

A banana taped to a wall, part of Maurizio Cattelan’s $6.2m 'Comedian' artwork, has been stolen from France's Centre Pompidou-Metz

From queer extravaganza Mighty Hoopla to the techno-heavy Field Day, the capital has it all

From Richard Gadd’s new show to the return of Rivals, here’s what to tune in to

The artist was on top psychedelic form for his sold-out gig that combined his biggest hits with immersive visuals

From planning your route to signalling right-of-way, here’s what you should know before hopping on your bike

Seeing a play in London can cost hundreds of pounds and prices are only going up. Vicky Jessop investigates why and whether there’s any way of attending the theatre without breaking the bank

From Rhi Dancey’s maximalist dresses to Pickles’ slogan knitwear, the capital is bursting with innovative creators

Ahead of the BAFTAs, lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen breaks down the biggest twists of Sandfall’s runaway success story

After its predecessor broke the internet, can GHD’s new styling brush live up to the hype? Vicky Jessop tries it out

As winter starts turning to spring, it’s time to plan your next city break in the German capital. Here’s the lowdown on the hottest hotels, restaurants, and clubs

Located around London and the world, these spaces are offering people a safe way to unpack their feelings about the end of life

For three decades, it’s been at the heart of Ibiza’s pre-party scene. Founder Javier Anadon breaks down the story behind the legend

Forget money: these days, the truest sign of celebrity clout is getting a designer to lend you a vintage piece

From getting crafty to getting designers on board, it’s actually never been easier to junk fast fashion

These ultra-cropped Noughties throwbacks are back in the fashion spotlight once more
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From the beaches and rum bars to the island’s famous fish fry — Vicky Jessop on how to get the best out of Barbados

The Drama, Barbie, Wuthering Heights: marketing tours these days are less about the film and more about the spectacle

This XL glass airfryer boasts a staggering seven functionalities and a futuristic new design. Vicky Jessop puts it through its paces

There is a way to get those kilometres in without overheating

This successor to The Handmaid’s Tale feels just as chillingly prescient

People are going mad for Peckham’s new Welsh cafe Bara. Is this the start of a Celtic takeover?