Compared to some, I can’t describe myself as an avid theatre goer (I particularly dislike musicals, a no-no for anyone wanting to call themselves a Londoner, I know). However, Welcome To Thebes managed to surprise me in many ways.

The arrival of the new US Embassy in Battersea is imminent and the design has been released. Is it an open space for all to enjoy, or a fortress which we won’t be let near? Either way, one exciting development for the area as a result is a potential new Tube line for a part of London that has never before had a spot on TfL’s Tube map.

With traditional bars and pubs all over London offering World Cup matches in full HD glory, there is no shortage of places to watch the beautiful game this summer. But after visiting the umpteenth English pub with the same wooden counter and creaky chairs, shouldn’t there be an alternative? Look no further than Fever Pitch: a pop-up bar that’s here just for the World Cup.

As exhibitions go The Deep is the most interesting one I have been to yet. I am more familiar with the exhibition format of interesting object encased in glass accompanied with the typical explanatory two to three paragraphs neatly typed on white card. The Deep has blown this format out of the water.