Things to do

What to watch online this week

Your weekly boredom buster is here with all the best and brand spanking new TV, film, music and theatre to keep you entertained from the sofa.
Staying in saviour – what to stream this week

If the sofa is your No.1 destination this week (rain, rain go away!) then you'll be needing my guide to the best telly, theatre, film and online festivals.
Staying in? The best of what’s on

Virtual beauty masterclasses, hot new Netflix releases, high brow theatre (and low brow Love Island) - it's all going on online this week. Stream if you wanna go faster!
The staying in boredom buster

It's a bit nippy for the sunlounger this week so head for the sofa instead - and get stuck into this week's best new at-home culture picks.
What’s in – the curated guide to fun

Looking for some online entertainment? Look no further - I've rounded up all the best theatre, virtual tours, telly and hot new film releases right here just for you. Mwah!
What’s in – your guide to fun at home

Why the long face Gillian? There are heaps of cultural delights online this week from world-class theatre and film to virtual exhibition tours and concerts in your living room.
What’s in – the ultimate guide to fun at home

Sticking to your sofa this week? Step this way for my curated guide to the best streams, theatre, shows, festivals and kids activities to ramp up the fun.
What’s in – the best bits online this week

Give me a B. Give me an O. Give me an R. Give me a E... you get the picture. Put an end to boredom with my new Muddy guide to all the fun stuff to do and stream at home.
What’s in – all the fun stuff online this week

Nowhere to go this week? Your lockdown fairy godmother is here to transport you to fun at home with my curated guide to virtual lit fests, TV, theatre, film, art and more.
What’s in – my curated guide to fun at home

Bored with a capital B? You'll be needing my brilliant guide to what's happening this week from virtual tours of art galleries, live streams, online concerts and more.
What’s in

Day 15894 in lockdown (or something like that). Don't worry, my curated guide to the week will keep you entertained at home.
Snowdrops everywhere!

They're coming out! The loveliest places to catch winter snowdrops across Bucks, Oxon and beyond over the next few weeks.
Superflashy Newsflash

Hollywood in our 'hood, the end of an era for Parky's pub, openings, closures and a gorgeous swirl of gossip around Berkshire!
Tom Gates on stage

Part play, part living cartoon, part gig, Tom Gates live - in Brighton Wed 2 - Sat 5 Oct - stays pleasingly close to Liz Pichon's best-selling books.
Art’s rising rock stars

Blank walls but your budget doesn't stretch to an Emin or Hirst? Here are 12 cool, collectable artists who won't require you to sell a loved one. Plus FREE Fresh:Art Fair tickets for Muddy readers.
Stratford Lit Fest 2019: What’s on for children?

Looking for a cultural family-friendly jaunt this spring? There's a brilliant line-up of best-selling and much-loved children's authors and illustrators at the 12th annual festival. Before you book, check out our top picks..
Lee Mead Q&A

The Joseph and Holby City star talks career, pinch yourself moments and wardrobe malfunctions to Muddy ahead of his My Story shows coming to Sussex
South Downs stargazing festival

Find an event near you for a spot of guided stargazing or a family-friendly workshop over the 2019 Dark Skies Festival
Inside The Haunted Castle

Muddy intrepidly goes in search of the scariest thrills for Halloween at Warwick Castle on a family day out.
What’s On in Sussex in October

30+ things to do in Sussex in October including bargain feasting, touring musicals, performance poetry, comedy, a David Walliams story on stage, Halloween highlights & more
INSIDER GUIDE: FOLKESTONE

This town has not only gained a reputation for its artistic heart - it's also making convincing marks on the foodie map. What more reason do you need to visit?
What’s On in February in Sussex

Feb 2018
South Downs stargazing festival

Catch astronomy events throughout Sussex during the South Downs Dark Skies Festival this February
The secret gardens

Head to the stunning gardens at Ramster Hall near Chiddingfold this half term - kids are free and there's a lovely teahouse.
OMG braaaaake!

For new drivers or those of us who *sniff* may have had a prang or two, go pass the Silverstone driving test.
Further Afield

MON 29 MAY - SUN 4 JUNE 2017
Don’t Miss Sussex Modernism

You’ve just a couple of weeks to catch the free London exhibition Sussex Modernism: Retreat and Rebellion on at Two Temple Place until 23 April. I visited a few weeks ago and found it really tied together various bits and pieces I knew about the county’s cultural heritage. There were several items that were familiar to me […]
Muddy reviews: The Glass Menagerie, London

If you’ve ever had a relative nag you about settling down, or a friend who is an unsubtle matchmaker, you’ll get an extra layer of cringe from Tenneesse Williams’ The Glass Menagerie. There’s a great production of the play on at The Duke of York’s Theatre in London until April 29, directed by Olivier and Tony Award-winning John Tiffany and I […]