Fall 2014 Guide to London

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It's no secret that London is one of the world's most vibrant cities for arts and culture lovers, and this fall is no exception. The new season brings exciting theater productions and museum exhibitions, not to mention trendsetting hotels and restaurants. For an arts-filled trip across the pond, read on to find out everything you need to know about what's new in London this fall.
ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE



If you’re in London, you’re likely thinking about Shakespeare. There are always various stage performances of the classics—the Royal Shakespeare Company's Henry IV, Parts I and II will be at the Barbican (Nov. 29, 2014 through Jan. 2015)—but this season also has a marvelously entertaining stage adaptation of Tom Stoppard and Mark Norman’s 1998 movie Shakespeare in Love (through Jan. 10, 2015). It’s vastly enjoyable and an easy way for the whole family to get an unstuffy fill of the Bard.

For anyone with even a passing interest in the royals or the monarchy, King Charles III(through Nov. 29, 2014) is a must. The play imagines what might happen to the monarchy after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, but it’s essentially a family drama played out against a backdrop of political chaos. Prince Charles and Camilla are the old guard; Prince William, Princess Kate, and their son, George, represent the possibility of a new age; while a down-and-out Prince Harry finds a goth girlfriend who understands him.Jav Attackers 

Insider Tip: For an excellent pre-theater meal, the dinner prix-fixe at the Portrait Restaurant on the top floor of the National Portrait Gallery is quite reasonably priced (£17.50 for two courses, £21.50 for three courses) and just a 10-minute walk to either theater (the restaurant is also open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and à la carte dinner). The stunning panoramic views from above Trafalgar Square take in the London Eye, Big Ben, and Nelson's Column, and the service is top-notch.
ART ABOUNDS



The standout modern-photography exhibit in London this fall is “Horst: Photographer of Style" at theVictoria & Albert Museum (through Jan. 4, 2015). Although the German-American artist Horst P. Horst isn’t as well known as Richard Avedon and Irving Penn, he was one of the premier fashion photographers of the 20th century. This exhibit explores the important periods of his work: One room includes all 94 covers he shot for Vogue; another section is devoted to his portraits of stage and screen stars, including Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis, and Joan Crawford. Also look for his portrait of Coco Chanel that was her favorite for many years, his surrealistic fashion photo collaborations with Salvador Dalí, and the stunning photo of Gloria Vanderbilt taken when she was just seventeen.Jav Sreaming

“Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Never Lived and Will Never Die” is the hotly anticipated show at the Museum of London (Oct. 17, 2014 through April 12, 2015). The show plumbs Sherlock's history from the page to the stage to the big and small screens—including, of course, the currentSherlock series starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Even non-Sherlock aficionados will enjoy the exhibit’s exploration of Holmes’s analytic way of thinking, which provokes museumgoers to think like Sherlock. What can be deduced, for example, about the wearers of the Victorian clothes on display if you notice ink stains on one sleeve of a garment?

Fall also brings the annual arrival of Frieze London (October 15–18, 2014), one of the world's best art fairs. Held inside Regent's Park, the fair offers up contemporary artwork from some of the hottest galleries in the world.

Fans of Tracey Emin’s provocative work will want to visit the iconic White Cube gallery in Bermondsey for “The Last Great Adventure is You” (Oct. 8, 2014 through Nov. 16, 2014). The exhibit will feature Emin's sculpture, painting, embroidery, and neon pieces.

For art from the Romantic period, head to the Victoria & Albert Museum for "Constable: The Making of a Master" (through Jan. 2015), a major exhibition of the British artist (1776–1837), whose work is presented alongside many of the artists who influenced his techniques, including Raphael and Rubens. The V&A has, since the 19th century, been home to the largest collection of Constable works in the world, and the show draws largely on the museum’s own vast collection.

At the National Gallery, “Rembrandt: The Late Works” (Oct. 15, 2014 through Jan. 18, 2015), is the first exhibit to fully explore the final years of the incredibly prolific Dutch painter's life. The show is particularly interesting because it shows how Rembrandt's creativity continued to grow in the later years of his life. Some of the artist's most iconic works will be displayed, including several self-portraits.