Danielle woodward

New film Swimming With Men, directed by Oliver Parker and starring Rob Brydon in the lead role, is a touching story about mid-life crises, male friendship – and synchronised swimming

Who thought the weather could be so thrilling? We see actor and playwright David Haig’s new production called Pressure, based on the true story of weatherman Dr James Stagg, who ensured the success of D-Day in the Second World War

A new musical, Miss Nightingale, set in London during the Blitz years, channels the best of traditional musical theatre, cleverly blending humour and slapstick with hard-hitting storylines. It’s on at the London Hippodrome until 6 May

The psychology of politics is at the forefront of Gore Vidal’s 1960 play The Best Man, which is revived in London’s West End now, until 12 May

We meet author Fliss Chester, whose debut novel, Snowballs! Winter Fun On The Slopes, is released this week. She shares tips about writing and getting published and you can win a copy of her book too. Read on to find out more…

We visit El Pirata of Mayfair and enjoy some delicious Spanish tapas while channelling that summer holiday vibe and keeping a lookout for pirates…

We talk to author Adam Kay about the inspiration behind his bestselling book chronicling his years as a junior doctor, This Is Going To Hurt (Picador, £16.99)

We retreat for an evening to the elegant surroundings of the Town House in Kensington and enjoy a delicious, relaxing midweek dinner

Danielle Woodward sees the newest production of Fiddler On The Roof, starring Omid Djalili and Tracy-Ann Oberman, at the Chichester Festival Theatre

It is possible to have a tranquil dining experience in the heart of London, as we discover at Dalloway Terrace in Bloomsbury