Darlings! Tis the season of fanciful frolics and sassy escapism - let's all welcome back to London the world famous, award-winning and much-loved La Soirée. Many of you will be well acquainted, but for the La Soirée novices among you - expect mischief, wit, sexiness, and exuberant charm from the cast of performers. This is a cabaret show at the top of the game!

Our Guest Editor is home-grown Hackney talent, the strapping LJ Marles who joins the West End line-up of La Soirée at the Aldwych Theatre from 24 November. Read our interview with LJ to discover more about the show, the scene, and who's the most cheeky, saucy and twisted of all the acts.

In 2018 the modern form of circus will celebrate its 250th birthday. Industry insiders Edward Gosling and Laurane Marchive (from Chivaree Circus) write about its evolution. 2017 marks 10-years of making music for The Correspondents - lead singer Mr Bruce shares his 10 ways to achieve longevity as a moderately successful band. For the bookish among you - you'll be delighted to hear about Bluestocking Books London bookshop tours. Founder Lauren LaTulip shares her top tips on our finest bookshops!

For more culture gems and competitions - browse our Offers page. As for the best of the rest - rummage through our genre-bending pages where you'll find plenty of haut happenings.

Here's to wishing you a strapping week dear Players! RR xx