The First Emperor: China’s Terracotta Army
The exhibit, which practically sold out before it even opened, contains treasures from the tomb of China’s first emperor. The display contains hundreds terracotta foot soldiers, archers, bureaucrats, acrobats and horses that date back two millennia and are from one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Until April 6 at the British Museum
From Russia: French and Russian Master Paintings 1870-1925
This collection of painting from Russian and French masters, including Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse and Kandinsky, charts the evolution of modern art in late 18th and early 19th century Russia. Until April 18 at the Royal Academy of Arts
The New York City Ballet
Returning to London after 25 years, the New York City Ballet will present 4 programmes based on works by the company’s legendary co-founder George Balanchine and others. From March 12-22 at the London Coliseum
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of Pharaohs
The exhibition, which first came to London 30 years ago, features 130 of the most fabulous treasures from the boy-king’s tomb. This includes the royal diadem – the gold crown found on his mummified body. At the O2 arena till August 30.
Afrika! Afrika!
Jugglers, acrobats, dancers, singers and musicians from the African continent burn up the stage in a series of spectacular acts. The circus theatre company has been wowing crowds with its unique mix of dance and acrobatics. At the O2 till March 27.
Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Some of the year’s most breath-taking wild life photographs are up at the Natural History Museum. Chosen from 32,000 entries these photos capture portraits of birds and animals and the most extraordinary landscapes on earth. At the Natural History Museum till April 27.
Speed-the-Plow
Kevin Spacey and Jeff Goldblum team up to explore the cut-throat world of showbiz that is Hollywood in David Mamet’s play Speed-the-Plow. The witty and sometimes acerbic comedy looks at the eternal debate between art and money.
At the Old Vic till April 26.
Vanity Fair Portraits
About 150 of the 20th century’s best portraits, taken for Vanity Fair by the greats - Edward Steichen, Cecil Beaton and Annie Leibovitz - are on display at the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition includes photographs of celebrities like Greta Garbo, Cary Grant and Madonna. At the National Portrait Gallery till May 28.
Kylie Minogue
The Australian songstress will hit the stage with songs from her newest release X. Describing the show as “fresh, exhilarating and innovative,” the star promises her audience a totally new concept and experience.
At the O2 from July 26 to August 4.
Duchamp, Man Ray, Picabia
Over 400 works by these pioneering arts are displayed together in a must-see exhibition. The trio’s works, which span four decades, are evocative and explore each artist’s individual takes on Cubism and abstraction.
At the Tate Modern till May 26
