Meet the Renaissance artist who painted herself into history

8 shows across Central London that are worth your afternoon. Start anywhere, finish at the pub.

Curated by EPIFANI

8 stops in London

1. Catharina van Hemessen: Signature Works

   National Gallery

   Catharina van Hemessen: Signature Works at National Gallery. Free entry.

2. Jaja's African Hair Braiding

   Lyric Hammersmith

   Jaja's African Hair Braiding at Lyric Hammersmith.

3. War Horse

   Olivier Theatre

   War Horse at Olivier Theatre.

4. Inter Alia

   Wyndham's Theatre

   Inter Alia at Wyndham's Theatre.

5. A Few Minutes for the Planet

   The Garden Cinema

   A Few Minutes for the Planet at The Garden Cinema. Free entry.

6. William Shakespeare: Hamlet

   Liszt Intézet - Magyar Kulturális Központ London

   William Shakespeare: Hamlet at Liszt Intézet - Magyar Kulturális Központ London. Free entry.

7. Beetlejuice

   Prince Edward Theatre

   Beetlejuice at Prince Edward Theatre.

8. The Cherry Orchard

   Harold Pinter Theatre

   The Cherry Orchard at Harold Pinter Theatre.