21 Jump Street’s undercover cops go back to school in this action comedy

Design aficionados Dezeen are showcasing a different local talent each day until the start of the London 2012 Games

Hackney author Katy Darby’s entertaining début novel is a page-turning romp inspired by 19th century literature

Award-winning Irish songwriter’s diverse collection of songs takes inspiration from Hackney, the 2011 riots and the challenges of success

Performance poet ‘Angry’ Sam Berkson talks about what enrages him, what inspires him, and what he thinks of the current state of spoken word

This psychedelic rock band is one you have to hear

A new photographic exhibition celebrates lost places in a changing neighbourhood

A collection of short plays in Stoke Newington explores the effects of the financial crisis

Cheek by Jowl’s rejuvenation of a controversial classic offers a new perspective on incest

A new play based on documentary evidence from a murder trial reveals the harsh reality of the criminal justice system