In an answer to our globe-spanning, Culture List, we’ve culled the latest, not-to-be-missed events happening in the U.K. In this installment: Carey Mulligan’s West End debut, a roof-hopping performance under the night sky, making fun of Gordon Brown, a roving afternoon tea, and more.

Skylight

Wyndham’s Theatre

West End

David Hare could perhaps be described as England’s answer to Arthur Miller. Astute and impossibly well-observed, Skylight has graced the London stage a few times before, but the play will be reborn with its co-star Carey Mulligan, who makes her West End (London’s version of Broadway) debut with this production, opposite Bill Nighy. It’s a spar of words and desires—and it can’t be missed.

By Paul Hampartsoumian.

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

Piccadilly, London

Through August 17

“When it’s sunny, summer in England is the best place in the world,” explains Liberty Ross to VF Daily, from inside the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition party. The only hiccup, well—it was teeming down with rain outside. A snapshot of the both upcoming and established artists, the summer exhibition is also one of the most established events of the British calendar. Having run for nearly 250 years, it remains forever relevant and entirely charming. This year’s highlight is the black-and-white room. A more subdued change to the usual kaleidoscope of colors.

The Roof

South Bank, London

Through June 28

Not for the faint-hearted, The Roof is a mind-bending and unique show amidst the long list of cookie-cutter summer openings—the theater is a 360-degree skyline, and the night sky is the backdrop. Held in a purpose-built arena created by Jon Bausor, who masterminded the sets for the London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony, book now or forever feel left out.

By Celine Chaplin.

The Confessions of Gordon Brown

Ambassadors Theatre

Through June 30

Emmy-nominated writer and director Kevin Toolis takes his acerbic pen to Gordon Brown. Sure, no one liked him while in office, but we feel confident you’ll enjoy this hilarious one-man version of events.

BB Route Master Bus-English Afternoon tea in a vintage bus!

Ongoing

Covent Garden

The most wonderfully quaint and English experience we can think of—afternoon tea served on a vintage red double-decker bus, while meandering past the sites of the city. Oh, and did we mention you’ll be passing the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and Houses of Parliament steered by a driver in uniform? New York’s Sex and the City bus tours should take note.

Maggie’s at the Queen’s Club Tennis

Through Sunday June 15

Watch tennis greats bat balls back and forth at the Aegon Tennis Championships at the Queen’s Club, all while sipping mojitos. Royal and society favorite, Maggie’s (oh yes, this is an 80s-themed bar named after Margaret Thatcher) will be hosting a popup venue—served by staff in tennis whites and roller skates—to hydrate the players and guests alike.