London arts: The best art, theatre, dance and concerts to see in London this week

Calling all arts and culture lovers - these are the best new openings happening in London this week.

White Teeth

Kiln Theatre, NW6. Nov 2 – Dec 22

(Mark Douet)

Zadie Smith’s debut novel gets a stage adaptation in her native Kilburn. kilntheatre.com

I am Ashurbanipal

British Museum, WC1B. Nov 8 – Feb 24

(British Museum)

An exhibition about the great king of Assyria. britishmuseum.org

Linder: the Bower of Bliss

Southwark station, SE1. From Nov 8

A major new commission is unveiled at Southwark station. art.tfl.gov.uk

War Horse

National Theatre, SE1. Nov 8 – Jan 5

(Brinkhoff/Moegenburg)

Marianne Elliott’s hit stallion returns to home ground for the First World War centenary. nationaltheatre.org.uk

Russia, Royalty and the Romanovs

Buckingham Palace, SW1A. Nov 9 – Apr 28

(Royal Collection)

The story of Britain and Russia’s royal relationship. rct.uk