Cultural Catch Up: Menier & Monkeys, Chilling Out & Cockneys; Dating & Dresses

Here's a round-up of the last weeks' work:

• London theatre news, including From Here To Eternity cast news
• Festivals: Cockney Heritage and Summer's Young at the Ovalhouse
• Are towpaths the answer to London's busy cycle routes?
• This week's top London events for MyTNT 
• This week's top London dates for londonist
• Gorgeous royal dresses at Kensington Palace
• Bright orange baby monkey born at London Zoo
• The Color Purple at the Menier Chocolate Factory
• Where to cool off in this heatwave
• and a lovely new Market Hall at Borough