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Eleanor Hill Overshares

Eleanor Hill Overshares

ByMichael HollandApr 2, 2025

The money will pay for my therapy bills In 2022 I reviewed Sadvents – a brilliant one-woman play written and performed by Eleanor Hill who…

Plum: Homage to Happiness

Plum: Homage to Happiness

ByMichael HollandMar 31, 2025

A Celebration of P.G. Wodehouse The Pleasance Theatre Trust are delighted to announce a theatrical tribute to P.G. Wodehouse, commemorating the 50th Anniversary since the…

SXSE x RSD25 Will be Buzzing

SXSE x RSD25 Will be Buzzing

ByMichael HollandMar 31, 2025

Mark McGowan Delivers Bee Facts The News caught up with local legend Mark McGowan, the performance artist extraordinaire whose art pieces always upset those who…

Review: The Importance of Being Earnest – Golden Goose

Review: The Importance of Being Earnest – Golden Goose

ByMichael HollandMar 28, 2025

A prime example of farce Many of the smaller theatre spaces across London prove a great breeding ground and venues that open theatre up to…

Review: Double Act –  Southwark Playhouse

Review: Double Act –  Southwark Playhouse

ByMichael HollandMar 27, 2025

This play is something quite special Suicide.  Gulp. The leading cause of death of men under fifty – a statistic that has fuelled one-time-student-medic, writer…

Review: F**king Men – Waterloo East Theatre

Review: F**king Men – Waterloo East Theatre

ByMichael HollandMar 27, 2025

Exploring themes of loneliness, desire and vulnerability After two completely sold-out seasons in 2023 and 2024, this compelling and provocative play by Tony Award-winning playwright…

Review: Wilko – Southwark Playhouse

Review: Wilko – Southwark Playhouse

ByMichael HollandMar 25, 2025

Love and Death and Rock ’n’ Roll I’ve had my ticket for Wilko: Love and Death and Rock ’n’ Roll for months, but I’ve been…

Review: Robyn Orlin’s We Wear Our Wheels With Pride – Southbank Centre

Review: Robyn Orlin’s We Wear Our Wheels With Pride – Southbank Centre

ByMichael HollandMar 24, 2025

A testament to the power of the arts Political theatre can often conjure up the image of a stern, sombre cast of stoney-faced performers. In…

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Ghost of Soldier Returns Home to Rotherhithe

Ghost of Soldier Returns Home to Rotherhithe

ByMichael HollandDec 27, 2024

Rotherhithe artist Ed Gray has just completed a monumental work that depicts the poignant service at the war memorial in West Lane on Remembrance Sunday…

Permanent bracelets at Greenwich Market with Laura Lees Morgan

Permanent bracelets at Greenwich Market with Laura Lees Morgan

ByEliza FrostNov 8, 2024

The seller tells us about personal pieces and the ‘endless and fascinating’ possibilities in designing jewellery “Permanent bracelets are welded on, and you can’t take…

Dreams came true for trio of friends at their newly opened restaurant Wilson’s in Ladywell

Dreams came true for trio of friends at their newly opened restaurant Wilson’s in Ladywell

ByEliza FrostJun 14, 2024

‘This is what we’ve always wanted to do’: one of the founders behind the new Ladywell restaurant tells us about the love of local  “A great…

Exploring the Forest: expert advice from Deptford and East Dulwich-based plant shop

Exploring the Forest: expert advice from Deptford and East Dulwich-based plant shop

ByEliza FrostMay 11, 2024

We hears some top tips for caring for your plants from the plant shop owner who even hosts workshops What is your best tip for looking…

Dulwich Festival: ‘Coming together as one’

Dulwich Festival: ‘Coming together as one’

ByEliza FrostMay 3, 2024

New director Sarah Taylor talks about how they have brought events from the festival guide pages to local venues in Dulwich What does the festival…

Interview with the owner of Deptford and Peckham’s Taca Tacos

Interview with the owner of Deptford and Peckham’s Taca Tacos

ByEliza FrostApr 17, 2024

Owner Thorne Addyman tells Eliza Frost about the ‘best birria in London’, research trips to Mexico and powerful community of Deptford 

Tony Wilks of Clarks Rustic Furniture on upcycling

Tony Wilks of Clarks Rustic Furniture on upcycling

ByEliza FrostApr 5, 2024

Love furniture with a story? Family business Clarks Rustic Furniture upcycles interesting pieces that add character to your space  Clarks Rustic Furniture started trading at…

Grab a slice: interview with founder of Greenwich’s Pizza Shack

Grab a slice: interview with founder of Greenwich’s Pizza Shack

ByEliza FrostApr 5, 2024

Founder and head chef of Pizza Shack, Matthew Smith, tells Eliza Frost about the secret to a perfect pizza, serving Greenwich and his favourite flavour combo…


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Millie Bright hails ‘unbelievable mentality’ as quadruple-chasing Chelsea render only defeat of season an irrelevance

Millie Bright hails ‘unbelievable mentality’ as quadruple-chasing Chelsea render only defeat of season an irrelevance

BySports DeskMar 28, 2025

CAPTAIN Millie Bright says Chelsea have an “unbelievable mentality” after they blew away Manchester City 3-0 in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final…

Shrewsbury Town chairman expresses ‘shock and dismay’ as former Queens Park Rangers boss quits for League Two job

Shrewsbury Town chairman expresses ‘shock and dismay’ as former Queens Park Rangers boss quits for League Two job

BySports DeskMar 25, 2025

FORMER Queens Park Rangers boss Gareth Ainsworth has caused “shock and dismay” after quitting League One Shrewsbury Town for League Two Gillingham.  Ainsworth, 51, only…

Hendo wants to be Tuchel’s Pick: Crystal Palace goalkeeper outlines ambitions and gives insight into England camp

Hendo wants to be Tuchel’s Pick: Crystal Palace goalkeeper outlines ambitions and gives insight into England camp

BySports DeskMar 24, 2025

CRYSTAL PALACE goalkeeper Dean Henderson gave a fascinating insight into Thomas Tuchel’s first training camp as England manager – as said the aim is to…

Mrs Warren is Back in the West End

Mrs Warren is Back in the West End

ByMichael HollandMar 24, 2025

Sonia Friedman Productions announced full principal casting for the upcoming major revival of George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession, directed by Dominic Cooke. Joining the…

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