Things to do and see in south London this month
From free festivals and Sunday music to the history of pirates and queer seas – this is what you need to do and see…
At Greenwich Market you’ll see the amazing watercolour and calligraphy of artist Monsoon Note
How the inspirational ‘rainforests and lush greenery’ of south India inspires Greenwich artist Neethu Babu Raj “With calligraphy, it’s like the old saying, practise…
Greenwich’s Fan Museum’s ‘A Focus on Paris’ exhibition extended to 17th August
Mary Kitson of Greenwich’s The Fan Museum transports The Weekender to Paris and explains the craftmanship of fan-making “There were probably more people involved in the…
A Year in the Life: photographer Hugh Fox exhibits the people and places of the Old Royal Naval College
Photographer Hugh Fox has documented the people and places of the Old Royal Naval College over the last twelve months Capturing the passing of…
Dreams came true for trio of friends at their newly opened restaurant Wilson’s in Ladywell
‘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…
Opera show Windrush, the Journey comes to Deptford’s The Albany
Opera company Pegasus looks at the past, present and future as it brings its finale production to Deptford’s The Albany, celebrating the ‘harmony in…
Things to do and see in south London this summer June & July
Local events round-up including Cockpit Summer Open Studios in Deptford Cockpit Summer Open Studios is an opportunity for the public to meet some of the…
Royal Museums Greenwich partners with Royal Parks for World Oceans Day celebrations
Follow a self-guided trail to learn about the earth, take part in ocean-themed activities and listen to talks on waves and waters as part…
Things to do in south London in June
From summer sports screenings and Father’s Day events to KISSTORY and bonkers comedy nights – these are the events you won’t want to miss…
Helena Bonham Carter announced as narrator for Woolwich’s ‘Viola’s Room’
The immersive experience by Punchdrunk sees the Harry Potter star journey you through a ‘gothic fairytale’ Punchdrunk has announced Helena Bonham Carter as the narrator for…
Things to do and see in Greenwich and Lewisham this summer
Get out and about town this May and experience everything from theatre and comedy to birdwatching and historical pub walks Mr Toad at Greenwich…
Interview: Actor and puppeteer in Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Monster in Your Show at Blackheath Halls
Puppeteer and actor Charlie Daniells on making a ‘magical and memorable’ experience for first-time theatregoers Musician and author Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures from his Who’s…