Life Is A Dream

Life Is A Dream

Michael HollandApr 18, 2023

In front of a wall of dark green doors, a man stands alone. For a moment there is silence. Then, manic dance music plays…

John Godber: The Northern Soul of UK Theatre

John Godber: The Northern Soul of UK Theatre

Michael HollandApr 14, 2023

I have been a fan of John Godber OBE since I first saw Bouncers and knew from his dialogue that we both had similar…

Insane Lads and Lasses Enliven at Southbank Centre

Insane Lads and Lasses Enliven at Southbank Centre

Michael HollandApr 14, 2023

In a moment of perfect choreography, maybe even psycho-geography, shared with generations of families of Londoners enjoying a Spring holiday break we instinctively head…

Larry Achiampong: And I saw a new heaven

Larry Achiampong: And I saw a new heaven

Michael HollandApr 14, 2023

Referencing the unlikely trinity of HBO TV, video games and Christianity, the title drawn from dialogues from the game-turned-series The Last of Us and…

In Divine Company where Christina Bianco plays all your favourite divas at Menier Chocolate Factory theatre

In Divine Company where Christina Bianco plays all your favourite divas at Menier Chocolate Factory theatre

Michael HollandApr 13, 2023

Witness all your favourite divas on stage together, in the singular form of internationally acclaimed performer, Christina Bianco in her one-woman show In Divine…

When Rooney volleyed Vardy – our review of the footballers’ wives showpiece showdown

When Rooney volleyed Vardy – our review of the footballers’ wives showpiece showdown

Michael HollandApr 13, 2023

The trial of the century was how the tabloids tried to bill the Vardy v Rooney showpiece. The Wagatha Christie Trial is the name…

Painter celebrates community connections at Surrey Quays Shopping Centre

Painter celebrates community connections at Surrey Quays Shopping Centre

Michael HollandApr 13, 2023

Southwark painter Rod Kitson is launching an exhibition exploring the connections between artist and community that showcases artwork created in collaboration with local people…

Unnamed Saints

Unnamed Saints

Michael HollandApr 12, 2023

Unnamed Saints marks the culmination of work and research begun during her time as Bridget Riley Fellow at the British School Rome (2021/22) and…

‘Another pouting goddess ruins the Rossettis exhibition at Tate Britain’

‘Another pouting goddess ruins the Rossettis exhibition at Tate Britain’

Michael HollandApr 11, 2023

The tagline that Tate Britain gives its Rossettis’ retrospective is ‘Radical Romantics’. As we wandered into the 7th room, all romance had departed as…

Bought and Sold By The British

Bought and Sold By The British

Michael HollandApr 8, 2023

Written by Amantha Edmead, directed by Euton Daley MBE, and inspired by the storytelling traditions of the West African Griot, SOLD tells the true…

Bermondsey Musician Hatches Free Family Musical

Bermondsey Musician Hatches Free Family Musical

Michael HollandApr 7, 2023

Edward Court grew up in Essex but has now made Bermondsey his home; it is much more convenient to get to work playing Don…

Review: Betty Blue Eyes at the Union Theatre

Review: Betty Blue Eyes at the Union Theatre

Michael HollandApr 6, 2023

Adapted from the popular 1984 British film ‘A Private Function’, Betty Blue Eyes debuted at the Novello Theatre in 2011 where it earned itself…