Review: Marie-Claire Messouma Manlabien’s Mémoires des Corps at Gasworks

Review: Marie-Claire Messouma Manlabien’s Mémoires des Corps at Gasworks

Michael HollandOct 3, 2025

A powerful and ambitious concept   Marie-Claire Messouma Manlabien’s first solo-UK exhibition promises to take visitors on a journey to heal generational trauma, through…

Tom Edden is Paddington’s Nosey Neighbour

Tom Edden is Paddington’s Nosey Neighbour

Michael HollandOct 3, 2025

‘There is so much that audiences will enjoy’ Tom Edden knew he wanted to be an actor early on: ‘Probably when I was very…

From the Ashes, I Rose

From the Ashes, I Rose

Michael HollandOct 3, 2025

Journey to the Medicins Sans Frontiers hospital in Jordan to learn about the restorative work we do and celebrate the stories of our patients’…

Review: Monster at the Seven Dials Playhouse 

Review: Monster at the Seven Dials Playhouse 

Michael HollandOct 2, 2025

An impactful and gut-wrenching drama Abigail Hood’s Monster explores redemption and whether it’s possible to move on after a brutal childhood, writes Barbara Buchanan. …

Howerd’s End

Howerd’s End

Michael HollandOct 2, 2025

The Bridge House Theatre welcomes Mark Farrelly’s highly-rated play Howerd’s End for five performances between October 7 and 11. Award-winning Bob Monkhouse impersonator Simon…

Review: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at New Wimbledon Theatre

Review: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at New Wimbledon Theatre

Michael HollandOct 2, 2025

The image of ballet as being too boring is shattered  Retelling a classic, Russian romantic ballet as famous as Swan Lake is an impressive…

Review: Roger Prick – The Book Tour at Vaulty Towers

Review: Roger Prick – The Book Tour at Vaulty Towers

Michael HollandOct 1, 2025

The character is well-drawn, the premise rich, and the satirical intent clear. Roger Prick: The Book Tour is the debut solo show from Han…

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo 

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo 

Michael HollandOct 1, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre today announced Patrick Gibson, Sofia Asir and Sayyid Aki will join David Threlfall, Arinzé Kene, Ammar Haj Ammad and Hala…

Review: ‘Marie Antoinette Style’ at the V&A 

Review: ‘Marie Antoinette Style’ at the V&A 

Michael HollandOct 1, 2025

She still has a hold over haute couture Marie Antoinette has always fascinated lovers of fashion. The exhibition at the V&A does not try…

Review: The Importance of Being Earnest at Noël Coward Theatre

Review: The Importance of Being Earnest at Noël Coward Theatre

Michael HollandOct 1, 2025

This is Camptastic! Before the stage curtain went up it was held together by the legendary handbag – A stroke of genius. After that,…

The Maids are in the Donmar

The Maids are in the Donmar

Michael HollandSep 29, 2025

Yerin Ha, Phia Saban and Lydia Wilson in the world premiere of this bold new translation written and directed by Kip Williams. With their…

Peckham Digital Festival: Code, Community, and Creativity

Peckham Digital Festival: Code, Community, and Creativity

Michael HollandSep 29, 2025

Peckham Digital, the South East London festival celebrating creative technology and digital art, returns with a bold programme that invites the public to explore,…