Violence against doctors, nurses and hospital workers on rise in London, data suggests

Violence against doctors, nurses and hospital workers on rise in London, data suggests

Violence against doctors, nurses and other hospital workers appears to be rising in London, new data suggests.Met Police figures show that staff in the…

Looking Through the #MeToo Lens

Looking Through the #MeToo Lens

Michael HollandDec 21, 2023

Proteus Theatre Company announced full cast and creative team for Indestructible, written and directed by the company’s Artistic Director Mary Swan.  “I’m tired, I’m…

Don’t Stop Believing

Don’t Stop Believing

Michael HollandDec 16, 2023

“It suddenly occurred to me the other night, I think everyone hates us.”  “That’s because they do hate us.”  Brad Sutherland’s Just Stop Extinction…

HIKES TO SERVICE CHARGES AS COUNCIL TRIES TO SAVE £25m

HIKES TO SERVICE CHARGES AS COUNCIL TRIES TO SAVE £25m

Lambeth residents are set to face increased charges for council services as officials scramble to find £25 million in savings next year. The council…

JEWISH LABOUR COUNCILLOR SAYS HE FEARS BEING KICKED OUT OVER GAZA CONFLICT VIEWS

JEWISH LABOUR COUNCILLOR SAYS HE FEARS BEING KICKED OUT OVER GAZA CONFLICT VIEWS

A Jewish Labour councillor says factions in the party are trying to kick him out from his position for criticising the leadership’s position on…

Review: Brixton House Cinderella

Review: Brixton House Cinderella

Michael HollandDec 1, 2023

A Meaningful South London Cinderella  Leaving just enough of a trace of the original story as we know it, to keep the production comfortably…

Review: White Bear Theatre – One Whole Night

Review: White Bear Theatre – One Whole Night

Michael HollandNov 25, 2023

If Ana-Maria Bamberger’s aim for One Whole Night is to stoke the fears and anxieties of female audience members over the age of 25…

Review: Old Vic A Christmas Carol

Review: Old Vic A Christmas Carol

Michael HollandNov 23, 2023

Unbelievably, we had front row seats on the Old Vic stage for Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage…

Clapham residents hit out at Post Office closure plans

Clapham residents hit out at Post Office closure plans

South London residents have hit out at plans to close their local Post Office – claiming the under-threat branch is always packed with customers.…

Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back!

Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back!

Michael HollandNov 17, 2023

Smash your baubles and throw your tinsel in the canal – there’s only one man climbing down your chimney this year, London – and…

Review: Tiger at Omnibus Theatre offers up plenty of laughs despite the subject matter

Review: Tiger at Omnibus Theatre offers up plenty of laughs despite the subject matter

Michael HollandNov 12, 2023

Going to see a show about grief does not feel like the obvious choice for light entertainment on a cold, damp autumn night but…

Parents campaign against relocation of children’s cancer services

Parents campaign against relocation of children’s cancer services

Thousands of people have thrown their support behind parents campaigning for a children’s cancer centre to remain at two South London hospitals, with families…