Can puppets perform Shakespeare? Oh, yes they can! 

Can puppets perform Shakespeare? Oh, yes they can! 

Holly O'MahonyNov 6, 2023

Norwich Puppet Theatre, one of just three building-based puppet theatres in the UK, is known for its adaptations of classic stories. With its touring…

One Night With Elvis

One Night With Elvis

Michael HollandNov 3, 2023

The One Nite Stand band opened up with a groove that became an overture of the music that would be covered in Tim French’s…

Oh Yes It Is!

Oh Yes It Is!

Michael HollandOct 25, 2023

They’re the best of sisters onstage but the worst of friends off it. It’s the final performance of Cinderella in a moth-eaten, regional theatre…

Dance and dine for Diwali at Blackheath Halls

Dance and dine for Diwali at Blackheath Halls

Holly O'MahonyOct 23, 2023

Falling just after the official Festival of Lights that’s celebrated by communities across the world, Blackheath Halls’ popular Diwali event returns with live music,…

The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton

The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton

Michael HollandOct 21, 2023

Mark Farrelly shines in this self-written, one-man show exploring the life of playwright and novelist Patrick Hamilton, writes Charlie Mahoney. Though celebrated by many…

Splintered by Dementia

Splintered by Dementia

Michael HollandOct 20, 2023

Play Nicely Theatre present Splinter, written by Martha Loader and directed by Amy Wyllie. Maggie is an impulsive free spirit and would like to…

Babylon is Burning up The Albany

Babylon is Burning up The Albany

Michael HollandOct 19, 2023

Babylon is Burning up the Albany stage as two star-crossed lovers portray the ups and downs of their relationship through dance and music, writes…

Funky Giant Invades Catford

Funky Giant Invades Catford

Michael HollandOct 19, 2023

Jack And The Beanstalk at the Grade II listed Broadway Theatre, Catford, marks a new addition to London’s festive calendar, and with a Boris…

South Londoners push back against bus cuts on their busy school run

South Londoners push back against bus cuts on their busy school run

The 450 bus service will now run every ten minutes instead of eight on Monday to Saturday, after a new timetable came into force…

The Knowing

The Knowing

Michael HollandOct 11, 2023

‘The world is still screwed. I’m just distracting myself with swimming and ceilidhs.’  Millie is not okay. After a very public mess up, this…

Dance artist Quang Kien Van on his new show Babylon coming to Deptford

Dance artist Quang Kien Van on his new show Babylon coming to Deptford

Holly O'MahonyOct 8, 2023

The Albany’s associate artist Quang Kien Van is often drawn to love stories. Not so much those with happy endings, but some of the…

IRIE! Dancing from the Archives

IRIE! Dancing from the Archives

Michael HollandOct 8, 2023

Excitement and anticipation are building in the run-up to the re-launch of IRIE! dance theatre’s performance company. After an 18-year hiatus, IRIE!, helmed by…