Seurat and the Sea

Seurat and the Sea

Michael HollandFeb 12, 2026

Georges Seurat has always fascinated me. I was intrigued by how he was so influenced by contemporary ideas on optics and colour that he…

The Ballad of Johnny & June

The Ballad of Johnny & June

Michael HollandFeb 12, 2026

No one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter Following sell out seasons at California’s La Jolla Playhouse and Canada’s acclaimed Citadel Theatre,…

Richmond residents to face council tax hike

Richmond residents to face council tax hike

Richmond residents face another 5 per cent hike in their council tax this year, with band D households set to pay nearly £2,500. Richmond…

Ancient Grease is the Word!

Ancient Grease is the Word!

Michael HollandFeb 11, 2026

Calling all you dishy Demi-Gods, you’re the ones that we want! Welcome to Olympus Academy, a high-school where lessons are lustful, lube is essential,…

Council to raise council tax by 4.99 per cent and spend £26.4m of its reserves

Council to raise council tax by 4.99 per cent and spend £26.4m of its reserves

Cameron BlackshawFeb 10, 2026

Bromley Council is set to raise its council tax by 4.99 per cent and spend £26.4m of its reserves to balance next year’s books.…

Southwark At Work

Southwark At Work

Michael HollandFeb 10, 2026

Boutcher Primary School Art collaboration  Rotherhithe artist Ed Gray has been artist in residence at Boutcher Primary School for five years in a unique…

Party After Dark in Art Gallery

Party After Dark in Art Gallery

Michael HollandFeb 10, 2026

‘Wild and Naughty!’ One of London’s oldest art institutions was temporarily reframed last week when three DJs took over the Sainsbury’s Wing of the…

Beauty and Destruction: Wartime London in Art

Beauty and Destruction: Wartime London in Art

Michael HollandFeb 10, 2026

IWM’s art collection takes centre stage With subjects ranging from the iconic resilience of St Paul’s Cathedral to the devastation of the Docklands, Beauty…

John Proctor is the Villain

John Proctor is the Villain

Michael HollandFeb 10, 2026

‘One day, maybe, the new world we were promised will actually be new…’  The cast has been announced for the UK transfer of one…

Vanessa Haynes

Vanessa Haynes

Michael HollandFeb 9, 2026

Upstairs at Ronnie’s One of London’s greatest vocalists will be doing what she does best at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Upstairs room.  Described as…

Talawa celebrates 40th anniversary 

Talawa celebrates 40th anniversary 

Michael HollandFeb 9, 2026

Talawa Theatre Company, the UK’s leading Black British Theatre Company is entering its 40th anniversary year with a programme dedicated to championing the next…

The Places We Know

The Places We Know

Michael HollandFeb 9, 2026

The Places We Know brings together two of Bethlem Gallery’s core elements – its recently launched permanent art collection, and the artistic community that calls…