Poor Clare

Poor Clare

Michael HollandJun 16, 2025

Orange Tree Theatre announced the full cast for Chiara Atik’s Poor Clare. Joining the previously announced Arsema Thomas, making her stage debut, and Freddy Carter,…

Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival Returns with “Cultural Reforesting” Theme

Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival Returns with “Cultural Reforesting” Theme

News DeskJun 14, 2025

After a successful pilot in 2023, the Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival is making a vibrant return this weekend, running from June 13-29, writes…

Drivers could face £1k fine for idling

Drivers could face £1k fine for idling

Drivers in South West London who leave their engines idling could face £100 fines, in a bid to slash air pollution. Richmond Council is…

Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival

Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival

Michael HollandMay 29, 2025

Cultural Reforesting: “how can we renew our relationship with nature?” For two weeks, venues and public spaces across Richmond will host over 50 events…

There are plans to turn former Ministry of Defence estate into private school

There are plans to turn former Ministry of Defence estate into private school

Plans to turn a former Ministry of Defence (MoD) building into a private school have been recommended for approval. Richmond Council officers ruled proposals…

London’s rental e-scooter trial expanded on Monday as a new borough joined the scheme

London’s rental e-scooter trial expanded on Monday as a new borough joined the scheme

London’s rental e-scooter trial expanded on Monday as a new borough joined the scheme. Wandsworth had been seen by the scooters’ riders as a…

Controversial Mortlake neighbourhood approved

Controversial Mortlake neighbourhood approved

A new 1,075-home neighbourhood with a school, shops and offices will be built on the banks of the River Thames in South West London,…

Review: Ben and Imo – Orange Tree Theatre

Review: Ben and Imo – Orange Tree Theatre

Michael HollandApr 29, 2025

A superlative, shattering piece of theatre What a masterpiece in acting is this play, whose time-span is the nine-month gestation period that saw the…

Richmond Park café approved

Richmond Park café approved

A popular café and public toilets in Richmond Park will be replaced to improve the declining facilities. Richmond Council has approved plans to upgrade…

In Praise of Love for Orange Tree

In Praise of Love for Orange Tree

Michael HollandApr 8, 2025

Honesty between people who love each other matters least in this life Orange Tree Theatre announced full casting for Terence Rattigan’s In Praise of…

Review: Playhouse Creatures –  Orange Tree

Review: Playhouse Creatures –  Orange Tree

Michael HollandMar 23, 2025

Fast-paced, spirited and thoroughly engaging Playhouse Creatures is a fast-paced, spirited and thoroughly engaging production that offers a snapshot of an overlooked moment in…

Playhouse Creatures in the Orange Tree

Playhouse Creatures in the Orange Tree

Michael HollandMar 12, 2025

I’m an actress. They’ve never had one of those before. I’m a novelty.  It’s the swinging (16)60s, and ‘the merry monarch’ Charles II is on the…