Flyby Flying into Southwark

Flyby Flying into Southwark

Michael HollandFeb 27, 2026

‘Our cast are out of this world’ Flyby is a daring new musical, which has its world premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough soon. Theo…

Dark Water Journeys: River Paintings

Dark Water Journeys: River Paintings

Michael HollandFeb 27, 2026

Real and imaginary landscapes One of the founders of the Bermondsey Artists’ Group, Louise Sheridan has remained in the area and continued painting scenes…

 لملمة; Gathering

 لملمة; Gathering

Michael HollandFeb 26, 2026

Areen Hassan and the Tatreez Collective Staffordshire St announced the UK debut of Palestinian artist, Areen Hassan, alongside London-based Tatreez Collective in لملمة; Gathering…

Review: Grindr Mom at Waterloo East Theatre

Review: Grindr Mom at Waterloo East Theatre

Michael HollandFeb 22, 2026

‘I’m good at keeping secrets…’ Gerald Armin, who opened this wonderful theatre in 2010 with Jessica Martin in a one-woman show, now deftly directs…

Southwark residents facing a 4.99 per cent increase to their council tax this year

Southwark residents facing a 4.99 per cent increase to their council tax this year

Ruby GregoryFeb 22, 2026

Southwark residents are facing a 4.99 per cent increase to their council tax this year, meaning Band D households would pay almost £2,000 in…

Rasta Rolla Rolling Into Peckham 

Rasta Rolla Rolling Into Peckham 

Michael HollandFeb 22, 2026

‘English gent with an African flair’ writes Black history book for children Robert O.N. Torto was born in Paddington, to parents of the Windrush…

Southwark Park Galleries Spring Season

Southwark Park Galleries Spring Season

Michael HollandFeb 21, 2026

‘A Joyful Parasite’ is a major new commission by London-based Spanish artist Saelia Aparicio, using installation, sculpture, and mural drawings to explore the complex…

Engineered Comedy in the Tunnel of Fun

Engineered Comedy in the Tunnel of Fun

Michael HollandFeb 21, 2026

Viva La Museum’s French Révolution season The Brunel Museum will stage a special comedy evening – Engineering is a Joke – as part of…

Review: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen at Hayward Gallery

Review: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen at Hayward Gallery

Michael HollandFeb 20, 2026

‘I find myself searching for some friction beneath the aesthetic surface’ At the Hayward Gallery, Chiharu Shiota: Threads of Life and Yin Xiuzhen: Heart…

Review: Deep Azure at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Review: Deep Azure at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Michael HollandFeb 19, 2026

A feast for the eyes, ears, heart and soul A visionary, time-travelling, exploratory tale of collective grief, the quest for justice, and its impact…

The Derwent Art Prize 2026

The Derwent Art Prize 2026

Michael HollandFeb 19, 2026

A celebration of the best pencil art  Renowned for championing art in pencil, the Derwent Art Prize announces a shortlist of 71 artworks for…

Space Station Earth

Space Station Earth

Michael HollandFeb 18, 2026

‘See through the eyes of an astronaut’ Space Station Earth is a long-form musical work by Ilan Eshkeri, created in collaboration with the European Space…