Review: Ballet Shoes at The National Theatre 

Review: Ballet Shoes at The National Theatre 

Michael HollandNov 27, 2025

This is like a love letter to the stage Before Dancemoms there was Ballet Shoes, Noel Streatfeild’s (much more) charming 1936 children’s novel, following…

Writing Around The World

Writing Around The World

Michael HollandNov 27, 2025

Dulwich author Susan Gillie read an article in Southwark News about some of the Copleston Community Centre staff and volunteers walking thirteen of the…

Review: A Christmas Carol at Old Vic

Review: A Christmas Carol at Old Vic

Michael HollandNov 26, 2025

A special kind of show With warm mince pies handed out as the audience found their seats it was already beginning to look a…

Welcome to the Museum of Austerity

Welcome to the Museum of Austerity

Michael HollandNov 24, 2025

Witness the human stories of Austerity Britain in this deeply moving, mixed reality exhibition In 2016, the UN found that “grave or systemic violations”…

Review: End at National Theatre

Review: End at National Theatre

Michael HollandNov 23, 2025

A collective emotion only the best theatre can evoke End (the title says it all) follows a couple grappling with a terminal diagnosis and…

Free Letterpress Day in Peckham

Free Letterpress Day in Peckham

Michael HollandNov 21, 2025

Michelle, the founder of Nice & Graphic, is opening up her studio and vintage printing press for a free festive day of letterpress printing.…

Christmas is in the Bermondsey Backyard

Christmas is in the Bermondsey Backyard

Michael HollandNov 20, 2025

Festive cabaret, live music, and secret theatrical moments unfold The countdown to Christmas has begun. The Backyard Cinema returns to London bigger, bolder, and…

Review: Tanita Tikaram at Royal Festival Hall

Review: Tanita Tikaram at Royal Festival Hall

Michael HollandNov 18, 2025

Ever since Tanita Tikaram was such an appreciative audience member at one of the concerts in the live music series that I run in…

End of Year Open Show

End of Year Open Show

Michael HollandNov 18, 2025

Closing date for entries is November 30th Rod Kitson, resident artist at Surrey Quays, is hosting the ‘End of Year Show 25’ at his…

All Aboard for Cockfosters!

All Aboard for Cockfosters!

Michael HollandNov 17, 2025

Tom Woffenden was born in Guildford and grew up dreaming of being funny: ‘I loved doing impressions and quickly found myself in every school play…

Review: Ronnie’s Lates: South at Peckham Levels

Review: Ronnie’s Lates: South at Peckham Levels

Michael HollandNov 17, 2025

The set was perfectly pitched for the audience The world renowned Jazz Club Ronnie Scott’s has been the beating heart of Soho for over…

Pinocchio Comes to Life at The Globe

Pinocchio Comes to Life at The Globe

Michael HollandNov 16, 2025

‘Make the impossible possible’ Journey to a world of endless possibilities this festive season as Pinocchio comes to life in the iconic Globe Theatre…