This week 10, 20, 30 years ago
30 Years Ago – A play leader came under fire from parents after she cancelled the youngsters’ Christmas party so as not to offend children from non-Christian families.
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Lifestyle
A heartfelt story of British Latino siblings
Nestled away beneath a railway bridge in the heart of Southwark, a small Catholic church became the host of 150 glamorous guests for a Latin American film gala – Film Locos, writes Claudia Lee.
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Loyle Carner features in next year’s All Points East festival
Loyle Carner is returning to his hometown for a London exclusive show for next year’s All Points East festival.
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Give the founder of SLP a Blue Plaque
Last month marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the pioneering newspaper proprietor, James Henderson, who lived in East Dulwich from 1864 until shortly before his death in 1906.
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Book reviews with Pauline Atkins: Colours and Numbers with Eddie Little Brown Bear by Nanny P
As promised, over the next few weeks I will be reviewing a few illustrated children’s books by little-known author Nanny P.
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33 1 ⁄3 Vinyl Exhibition showcase iconic vinyl albums at The Vinyl Cafe
Not too long ago it seemed as though the vinyl market was dead and buried. As digital downloads took over, the record seemed consigned to history.
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Tadiwa Mahlunge brings his debut stand-up show to Soho
Fresh from a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Tadiwa Mahlunge is set to bring his debut stand-up show to Soho.
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Christopher Walker reviews She Stoops to Conquer
The Orange Tree is dedicated to “rediscovering the plays of the past,” something much neglected at present. And his revival of Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer fits this mission well.
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Pantomimes playing in South London this Christmas by Paloma Lacy
It’s nearly that time of year again – panto season is just around the corner and South London proudly plays host to some corkers this year, writes Paloma Lacy.
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100 years on: Tribute to 13 Bexley factory fire victims
On February 18, 1924, 12 young women and one man were killed in a fire as they dismantled devices on marshes near Slade Green, Bexley. Now, nearly 100 years on, a man whose aunt was among the dead is trying to trace the relatives of the other victims
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In My View: Florence Eshalomi, MP for Vauxhall
In Westminster, the economy is too often talked about in abstract terms with no focus on the human impact of stagnation.
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AD Feature: RIMU – Nursery with music at its heart
As Beethoven said “Music can change the world” and RIMU is a nursery with music at its heart.
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Ad Feature: Smithfield Meat Market… the largest wholesale public meat and poultry market in the UK
This iconic meat market has its origins in the middle ages and is today still located on its original site in the City of London, close to Farringdon and Barbican underground stations.
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Ad Feature: Nuevo Noir ~ A Black-Owned Business Making Waves in the Hair and Beard Care Industry
Founder Mase’s passion for creating high-quality hair and beard oils, specifically tailored to the needs of diverse hair types, has resonated with customers worldwide.
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Ad Feature: ElimHouse… a safe welcoming place to spend your day
ElimHouse was established in 1980, we have over 30 years of experience in the provision of day care centre facilities, advice, support, community care and activities for Southwark’s elderly Caribbean community.
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Christopher Walker reviews The Witches playing at the National Theatre
Roald Dahl’s Witches delivers what every child adores. Something just frightening enough to tantalise and thrill, without putting them off a good night’s sleep.
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Christopher Walker reviews Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)
A new British musical from writers Not every hit requires a big budget or a starry cast. Jim Barne and Kit Buchan has opened at the Kiln Theatre and it is quite fabulous.
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