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Lights, camera, action: The animation studio in south London that is stitching together its videos for children

Holly O'Mahony — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:29:16 +0000

Worried about the amount of screen time your kids are getting? You might not mind so much if your little ones are sat down in front of one of Little Woolly Vision’s charming animations. The Greenwich-based stop motion studio creates videos with hand-knitted characters and props, set to classic nursery rhymes. Founded by professional animator […]

As seen on screen: The Verdict comes to the Churchill Theatre in Bromley

Holly O'Mahony — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 11:14:41 +0000

Paul Newman made it his own on screen when he took the part of Frank Galvin in the Verdict, now a theatre production of it is coming to south London. With Middle Ground Theatre Company’s production of The Verdict coming to the Churchill Theatre this month as part of a six-month national tour, star of […]

Greenwich’s National Maritime Museum marks Refugee Week

Holly O'Mahony — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:49:42 +0000

Refugee Week is a UK-wide event designed to celebrate the contributions of those who have arrived in the UK seeking sanctuary. Running from June 19 – 25 this year, it’s also a chance to raise awareness of the ongoing refugee crisis, which sees thousands of people risk their lives every year as they make dangerous […]

National Maritime Museum to host day of free family fun on June 10 in Greenwich

Holly O'Mahony — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:32:56 +0000

It’s World Oceans Day on June 8 – a time to reflect on and celebrate the waters that make up around 70% of the Earth’s surface. From the icy Antarctic to the relatively balmy Indian Ocean, the National Maritime Museum is exploring the past, present and future of our blue planet, with a full day’s […]

Head to Eltham Palace to celebrate Pride with a glamorous and glittery affair on Friday June 9

Holly O'Mahony — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 08:39:07 +0000

June is Pride Month in London. It’s an important time for the LGBTQ+ community, and a reminder that sexuality should be celebrated freely and openly. In central London, the annual Pride Parade falls on July 1 this year, and will see over 30,000 participants march in colourful solidarity. Elsewhere, al fresco stages across the West […]

Art for laughs breaks down barriers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Holly O'Mahony — Sun, 28 May 2023 10:00:34 +0000

Centuries-old art can be a stuffy affair. But what if a comedian were to pick it apart, write it a new history or tell its story in a more relatable way, with a few laughs thrown in for good measure? Such is the deal at Art Laughs, a roving comedy night that brings some humour […]

The Lost Feather: Sensory storytelling in Greenwich Theatre

Holly O'Mahony — Sun, 28 May 2023 09:30:46 +0000

No understanding of English, or indeed any other language, is needed to enjoy Oily Cart’s latest theatre show The Lost Feather. You might recall the company, which began life 40 years ago creating puppet shows in parks, from its recent show Jamboree, which was performed on doorsteps across the borough of Greenwich during lockdown. The […]

Eat, drink, repeat: Three foodie festivals taking place in south-east London

Holly O'Mahony — Fri, 26 May 2023 17:38:40 +0000

Learn your malts as the Kidbrooke Beer and Cider Festival returns to Charlton Park RFC for the eighth edition. Over in Woolwich, meanwhile, there’s a Free From Festival and a Keto and Low Carb Festival to rekindle a love of eating among those with food intolerances… Kidbrooke Beer and Cider Festival Fancy a pint? Not an […]

Paw-fect pooches to assemble for inaugural Greenwich Dog Show

Holly O'Mahony — Fri, 26 May 2023 17:30:08 +0000

Is your dog the best looking of its breed? Perhaps it’s the prettiest pooch in Greenwich Park, or maybe it has the waggiest tail or performs the best tricks? The Old Royal Naval College (ORNC) is hosting the inaugural Greenwich Dog Show this Sunday. The show will be celebrating cute puppies, golden oldies and even […]

Whitney Houston (via The Bodyguard) comes to the Churchill Theatre

Holly O'Mahony — Sun, 14 May 2023 10:55:30 +0000

Calling all Whitney Houston fans: a nationally-touring production of The Bodyguard – yep, the very same show that saw audience members forcibly removed from a theatre in Manchester recently – is coming to the Churchill Theatre next week. It stars ex-Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton opposite soap star Ayden Callaghan (Emmerdale, Hollyoaks), and features many of […]