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Still Got It: Love, Life and Second Chances in Invisible Me
A warm, witty and deeply relatable look at love after sixty, Invisible Me shines thanks to Bren Gosling’s insightful script and a beautifully layered performance from Tessa Peake-Jones. Honest, funny and quietly moving, it’s a refreshing reminder that life’s most exciting chapters can still lie ahead.

Sarah
2 days ago2 min read


Review: Saint Joan at Arches Lane Theatre — A Riveting Two-Hander That Sets the Stage Alight
This gripping 90-minute Saint Joan distils Shaw’s epic into a fierce, modern clash of faith and power. Ruthie Black is electrifying in the title role, while James Saxby’s shapeshifting performance is equally compelling. Together, they create a taut, thought-provoking piece that feels urgent, intimate, and strikingly relevant.

Deborah Tarrant
3 days ago2 min read


Review of Burnt Up Love
A raw and unsettling exploration of trauma, this powerful one-hour play follows fractured lives colliding with devastating consequences. With haunting performances, a sparse candlelit set and striking live music, it’s an intense theatrical experience that lingers long after the final moment.

Simon
6 days ago2 min read


2210 by Natty Can Cook
2210 by Natty Can Cook in Herne Hill is a buzzing Caribbean restaurant serving standout dishes, from the best roti we’ve ever had to perfectly spiced jerk chicken and tender oxtail. With warm, attentive service (and a surprise rum punch for a birthday), it’s a neighbourhood spot we hope stays busy every night.

Sarah
Apr 62 min read


GPS My City - A Review of the App - Test Driven in Madrid
We explored Madrid using the GPSmyCity walking app, following a route from the Royal Palace to Retiro Park. It’s a brilliant way to see the city at your own pace, with plenty of stops for history, food and people-watching. A few directions could be clearer, but overall we’d happily recommend it.

Sarah
Apr 45 min read


THIS IS NOT ABOUT ME – Soho Theatre
A gripping two-hander, THIS IS NOT ABOUT ME. charts Grace and Eli’s relationship from childhood to adulthood with striking emotional clarity. Amaia Naima Aguinaga and Francis Nunnery share compelling chemistry, while inventive staging blends puppetry, projection and craft. This meta, self-aware piece probes memory, authorship and control with layered, thought-provoking precision.

Maya
Apr 32 min read


Moonlight – The Philip Lynott Enigma (Review)
Moonlight is a musical reflecting on Phil Lynott’s early life, the rise of Thin Lizzy and his untimely death. Staged at the Hammersmith Apollo, where “Live and Dangerous” was recorded, it adds poignancy. Featuring Eric Bell and a powerful central performance, the show blends music, memory and myth in a tribute to a rock icon.

Simon
Apr 23 min read


Forced Rhubarb Tart — A Recipe Straight From Our South Croydon Garden
Our home-grown South Croydon forced rhubarb stars in this beautiful tart, proving anything Yorkshire can do, we can also do down here. A crisp pastry base, silky custard and jewel-bright rhubarb make this a true spring showstopper.

Sarah
Mar 283 min read


Review: SIX The Musical New Cast 2026 – Vaudeville Theatre London
A dazzling new cast brings fresh energy to SIX at the Vaudeville Theatre. With stunning vocals across the board and a standout performance from Nia Stephen as Catherine Parr, this joyful, glitter-filled retelling of ‘herstory’ remains as empowering and entertaining as ever.

Sarah
Mar 263 min read


Doughnut Drive – A Sharp, Fast, Female‑Led Comedy Crime Thriller
A tightly written one‑hour thriller-comedy performed by Finella Waddilove and Sarah Parkins, Doughnut Drive blends humor, grief, chaos and film‑inspired mayhem. With sharp chemistry, frantic twists, and cinematic flair, this female‑led crime caper delivers a refreshing and gripping ride from start to finish.

Simon
Mar 251 min read
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