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Featured local business - Clubtek

Forest

SE23

Hill

I was already a regular visitor to Clubtek’s DJ shop when it was in Penge, but now they're even handier in Stanstead Road, just a few doors down from Shannon’s Garden Centre - another old favourite. It’s by no means just for DJs and bands...

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, July 5-23

Jul

2016

Following a sellout run at the Catford-Upon-Avon festival, Wildcard bring their inaugural production of one of Shakespeare's most popular plays to the Brockley Jack Studio.Set in The Dukes Oak, a magical woodland pub, this show explores the darker aspects of power, control and obsession, as well as the lightness that makes this such a successful ...

Against All Odds, The London Theatre

May

2016

"In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your asshole. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial ...

The Dark Lady, Catford-Upon-Avon

Mar

2016

The Dark Lady is being staged at the Broadway Theatre as part of the excellently-named Catford-Upon-Avon Festival, which is produced by the Action to the Word company. A moment of rare cool. Thanks to Peter for the suggestion.

The future of Catford Theatre

Jan

2016

© Copyright Mike Quinn and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons LicenceLewisham Council has launched a consultation on the future of Catford's Broadway Theatre. They say:The Broadway Theatre is a Grade II listed building in the heart of Catford. It was built in 1932 and is an outstanding example of Art Deco design. The ...

The Telegraph Hill panto: Dick Whittington

Nov

2015

The Telegraph Hill Centre writes:Dick Whittington – New Cross’s very own gloriously fun fundraising Panto, back for it’s 6th year!This year funds raised will go to Telegraph Hill Centre, an independent community organisation supporting the local community, Carers Lewisham, an amazing organisation which does so much to support people across the borough, and Bold Vision, ...

The Pitmen Painters and Panto

Nov

2015

Coming up later this month (Tuesday 17 to Saturday 28 November) at the Brockley Jack, Bromley Little Theatre presents The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, directed by Pauline Armour. The play is the true story of a group of miners from the Ashington Colliery who in 1934 hired a professor to teach them a Workers ...

Creak: Immersive sewer theatre

Sep

2015

The Albany Theatre team write:On Saturday 26th September, enter Victorian Deptford with the Toshers who worked in the sewers... Take a low tide wade and find hidden treasures!Be taken back to Victorian Deptford by Penny Dreadful Productions and find out about the life of a Tosher working in the sewers in the area.Come and visit ...

Offies angels

Feb

2015

Congratulations to The Brockley Jack Theatre team for a double-award-winning performance in this year's Offies vote. Not telling us anything we don't already know, but it's nice to be reminded that we have a real gem in our midst.

Vote Brockley Jack

Feb

2015

Darren from the Jack writes:The Jack Studio Theatre is in the public nominations again for the annual Off West End Theatre Awards in the following categories:Award for Most Welcoming TheatreAward for Best Theatre Bar Award for Best Theatre Foodie ExperienceIf you've enjoyed a night out at the Jack or would like to help us bring an ...

Snowflakes and Snowballs

Dec

2014

This Saturday, Deptford's hosting its own "winter wonderland - a free day of festive fun for the whole family." The organisers say:The Deptford Lounge will be transformed for the season with snowflakes, craft stalls, workshops for children, storytelling, games, Christmas family film screenings and magical performances. You can even take part in the Deptford Bear ...