All Roads, a new play by Roy Williams has its world premiere on Thursday at the Tramshed in Woolwich. NIKKI SPENCER spoke to the award-winning Greenwich-based playwright. “It’s astonishing!” Roy Williams laughs as he reflects on his prolific career in theatre and TV. Nearly 27 years after his first play, The ‘No Boys’ Cricket Club, […]
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Broadway theatre reopening puts Catford back in the spotlight
One of SE London’s best-loved venues has re-opened after a £7 million refurbishment. NIKKI SPENCER got a tour behind the scenes of the Broadway theatre in Catford. “Welcome to the beautiful Broadway theatre,” declares the theatre’s manager and principal producer, Carmel O’Connor, as she leads our tour into the stunning 775-seat auditorium and up onto […]
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The Moon’s the star at the Old Royal Naval College this winter
The stunning Museum of the Moon has opened in the magnificent surroundings of the Painted Hall in the Old Royal Naval College, along with a lunar-inspired programme of events including lunar cocktails and early morning yoga classes. NIKKI SPENCER spoke to Luke Jerram, the man behind the installation. Luke Jerram apologises if he is a […]
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Hold tight! Woolwich’s refurbished Tramshed is starting its new journey
Over the years, acts from Harry Enfield to Dire Straits and Squeeze have performed at the Tramshed. Now Woolwich’s much-loved arts centre has reopened its doors after a three-year refurbishment. NIKKI SPENCER took a look around. On a rainy Monday evening, walking into the brightly-lit foyer and café area of Tramshed feels like a stark […]
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Dreamachine: Immerse yourself in Woolwich’s free colourful art experience
Until four years ago, Woolwich’s old covered market was threatened with the bulldozer. Now it’s home to a psychedelic art experience which is free for all to visit for the next 10 weeks. NIKKI SPENCER took a trip and found out more. A new, free immersive art experience which explores the limitless potential of the […]
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We Are Lewisham: Borough’s year of culture promises sun, sand and sounds
Lewisham’s London Borough of Culture 2022 programme We Are Lewisham launches on Friday. Proud borough resident NIKKI SPENCER looks forward to the year ahead. After being postponed for 12 months due to the pandemic, Lewisham is finally set to have its year in the cultural spotlight with an array of events that will put the […]
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The Proper Blokes Club gets set to walk away the winter blues in Greenwich and Woolwich
The Proper Blokes Club is countering “man up” culture with “walk and talk” sessions in Greenwich, Woolwich and Southwark. NIKKI SPENCER joined the blokes for an evening stroll along the Thames. On a beautiful autumn evening it’s easy to understand why Scott Johnson has chosen Cutty Sark Gardens as the starting point for The Proper […]
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Woolwich Works boss: My Robin Hood approach will help local community
Woolwich’s multimillion-pound, new 15,000-square metre creative district will open its doors for the first time this week. The boss of Woolwich Works, the venue at the heart of the venture, took NIKKI SPENCER for a look around. James Heaton is the first to admit that there were a few times in the past year or […]
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