Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival

Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival

Michael HollandMay 29, 2025

Cultural Reforesting: “how can we renew our relationship with nature?” For two weeks, venues and public spaces across Richmond will host over 50 events…

There are plans to turn former Ministry of Defence estate into private school

There are plans to turn former Ministry of Defence estate into private school

Plans to turn a former Ministry of Defence (MoD) building into a private school have been recommended for approval. Richmond Council officers ruled proposals…

London’s rental e-scooter trial expanded on Monday as a new borough joined the scheme

London’s rental e-scooter trial expanded on Monday as a new borough joined the scheme

London’s rental e-scooter trial expanded on Monday as a new borough joined the scheme. Wandsworth had been seen by the scooters’ riders as a…

Controversial Mortlake neighbourhood approved

Controversial Mortlake neighbourhood approved

A new 1,075-home neighbourhood with a school, shops and offices will be built on the banks of the River Thames in South West London,…

Review: Ben and Imo – Orange Tree Theatre

Review: Ben and Imo – Orange Tree Theatre

Michael HollandApr 29, 2025

A superlative, shattering piece of theatre What a masterpiece in acting is this play, whose time-span is the nine-month gestation period that saw the…

Richmond Park café approved

Richmond Park café approved

A popular café and public toilets in Richmond Park will be replaced to improve the declining facilities. Richmond Council has approved plans to upgrade…

In Praise of Love for Orange Tree

In Praise of Love for Orange Tree

Michael HollandApr 8, 2025

Honesty between people who love each other matters least in this life Orange Tree Theatre announced full casting for Terence Rattigan’s In Praise of…

Review: Playhouse Creatures –  Orange Tree

Review: Playhouse Creatures –  Orange Tree

Michael HollandMar 23, 2025

Fast-paced, spirited and thoroughly engaging Playhouse Creatures is a fast-paced, spirited and thoroughly engaging production that offers a snapshot of an overlooked moment in…

Playhouse Creatures in the Orange Tree

Playhouse Creatures in the Orange Tree

Michael HollandMar 12, 2025

I’m an actress. They’ve never had one of those before. I’m a novelty.  It’s the swinging (16)60s, and ‘the merry monarch’ Charles II is on the…

Zipline Over Twickenham

Zipline Over Twickenham

Michael HollandFeb 20, 2025

A Reimagined Travel Show The countdown is on until the inaugural Family Traveller Live and Sailawaze Live shows take over the Allianz Stadium in…

Review: Churchill in Moscow – Orange Tree Theatre

Review: Churchill in Moscow – Orange Tree Theatre

Michael HollandFeb 14, 2025

Cleverly littered with historical detail Tom Littler’s production of Howard Benton’s Churchill in Moscow gives the audience a front-row seat at the very unsteady,…

Council urges Met to keep Royal Parks Police

Council urges Met to keep Royal Parks Police

The Met Police has been urged to rule out cutting the police unit that protects the Royal Parks, as it faces a £450million budget…