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    Redcliffe at Southwark Playhouse Review 

    Walking into Southwark Playhouse, the world of Redcliffe is established before a note is sung. Hanging wooden beams announce the names of William Critchard and Richard Arnold alongside  “Redcliffe Bristol 1752–1753,” immediately grounding us in the true story behind this new musical.  Written by and starring Jordan Luke Gage, ‘Redcliffe’ centres…

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    Half-Term History Hit at Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold

    Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold launches teen-focused tours and half-term 50% discount for under 16s This half term, Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold at NEON at Battersea Power Station is flipping the script on how young audiences experience history, with the launch of new “Ancient Egypt: Exposed” tours designed specifically for ages 9-16. Built for…

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    London Open Gardens Weekend

    One of my favourite weekends of the entire year is nearly upon us- London Open Gardens Weekend. Taking place on 6–7 June, it’s a city‑wide celebration of London’s green spaces. I’ve been going for years, and what I love most is the sheer variety: neat Georgian squares, community‑run gardens, rooftop…

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    1536 Review

    “Kings don’t kill their wives, do they?” Tudor England has always been my favourite period of history- a family passion passed down through TV dramas, film, books, endless conversations and, once I moved to the UK, visits to palaces and historic homes. So a play set in the feverish spring…