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Review: ★★★★★ Griefcat at The Brunswick in Hove

Join Griefcat’s tour for a feel good comedy hour of hilarious surprise songs, geeky banter and impossibly tight harmonies

Produced by Living Productions and Bold Tendencies. Originally commissioned and premiered at Bold Tendencies in 2023 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Derek Jarman Garden, planted by Keith Collins (1966-2018): long-time companion of Jarman and custodian of Prospect Cottage. Modern Nature Copyright © The Keith Collins Will Trust, Derek Jarman 1991. Used by permission of The Keith Collins Will Trust and the Felicity Bryan Literary Agency. Footage from Derek Jarman’s The Garden (1990) and Glitterbug (1993) is used courtesy of Basilisk Communications. Additional footage is used courtesy of James Mackay and Luma Foundation. Donna McKevitt’s settings of Derek Jarman’s poetry to music are released as “Translucence” by Dharma Records. Photography from “Prospect Cottage: Derek Jarman’s House” by Gilbert McCarragher

Review: Derek Jarman: MODERN NATURE – The Prospect Cottage Diaries at Barbican ★★★

Blue turns to white in this botanical seance for artist, garderner and AIDS activist, Derek Jarman. This is a beautiful – if too sombre – meditation on his words and imagery. Derek Jarman: MODERN NATURE – The Prospect Cottage Diaries…

Piehouse Co-op

Piehouse Co-Op in Deptford – Relaunching with 10 Unmissable Shows & Events

The legendary inclusive and radical venue Matchstick Piehouse is back as a workers’ co-op in Deptford’s arches. The revolutionary programming & underground-but-friendly vibe is unlike anything else in London. To experience true DIY culture, head south from Dalston Junction to New Cross and take a short walk to this archway of wonder.

Free London Festivals

Unmissable Free London Festivals 2024

We read a lot of emails and scoured the internet for the underdogs, the independent free ones, and big London festivals with DIY spirit.

Gig Reviews: The Oozes, Angel Hotel, Comic Sans, Helen McCookerybook, The Last Dinner Party, Vanity Fairy & Pip Blom

Gig Reviews: The Oozes, Angel Hotel, Comic Sans, Helen McCookerybook, The Last Dinner Party, Vanity Fairy & Pip Blom

London is alive with the sound of music. Buildings shake with the sound waves emerging from sticky stalwart venues like New Cross Inn and Camden’s iconic Roundhouse, as well as newer venues. LET THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMMENCE Here’s…