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Tom Fletcher’s The Creakers, A Magical Musical Adventure
14th November 2024
Impossible Producing, Smith & Brant Theatricals, Gavin Kalin Productions, Theatre Royal Plymouth and Southbank Centre present… Tom Fletcher's The Creakers. Book by Miranda Larson, music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher. Directed and choreographed by Tom Jackson Greaves. International singer-songwriter...
Trinity Piano Books
14th November 2024
Unlock a world of music with Trinity Piano books – perfect for young pianists aspiring to play their favourite pieces or explore new genres. Within the Trinity books, pianists can explore pieces by iconic composers and artists including J.S. Bach, Haydn, Debussy, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor,...
Celebrate Christmas with InStreatham
14th November 2024
InStreatham will kick off the Christmas celebrations with lights and trees illuminating Streatham by the end of November. Keep your eyes peeled and feel the energy of Christmas on Streatham High Road. Then, just a week later, the Christmas festive market will begin on 7th December. Picture this, strolling...
Giant Christmas Tree Light Switch-On Coming to Castle Square
14th November 2024
Plus free festive entertainment for all the family in November! Visit on Friday, November 29th, from 3:30pm to 7:30pm to celebrate the Castle Square Christmas Light Switch-On! Enjoy an afternoon filled with live music, carols, festive food, and special guests. Castle Square will be transformed with...
Embark on a 'PAN-tastical' journey this festive season!
14th November 2024
Discover the tale of the boy who never grew up, reimagined for modern day audiences! Set in Peckham, South London, follow Wendy and Peter (along with his trusty steel pan drum!) as they journey from the streets of Peckham to the marvellous Caribbean island of Neverland. Amongst the sounds of reggae,...
Penguin Parenting at the Albany, Deptford
14th November 2024
Amidst the snowy Antarctic landscape, Mummy Penguin is off to find a fishy dinner for her family. Daddy and Little Penguin watch in suspense as Mummy swims through the icy waters, climbs the perilous cliffs and tiptoes past some grumpy, just-awakened seals. Can she do it? Well done, Mummy Penguin! With...
A fun-filled winter at Unicorn Theatre
14th November 2024
This festive season, visit the Unicorn Theatre to see a fantastic selection of shows. They will be kicking off Christmas with an adventure full of Norse myths and magical beasts in ‘Odd and the Frost Giants’ for ages 7+. From November 19th to December 31st, embark on this epic journey with...
Poltergeist and Brixton House’s Alice in Wonderland
14th November 2024
The multi-award-winning, five-star festive show returns. Poltergeist weave rap music together with the sights and sounds of Brixton into a hundred-mile-an-hour Christmas adventure. Last seen over the Christmas 2022 season, Poltergeist and Brixton House’s hilarious reinterpretation of Alice in...
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs at Fairfield Halls
14th November 2024
Mirror, mirror on the wall… What's the greatest panto of them all? Visit for one of the greatest magical pantomimes ever told; poor Snow White is doomed to live unhappily ever after with her horrid stepmother, the Wicked Queen. In true rags-to-riches style, Snow White manages, with the help...
Step into the joy of the festive season with Santa’s Christmas Skyride
14th November 2024
A magical experience that starts on 27th November and runs until 24th December at Croydon’s Centrale shopping centre. Families will be taken on an unforgettable journey to visit the wonder of Santa’s snowy world. Perfect for children and parents alike, this immersive adventure is designed...
South London’s affordable and hilarious panto!
14th November 2024
This festive season, go on a thrilling adventure to Grandma’s house as Petite Pantos and Stanley Arts team up for their fifth fabulous festive offering! It’s almost Christmas and Red Riding Hood needs to take the cake to Grandma. But will she deliver the cake before the Big Bad Wolf has...
Sleeping Beauty
14th November 2024
Following last year’s hugely successful production of Jack and the Beanstalk, pantomime is well and truly back at Catford’s Broadway Theatre. Susie McKenna (who directed Hackney Empire pantomimes for over 20 years) will work her magic again, bringing her award-winning team together for a...
Explore London’s sights like you’ve never seen them before!
14th November 2024
City Cruises welcomes you on board for a great day out for all the family! It promises a memorable journey through the heart of the city. Take in the breathtaking sights along the river as they carefully select four key piers, ensuring you strike the perfect balance between accessing main attractions...
Playtopia, 3rd-4th August at Evolution London
28th June 2024
A two-day adventure of endless fun and entertainment awaits the kids this August. Playtopia promises a jam-packed schedule of games, activities, and educational fun. Book your ticket for inclusive access to all activities, from £13 - £24. Exclusions may apply; for some rides, you will...
Experience the seaside in the heart of the city!
27th June 2024
From August 1st to August 28th, Costa Del Croydon will transform the rooftop of the Centrale shopping centre’s multi-storey car park into an urban beach paradise. Families can enjoy a range of activities suitable for all ages. Highlights include a giant sandpit, cosy beach huts, bungee trampolines,...
School of Skate News Update
27th June 2024
Skateboarding a GCSE subject in Wales and NI Skateboarding has been introduced as a GCSE PE subject in Wales and Northern Ireland due to its popularity, and in no small part due to the fact that it is now included in the Olympics. It is expected to be introduced across the rest of the UK in the near...
Top Tips for Family Fun in London Bridge this Summer
27th June 2024
Get the flip flops and suncream on and make the short trip over to London Bridge with the kids this summer. You’ll find plenty of free, memorable things to keep playful minds busy. Summer by the River Family Week takes place 23rd-25th July, in Hay’s Galleria and The Scoop, including free...
Experience the ultimate Thames adventure with City Cruises, London's premier sightseeing cruise!
27th June 2024
Step aboard for a delightful family outing, promising a memorable journey through the heart of the city. Take in the breathtaking sights along the river as they carefully select four key piers, ensuring you strike the perfect balance between accessing main attractions and enjoying leisurely cruising...
Rough Magic at Shakespeare’s Globe
27th June 2024
'By the pricking of my thumbs, something SILLY this way comes'. Rough Magic is a wickedly funny new family show from the team behind Olivier Award-nominated, ‘fantastically funny’ ***** (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals. You are cordially invited to a great gathering of...
Festival of Fairytales - Sunday 11th August, 10am-4pm
27th June 2024
Let imaginations grow wild! This summer the Garden Museum will be transformed into a celebration of storytelling and creativity that explores the magic of growing for the Festival of Fairytales. Guest curated by Originary Arts and designed to delight and inspire imagination in children aged 4-10 and...
Theatre Peckham has been running its Academy for nearly 40 years
27th June 2024
This year, they have won an award in recognition of their training programmes, testament to the amazing quality of the classes they run for young people. The Academy offers an accessible dance, acting and backstage programme which cultivates a passion for the performing arts through self-exploration,...
Summer season at the Unicorn
27th June 2024
This summer, the Unicorn presents The Lion Inside (from 23rd July to 4th August) – a heartwarming story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. ‘In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy...
Forries Education is one of the few Forest Schools in South East London
27th June 2024
They follow the principles and ethos as set out by the Forest School Association, which are really quite specific. The overriding aim is to encourage and enable the children who attend Forest School to have great fun and learn new skills through child-led play. People often ask about child-led play;...
Brand new four-day community festival The Catford Weekender launches
14th June 2024
The Catford Weekender, which will run from Friday 28 June to Monday 1 July, will take place at St Dunstan’s Jubilee Ground in the centre of the Lewisham borough. Speaking about the new four-day event, Festival Director, Richard Gregg explained: ‘We are thrilled to be hosting the Catford...
Robert Milne announced as new Master of Dulwich College
5th June 2024
Dulwich College is delighted to share the news that the Governors have appointed Robert Milne, Headmaster of Emanuel School as Dr Joe Spence’s successor. Mr Milne has a wealth of whole-school experience as a teacher, head of department and successful senior leader. During his time as headmaster,...
Dulwich College Open Days
3rd May 2024
Junior School Open Days (Years 3 and 5 entry) The Junior School Open Days during the Michaelmas Term will be ticketed events and can be booked online. The Admissions team are always happy to talk to families on the phone and to answer any individual queries regarding the application process. Our...