Category Archives: Theatre

Joe Orton: a talent remembered

Posted on November 7, 2011 by londoninsight

A look at the life and death of the illuminating playwright, Joe Orton, in conjunction with the Malicious Damage exhibition of his defaced library books at the Islington Museum. Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Living, Art, Comedy, Crime and Punishment, Guerilla activity, Interesting Men, Literature, Plays, Shows, Theatre | Tagged islington, joe orton, kenneth halliwell, library books, loot, malicious damage | 3 Comments

A Christmas Card of London, with Dennis Severs’ house, Wilton’s Music Hall & Steve’s cycling orchestra

Posted on December 28, 2010 by londoninsight

Revisiting the house of Dennis Severs, Wilton’s Music Hall and Steve with his Humtoo cycling orchestra in this special christmas post. Continue reading →

Posted in Charles Dickens, Cycling, Dance, Guerilla activity, Interiors, Music, Music Hall, Theatre, Vintage | Tagged christmas, dennis severs, humtoo, shelter, vintage christmas, wiltons music hall | 7 Comments

Bedtime Stories at 40 Winks

Posted on December 1, 2010 by londoninsight

Rediscovering your inner-child at the bedtime stories event at the magical 40 winks hotel, London. Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Fashion, Theatre, Vintage | Tagged 40 winks hotel, angela carter, bedtime stories, david carter | 2 Comments

Wiltons Music Hall: the last star of its kind

Posted on September 9, 2010 by londoninsight

Step back in time and discover the delights and decaying grandeur of Wilton’s, one of the oldest and last surviving music halls of London. Continue reading →

Posted in Historic, Music Hall, Theatre | Tagged frances mayhew, graces alley, london, music hall, tower hamlets, wiltons music hall | 3 Comments

The Royal Opera House: a personal backstage tour

Posted on August 4, 2010 by londoninsight

On a day where they are filming Carmen in 3D, I take you around behind the scenes of the world-famous Royal Opera House of Covent Garden. Continue reading →