The S.E. London | April 30th - May 3rd

Peckham Fringe begins on Saturday. Now on its fifth year, Peckham Theatre is bringing you 5 WHOLE WEEKS of amazing shows from emerging artists. These are musicals, plays, spoken word poets, immersive theatre experiences, and a whole lot more. The full listings page is here. Check it out and plan out your month.

Into The Woods at the Bridge Theatre. Playing just off the West End on the South Bank, this production of Into the Woods is getting incredible reviews. It’s on for the next month, so get your tickets now.

Full Bloom Music and Beer Festival in Deptford. A whole weekend of music, beer, and workshops is happening, led by Villages Brewery. There is so much going on across so many different venues. There are DJ's, folk sessions, jazz, open mics, zine-making workshops, bookbinding and embroidery workshops, and of course, independent beer makers. The full list is here. It’s definitely worth a gander.

20th Anniversary of Hoopla Improv continues! The celebrations are still happening with a performance from LadyProv, and Hoopla’s shortform improv showcase, Whoop Ass! Get tickets here.

Closing weekend of ‘Invisible Me’ and ‘Lifeline’ in Southwark. These shows at the Southwark Playhouse are playing their last few performances this weekend. ‘Invisible Me’ focuses on three older Londoners who discover it’s never too late to start again. And ‘Lifeline’ is a musical about the people behind extraordinary medical discoveries.

The New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival is almost over! It’s the last few days, so get some free movies in while you still can. Highlights include Almost Famous with a live band, and School of Rock to close out the event. Check out the schedule here.

Violin-led jazz quartet. Luke Doyle, a virtuoso jazz violinist is playing this Thursday. I’m a big jazz fan and you don’t often find a lead violinist fronting a quartet. This is an interesting one to see. And check out the booking page where there’s a clip of him performing.

Experimental watercolour workshop in Mottingham. Designed to learn new skills and build your artistic confidence, this workshop is open to beginners. It’s super relaxed and focusing on building your technique. Find out more.

Spring Salon showcase at London Performance Studios. Dance, music, sound, and movement make up this night of performances by amazing artists. Get tickets here.

Reggae night at The Rivoli Ballroom. Ska, rocksteady, and reggae all from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Join this fun Friday night at The Rivoli Ballroom, one of the last remaining 1950’s-style ballrooms left in London. Get tickets for the event here.

Danny Baker live in Blackheath. You know him from the BBC and all over the radio. Now, Danny Baker is coming to Blackheath to tell his humorous stories live in this one many show. Get tickets here.

Jazz Saturdays in Deptford. Students from Trinity Laban Conservatory play The Albany in Deptford. It’s super casual so drop into the cafe and grab a coffee and listen at these times.

A silent zen meditation in Greenwich. Beyond the bustle of the weekend crowds, find a little peace in this donation-based practice put on by the London Zen Community. Book your slot here.

Soul music from 3pm ‘til 3am in Lewisham. It’s a 12-hour music marathon at the Fox and Firkin with this Fast Soul music session. Check out the lineup.

Latin jazz brunch in Peckham. Charanga Mariposa is playing a rhythmic soulful mix of latin jazz while you eat or drink at the CLF Art Lounge. Find out more about the event here.

A terrarium workshop in Dulwich. Head gardener of the Dulwich Picture Gallery, Jack Townson, is putting on this workshop for all levels in honour of the Konrad Magi exhibit. And it includes a ticket to the exhibit.

Low tide walk in Deptford Creek. Learn about your neighbourhood in a way few have with this early morning stroll in Deptford Creek. Learn about everything the Creekside Discovery Centre is doing to improve the creek while experiencing the variety of wildlife inside. This is a really unique walk. Find out more here.

A journey through 75 years of British music, dance, theatre, fashion, and film in one performance. This is a freewheeling theatre piece that is at the core of Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary celebration. It’s hard to describe just what this performance will be like, but if it helps, Danny Boyle is one of the creators, so you know it’s going to be impressive.

Got a wedding coming up? A wedding showcase is happening at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Get inspiration and meet vendors in preparation for your special day. Find out more.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It’s the second to last weekend to see The Unicorn Theatre’s production of the classic Shakespeare play specifically for children ages 7 and up. Find out more about the production, including all the incredible reviews, here.

Wordplay: Song, dancing, and games for young kids at the Southbank Centre. This event is happening on Friday with a session for 0-2s and another for 3-5s. Singing, musicians, and interactive play, and all for free.

Mini Masterpieces at Dulwich Picture Gallery. A monthly exploratory session for under-5s at the Gallery. It’s happening on Friday. Find out more about the event here.