Happy Thursday, South East London!
We took a little hiatus to stretch our legs at the tail end of summer, but we’re back to bring you weekly goings-on throughout the tri-borough area… (I’m giving “tri-borough” a shot - what do we think?)
First, however, we have some exciting news for anybody who’s a fan of the most popular Indian chain in the city…
📰 🍛 Dishoom is coming to Borough
Has anyone been to the Hop Exchange? It’s a beautiful grade-II listed building in Borough right by London Bridge. And, though it’s pretty, I’m not really sure what happens in there these days… until now.
Dishoom is taking over a large section of the space, officially opening in a few weeks. But here’s the good part. They’re having a soft launch the 12th–20th of October where they’re accepting walk-ins who will receive 50% off their meal! Worth stopping by. Check out their website for more info here.
📰 🧖 A new sauna & cold plunge in Bermondsey
Another welcome addition to the South East, Druid Street Saunas has opened in the Bermondsey railway arches. After a soft launch this summer, this sauna and cold plunge is fully up and running now.
There are a few of these types of spots popping up around the city and it’s about to be the perfect time of year to take advantage. Take a look here.
Stay safe. Stay cosy. Have a great weekend.
-Anton
All Weekend Long
🎙️ A star-studded comedy festival in Peckham
Peckham Playground is on for its third annual comedy festival in Copeland Park all weekend. They have a huge bill of big-name comics: Dara Ó Briain on Thursday, Eddie Kadi on Friday, then Sara Pascoe, Ed Gamble, Tim Key and Fern Brady across Saturday and Sunday. Get tickets here.
🖼️ Ghosts of the High Street art exhibition
This is just outside the South East London zone in Brixton, but close enough. Ghosts of the High Street gathers 25 years of David Western’s paintings, prints and drawings of a fast-changing South London. Much of what he captured has since been demolished or changed entirely. This is a trip down South London memory lane. And Saturday’s the last chance to see it. Have a look here.
🎭 My Name Is Rachel Corrie at the Greenwich Theatre
A moving, one-woman play drawn from the diaries and emails of the young American activist, adapted by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner and starring Cassie Bradley. This play just started its run this week. Book your seats here.
Thursday, October 1st
🎭 Drive at the Greenwich Theatre
One night only: Drive is a high-energy blend of live music, spoken word and storytelling following four friends from an East London estate who start a band. This show was born in South London at Theatre Peckham, went to the West End, and is now back across the river. Grab tickets here.
Friday, October 2nd
🎬 Date-night cinema in Peckham
Rooftop Cinema Club is showing two very different kinds of date night movie on Friday. They’re starting with the time-hopping romance About Time at 6.15pm, followed by the very much non-romance, Obsession, at 9.05pm. I can’t speak for About Time, but I just saw Obsession. It’s worth seeing with a crowd. Find tickets here.
Saturday, October 3rd
👗 Threads of Heritage: Black women’s fashion in Lewisham
A Black History Month celebration of Black women’s fashion, heritage and creativity, with exhibitions, storytelling and a fashion showcase at Lewisham Shopping Centre. See the details here.
🥁 Taiko Meantime’s 25th anniversary at Blackheath Halls
Japanese taiko drumming takes centre stage with Taiko Meantime, an ensemble that was actually founded in Greenwich 25 years ago. And now they’re having a special anniversary show at Blackheath Halls. Book your seats here.
🎸 Talking Heads tribute at the Fox & Firkin
Speaking in Tongues bring the songs of the Talking Heads to Lewisham for a night of singalongs. Grab tickets here.
🎭 Hundred Watt Club cabaret at Woolwich Works
An evening of vintage-inspired burlesque at Woolwich Works, with comedy, circus and vaudeville thrown in for good measure from the internationally-touring Hundred Watt Club. Read more about it here.
Sunday, October 4th
🎷 FREE big band jazz at the Fox & Firkin
The Big Firkin Band, a Lewisham-based collective of amazing players, brings jazz back to the Fox & Firkin on Sunday afternoon. It’s always a good time. Find out more here.
🎤 Soulsation at Greenwich Theatre
A feel-good celebration of classic soul and Motown comes to Greenwich Theatre. All the soul oldies you remember. It may be a theatre show, but expect people to be dancing along. Book tickets here.
Hi. I love your newsletter but it’s just always a bit late for the weekend coming. It would be really helpful for you to highlight stuff that’s coming up in say 10 days time. Thanks