Bromley’s work jigsaw is coming together

Bromley has always had attractions as a place to do business - size of borough, part of London and yet also of Kent, excellent travel links, well-educated workforce, and being known as London's greenest borough are just a few items from that list. However, a coherent, determined effort has been under way to make theContinue reading "Bromley’s work jigsaw is coming together"

Rockin’, Frockin’, and Shockin’ – The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show, currently playing at the Churchill Theatre from 9th to 14th February, is as delightful and deplorable as ever! That delight is very much aided by the drier-than-dry-ice Narrator (Jackie Clune), whose stand-up comedy we will be looking out for. As one audience member put it, "It's a bit like panto, butContinue reading "Rockin’, Frockin’, and Shockin’ – The Rocky Horror Show"

Beauty and the Beast: A Grand Night Out

Spectacular and lavish, the annual pantomime at the Churchill Theatre, The Beauty and the Beast, provides a memorable end to the year (and start to 2026, as it runs until 4th January). Episode 264 of the Bromley Buzz podcast was recorded at the press night of the show, and features TV's Hi-De-Hi great Su Pollard (asContinue reading "Beauty and the Beast: A Grand Night Out"

A Tour de Hearse: Murder At Midnight

 A Tour de Force is defined as an achievement or performance that shows great skill and attracts admiration. Given the dark humour of Murder at Midnight, playing at Bromley's Churchill Theatre from 26-29 November, tickets here, this comedy thriller is more a Tour de Hearse, with the iconic vehicle clearly parked outside ready for aContinue reading "A Tour de Hearse: Murder At Midnight"

Joy at the Bridge House: The Diary of a Provincial Lady

Buzzing in the Bridge House: Jacqui Weale, Ellie Ward, Michael Ansley, Becky Lumb, Rebecca Pickering, and Tom Thornhill. The Diary of a Provincial Lady is a stage adaptation by Ellie Ward of the novel by E. M. Delafield, an author beloved of the late novelist Jilly Cooper, who had been excited by this production. RightlyContinue reading "Joy at the Bridge House: The Diary of a Provincial Lady"

Inspector Morse transmits signals of success

'Your past will find you out' could have been the motto of Inspector Morse: House Of Ghosts, playing at the Churchill Theatre from 8th to 11th October. The play perfectly captures the mood of Colin Dexter's creation, beloved of numerous television viewers for many years, led by Tom Chambers as the beer-loving detective with rarefiedContinue reading "Inspector Morse transmits signals of success"

A Fawtless Towering Triumph at the Churchill Theatre

We once again despatched Mercedes Yearley of Quest Soul Theatre, herself an actress, to review a show at Bromley's Churchill Theatre, this time  Fawlty Towers The Play, on between 1st and 4th October. Mercedes summed the night up for her and her companion for the night, saying: "As a lifelong fan of the classic sitcom FawltyContinue reading "A Fawtless Towering Triumph at the Churchill Theatre"

Whip-Crackin’ Fun: A Fresh Take on Calamity Jane

The opening night of Calamity Jane at the Churchill Theatre was a true delight, transporting me back to my youth when I once performed in this very musical – Yeehaw! If you’ve seen the 1953 film starring Doris Day, you’ll already know some of the magic. But this new stage adaptation reimagines the classic withContinue reading "Whip-Crackin’ Fun: A Fresh Take on Calamity Jane"

The Croft: Haunting Theatre at its Best

We despatched Mercedes Yearley of Quest Soul Theatre, herself an actress, to review The Croft, which is on between 5th and 7th June at Bromley's Churchill Theatre. We previewed the show recently, here, and Mercedes clearly loved it, saying: "Set in the remote Scottish Highlands, The Croft blends modern mystery with ancient folklore in aContinue reading "The Croft: Haunting Theatre at its Best"