Image – Sarah Marsh-Collings, Darren Weale, and Zeenat Noorani The Bromley Buzz podcast celebrates its third anniversary on 4th August. A quote from episode 8 sums up why the Bromley Buzz is needed. Keith Jeremiah, then Chair of Trustees at Bromley Little Theatre, said when he and actress Alice Foster were interviewed in the theatre’sContinueContinue reading “Happy 3rd Buzz-versary to the Bromley Buzz podcast”
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Truly Scrumptious – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Stepping out of the screen and onto the stage… the legendary Chitty Chitty Bang Bang took flight to a full house at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre, with the auditorium filled with adults and children. I was transported back to childhood moments of nostalgia watching the great classic movie, now taken on stage. Chitty Chitty Bang BangContinueContinue reading “Truly Scrumptious – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
Welcoming Cllr Dr David Jefferys, Mayor of Bromley
We will miss the Mayor’s Parlour in the Bishop’s Palace in the about-to-be former Civic Centre in Bromley. We have now interviewed three Mayors of Bromley in the Palace – Cllr Hannah Gray, Cllr Mike Botting, and now Cllr Dr David Jefferys, plus Cllr Russell Mellor, in another location. On 21st June, we – DarrenContinueContinue reading “Welcoming Cllr Dr David Jefferys, Mayor of Bromley”
Bromley BuzzUp coincides with new sponsorship
On Tuesday 16th April, we held our first monthly ‘Bromley BuzzUp’ networking meeting. These face-to-face events are a further step in our helping to bring together people from organisations in all sectors in Bromley. Hosted by the Newman Flexible Workspace in Bromley town centre, we enjoyed a mix of talking, eating, and activities. Mayor ofContinueContinue reading “Bromley BuzzUp coincides with new sponsorship”
Hello Happiness: The Drifters Girl Musical
A perfect blend of music, story, and showmanship, The Drifters Girl: A New Musical is a fitting tribute to a remarkable woman and a remarkable band. It runs at the Churchill Theatre until 27th April, tickets here. The Drifters Girl Production Photos 22nd September 2023 Norwich Theatre Royal EMG Ents ©The Other Richard The Drifters,ContinueContinue reading “Hello Happiness: The Drifters Girl Musical”
Grease is the word!
Get ready to be swept off your feet by the high-octane and fast-paced energy of Grease the Musical! From the moment the cast graces the stage, you’ll be on a thrilling ride that doesn’t let up until the exhilarating end! Many of us are familiar with Grease, the movie, but the movie bears little relationshipContinueContinue reading “Grease is the word!”
Bromley’s Hidden Gems
As we have been sharing numerous locations, attractions, organisations, and people across Bromley we have come across a number of these who could be described as ‘hidden gems’ that should be much better known. We thought we would share them here. Bromley Little Theatre Down House Bethlem Gallery and Museum of the Mind Chislehurst CavesContinueContinue reading “Bromley’s Hidden Gems”
Metamorphoses: dark themes and unexpected twists
Blood, gore, and nudity were, fittingly, absent from the recent youth production of Metamorphoses at Bromley Little Theatre. Present, however, was a large, talented cast telling story after story of human passion and divine duplicity, and every bizarre behaviour, decision, and quirk in between. Bromley Little Theatre’s Youth Group put on a lively and grippingContinueContinue reading “Metamorphoses: dark themes and unexpected twists”
Much Ado About Shakespeare’s Women
Juliet’s line ‘Romeo, Romeo, where the f**k are you?’, got the Creative Curve Theatre Company’s new production of ‘Not Such Stuff’ by Chris Wind off to a striking start. Lines borrowed from Shakespeare were woven into a script written in his style, but with a modern take on the plots that eight of his female characters,ContinueContinue reading “Much Ado About Shakespeare’s Women”
Jesus Christ Superstar: Effervescence
The new production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar now on at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre until 2nd March sparkles!. Hence the use of the word ‘effervescence’ in the post title, prompted by our post-show summary of the audience reaction: absolutely bubbling. Or perhaps, this being the Bromley Buzz, absolutely buzzing. What also impressed is thatContinueContinue reading “Jesus Christ Superstar: Effervescence”
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