Before the clock struck Twelve, the Bromley Buzz took a magical trip into the classic (perhaps not so classic) Christmas Cinderella pantomime at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre, where we encountered the perfect panto ingredients of fun, laughter, glitzy costumes and, of course, the recipe would not be completed without all the boos, hisses and audience participationContinueContinue reading “Cinderella Pantomime – Dreams can come true…”
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Dennis of Penge – God of Ecstasy
As soon as Dennis of Penge at the Bridge House Theatre in Penge was announced, I was eager to see this play and had to get Bromley Buzz co-presenter Darren to come along; even more so, as a friend of ours (Trevor Davis, as Clovis) was acting in this show. Dennis of Penge is inspiredContinueContinue reading “Dennis of Penge – God of Ecstasy”
The Merchant Of Venice 1936: Wow
We used the word ‘tremendous’ on our Instagram to describe the new production of ‘The Merchant Of Venice’ with ‘1936’ added to the title, running at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre until 28th October, tickets here. On further reflection, the word ‘Wow’ is even better. A longer summary might be that this is a play that, forContinueContinue reading “The Merchant Of Venice 1936: Wow”
Marble Cake – Dual Ingredients that can differ
The show Marble Cake took to Bromley’s Churchill Theatre Studio with a two person show, co-written and performed by Nathaniel Allen and Olivia Penhallow. And co-produced with Creative Learning. From the moment we sat down, and lights went up to final bows with a standing ovation, the audience were captivated on rollercoaster ride of emotions,ContinueContinue reading “Marble Cake – Dual Ingredients that can differ”
Community and sponsorship: Terra Firma Landscapes
Sponsors are vital to community initiatives like ours, that set up a multi-media channel based around a podcast to help people within and beyond Bromley to learn about the place, its people, and what is going on here. Thus we are massively grateful for the financial support given to us by our three sponsors, eachContinueContinue reading “Community and sponsorship: Terra Firma Landscapes”
Shock Horror!
Expect to be shocked. Expect to be horrified. Expect to be disturbed. And don’t hold onto your drink! ‘Shock Horror’, now at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre until 30th September – tickets here – follows the story of a young man, Herbert, who has returned to an old, decommissioned cinema, The Metropole, to complete his life’s work.ContinueContinue reading “Shock Horror!”
Beccehamian Naked Calendar – Beccs Big Build
Photoshoot under way… Jennifer West Photography We’re proud to be sharing a fun fundraiser by the Beccahamians Ladies and Girls Rugby Club, Beccs Ladies. As their fundraising pages says: “We are Beccs Ladies RFC in West Wickham, South East London. The ladies team was founded in over 20 years ago by one of our gorgeousContinueContinue reading “Beccehamian Naked Calendar – Beccs Big Build”
The Day the Music Died? That’ll Be The Day!
3rd of February 1959 – the day, according to Don McLean, ‘the music died’, when a 22-year-old, relatively new star, Buddy Holly, was killed when his plane came down during a snowstorm whilst he was on the Winter Dance Party tour of the American Midwest. His music career was just getting started; he’d only beenContinueContinue reading “The Day the Music Died? That’ll Be The Day!”
Barking Hours in Chelsfield
Judge Jim’s dogs – Tia, Brandy, and Cider The Five Bells pub in Chelsfield has an annual dog show that is one of Bromley Buzz co-presenter Darren’s favourite events of the year. Darren was joined there for the 2023 show by fellow presenter Zeenat Noorani, and both podcasters had a great, doggy time! The followingContinueContinue reading “Barking Hours in Chelsfield”
2nd Anniversary of the Bromley Buzz podcast!
Sarah Marsh-Collings, Darren Weale, and Zeenat Noorani – the Bromley Buzz team. 4th August 2023 is the second anniversary of the Bromley Buzz podcast. We haven’t celebrated yet, but we did publish our 121st episode, our second full interview with Gareth Bacon, Member of Parliament for Orpington. Listen here.
