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The Horniman Museum and Gardens’ eagerly-awaited Butterfly House opened its doors to the public on Monday. The Butterfly House is home to hundreds of beautiful butterflies, free-flying in a specially planted tropical indoor garden. Visitors can now see species from around the world, look out for rare butterflies like the...

A major and often crippling expense is being removed by Greenwich Theatre for three companies who will each start a UK tour in the South London venue this autumn. A new production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest by Bilimankhwe Arts, Stolen by The Devil’s Violin and Dust by Elusive Circus will...

Basil Brush, the hugely popular children’s entertainer who has been lighting up TV screens for nearly 50 years, is coming to OnBlackheath this September. The funny furry fox, whose mischief making and catchphrase “Boom Boom!” has earned a place in millions of children’s hearts since the late 1960s, has been...

People are being urged to save the date so they don’t miss out one of the capital’s most established and unique community arts festivals next month. Now in its 11th year, Bermondsey Street Festival will feature artists, galleries, businesses, restaurants, breweries and bars for the big party in the...

This week I am on the hunt for a business partner to support a programme of theatre workshops for teenagers and for older people in the boroughs of Greenwich and Lewisham. I am targeting those who may not have regular access to arts activity because of the often prohibitive costs...