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Theatre Group trip to see Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum
16th April 2026
Based on a true story Kinky Boots is an uplifting, sequin strewn extravaganza, so having the use of the largest stage in London for its latest outing seems quite fitting. Charlie Price (Matt Cardle) is desperately trying to leave his father’s failing shoe making business in Northampton for a new...
Relatively Speaking at Bromley Little Theatre (11th April)
14th April 2026
Relatively Speaking is one of the earlier Alan Ayckbourn plays and has the classic Ayckbourn set up – you pretty much know what to expect but you also know it will make you laugh out loud if performed well. Set in the ‘60s, two 20-somethings, Ginny and Greg, start a whirlwind romance. The...
Bromley u3a Disco
13th April 2026
The disco is still flourishing in Bromley Little Theatre rehearsal rooms, and now the builders have finished the renovations at the theatre we can use our front door again. Many health experts are now saying that dancing is good for our health, any form of dance, formal or free form, and it makes...
Life of the Tower of London
7th April 2026
Siobhan Clarke, Guide Lecturer at Historic Royal Palaces (pictured) gave us an enthralling insight into the life of the Tower of London from earliest days to today. It is Britain’s oldest palace and most visited attraction. Its success may be traced to its location and its constant adaptation to...
The Spy That Came in From the Cold at the Churchill Theatre (28th March)
2nd April 2026
Following a critically acclaimed sell-out West End Season, this stage adaption of John le Carre’s classic Cold War novel by David Eldridge embarked on a UK tour which included a week at the Churchill Theatre. Directed by Jeremy Herrin and with a brilliant cast led by Ralf Little playing Alec...
I'm Sorry Prime Minister at The Apollo Theatre
29th March 2026
A Theatre Group of over 45 members attended I’m Sorry Prime Minister on 26 March at The Apollo Theatre. This play written and directed by Jonathan Lynne, co-writer of the hit TV programmes Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister. In this comedy we see Jim Hacker in older age...
The crumbling of British Politics in Turmoil - General Meeting talk on 17th March
23rd March 2026
Our guest speaker Andrew Baker delivered a devastating analysis of why British politics are in turmoil. He cited:-distrust with lightweight politicians, who have not had serious jobs. They cannot make decisions in case they alienate their followers. They display little skill in political...
Fun had by all at the Quiz
13th March 2026
Our first morning Quiz on March 10th proved very popular and most enjoyable. Fourteen teams of six answered questions on a wide range of subjects over 6 rounds. There was an additional picture round of British Birds. The winning, all female team, modestly named Shy...
Bromley Quiz Morning
10th March 2026
Bromley u3a is kicking off the new year with the first of our events, a Quiz morning, on March 10th. Our members will enjoy a morning of head-scratching fun with friends. Members can bring their own drinks and nibbles but tea and coffee will be supplied as well as the Inquisitor, the...
A Mirror by Sam Holcroft
9th March 2026
What happens when a society begins to control not only what people may say, but even how stories may be told? That intriguing question lies at the heart of A Mirror, a thoughtful and intellectually playful contemporary drama that explores the relationship between storytelling, censorship, and...
