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Some poems for November from the Creative Writing Group
1st December 2025
Click here to read the poems with autumnal photographs. ...
Theatre Group trip to see Punch
23rd November 2025
Having directed a play in 2016 at Bromley Little Theatre about Restorative Justice, I was excited to see James Graham’s play which also covered this. Like “The Long Road”, Graham’ play was about much more – in this case the deprivation of a Nottingham council estate, one parent families...
Sweeney Todd at The Churchill Theatre
15th November 2025
A select number from the theatre group attended the matinee on Saturday 15 November of West Wickham Operatic Society’s ambitious production of Sweeney Todd. Directed by Kevin Gauntlet there were strong performances from the leads with Jamie Fillery as Sweeney Todd, Jane Werry as Mrs Lovett and...
Creative Writing Group
12th November 2025
Please click here to see the latest examples of work from the Creative Writing Group. ...
The Full Monty at Bromley Little Theatre
8th November 2025
I’m sure everyone knows the plot so I don’t think much needs to be said about that, but I must say although for the most part we, the audience, were literally crying with laughter, we were made conscious of the underlying desperation of men out of work and the dreadful consequences to their...
The Lady from the Sea at The Bridge Theatre
5th November 2025
Theatre Group members attended the Bridge Theatre on Thursday 5 November to see The Lady from the Sea by Simon Stone, a modern-day interpretation of the play of the same name by Henrik Ibsen. The Bridge Theatre is “in the round”, and the central stage was cleverly used. There was an emphasis...
November Newsletter - flipbook version
1st November 2025
Our latest Newsletter is also available as a Flipbook version making it easier to read. Have a look to see the breadth of what u3a Bromley has to offer. Click here to view both versions. ...
Theatre Group Trip to see The Importance of Being Ernest
23rd October 2025
The Importance of Being Earnest is a farcical comedy depicting the tangled affairs of two young men who live double lives to evade unwanted social obligations, both assuming the name Ernest, while wooing the two young women of their affections. First performed 130 years ago; it was Oscar...
Top Hat at New Wimbledon Theatre
16th October 2025
A group from the theatre group ventured to Wimbledon to see the Chichester Production of Top Hat on tour. They were in for a treat as Irving Berlin’s score came to life on the stage. Numbers like Let’s face the music and dance, Top Hat, White tie and tails, Cheek to cheek were performed and...
LOWE Trip to Surrey Quays
15th October 2025
Pictures of our first trip on the Windrush line to Surrey Quays on 15th October. A beautiful walk in Southwark Park followed by a flying visit to Canada Water to admire the Library. ...
Theatre Group visit to see Born with Teeth
15th October 2025
Based on a book by Liz Duffy Adams, the play Born with Teeth at Wyndham’s Theatre imagines the relationship between William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe when they are forced by Royal decree to work on a play together. Ncuti Gatwa (of Dr Who fame) is Marlowe and Edward Bluemel plays...
Theatre Group visit to see The Crucible
12th October 2025
October’s production from Bromley Little Theatre was Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. This powerful play was written by Miller as both a cautionary tale and an allegory in response to accusation of communism against him. It parallels the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism, exposing how fear and...
Theatre group trip to see Infamous at Bromley Little Theatre
26th September 2025
Infamous was a brilliant, very intimate production performed "In the Bar". It is a modern play by April De Angelis about the life and times of Lady Emma Hamilton, original West End cast members were Caroline Quentin and her daughter Rose. The story of Emma Hamilton is a complex one. ...
Theatre Group walk from Blackfriars to St Paul's
25th September 2025
On 25th September the Theatre Group walked from Blackfriars to St Paul's seeing lots of places of interest, quite a few related to Shakespeare. ...
Calamity Jane at the Churchill Theatre Bromley
17th September 2025
Calamity Jane is based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, and this production starred Carrie Hope Fletcher. I was not sure how it would transcend into a musical stage show but I was not disappointed. The gun slinging' tomboy Calamity Jane – biggest mouth in Dakota territory - was always up...
A Man for All Seasons (Theatre Group)
16th September 2025
A Man for All Seasons is a play by Robert Bolt based on the life of Sir Thomas More a staunch Catholic answering only to God and the Pope during the reign of Henry VIII. More was played excellently by Martin Shaw in a reprise of the same role some 20 years ago. Thomas More, a loving family man...
Theatre Group trip to London Canal Museum
14th September 2025
The Theatre Group visited the London Canal Museum and enjoyed a boat trip with cream tea onboard. It was so popular we had two boats of 12 on two different dates. We went through locks, tunnels and saw Kings Cross. Contributed by Mary Garside ...
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Bromley Little Theatre
13th September 2025
Following a break in August for our Saturday matinees at Bromley Little Theatre we returned to a comedy which had won awards on Broadway and brought to the UK in 2019. Bromley Little Theatre has been trying to get the rights to perform since then. This was an enjoyable play with many references...
Rambles Group visit Otford
9th September 2025
The u3a Rambles group had a very enjoyable circular walk starting at Otford Village car park on what was one of the sunniest days that week. There were some spectacular views and we spotted the Shoreham Cross and at one point crossed the Darent river, still flowing...
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1st September 2024
Aggravated by Android? Exasperated by email? Irritated by your iPhone or iPad? Maddened by your Mac? Rattled by Ringo? Wound up by Windows? We can probably help. Drop in to the Richmal Crompton pub (opposite Bromley South Station) any Thursday or on the 1st or 3rd Monday each month at...
