@praddenkeefe.bsky.social there are a couple of details in your excellent book London Falling to do with music and London club culture that I feel are important to clarify. It’s such a brilliant book, hugely affecting. If I can feed back to you or your agent I’d be grateful.

I interviewed the mighty John McKay on Radio Free Pimlico www.mixcloud.com/RadioFreePim... His new band John McKay’s Reactor tour this summer. His work with the Banshees sounds even better years later. Listen via

This is a phenomenal book, essential even

Secret Drug Addict@scrtdrugaddict.bsky.social · 4mo ago

It's my Birthday today and it would mean the world if you could share this to help raise up money for a family with Dwarfism and multiple Sclerosis chuffed.org/project/rebu...

This is a fantastic interview and character portrait of a thoroughly interesting person. #dwarfism #non-binary

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 5mo ago

‘If I didn’t have dwarfism, I’d probably be quite normcore’: Midgitte Bardot on sex, drag and street harassment

When I woke up this morning I didn't think I'd be reading the phrase "Midgitte climbed aboard a cherry-picker in order to sing a filthy blues rock tune called Hot Piss, brandishing a jug of frothy yellow liquid", and yet here we are. Marvellous.

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 5mo ago

‘If I didn’t have dwarfism, I’d probably be quite normcore’: Midgitte Bardot on sex, drag and street harassment

Last night @certainblacks.bsky.social turned it out: Rising Mirrors at Rich Mix with London and Dakar exchange

Interview: Redo and Bboy Samuka talk breaking barriers, hip hop culture and taking Breakin’ Convention 2026 on tour. Read the full interview now

Interview: Redo and Bboy Samuka on Breakin’ Convention 2026 on Tour

Interview: Redo and Bboy Samuka talk breaking barriers, hip hop culture and taking Breakin’ Convention 2026 on tour. Read the full interview now

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Went to see Jill Westwood exhibition at Neven Gallery on until May 16

I’m giving @bsky.app another go. Good night…. Here are some photos I took today locally

‘The smell wasn’t healthy’: the artist who wore 24 nappies to highlight sewage pollution – and fell ill | Art and design https://www.europesays.com/ie/375499/ On the Deptford foreshore, a ghoulish figure is sinking into the Thames. Performance artist zack mennell (who writes…

‘The smell wasn’t healthy’: the artist who wore 24 nappies to highlight sewage pollution – and fell ill | Art and design - Ireland

On the Deptford foreshore, a ghoulish figure is sinking into the Thames. Performance artist zack mennell (who writes their name in lower case) wades to their

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IN CONVERSATION WITH: Tamm Reynolds Southbank Centre We sat down with Tamm Reynolds to discuss their latest show, Shooting From Below. wp.me/pdXz8Y-8Jf #review #whatson #London

@scrtdrugaddict.bsky.social how are you? I’ve pre-ordered your new book, want to interview you on my show!

We are very excited about tonight's guest - Pid'or Tampa. She will be discussing her work, which touches on topics like sexual violence and reproductive health. Tune in at 7pm on 101.4 FM @certainblacks.bsky.social @annagoodman1.bsky.social @resonancefm.bsky.social @roseives.bsky.social

IN CONVERSATION WITH: zack mennell A weekend gathering situating ancient folk customs such as mumming in new relation to the post-industrial landscapes of London, Kent and Essex. wp.me/pdXz8Y-8uD #interview #london #theatre

Given that yesterday it was great Classical Hollywood era actress Kim Novak’s 93rd Birthday, what do you think of her wonderful paintings? 🙂 Click the link below 👇🙂 www.kimnovakartist.com/kim-novaks-p...

Gallery of Kim Novak's Paintings

View a gallery of Kim Novak's original pastel and oil paintings on this page.

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My interview with the brilliant Peter York www.mixcloud.com/RadioFreePim...

Peter York in conversation with Anna Goodman

Pimlico’s own Peter York, the celebrated author, broadcaster and bon viveur joins Anna Goodman for an extended chat. Expect tales of style, punk, books, Sloane Rangers, culture wars and much more incl...

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While I was away ... Wrote this feature for @thetimes.com about the importance of Aberdeen in the story of Jamie Reid & the Sex Pistols: Anarchy in … Aberdeen? Studio’s role in defining the Sex Pistols share.google/2H6ubZYtJpXk...

Anarchy in … Aberdeen? Studio’s role in defining the Sex Pistols

Jamie Reid, who captured the essence of punk through his covers for the band, made his first poster for them in the city. Now it is at the centre of a retrospective

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In this week’s long read, those at the forefront of category-defying performance – including artist Marina Abramović and programmers at venues ranging from the Southbank Centre to grassroots space London Performance Studios – talk to The Stage about how they are reimagining what theatre can be 👇

Blurring the boundaries: the pioneers reimagining what theatre can be

Those at the forefront of category-defying performance – including artist Marina Abramović and programmers at both established and grassroots venues – talk to Natasha Tripney about their work

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Marking the 50th anniversary of Homosexual Acts, the first official Gay theatre season in Britain, Radical Rediscovery: Homosexual Acts and Beyond opens at London Performance Studios

Radical Rediscovery: Homosexual Acts and Beyond Exhibition Celebrates 50 Years of LGBTQ+ Theatre

Marking the 50th anniversary of Homosexual Acts, the first official Gay theatre season in Britain, Radical Rediscovery: Homosexual Acts and Beyond opens at London Performance Studios

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@sarahdonaldson.bsky.social hello Sarah I’d love to send you and the team a couple of stories about books and exhibitions. How can I contact you?

@alastairmckay.bsky.social hello Alastair is it possible to email you? Best wishes Anna

@andrewmale.bsky.social hello Andrew, for the first time in over a decade at least, I have a press release I’d like to send you. How do I email you? With thanks Anna

🌟Certain Blacks presents Ensemble Festival 2025 26 & 27 July at Royal Victoria Docks, London (Free Event) Now in its 6th edition, this outdoor celebration of circus, dance, physical theatre, and street art will return for 2 full days! www.qxmagazine.com/2025/06/ense...

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Mish Weaver @TheDocklands We sat down with Mish, the mastermind behind Waiting Song at Certain Blacks Ensemble Festival 26 and 27 July in Docklands. wp.me/pdXz8Y-6cI #interview #london #dance

Join Certain Blacks for Accessible performances at Ensemble Festival 25. There will be BSL interpreted and audio described shows, plus pre-show touch tours. When - 27 Jul Where - London Cost - Free disabilityarts.online/events/ensem...

The next episode of Intrapology is being performed LIVE, ONLINE and INTERACTIVE on 20th July! What is holding our world together, and who owns it? Join us and decide.

Intrapology@index.post.intrapology.com.ap.brid.gy · last yr.

Happy Solstice

I knew Mustapha he was so wise, I really miss him. Good piece @lanre-bakare.bsky.social

The Guardian@theguardian.com · last yr.

Pioneering London playwright decried gentrification of ‘writer’s paradise’

I spoke to the reasonably terrifying Michael Shannon about Eugene O’Neill and REM; he responded by telling me that all television is terrible www.timeout.com/london/news/...

Michael Shannon: ‘I think television is garbage – I certainly don’t watch it’

London is set for a double dose of the outspoken American actor this summer

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