Balham and surrounding areas Area Guide
A locals' guide to Balham and surrounding areas
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"Built in 1937, Du Cane Court is Balham's largest landmark and Europe's biggest privately owned residential block. Owing to its Art Deco design, it has been used in the filming of ITV's Poirot."
A great mix of independent and high street stores gives Balham a real community feel that always impresses my clients.
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I love the authentic street food you can get from Brixton Market...an inspiration for the adventurous foodie...
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Home to arguably the most vibrant food scene in London...plenty to offer for those on a budget too!
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The Candlelight Club's May Ball
London’s award-winning 1920s-themed speakeasy party, with live music, cabaret and cocktails in a secret venue filled with candles, where everyone dresses the part. With days lengthening and temperatures rising, come and let your hair down in our candlelit ballroom, where there will be live music from those ribald rabble-rousers of ragtime, Jack Calloway and his Midnight Creepers, guaranteed to keep your feet moving on the dance floor. Host with the most Champagne Charlie will be channelling cabaret decadence and burlesque bombshell Betsy Rose will evoke the anything-goes spirit of the Jazz Age. When the band aren’t playing our DJs the Bee’s Knees will be spinning vintage vinyl. Elsewhere our tarot reader Lucius will be on hand to glimpse into your future, while Michelle Krausz will be running her pop-up vintage jewellery shop. You can come just for drinks and dancing, but you can also preorder the three-course dinner, or reserve a table with Champagne (with a menu of bar snacks and sharing platters to order for the table). Ticket-holders get an email a few days before revealing the secret location (close to a tube station). This will be our last speakeasy extravaganza until the autumn, so pull on your flapper dress and get ready to Charleston! "The closest you'll find to an authentic Jazz Age experience in central London. Its unique ambience, fuelled by hundreds of candles, is truly a scene to behold." —Time OutRead more
Gryphon at the Bedford
Following the release of their new live album Gryphon Live A Sonic Tonic, Gryphon return to the Bedford with their unique blend of progressive rock, folk, classical and early music.Read more
The School for wives
Molire's seminal farce about a man so determined to marry a lady who will reflect well on him that he plots to indoctrinate his young ward as an ideal bride. Such schemes go awry very soon...Read more
Baby Knees Up VE80 Special
A good old fashioned knees-up for families with young children marking 80 years since Victory in Europe. Sing along to well-known songs like Nellie the Elephant, and Daisy Bell plus wartime classics like We’ll Meet Again and rousing 1940s singalongs. There’ll be bubbles, flags and plenty of singing along led by Tom Carradine from behind the piano! Baby-friendly and open to all ages.Read more
Jazz at the Wheatsheaf, Tooting Bec - Nel Begley Quartet
Nel is a London-based jazz singer and songwriter, recognized for her captivating performances that have taken her across the UK and around the world. Her enchanting performances have delighted audiences at renowned venues and festivals, including the Manchester Jazz Festival, The Vortex, Pizza Express, Ronnie Scott's, Leeds Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival, and Jamboree Barcelona. Nels music has received significant endorsements from Arts Council England and the Northern Line Scheme, underscoring her influence in the vibrant music scene. Completing her quartet are Paul Edis (piano) Simon Read (double bass) and James Law (drums). Listen to Nel here -YouTube - The Nearness of You [https://youtu.be/Kb72JbnTYlI?feature=shared] Doors at 7:30 Music at 8pm Tickets are 12 2 Upper Tooting Rd, Tooting Bec, London SW17 7TSRead more
Laugh Train Home: Comedy Nights
Laugh Train Home is known for its hilarious comedy nights, fun atmosphere, and a bit of the unexpected. For over a decade, they've been bringing audiences a lineup of the best comedians from the UK and internationally, including big names on the scene such as Sara Pascoe, Joe Lycett, Milton Jones, Sindhu Vee, Josh Widdicombe, and many more. With a stellar lineup of performers on each occasion during the whole spring season, this is a night of comedy not to be missed. Get your tickets now for Laugh Train Home: Comedy Nights in London!Read more
Brixton Got Soul
The best musicians in London hit the stage for two sets of soulful bangers every Saturday. The only club night in town with incredible live performances and DJs from 9pm until 3am. £6 tickets are limited and come off sale 24 hours before the event. £10 tickets will be available all night, or you can pay the same amount on the door. We advise purchasing your tickets in advance to avoid queues. Presented by The Blues Kitchen Brixton. This is an 18+ event (Photo I.D required).Read more
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