Andy Nyman talks about acting, writing, directing – and magic.

Meet the locals
Brackenbury Q&A
Andy Nyman talks about acting, writing, directing – and magic.
Bill Bailey: making people laugh is his life’s work. How long have you lived in the area? Since 1987. 27 years. As a native of Bath, what brought you to London? I came to study English and Drama at Westfield…
Antonia Pugh-Thomas: pigs are easier than kids. How long have you lived in the area? Since the 12th of September, 2011. When we moved into the house we didn’t have any running water or electricity but the pig area was…
Speaking in a booming voice down a crackling telephone line from Lapland in the Arctic Circle, Father Christmas reveals the history of his many names, his reliance on technology and the challenges of not waking children when delivering presents Q.…
Josh Pull and Will Orr-Ewing tell us what their Keystone after-school classes can offer our kids. What are Keystone Study Clubs? Josh: They are small after school classes in English and Maths for students aged 6 to 11. We have been…
We ask Elliot Rowe, head of Hammersmith sales at Douglas & Gordon, what he loves about the area and why he made it is home Why did you move to Brackenbury Village? I moved from Clapham to the area more…
BUILDING DRAMA Hammersmith hosts one of the most significant cultural developments in West London with this month’s re-opening of the Lyric. Artistic Director, Sean Holmes, discusses his love of surprising audiences and his first production to launch the re-opening Q.…
TV presenter slash reporter Jonny Maitland tells Jo Reynolds why he can’t stop taking the p***. How long have you lived in the area? Since 2002, but my connection to the area goes back much further. I’ve worked at the…
TAKING STOCK What inspired a local lad to become a fine craftsman? Michael Smith, shares tales of his unlikely journey Q. Michael Smith, you’re a gunmaker. Where are you from originally? Shepherd’s Bush. Q. How has the area changed since…
Jo Reynolds talks to Local casting agent Priscilla John. How long have you lived in the area? Since February 1987. I’d just bought a house in Cardross Street. Do you want to know what I paid for it? £103,000. That…