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Kim Seeliger

Kim Seeliger has written 8 posts for The London Word
Kim hails from the rugged shores of Cape Town where she has spent many a windswept afternoon basking in the spirit of African culture. After seven years working, travelling and hitching around the galaxy, the northern thermals have carried her to London town. Armed with her laptop and trusty bicycle, she navigates the cobbled streets in her attempts to transpire London life. This is her first foray into the field of journalism, a career she hopes to make her own once finished with her studies.

Lucha Libre: They Came, They Conquered

What do you get if you mix muscle men, midgets, transvestites, skin-tight costumes, sequins and sweat? One of the funniest and strangest nights out in London: Lucha Libre arrived…and then departed.

Gothic Grandeur in Leafy Wandsworth

Cycling around London is a great pastime, not only for the added benefits of a wee workout but for the joy of discovering hidden gems that may not be on your daily underground commute. On a recent expedition around Wandsworth Common I came upon something so unexpected that it looked quite out of place amidst the [...]

Theatretrain at the Royal Albert Hall

Theatretrain’s Sunday performance at the Royal Albert Hall would have set the toes of any theatre or music enthusiast tapping. With approximately 1400 eager children, from as far a field as Isle of Wight, Nottingham and even Slovenia, the stage was filled with an abundance of colour, movement, energy and most of all fun!

Another Kind of Silence – Now Touring London

Hailed as a pioneer, criticised as communist and scorned at as a woman, Rachel Carson did not have it easy. Yet her perseverance and commitment to drawing attention to the importance of our natural environment has had an enduring impact.
So…who exactly is Rachel Carson?

West London Literary Festival

The weekend’s wet weather did not put a damper on the spirits of local literature lovers when The West London Literary Festival returned for its second year to the lawns of Acton Green.

West Side Story: New York Comes to London

With a thundering applause, the curtain falls on what can only be described as magnificent. The 50th anniversary production of the world famous West Side Story provides a vibrant, colourful and passionate rendition of one of the frequently acclaimed “best loved musicals of all time.”

A Serving of Rice ‘n’ Peas Please!

Rice ‘n’ peas: As bland as this may sound to some, the particular dish in question is fiery and intense, served on a plate of honesty and sprinkled with a dash of hard-hitting sincerity.
Local independent film company riceNpeas, based in Notting Hill, was born out of the desire for real, unbiased documentary-making and, in the [...]

The Fiddler at Southwark’s Unicorn Theatre

Alcoholism, drug addiction, prostitution…What is your destiny?
Lee, Anthony, Jasmine, Femi and Lena, a group of five-year-olds from Stratford, seem to enjoy the simple pleasures of childhood. They love sitting in the garden, playing with their football and dressing their dolls. But behind this façade of frivolous fun lies the undercurrent of evil and corruption that [...]