Simon Read
@simonread.bsky.social
Writer/broadcaster: an anagram of 'randomise'. Tweet about #cocktails #beer #blackandwhitefilms #music #puns #football #finance. Work: simonnread@ntlworld.com
If you don't think you remember British star Jean Simmons, you've probably seen some of her award-winning performances. The actress, born in Islington in 1929, graced our screens for five decades and married Stewart Granger.
November 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
If you don't think you remember British star Jean Simmons, you've probably seen some of her award-winning performances. The actress, born in Islington in 1929, graced our screens for five decades and married Stewart Granger.
Postcard from London (yesterday)
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Postcard from London (yesterday)
We saw the RSC's Wendy and Peter Pan at the Barbican. It was a magical and fun production which made us all remember our happy place.
November 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We saw the RSC's Wendy and Peter Pan at the Barbican. It was a magical and fun production which made us all remember our happy place.
Wendy and Peter Pan at the Barbican looks amazing
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Wendy and Peter Pan at the Barbican looks amazing
saw Othello at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. There were crowning performances from Toby Jones and David Harewood, who really brought the tragedy to life, unlocking the full emotional impact. Top-notch theatre.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
saw Othello at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. There were crowning performances from Toby Jones and David Harewood, who really brought the tragedy to life, unlocking the full emotional impact. Top-notch theatre.
I saw the James Oliver Band at the Waiting Room in Stoke Newington. A fantastic blues band with bassist Norman Watt-Roy made for a fun and exciting evening. Love live music.
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I saw the James Oliver Band at the Waiting Room in Stoke Newington. A fantastic blues band with bassist Norman Watt-Roy made for a fun and exciting evening. Love live music.
I saw Midnight at Sadlers Wells East, a new musical written and performed by Todrick Hall. A tale of forbidden love and slavery, it was a 'workshop' production with a sparse set, but fully formed score, choreography and bombshell performances. Expect to see it at the West End
November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I saw Midnight at Sadlers Wells East, a new musical written and performed by Todrick Hall. A tale of forbidden love and slavery, it was a 'workshop' production with a sparse set, but fully formed score, choreography and bombshell performances. Expect to see it at the West End
Postcard from Stratford
November 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Postcard from Stratford
Wednesday matinee #theatre visit is Midnight, a new musical at Sadlers Wells East in Stratford. It's a venue I've not been to before so looking forward to seeing it
November 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Wednesday matinee #theatre visit is Midnight, a new musical at Sadlers Wells East in Stratford. It's a venue I've not been to before so looking forward to seeing it
The evening light in Autumn sometimes really hits the spot
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The evening light in Autumn sometimes really hits the spot
Autumn in Southfields
November 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Autumn in Southfields
#cocktail for Saturday is a Mulata Daiquiri. Rich and sweet and sour, with spiced rum (Smuggled From Cornwall), fresh lime juice, coffee liqueur (Tia Maria) and caramel sugar syrup, with a tiny slice of lime. The coffee adds warmness, the caramel sweetness. Delicious. Pip pip!
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#cocktail for Saturday is a Mulata Daiquiri. Rich and sweet and sour, with spiced rum (Smuggled From Cornwall), fresh lime juice, coffee liqueur (Tia Maria) and caramel sugar syrup, with a tiny slice of lime. The coffee adds warmness, the caramel sweetness. Delicious. Pip pip!
London is too dangerous to go out at night in."
Last night in London (taken by a friend)
Last night in London (taken by a friend)
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
London is too dangerous to go out at night in."
Last night in London (taken by a friend)
Last night in London (taken by a friend)
I've had an interesting week. I hope you have too
November 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I've had an interesting week. I hope you have too
London's latest Blue Plaque is a brilliant one. (It was put up at the Tesla dealership in Tottenham by campaigners)
November 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
London's latest Blue Plaque is a brilliant one. (It was put up at the Tesla dealership in Tottenham by campaigners)
Postcard from a wet November Friday night
November 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Postcard from a wet November Friday night
It's #InterationalStoutDay so there's only one thing for it - try some new and interesting stouts
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It's #InterationalStoutDay so there's only one thing for it - try some new and interesting stouts
There was a time when drinkers would have sent back a pint looking like this. Now some of us look forward to a delicious draught hazy IPA (at the Dog and Fox in Wimbledon village)
November 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
There was a time when drinkers would have sent back a pint looking like this. Now some of us look forward to a delicious draught hazy IPA (at the Dog and Fox in Wimbledon village)
Round of applause to First Bus UK for offering free travel to the Armed Forced community on Sunday 9th and Tuesday 11th November to commemorate Remembrance Day and Armistice Day. Are other travel companies offering similar?
November 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Round of applause to First Bus UK for offering free travel to the Armed Forced community on Sunday 9th and Tuesday 11th November to commemorate Remembrance Day and Armistice Day. Are other travel companies offering similar?
Pub of the night (for their weekly quiz)
November 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Pub of the night (for their weekly quiz)
The job search continues.
I had to turn down the offer of a job as an archer.
It had too many drawbacks.
I had to turn down the offer of a job as an archer.
It had too many drawbacks.
November 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The job search continues.
I had to turn down the offer of a job as an archer.
It had too many drawbacks.
I had to turn down the offer of a job as an archer.
It had too many drawbacks.
It's FA Cup action. AFC Wimbledon are taking on Gateshead in the first round. it's a long journey for the north-east club's fans, but hopefully they'll go home without a result.
November 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
It's FA Cup action. AFC Wimbledon are taking on Gateshead in the first round. it's a long journey for the north-east club's fans, but hopefully they'll go home without a result.
I've had a fun and interesting week. I hope you have too.
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 AM
I've had a fun and interesting week. I hope you have too.
#cocktail to kick-start the weekend is a Blackberry Bramble. It's simply gin, lemon juice and blackberry juice, over ice and garnished with a blackcurrant and fresh mint, for a fresh, fruity and very English countryside tasting beverage. Pip pip!
October 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#cocktail to kick-start the weekend is a Blackberry Bramble. It's simply gin, lemon juice and blackberry juice, over ice and garnished with a blackcurrant and fresh mint, for a fresh, fruity and very English countryside tasting beverage. Pip pip!