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Editorial published online from 2020 - 2025 can be found at archive.thisisthewick.com

Reviews

Review: Quartet in Autumn, Arcola Theatre

Barbara Pym’s novel played with charming harmony at Dalston's Arcola

May 28, 2026

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3 min read

Weekly Newsletter

East London's music grassroots go global

SXSW London's talent showcases, a big free event at Here East + loads more to do in the next 7 days

May 27, 2026

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6 min read

Features

SXSW London 2026 music special - from grassroots to global

On the eve of the festival’s second East London-based edition, The Wick speaks to Head of Music, Adem Holness, about the opportunities it presents

May 27, 2026

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5 min read

Reviews

Review: The Harder They Come, Stratford East

The infectious reggae musical makes a quick return to the local stage for a summer season

May 27, 2026

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2 min read

Weekly Newsletter

Summer starts here, right? 🌤️

See you on the roof for a celebratory toast tonight, plus last chance to win SXSW music wristbands

May 20, 2026

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6 min read

Archive

Review: Quartet in Autumn, Arcola Theatre

East London's music grassroots go global

SXSW London 2026 music special - from grassroots to global

Review: The Harder They Come, Stratford East

Summer starts here, right? 🌤️

This Is…
The Wick

The Wick is a weekly cultural newsletter, quarterly print title & IRL events series

Archive

Review: Quartet in Autumn, Arcola Theatre

East London's music grassroots go global

SXSW London 2026 music special - from grassroots to global

Review: The Harder They Come, Stratford East

Summer starts here, right? 🌤️

This Is…The Wick

The Wick is a weekly cultural newsletter, quarterly print title & IRL events series

This Is…
The Wick