Art & Culture
Review: ‘The Women of Llanrumney’ at Stratford East
Devastating dark comedy shines a light on the many betrayals of the slave era
The Wick Team
April 2, 2025
Local creative economy champions Creative Wick have produced some research findings in an assessment of the impact of Covid-19 on the sector in Hackney Wick & Fish Island, and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The Living Lab report ‘We need each other more than ever’ can be downloaded in full here
It highlights the importance of having access to locally trusted networks for connections, support and information sharing.
Find out more about the Living Lab here
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