David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Bit of a pointless competition from @lner.co.uk - prize has to be taken before the closing date. 100
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 14/07/2026The Yard Theatre 2.0 is a splendid upgrade of an old friend. Great to be at the first performance in this new space. And I already have a favourite seat! 131
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 31/12/2025As December is almost done, it's time to look back at another busy year of theatre trips and compile my annual list. There has been a plethora of great shows making it difficult to pick, but sadly the bottom end of my list has grown longer. 030
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Banksy's ghost continues to haunt the rear of the Royal Courts of Justice. 010
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Surprised to hear that the Barbican Theatre screwed up so badly. When the last test happened a couple of years ago I was in the same venue and the lead actor appeared before the show to clearly ask everyone to switch off all phones, leading to no interruptions. www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/emer... 010
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 30/08/2025Signs it is almost the end of August - a large rack of mince pies in Xmas packaging at my local Sainsburys. 000
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 06/08/2025The ONLY access to this 900m long development (386 residential units, 246 student rooms and 243 hotel rooms) is via the narrow concrete ramp in front of West Hendon Station. At one point the pavement width is less than 1m and cannot be widened. 110
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Also, the ONLY access to the development (comprising 386 residential units, 246 student rooms and 243 hotel rooms) is via a narrow concrete ramp in front of West Hendon Station. At one point the pavement is less than 1m wide and cannot be widened. 000
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 22/07/2025This proposed development in Hendon is horrific. A strip of land 900m long by 18-26m wide, sandwiched between the M1 and a major railway line to be filled with 6 linked towers rising to 29 storeys above a multilevel podium. publicaccess.barnet.gov.uk/online-appli... 100
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Treading a fine line between hilariously weird & downright creepy, Burnt Toast at Battersea Arts Centre is an extraordinarily memorable show. 000
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 20/04/2025It's Easter, and Santa's beard is still next to the southbound track at New Barnet Station. 010
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 30/03/2025A lovely warm, bright, sunny day... but Highbury & Islington station thinks otherwise! 000
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 22/03/2025According to my local branch of Sainsbury's, pies, lasagne, paella, and toad in the hole are 'Asian cuisine' 110
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 08/03/2025First Capital Connect ceased operating services over 10 years ago, but nobody has updated the signs at Highbury & Islington. 010
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Santa's beard enjoying the sun at New Barnet Station today. 110
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Love a theatre content advice sign and am intrigued to discover whether the single depiction of vomiting will be linked to the consumption of cooked chicken in the second act... 100
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 02/02/2025I have read many Design & Access statements over the years, but claiming that a 25 storey tower is necessary to "celebrate" an open space & nature reserve and makes it "far more accessible and visible", really takes the biscuit. 000
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Planning application for redevelopment of the Great North Leisure Park (Finchley Lido / Vue Cinema / Hollywood Bowl / Restaurants site) has been submitted. 1502 flats in multiple blocks between 8 and 25 storeys. publicaccess.barnet.gov.uk/online-appli... 110
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 23/01/2025A month later and Santa's beard is still in situ at New Barnet Station. 110
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 22/01/2025I know buses in Barnet can be relied on to be slow & late, but a "Crossrail Replacement"?!! 000
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 31/12/2024As another December ends it is time to trawl though the vast number of shows seen and draw up my annual list. In no particular order, here is my selection of the best (and worst) theatre I saw in 2024. 000
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 28/12/2024Every time I see one of these stores I think Soylent Greene and don't want to investigate further... 000
David Constable @davidconstable.bsky.social · 27/12/2024How long will Santa's beard remain at New Barnet Station? It's been there since Tuesday. 120
