Alecs Simone: Camden Fringe performer profiles
Camdenist
August 14, 2025
The Italian-born actor and singer on what it takes to make it big in London
The Italian-born actor and singer on what it takes to make it big in London
We speak with the play’s writer and director, Joy Nesbitt, about her exploration of identity and the white gaze
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A brand new hairdressing and barbering academy has landed in Camden Town and is now seeking style-conscious models and enthusiastic trainees
We speak to founder, Sol, about bringing the studio to Kentish Town
Explore the neighbourhood’s brand new neighbourhood
Conor McTernan on why Camden’s Knowledge Quarter is the best place for AVA’s London edition
As Camden Town’s legendary yoga studio hits its quarter century, Tom Kihl looks at why it continues to have such a community and impact
The former North London Polytechnic assembly hall is finally going to reopen this April…
AI-generated podcast hosts discuss Camdenist and, er, synthetic content…
Join us in support of crime prevention charity Khady’s Dream as we showcase the fast rising music talent of tomorrow
Life was dangerous, drunken and relentlessly tough for the men who transformed the neighbourhood carving out the railways
A joyful romp through the baffling world of sexual awakening, complete with an audience participation kissing finale
We speak to writer-director Jude Benning about her play, which delves into flawed characters, shifting social values and what happens when a respected drama teacher loses his grip on power over a young class
This psychological thriller sees a widow discover her husband’s affair – and murder – through a book written by their close friend. It explores the ethical implications of writers using their and others’ lives as material for their work.
Introducing the local with a vision for the future of cinema
We speak with writer-performer Lara van Huyssteen about her very personal dialogue with South Africa’s brutal past
Director Will Thomas Freeman on how lockdown and accessible tech has helped him develop a new kind of film-making
Queen’s Crescent has been in the doldrums for years, so what’s going on?
Abstract art, women in motorsports and the inspiration of moving to Camden
Camden Clean Air are back leading their cycle ride through the borough – and into pastures new, too
From where’s best for a date night to which has the best accessibility, all your questions answered
From recession-busting happy hours to wallet-friendly meal deals, here’s our guide to finding the boroughs most affordable pints and more
A reminder of why we should all head out and enjoy a local show
The latest outpost of Impact Hub London at Regent’s Place offers a co-working space where the local community, businesses and Knowledge Quarter organisations can connect and collaborate
Camden’s radical employment programme opens its first café in Regent’s Place
Where to enjoy the area’s most luxe facilities when you need to go
Camdenist speaks to the bold new eco event’s programme manager, Georgina McGivern
Where does the finest dough, the quirkiest toppings or the best vibe exist?
It’s far from equality of the sexes