The Literary London podcast.

The channel for the Award-Winning Maverick Theatre Company and their London Literary Pub Crawl productions and Resonance 104.4FM Radio shows. General theatre and literary news from London, England.

Literary London - Lest We Forget 11/14/2025

Literary London - Lest We Forget Nick Hennegan presents poetry and music from the War To End All Wars! www.BohemianBritain.com /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/39041130

Writers Birthdays: Dylan Thomas and Sylvia Plath 10/26/2025

Writers Birthdays: Dylan Thomas and Sylvia Plath Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthdays this week of two of the greatest writers of the last century – Dylan Thomas and Sylvia Plath - in their own words! And celebrate writers live every week in London with /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/38786425

Celebrating 150 Years of Artistic Legacy in London. 10/17/2025

Celebrating 150 Years of Artistic Legacy in London. Poet Cahal Dallat talks to Nick Hennegan about a celebration of 150 years of a unique part of London. The area was built specifically to attract artists, writers, poets, painters, and creators. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/38622640

Exploring London’s Lost Pubs: An Interview with Sam Cullen. 10/10/2025

Exploring London’s Lost Pubs: An Interview with Sam Cullen. Nick Hennegan talks to writer Sam Cullen about his latest book commemorating some of London’s greatest lost pubs. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/38544505

Celebrating National Poetry in TWO countries. In a Pub! 10/03/2025

Celebrating National Poetry in TWO countries. In a Pub! Nick Hennegan is in a pub in Wales, celebrating national poetry of TWO countries. With contributions from T. Lew Jones, Dylan Thomas and John Keats. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/38460175

Celebrating T.S. Eliot's Birthday: A Tribute 09/26/2025

Celebrating T.S. Eliot's Birthday: A Tribute Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of one of the most famous writers of all time - Thomas Stearns Eliot. With contributions from Y.B Yeats... and Taylor Swift! /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/38373595

Stars at the Chiswick Book Festival! 09/12/2025

Stars at the Chiswick Book Festival! A new season of 'Literary London' on Resonance 104.4fm starts - with the live video on Nick Hennegan talks to Torin Douglas about the Chiswick Book Festival in West London, featuring workshops and events with Jeremy Vine, Jeremy Hunt, Reeta Chakrabarti, Jeffrey Holland, Gill Hornby, Lyse Doucet, Fee Man, Sam Cullen and others. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/38202545

Pretty Literary Pub of the Week! 09/12/2025

Pretty Literary Pub of the Week! Pre show. Pretty Literary Pub (Sort of!) The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Bar, King Street, London W6 - before the crowds arrive. A great place to write. Sir Kenneth Branagh cut his acting teeth here and our own Nick Hennegan is a regular writer here too! 📕🍺 And this is not a sponsored post. Nick just really likes it here! /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/38191405

Inside the mind of Aldous Huxley. 07/24/2025

Inside the mind of Aldous Huxley. Nick Hennegan goes inside the mind of English writer Aldous Huxley, who discusses a range of profound topics, including the literary contributions of D.H. Lawrence, James Joyce and Marcel Proust. Huxley explores the intricate dynamics of relationships, delving into the complexities of human connections and their impact on individual lives. His thoughts span various elements of life, emphasizing the interplay between personal experiences and broader societal themes. Huxley reflects on the significance of literature as a mirror to the human condition, drawing parallels between the struggles of his contemporaries and his own existential musings. Moreover, he examines the theme of human desire—how it informs our aspirations and often leads to disillusionment. This dialogue between Huxley and the existential questions posed by his literary peers sheds light on the enduring quest for meaning in a rapidly evolving world. Through Huxley's lens, we are invited to consider the depths of creativity, the spiral of thought that connects writers across generations, and the timelessness of the human experience, all while navigating adult themes that challenge societal norms and philosophical boundaries. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/37539575

The Genius of Ernest Hemingway - live! 07/18/2025

The Genius of Ernest Hemingway - live! Just back from the USA, Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of Ernest Hemingway, one its greatest writers, with some rarely heard recordings. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/37461300

Orwell, Birthdays and requests 07/01/2025

Orwell, Birthdays and requests Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of George Orwell and plays some requests - including one of his own songs! /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/37245200

The Genius of W.B. Yeats - live from Dublin! 06/16/2025

The Genius of W.B. Yeats - live from Dublin! Nick Hennegan introduces a rare conversation with Irish writer and critic Ulick O'Connor on the worldwide influence of W.B. Yeats, live from Dublin's Mill Theatre /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/37028215

Bohemian Bedford Park! 06/05/2025

Bohemian Bedford Park! Nick Hennegan talks to Irish poet Cahal Dallat about the 150th anniversary of the first Garden Suburb, and its influences, not just in London, but around the world! BohemianBritain.com /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/36871240

Catharine Wippell - New Writer, Performer and Film Producer. 05/30/2025

Catharine Wippell - New Writer, Performer and Film Producer. Nick Hennegan talks to Cathy about her new one-person theatre show, Cabaret For the End of the World, her new film production company, her start in the arts, working with the likes of Stephen Fry and Cathy Tyson, the 'Me Too' movement and her experiences as a young female producer. BohemianBritian.com /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/36793810

The Genius of Bob Dylan 05/27/2025

The Genius of Bob Dylan As Bob Dylan celebrates his 84th Birthday, Nick Hennegan looks at his background, legacy… and first appearances in London. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/36736570

Celebrating Dylan Thomas 05/20/2025

Celebrating Dylan Thomas Nick Hennegan celebrates the Welsh Wizard on International Dylan Thomas Day. www.BohemianBritain.com /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/36646820

The Genius of Alan Bennett. 05/11/2025

The Genius of Alan Bennett. As he begins preparations for another Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, Nick Hennegan celebrates the 'Beyond The Fringe' veteran and comedic genius, Alan Bennett. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/36523750

Shakespeare's (alternative) Birthday! 04/25/2025

Shakespeare's (alternative) Birthday! Nick Hennegan takes an alternative look at William Shakespeare's work with offerings from the likes of Brian Ferry and Annie Lennox! /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/36314500

'A Ghost of A Chance' - Actors talk. 04/07/2025

'A Ghost of A Chance' - Actors talk. The brilliant actors Juliet Ibberson and Greg Snowden, reprising an award-winning show, A Ghost of A Chance, at the Tabard Theatre in Chiswick, London, W4, nearly three decades after its premiere, talk about their experiences as actors and how to make the most of life as creatives. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/36045275

Celebrating International Women's Day 03/07/2025

Celebrating International Women's Day Nick Hennegan celebrates International Women's Day, with poems from Sylvia Plath and the Bronte sisters. www.BohemianBritain.com /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/35582550

Anthony Burgess and A Clockwork Orange 02/21/2025

Anthony Burgess and A Clockwork Orange Nick Hennegan celebrates one of his favourite books and the birthday of its writer, Anthony Burgess - with a podcast from the foundation named after him. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/35383070

Love... and fundraising! 02/14/2025

Love... and fundraising! Nick Hennegan's Literary London celebrates St Valentines Day with some Literary Requests... and news about Resonance 104.4fm's fundraising events. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/35289990

Birthdays, Writers, their quotes and Soap Opera 'Crossroads'. 01/24/2025

Birthdays, Writers, their quotes and Soap Opera 'Crossroads'. Nick Hennegan celebrates some famous writers birthdays and their quotes on writing... and celebrates a classic UK soap - Crossroads. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/34998645

Writer's Tips from J.R.R. Tolkien! 01/17/2025

Writer's Tips from J.R.R. Tolkien! Nick Hennegan celebrates J.R.R. Tolkien's Birthday with some music, famous comments from his letters and tips for writers. Like most writers, even this legend experienced insecurities! /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/34897745

George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions. Demo Episode Two : The Billesley Common. 01/07/2025

George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions. Demo Episode Two : The Billesley Common. George Holmes is a normal boy who lives on a council estate in Birmingham with his younger sister, Libby, his older brother, Andy and his Mom and Dad. Or at least he did! After the White Light and all the adults disappear, a strange voice directs them to Billesley Common in Birmingham. Where they end up by the River Thames in London, meet a strange boy soldier and are stalked by a lethal Lungii War Machine! www.BohemianBritain.com Duration 9′ 18″. Written, Directed and Produced by Nick Hennegan. Original music and studio production by Robb Williams. Thanks to the Cross Keys Pub, Hammersmith, London. Presented by the Maverick People’s Theatre Company. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/34761810

WORLD PREMIERE - EP 2 of George Holmes &the 7 Dimensions - and Xmas! 12/20/2024

WORLD PREMIERE - EP 2 of George Holmes &the 7 Dimensions - and Xmas! Celebrate this festive season with Nick Hennegan, the WORLD PREMIERE of GEORGE HOLMES AND THE 7 DIMENSIONS - and music from Cerys Matthews and Christmas in Soho, with Boisounds. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/34556485

The Literary London Request Show. 11/29/2024

The Literary London Request Show. Our occasional request show, where Nick Hennegan plays your requests... includes George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions, Romeo and Juliet, Wicked and Dylan Thomas. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/34203685

Celebrating Literary Birthdays - J. G. Ballard and Margaret Atwood. 11/22/2024

Celebrating Literary Birthdays - J. G. Ballard and Margaret Atwood. Nick Hennegan celebrates the recent birthdays and famous works of writers who have had their books televised - J. G. Ballard and Margaret Atwood. www.BohemianBritain.com /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/34113231

Dracula and George Homes WORLD PREMIERE! 11/10/2024

Dracula and George Homes WORLD PREMIERE! Nick Hennegan celebrates the birth of Bram Stoker, writer of Dracula... and the 'birth' of his new Radio Science-Fiction Young Adult Drama, George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions. Hear the first-ever episode here. /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/33869757

George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions 10/30/2024

George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions George Holmes is a normal boy who lives on a council estate in Birmingham with his younger sister, Libby, his older brother, Andy and his Mom and Dad. George has a bit of trouble with a local bully, but is rescued by his best friend Dermot, who appears on his bike and gives George a lift home. But then at home, a strange event happens that will change George's life forever... Duration 7' 26". Written, Directed and Produced by Nick Hennegan. Original music and studio production by Robb Williams. Thanks to the Cross Keys Pub, Hammersmith, London. Starring Lucy Barton, Rebecca Bright, Grace Manson, Nick Hennegan and Henry Richards. With Rebecca Raybone. Voiceover Mason Laird. Would you like to hear more? Mail: nick @ bohemianbritain.com /episode/index/show/mavericktheatre/id/33696192

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