Dame Emma Thompson, 63, and her husband Greg Wise, 56, were in good spirits as they attended the press night after party for On The Ropes at Park Theatre in London.
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Vernon Vanriel was a talented athlete who fought crack addiction, was sectioned twice and beaten up by police officers. Finally he ended up stateless in Jamaica. A new play tells his extraordinary life story
a primary school in south london has voted to change its name as its current one honours one of britain s first known slave traders. sir francis drake primary school in lewisham will now be known as twin oaks. it was suggested by pupils and refers to the trees at the entrance. students will now help to design a new logo. the windrush scandal and its impact on many families here is being explored in a new play at park theatre. on the ropes is the true story of one of london s best boxers during the 70s and 80s. vernon vanriel became the british number two, but was later trapped in jamaica for 13 years after changes to immigration policy. it s a british story, you know, about a british man who came and sort of dazzled with his boxing career and then got caught up in something that he shouldn t have. he should have been recognised as a british citizen.