OM is for OMNIBUS CLAPHAM

…a stone’s throw from where the 88 Clapham omnibus starts its journey to Camden. This building opened to the public as a library in 1889 and remained a library until 2012 (see 21st March 2014).

“A team of local residents were determined that the building should remain open to the public and after a seven year campaign, they convinced Lambeth Council to grant them a lease to open an arts centre.

This was no mean feat in itself – there aren't many occasions when commercial developers are trumped, not least when there is the potential of million-pound flats on the table, nor when that table is overlooking the lush green expanse of Clapham Common.”

www.theguardian.com/culture-professionals-network/culture-professionals-blog/2013/nov/21/volunteers-crowdsourcing-arts-venue-omnibus

The arts centre opened in December 2013.

www.omnibus-clapham.org

This evening was the first time I’d seen a performance in its theatre. 'Craic in the Crypt' was a featherweight comedy with few good lines saved by first-rate performances from a seven-strong cast.