Orange Tree Theatre
Out of Water
Claire and Kit have moved from the confines of London to the wide open coasts of South Shields.
To be nearer family, to be nearer the sea, to put down roots. To have a baby.
Claire's new job at the local school is a step up, and she wants to make a real difference, but she soon discovers that she has as much to learn from her students as they have from her. more information about Out of Water
- Apr-Jun
- 27-1
Teddington Theatre Club
Handbagged
By Moira Buffini
Meet Maggie and Liz: expect handbags at dawn
Handbags, hairspray and sensible shoes. Meet Liz and Maggie. Two enduring icons born in the same year. One destined to rule, the other elected to lead.
You are invited to listen in on their weekly private meetings. What follows is a mostly true story. 40 years to the day since ...
- May
- 18-24
May Fair
The annual Friends of Jack and Jill School May Fair will be taking place on Twickenham Green from 12 - 5pm on Sunday 19th May 2019.
It promises to be a great family day out with funfair rides and vintage games, face painting, live music, food and drink stalls, craft stalls and much more.
Activities include:
- Funfair Rides - Face Painting - Live ...
- May
- Sunday
- 19
- 12-5pm
TwickFolk
Ed Hopwood Showcase & Singers' Night
A regular onstage singers' night with an extended set of rootstock blues from harmonica-whizz Ed Hopwood
Ed's been playing music as long as he can remember and took up the harmonica at the age of 13 after hearing Howlin Wolf.
He brings together multi-instrumental skills to forge a sound that's grounded in American roots styles with a significant British feel to the ...
- May
- Sunday
- 19
- 7:45pm
Bearcat Comedy Club
Fundraising Comedy Night
Comedy Night Fundraiser for The Compassionate Friends (TCF) at The Bearcat Comedy Club at the Turks Head in St Margarets on Monday 20th May 2019. Doors open 7.45 pm, comedy at 8.30 pm.
The comedians are:
- Milton Jones - local resident, Milton has had various shows on BBC Radio 4 and is a recurring guest panelist on television's Mock the Week. <...
- May
- Monday
- 20
- 7:45pm
Richmond Concert Society
ENSEMBLE MIRAGE
- Prokofiev - Overture on Hebrew Themes
- Penderecki - Sextet for Clarinet, Horn, Piano and Strings
- Tchaikovsky arr. Takemitsu - Herbstlied
- Copland - Sextet for Clarinet, Piano and String Quartet
- Dohnanyi - Sextet for Clarinet, Horn, Piano and Strings
Ensemble Mirage is a dynamic flexi-ensemble based in London, UK, enabling the ...
- May
- Tuesday
- 21
- 7:45pm
The Helen Astrid Singing Academy
Opera Appreciation Talks 2019 - Dido and Aeneas
Blood, Violence, Sex, Humour
As seen in Time Out and The Richmond Magazine, opera singer Helen Astrid (formerly English National Opera) reveals the beauty, fascination and myths surrounding one of the most celebrated of all art forms.
On the last Wednesday of each month beginning in February 2019, Helen will discuss and give a simple analysis of one major opera at ...
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- May
- Wednesday
- 22
- 7:30pm
Museum of Richmond
The Remarkable Ancient History of Ham
A talk by Gordon Elsden
Picking up from last year's talk, Gordon Elsden, author of 'Remarkable Ham -- the untold story' will give a fascinating insight into the prehistoric and ancient events that occurred in Ham, so long ago.
More Information
- Please note seating is not reserved
- Tickets: £5 per person, £4 for Friends
- Tickets available from the www.museumofrichmond.com
more information about The Remarkable Ancient History of Ham
- May
- Thursday
- 23
- 7:30pm
- May
- 25-26
- 2pm-
Eel Pie Club
SLIM CHANCE at Eel Pie Club
Slim Chance has its origin in the early 70's, formed by the legendary and brilliant songwriter, Ronnie Lane, who had been a mainstay of both the Small Faces and The Faces.
The line-up now features original members, Charlie Hart, Steve Simpson, Steve Bingham, plus guests including Geraint Watkins, Billy Nicholls, John Lingwood, Des Horsfall, Benny Gallagher and more. Their set...
- May
- Thursday
- 30
- 8pm
Poetry at the Adelaide
An open mic evening where poets have an opportunity to read out their work. The compare is Bob Sheed, an established poet. People are welcome to just come and sit and listen.
The Adelaide pub is in Park Road, Teddington, and we use a room upstairs. It's £2 entry, and we urge people to buy a drink at the bar.
More Information
- From 6 to 8 pm
- Any enquiries, call 07906 813795
- June
- Sunday
- 2
- 6pm
Normansfield Theatre
Espressivo - Teddington Summer Music
- MADELEINE MITCHELL violin GORDON MACKAY violin
- KATE MUSKER viola JOSEPH SPOONER cello
- TONY LAMB clarinet
Teddington Summer Music's first concert features two of the most richly expressive and best-loved works in the chamber music repertoire.
String Quartet No. 12 in F, Op 96 DVOŘAK
Written during an extended stay...
- June
- Sunday
- 2
- 7:30pm
The Arts Society Richmond
The Art of the Classic French Paperweight
Speaker: Simon Cottle
For a brief period glass paperweight-making truly blossomed. Influenced by developments in Venice in the 1840s, the French glass manufacturers of Baccarat, Clichy and St.Louis added a wide range of highly decorative and extremely ornate paperweights to their repertoire. The fashion lasted for seven years giving it the title of the 'classic ...
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- June
- Tuesday
- 4
Eel Pie Club
THE ROLLIN' STONED
'The Best Rock 'n' Roll Tribute Band in The World', this magnificent band returns to The Eel Pie Club for two hours of nostalgia playing the best of 1964-1969 - Jumping Jack Flash, Brown Sugar, Paint It Black, Not Fade Away, Get Off My Cloud, It's All Over Now, Under My Thumb, Mother's Little Helper, Ruby Tuesday, You Can't Always Get What You Want, Two ...
- June
- Thursday
- 6
- 8pm
Orange Tree Theatre
While the Sun Shines
On the eve of his wedding, the young Earl of Harpenden - Bobby to his friends - has offered his room to Joe, an American soldier he drunkenly met the night before. When Bobby's fiancée Lady Elizabeth turns up, Joe makes a move, thinking she must be Bobby's ex, the wonderful Mabel Crum. But a Free French lieutenant also has eyes for her... And to complicate matters, ...
- Jun-Jul
- 7-27
Orleans House Gallery
The Space Grotto of the New Neptunists
Drop-in to our pop-up tent in the grounds of Orleans House Gallery for this interactive installation designed for all. Visitors will listen, imagine and make, inspired by the planet Neptune and past Richmond residents, Alexander Pope and Gustav Holst.
Participants are invited to become 'New Neptunists' and to enter an imaginative space where they become future ...
more information about The Space Grotto of the New Neptunists
- June
- Saturday
- 8
Pamper Evening - June
Come and join us for an evening of shopping and pampering just for the ladies. Handmade gifts from local makers with carefully selected treatments and massage from local professionals, all under one roof. Rejuvenate, shop and relax.
Come and spoil yourself.
More Information
- Please see www.Facebook.com/TwickenhamPampering for further information.
- FREE ENTRY - Ladies 18+ only
- 6pm till 10pm (last entry 9pm)
- June
- Sunday
- 9
- 6-10pm
Teddington Theatre Club
A Visit from Miss Prothero
By Alan Bennett
Two 'tales with a twist' from a master storyteller
Alone and recently retired, Arthur Dodsworth's relatively settled life is turned upside down by a visit from his vindictive ex-secretary. Ironic wit and compassion mark this touchingly real story.
Moscow 1958. Exiled British spy Guy Burgess encounters actress Coral...
- June
- 9-15
Richmond Concert Society
CALEFAX REED QUINTET
- Corelli - Variations on "La Folia"
- Janač,ek - Zdenka Variations
- Franck - Prelude, Fugue and Variation
- Nico Muhly - Look for Me
- Plus music by Gesualdo, Josquin des Prez, Satie, Nina Simone and others.
Calefax is a close-knit ensemble of five reed players united by a shared passion. For more than three decades it has been ...
- June
- Tuesday
- 11
- 7:45pm
Orleans House Gallery
Art of Wellbeing - Sense of Place
Throughout this multi-experience creative session, you'll journey through the various Sensory Stations of mixed-media materials whilst focusing on three of the five bodily senses: sight, sound, touch. During this time, create your very own relief printed cave collection inspired by the more mystical and hidden atmospheres of the gallery.
This session is part of our Art...
- June
- Thursday
- 13
- 12-2pm
Museum of Richmond
Trumpeters' House Garden Party
Relax in this beautiful garden sipping on your drink of choice and enjoy a delicious cake, whilst listening to summer sounds from the Barnes Concert Band.
More Information
- Adults: £10, Friends: £8, Children aged 4 - 13: £5 , Under 4s: Free Tickets include a glass of wine or a soft drink, tea and cake.
- Admission by ticket only
- June
- Saturday
- 15
- 2-5pm
Normansfield Theatre
Elton John and Billy Joel - A Tribute
Join us for a night of live music as outstanding piano vocalist James Hawkins pays tribute to the music of Elton John and Billy Joel. James, who has performed all over the world including as a speciality pianist on the highly regarded Disney Cruise lines, recently supported 'The Moon Shooters' at their sold-out gig at Normansfield Theatre to great acclaim.
More ...
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- June
- Saturday
- 15
- 7:30pm
Normansfield Theatre
Capriccio - Teddington Summer Music
The theme of this concert is light-hearted enjoyment. After a new and specially composed arrangement by Tom Higgins of The Emperor Waltz by JOHANN STRAUSS II comes STANFORD's Serenade in F -- a masterly work combining lyricism with irreverent humour (the 2nd movement variations are based on a cheeky motif from Till Eulenspiegel) and sheer ebullience.
JEAN ...
- June
- Sunday
- 16
- 7:30pm
Twickenham Rugby Grounds
Metallica
Metallica's WorldWired Tour has confirmed its return to the UK at London’s Twickenham Stadium on 20th June 2019, supported by special guests Ghost and Bokassa.
- June
- Thursday
- 20
Twickenham & District Model Railway Club
Pop-up mini Model Railway Show
Meet Twickenham & District Model Railway Club members at Twickenham Library on Saturday 22 June from 10:00 to 3:30pm and enjoy some of our 'N' and 'OO' layouts, including EASTGATE - a modern image 'OO' diesel/electric era layout under construction; MILTON - 'N' modular layout; DRIVE-A-TRAIN fun for the youngsters at which to try their hand; WEATHERING demonstration and advice.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT - ALL WELCOME!
- June
- Saturday
- 22
- 10am-3:30pm
Twickenham Craft Fairs
June Fair
"Buy unique, Buy Handmade since 2014"
Handmade gifts by local people. Up to 19 stalls per event with items such as jewellery, cards, knitting, hand painted gifts, sewing, home décor, clothing, crochet, artwork & more...
Please see www.twickenhamcraftfairs.co.uk for more info
FREE ENTRY - Families welcome
- June
- Saturday
- 22
- 1:30-5pm
Teddington Theatre Club
Wolf Hall
By Hilary MantelAdapted for the stage by Mike Poulton
Treachery, politics and intrigue at the court of King Henry VIII
The year is 1527. King for almost 20 years, Henry has no male heir. While Catherine is determined to remain Queen, Henry obsesses about replacing her with a wife who can give him a son. In a highly dangerous and politically charged...
- June
- 22-28
Richmond Shakespeare Society
The Lonesome West
'
by Martin McDonagh, directed by Fiona Smith
Welcome to beautiful rural Connemara. Where violence, murder and suicide are local recreational activities. Psychotic siblings Coleman and Valene share a remote cottage and perpetual disputes over the most mundane of topics. Only alcoholic ineffectual priest Father Walsh strives to reconcile them. Add a visit from teenager Girleen, the local poteen supplier, and a shotgun.
More information
- June
- 28-15
Normansfield Theatre
Deep River - Marble Hill Singers
The Marble Hill Singers are returning to Normansfield Theatre for their summer concert
Deep Purple, soulful and moving songs and piano music, including Handel's Water Music.
All proceeds from this concert are going to the Down's Syndrome Association (charity number 1061474)
More information
- Tickets: £10 from 0333 1212 300 or book online
- June
- Saturday
- 29
- 7:30pm
The Arts Society Richmond
AGM and Lecture: A Load of Old Balls
Speaker: Simon Ingris
According to historian Barbara Tuchman, the invention of the ball ranks as highly as the invention of the wheel. Simon Inglis agrees, especially after spending years delving into cubbyholes at pavilions and museums, in workshops and factories, finding out how these apparently simple objects came into being and how their design and ...
- July
- Tuesday
- 2
- 7:30pm
St Margarets Fair
2019 fair
The St Margarets Fair is a day jam-packed full of fun that will keep you thoroughly entertained. With live music on our main stage, 5-a-side football competition, displays, fair rides, tea tent, Pimms stall, beer tent and BBQ.
And our legendary Dog Show on little Moormead.
- July
- Saturday
- 6
- 12-7pm
Poetry at the Adelaide
An open mic evening where poets have an opportunity to read out their work. The compare is Bob Sheed, an established poet. People are welcome to just come and sit and listen.
The Adelaide pub is in Park Road, Teddington, and we use a room upstairs. It's £2 entry, and we urge people to buy a drink at the bar.
More Information
- From 6 to 8 pm
- Any enquiries, call 07906 813795
- July
- Sunday
- 7
- 6pm
Orleans House Gallery
Art of Wellbeing - Texture Trails
This session focuses on creating stories on surfaces using a series of organic rubbing and paper manipulation techniques collected from both inside and outside the gallery grounds. Material emphasis of the session will focus on the physical and structural possibility of recycled and rediscovered materials of the mundane made marvelous!
This term the Art of Wellbeing programme is being ...
- July
- Thursday
- 11
- 12-2pm
Eel Pie Club
BIRDWOOD - dedicated to Art Wood
A thrilling All-Star combination of three bands that played on Eel Pie Island in th 1960s - The Birds featuring vocalist, Ali Mackenzie (which in the 1960s also featured Ronnie Wood on guitar), guitarist, Derek Griffiths of The Artwoods (which featured Art Wood on vocals) and Keith Grant of The Downliners Sect on bass. Mark Freeman (Rollin' Stoned, Art Wood All-Stars, Downliners ...
- July
- Thursday
- 11
- 8pm
Richmond Shakespeare Society
Much Ado About Nothing
'
by William Shakespeare, directed by Fiona Poole
This much loved classic 'battle of the sexes' is one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies, from barbed wit to bumbling policemen. Come along and find out if Cupid's arrows strike true.
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- July
- 15-20
Eel Pie Club
ZOOT MONEY'S BIG ROLL BAND
Five decades in the entertainment business from his groundbreaking R&B show in the Sixties to the present day, Zoot Money has been a formidable contributor to the British music scene maintaining a career as a classic R&B singer and keyboard player.
He began his early career fusing R&B with jazz when he teamed up with guitarist Andy Summers (Police), tenor sax ...
- July
- Thursday
- 25
- 8pm
Poetry at the Adelaide
An open mic evening where poets have an opportunity to read out their work. The compare is Bob Sheed, an established poet. People are welcome to just come and sit and listen.
The Adelaide pub is in Park Road, Teddington, and we use a room upstairs. It's £2 entry, and we urge people to buy a drink at the bar.
More Information
- From 6 to 8 pm
- Any enquiries, call 07906 813795
- August
- Sunday
- 4
- 6pm
The Arts Society Richmond
Fortitude and Fancy - Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn
Speaker: Nicholas Henderson
The story of Henry VIII's two most important queens, Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, and the social, religious and political consequences of their struggles for ascendancy.
- August
- Tuesday
- 6
- 7:30pm
Eel Pie Club
JOE JAMMER'S ALL-STAR CHICAGO BLUES REVUE
Originally from Chicago, Joe Jammer was live guitarist for Supertramp, Screaming Lord Sutch, Paladin, Stealers Wheel, Donna Summer and Maggie Bell. Founding member of The Olympic Runners, Jam Master for Buddy Guy's Original Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago Jam Master at The Speakeasy, London and Session Guitarist for Mick Jagger, Joe Cocker, Ringo Starr, Jerry Lee Lewis and Oprah Winfrey, Joe Jammer has also been seen in "Sports Illustrated", Aerosmith's Autobiography "Walk This Way", "Stairway To Heaven - Led Zeppelin Uncensored" by Richard Cole, Rolling Stone Magazine's "Encyclopedia of Rock
more information about JOE JAMMER'S ALL-STAR CHICAGO BLUES REVUE
- August
- Thursday
- 8
- 8pm
Rugby Football Union (RFU)
England v Wales
England will play four warm-up matches during the summer as they prepare for Rugby World Cup 2019.
- August
- Sunday
- 11
- 2pm
Eel Pie Club
GENO WASHINGTON
Geno Washington is still the ultimate 60s soul man, enjoying cult status in soul, blues and RnB scenes, mainly due to his unsurpassable reputation as a live performer.
A contemporary of Georgie Fame, The Small Faces and Jimi Hendrix (all of whom were his support acts back in the day), Geno is as electrifying today as ever, a force of nature and a genuine joy to behold.
In ...
- August
- Thursday
- 22
- 8pm
Rugby Football Union (RFU)
England v Ireland
England will play four warm-up matches during the summer as they prepare for Rugby World Cup 2019.
- August
- Saturday
- 24
- 3pm
Poetry at the Adelaide
An open mic evening where poets have an opportunity to read out their work. The compare is Bob Sheed, an established poet. People are welcome to just come and sit and listen.
The Adelaide pub is in Park Road, Teddington, and we use a room upstairs. It's £2 entry, and we urge people to buy a drink at the bar.
More Information
- From 6 to 8 pm
- Any enquiries, call 07906 813795
- September
- Sunday
- 1
- 6pm
Eel Pie Club
CADILLAC KINGS
The Cadillac Kings are going from strength to strength. October 2016 saw the release of their 5th album 'The Secret of my Success' which quickly ended up on so many playlists that by December it was voted one of the top 3 blues cds of the year by the IBBA (along with Kaz Hawkins and Joe Bonamassa). Throughout 2017 the cd continued to make inroads into US radio and ...
- September
- Thursday
- 5
- 8pm
Richmond Shakespeare Society
The Father
'
by Florian Zeller, directed by Stephen Oliver
This tragi-comedy, winner of the Molière Award for Best Play of 2014, plunges us into the mind of a man whose grasp on reality is gradually fading. Is André living in his own flat or that of his daughter Anne? Has the carer stolen his watch? Is his daughter married or was she divorced five years ago? ...
- September
- 14-21
Eel Pie Club
PETER DONEGAN and THE BAND (As Seen On The Voice)
Peter Donegan is son of Lonnie Donegan, the King of Skiffle. He recently made headline news when he appeared on The Voice and duetted with Tom Jones in a song Lonnie Donegan wrote for him (Tom). Peter is a talented musician in his own right and he has joined forces with the band that toured with the legend for the last 30 years. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays Piano, Guitar, Mandolin...
more information about PETER DONEGAN and THE BAND (As Seen On The Voice)
- September
- Thursday
- 19
- 8pm
Twickenham Craft Fairs
September Fair
"Buy unique, Buy Handmade since 2014"
Handmade gifts by local people. Up to 19 stalls per event with items such as jewellery, cards, knitting, hand painted gifts, sewing, home décor, clothing, crochet, artwork & more...
Please see www.twickenhamcraftfairs.co.uk for more info
FREE ENTRY - Families welcome
- September
- Saturday
- 21
- 1:30-5pm
Eel Pie Club
KAST OFF KINKS
The iconic British rock band, THE KINKS, is often cited as one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time. The Kast-Off Kinks is NOT A TRIBUTE BAND! The band contains 3 actual Members of THE KINKS. Original drummer, Mick Avory, who joined The Kinks (at that time still called The Ravens) in 1964, who is still regarded to this day as the backbone of the original...
- September
- Thursday
- 26
- 8pm
Pamper Evening - September
Come and join us for an evening of shopping and pampering just for the ladies. Handmade gifts from local makers with carefully selected treatments and massage from local professionals, all under one roof. Rejuvenate, shop and relax.
Come and spoil yourself.
More Information
- Please see www.Facebook.com/TwickenhamPampering for further information.
- FREE ENTRY - Ladies 18+ only
- 6pm till 10pm (last entry 9pm)
- September
- Sunday
- 29
- 6-10pm
Poetry at the Adelaide
An open mic evening where poets have an opportunity to read out their work. The compare is Bob Sheed, an established poet. People are welcome to just come and sit and listen.
The Adelaide pub is in Park Road, Teddington, and we use a room upstairs. It's £2 entry, and we urge people to buy a drink at the bar.
More Information
- From 6 to 8 pm
- Any enquiries, call 07906 813795
- October
- Sunday
- 6
- 6pm
Twickenham Craft Fairs
October Fair
"Buy unique, Buy Handmade since 2014"
Handmade gifts by local people. Up to 19 stalls per event with items such as jewellery, cards, knitting, hand painted gifts, sewing, home décor, clothing, crochet, artwork & more...
Please see www.twickenhamcraftfairs.co.uk for more info
FREE ENTRY - Families welcome
- October
- Saturday
- 26
- 1:30-5pm
Richmond Shakespeare Society
Hamlet
'
by William Shakespeare, directed by Susan Conte
In the rain-soaked streets of modern Denmark, civil unrest is simmering. The King has died suddenly and strangely. His brother Claudius has immediately seized the throne, in a breach of all custom, democracy and law, and then married the widowed Queen. The heir apparent, young Hamlet, has been brushed aside. Can...
- Oct-Nov
- 26-2
Poetry at the Adelaide
An open mic evening where poets have an opportunity to read out their work. The compare is Bob Sheed, an established poet. People are welcome to just come and sit and listen.
The Adelaide pub is in Park Road, Teddington, and we use a room upstairs. It's £2 entry, and we urge people to buy a drink at the bar.
More Information
- From 6 to 8 pm
- Any enquiries, call 07906 813795
- November
- Sunday
- 3
- 6pm
Poetry at the Adelaide
An open mic evening where poets have an opportunity to read out their work. The compare is Bob Sheed, an established poet. People are welcome to just come and sit and listen.
The Adelaide pub is in Park Road, Teddington, and we use a room upstairs. It's £2 entry, and we urge people to buy a drink at the bar.
More Information
- From 6 to 8 pm
- Any enquiries, call 07906 813795
- December
- Sunday
- 1
- 6pm
Twickenham Craft Fairs
December Fair
"Buy unique, Buy Handmade since 2014"
Handmade gifts by local people. Up to 19 stalls per event with items such as jewellery, cards, knitting, hand painted gifts, sewing, home décor, clothing, crochet, artwork & more...
Please see www.twickenhamcraftfairs.co.uk for more info
FREE ENTRY - Families welcome
- December
- Saturday
- 7
- 1:30-5pm
Poetry at the Adelaide
An open mic evening where poets have an opportunity to read out their work. The compare is Bob Sheed, an established poet. People are welcome to just come and sit and listen.
The Adelaide pub is in Park Road, Teddington, and we use a room upstairs. It's £2 entry, and we urge people to buy a drink at the bar.
More Information
- From 6 to 8 pm
- Any enquiries, call 07906 813795
- January
- Sunday
- 5
- 6pm
Poetry at the Adelaide
An open mic evening where poets have an opportunity to read out their work. The compare is Bob Sheed, an established poet. People are welcome to just come and sit and listen.
The Adelaide pub is in Park Road, Teddington, and we use a room upstairs. It's £2 entry, and we urge people to buy a drink at the bar.
More Information
- From 6 to 8 pm
- Any enquiries, call 07906 813795
- February
- Sunday
- 2
- 6pm