What's on in Richmond this weekend

By Rory Poulter

17th Feb 2022 | Local News

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Richmond Theatre

Until Saturday – EastEnders icons, Adam Woodyatt and Laurie Brett, star in the world premiere stage tour of Peter James' crime drama 'Looking Good Dead'.

After finding a discarded USB memory stick, Tom Bryce, (Adam Woodyatt) inadvertently becomes a witness to a vicious murder.

Reporting the crime to the police has disastrous consequences, placing him and his family in grave danger. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces a race against time to crack the case and save the Bryce family's lives.

Sunday - Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan join forces to split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand-up and impressions.

Don't miss this chance to see Jasper Carrott, the godfather of British comedy, and Britain's leading comedy impressionist Alistair McGowan at the top of their game, having a blast and delighting audiences in their unique ways.

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Orange Tree Theatre

Until March 5 - 'Two Billions Beats' tells the upbeat story of British Asian teenage sisters Asha and Bettina.

Asha, aged 17, is an empathetic rebel, inspired by historical revolutionaries and iconoclasts Sylvia Pankhurst and BR Ambedkar.

She's unafraid of pointing out the hypocrisy around her but less sure how to actually dismantle it.

Meanwhile, her younger sister, Bettina, wide-eyed and naïve, is just trying to get through the school day without getting her pocket money nicked.

Bouncing with wit, Sonali Bhattacharyya's upbeat new play is a coming-of-age story about the unfairness of growing up in a world where you don't make the rules.

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Kew Gardens

Until March 6 - The spectacular and vibrant orchids of Costa Rica are to be the centrepiece of The Kew Gardens' 2022 Orchid Festival.

A route around the Princess of Wales Conservatory recreates the varied and verdant landscape of Costa Rica - from the tropical dry forest of the north Pacific to the rainforests of the southern coastline.

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OSO Arts Centre, Barnes

Until Friday - Box Tale Soup's version of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has been created and adapted entirely by the company.

It features a cast of just two human performers, a dozen colourful handmade puppets and a beautiful set that unfolds from a vintage trunk, alongside a magical soundtrack of original music composed especially for the show. Ages 3+

Thursday-Friday - Northanger Abbey. Through a remarkably faithful, award-winning adaptation of this classic work, Box Tale Soup will transport you into a world of beautiful paper puppets and gothic romance.

Saturday-Sunday - Life is a Cabaret. BROS Theatre Company present 'Life is a Cabaret': an evening to celebrate musical theatre, showcasing popular Broadway and West End numbers both traditional and contemporary

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Bearcat – Turks Head, St Margarets

Saturday – The Sinnerman - Paul Sinha - famed for his appearances on The Chase and Taskmaster, brings his stand-up show to the Bearcat for what is guaranteed to be a fun night.

Joining him on the bill are Dublin-based Rory O'Hanlon, Luke Toulson and Jonny Awsum.

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The Exchange, Twickenham

Saturday 1pm - Elizabeth Samuels Drama School Presents Cinderella performed by children aged 5-11.

Sunday - The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella UK Quarterfinal.

After a long time apart for singers from every region of the UK will be showing off their vocal talents. Teams range from seasoned competitors to first-time talent.

These talented a cappella groups offer heart-wrenching ballads, unmissable choreography, and unique ability to take you on a journey that will make you laugh and cry in just a 10 minute set.

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The Eel Pie Club – Cabbage Patch, Twickenham

Thursday - 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.

Today it is a tight band of good friends, which has evolved around three original members of Ronnie's band - Steve Bingham, Charlie Hart and Steve Simpson.

They are now regularly joined by Brendan O'Neill, Billy Nicholls, and Geraint Watkins, and together they deliver a unique and entertaining show, both joyous and of a high musical calibre.

Their set includes a host of classic Ronnie Lane songs, including Ooh La La, Debris, The Poacher and How Come, as well as original tracks from their more recent albums. Pete Townshend guests on their latest album.

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Strawberry Hill House – LGBTQ tours

As part of LGBTQ+ Heritage Month this February, Strawberry Hill is hosting a series of LGBTQ+ tours.

Each will seek to explore more about Horace Walpole's sexuality by investigating thecorrespondence between his network of friends and acquaintances, and how this might inform ourinterpretation of his house and collection.

As visitors are led through the House, our tour guides will reveal how Strawberry Hill enabled Walpole to build a unique identity for himself by his radical use of architecture, design, and antiquarianism.

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Jam at The George, Twickenham

Sunday - Each week The George has a different artist hosting the jam with their own unique style and take on music.

This week's hosts are a band called 'The Bounce', who plays a mix of soul, jazz and funk from the Motown era right up to recent classic soul hits.

They are a 5/6 piece band with guitar bass and drums topped off with sax and female vocals.

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The Jazz Sanctuary – Turks Head, St Margarets

Friday - UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the world's most original and uniquely talented guitarists. He draws from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more -- all mixed with jazz.

Eric Ford is an in-demand drummer and percussionist as well as being part of world renowned jazz trio, Partikel.

Jakub Cywinski studied double bass as a postgraduate at the Royal College of Music. Jakub's varied freelance career has taken him to India, Russia, Lebanon, Romania, France, Portugal.

Marek Dorcik's Spercasa featuring Marek on drums; George Crowley, sax; Miguel Gorodi, trumpet & flugelhorn, Tom Hewson, piano, and Mick Coady, double bass.

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