A list of exciting events coming up in Richmond, if you would like to add your own event simply click the black Nub It button in our what's on section!

Bearcat Comedy Club, Turk's Head, St Margarets.

Saturday – Brilliant stand-up, comedy actor and the host of Taskmaster, Greg Davies, who is used to filling theatres, tops the bill.

Originally billed as a mystery 'very special guest', he joins a list of some of the biggest names in comedy who have brought fledgling shows to the intimate setting of the Bearcat's stage.

His most recent successes include a comedy special for Netflix – You Magnificent Beast – where he revisited terrifying dates, manscaping disasters, his father's pranks and more in a savagely funny stand-up special.

At the same time, he has won legions of fans for shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, Man Down and Cuckoo.

Also on the bill this weekend are Mark Maier, Pierre Hollins, Don Biswas, and the show is introducing new talent, Adam Morrison.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bearcat-comedy-saturday-23rd-april-2022-tickets-316535896387

Richmond Theatre

Thursday – Re-Take That.

Join the UK's favourite tribute act and be part of the action as the band take to the stage to perform all of Take That's greatest hits.

The high-quality production features song lyrics on screen so you can fully immerse yourself into the Take That spectacular and sing, dance and party all night long.

Saturday - Cruising Through Menopause – the musical

An hilarious, heartfelt, reassuring and unflinching look at the joys of menopause and friendship.

Step on board for a trip of self-discovery, love and friendship, all backed by a soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits!

Sunday - The Last Night of the Spring Proms

Uplifting classics from the London Concert Orchestra featuring Elgar's Nimrod, the Blue Danube Waltz, Nessun Dorma and a Great British Proms finale.

https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/richmond-theatre/

Orange Tree Theatre   

Coming soon (April 25) – World Premiere of Pamela Carter's The Misfortune of the English

Inspired by true events: a story of (mis)adventure and blind optimism, nationhood, and courage in the face of disaster.

On the morning of 17 April 1936, a group of 27 schoolboys, led by their teacher and newly arrived in Nazi Germany, set out on the first of a seven-day walking tour of the Black Forest.

By 8pm that evening, local villagers were searching for them in a blizzard.

https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/

OSO Arts Centre, Barnes

Until Friday – Dazzling Divas with Issy van Randwyck 

A mesmerising musical journey illuminating the lives and work of legendary performers Billie Holiday, Marilyn Monroe, Patsy Cline, Janis Joplin, Mama Cass, Karen Carpenter and Dusty Springfield.

Seven trailblazing women whose lives lit up the world and whose influences continue to this day. Relive their music and stories - each one as extraordinary as the next - in one magical evening.

Issy van Randwyck is a triple Olivier Award Nominee and received an Offie Nomination for Dazzling Divas at Jermyn Street Theatre as part of the Footprints Festival last year.

https://osoarts.ticketsolve.com/shows

National Archives, Kew - The 1920s: Beyond the Roar

Get closer to the 1920s with exhibition tours which reveal the surprising stories from a decade of change, crisis and defiance.

The exhibition uses the recent release of the 1921 Census - an historic snapshot of the nation - as its keystone.

Tours, some of which are designed for a British Sign Language audience, take place on the dates and times listed at The National Archives in Kew, and last approximately 30 minutes.

https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/culture/bsl-the-1920s-beyond-the-roar-exhibition-tours

One Paved Court

Until April 24 - The Desire to be Desired: Simon Klein

A new exhibition of oil paintings and works on paper in a variety of media by Simon Klein.

Klein depicts groups of people, often lovers, as though they are in motion. He explains that 'what happens in a painting is a kind of theatre of life, no matter how abstract'.

The Exchange, Twickenham

Saturday - Chris McCausland: Speaky Blinder.

The comedy star is famous from his appearances on Would I Lie to You?, Have I Got News for You and Live at the Apollo.

He is blind, a dad and a husband, and he will be speaking about all of that, and loads more.

https://exchangetwickenham.co.uk/event/chris-mccausland-speaky-blinder/

Mary Wallace Theatre, Twickenham

Until April 23 – Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, from Richmond Shakespeare Society.

Moving from comedy to tragedy, an ensemble of twenty-two actors brings this exhilarating exploration of familial ties, national division, treachery and war to life across two epic parts.

Henry IV Part 1 - Henry is a troubled king, beset by guilt having deposed his predecessor, Richard II.

Now rebel lords are rallying against him led by the charismatic Hotspur, while his own son, Prince Hal, frequents taverns across London in the company of the merry but dissolute Falstaff.

As the country heads for civil war, will Hal put his riotous behaviour behind him?

Henry IV Part 2 - King Henry's health is declining, the rebels are turning on each other, and further violence threatens the war-torn nation.

In the idyllic countryside, Falstaff indulges in reminiscence and longs for the fighting to be over.

But will his 'sweet Prince Hal' return to join him in the taverns of Eastcheap, or finally face his duty as future king?

https://www.richmondshakespeare.org.uk/what-s-on

The Jazz Sactuary, Turk's Head, St Margarets

Thursday – The Tony Woods Quartet and the Olly Sarkar Quarter.

Formed in the mid-90s, the Tony Woods Project has recorded four highly-acclaimed albums of original folk/jazz/rock/world-inspired compositions.

The repertoire happily shifts gear between jigs and reels, Balkan dances, atmospheric ballads and ambient electronics. At the same time Tony Woods' jazz connections play their part in his compositions, where Latin, African, funk and rock grooves come to the fore.

Olly Sarkar and his quartet is creating a sound that blends Jazz fluidity with the crisp unshakable sound worlds of hip-hop, garage and broken beat whilst maintaining a spontaneous approach to groove and musical shape.

He has preformed at venues such as The Jazz Café, The Elgar room, XOYO, The Royal Festival Hall and The Queen Elizabeth Hall.

He has recorded live radio sessions include sessions for BBC Radio 2 with Jamie Cullum.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-at-the-jazz-sanctuary-the-tony-woods-project-and-olly-sarkar-quartet-tickets-304250560617

Jam at The George, Twickenham

Sunday - Each week a different artist or group hosts the regular jam with their own unique style.

All musicians and music fans are welcome, and if you would like to play just bring your instrument.

This week TJ Johnson is hosting the jam with Noah Nelson on bass and Ross Gordon on drums.

Hampton Hub - Ashley Rd, Hampton

Friday – Boot-Led-Zeplin

The definitive tribute to one of the world's most legendary rock bands, Led Zeppelin.

Capturing the magic and excitement of Zeppelin's concerts from the 70s, the band faithfully perform their classic songs, from mellow acoustic tracks such as Going To California and That's The Way, to epics such as Whole Lotta Love, Rock 'n' Roll, Kashmir and Stairway To Heaven.

A close attention to detail, and sheer presence and energy on stage, ensure to take their audience on a journey back in time. Big Sound, big flares and big hair! Boot-Led-Zeppelin deliver the ultimate Zeppelin experience!

https://hamptonhub.co.uk/whats-on/

Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington

Until April 24 Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society Annual Exhibition

Showcasing a wide selection of members' work – such as Tea Time by Lorraine Clifton - in addition to images from pupils at St. Catherine's School for Girls in Twickenham.

Most of the prints will be available to buy.

https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/events/exhibitions-and-fairs.php#e220414