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!

Richmond Theatre

Until Saturday, November 12 – Spike

An absurdly funny new play by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman that delves into the inner workings of one of our most unique and brilliantly irreverent comedy minds.

It's the booming fifties, and Britain is in the clutches of Goon mania as men, women and children across the country scramble to get their ear to a wireless for another instalment of The Goon Show.

While Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers get down to the serious business of becoming overnight celebrities, fellow Goon and chief writer Spike finds himself pushing the boundaries of comedy, and testing the patience of the BBC.

https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/comedy/spike-43988

Friday, November 11 - Story-time with Little Supernovas - The Mitten

Join Little Supernovas at Richmond Theatre for a charming Ukrainian Folktale.

Sunday, November 13 - A Gala Celebration of Gilbert and Sullivan

A 26 piece orchestra and acclaimed soloists perform favourites from The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore and others, including some less familiar gems.

A glorious celebration of all that's best in G&S's extraordinary operas!

Performed by singers from English National Opera, Scottish Opera, Welsh National Opera, Opera North, Carl Rosa and D'Oyly Carte.

Monday, November 14-19 - The Lavender Hill Mob

The men who broke the bank and lost the cargo are back!

The world premiere stage adaptation of the classic Ealing Comedy, which starred Alec Guinness.

Brought to life on stage by Olivier-nominated playwright Phil Porter, directed by Tony and Olivier-nominated Jeremy Sams, and starring acclaimed comic actors Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards.

This side-splittingly funny, fast-paced comedy tells the story of Henry Holland, an unassuming bank clerk who dreams of stealing the van full of gold bullion he drives across London each day.

https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/the-lavender-hill-mob-43991

Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond                                                                      

Until November 12 – The Solid Life Of Sugar Water

Alice and Phil lay bare every messy, painful, hilarious, irritating, delightful, loving detail of their relationship as it bends and shifts to everything life throws at them.

Writer Jack Thorne (Channel 4's Skins and This Is England) thrillingly amplifies disabled voices in this witty, impassioned and intimate play.

Following its 2015 premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe as a Graeae Theatre Company and Theatre Royal Plymouth co-production, The Solid Life of Sugar Water went on a UK tour and transferred to the National Theatre for a critically acclaimed run in 2016. 

* Recommended for ages 16+

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

The National Archives, Kew

Until April 2023, Treason – People Power and Plot

New exhibition brings iconic and unknown archival documents to life to shed light on the nature of British justice through the ages.

Fascinating stories are explored from the Gunpowder Plot and Anne Boleyn to lesser-known stories of the cook that poisoned the porridge, the girl put on trial for being a witch and the enslaved Baptist preacher.

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

OSO, Barnes

November 10 - Barnes Music Society presents Alicia's Gift

A narrated concert based on Jessica Duchen's novel Alicia's Gift, enhanced with performances of works by Chopin, Debussy, Granados, Ravel and Gershwin played by the award-winning pianist Viv McLean.

Duchen's story follows the piano prodigy Alicia Bradley and her embattled parents from the revelation of her talent, aged three, through to her adulthood and her participation in the Leeds International Piano Competition.

November 12-13 - Call Me Merman

Ethel Merman helped electrify the Broadway musical and this tribute from Rosemary Ashe visits all her biggest shows, from Girl Crazy, which made her an overnight star, to Anything Goes, Call Me Madam and Gypsy.

Rosemary Ashe has appeared in some of the biggest West End musicals, including Les Miserables, Mary Poppins & The Witches of Eastwick (for which she received an Olivier nomination). She also played Carlotta in the original cast of The Phantom of The Opera.

With fabulous songs by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Gershwin and many more, plus wonderfully anecdotes, this is an entertaining evening that should not be missed.

https://osoarts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173628206

Richmond

Ted Lasso Tour runs Saturday and Sunday at 3.30pm; Thursday at 6.30pm

Explore the locations featured in the hit Apple TV streaming show, Ted Lasso, starring Jason Sudeikis. The walking tour takes in Ted's local pub, front door and even his thinking bench!

https://www.tedlassotour.com/

Eel Pie Club, The Cabbage Patch, Twickenham

Thursday, November 10 – Dr Feelgood

Dr Feelgood remains on of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world.

The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album, Stupidity, that immediately went to Number One in the UK Charts.

Formed on Canvey Island, Essex, in the early 1970s, Dr Feelgood have enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Milk & Alcohol, Down at the Doctors, Roxette, Back in the Night, She Does It Right, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator, which gave the group their first Gold Record.

https://www.eelpieclub.com/

The Exchange, Twickenham

Friday, November 11 - The Basement Door presents

The Big Gig night features some of the finest young bands from the roster of The Basement Door.

The project is a charity that helps young people learn new skills, build confidence and make connections, all through their passion for music.

A fabulous bill features Down with the Stereotype; What Happens Next; Claw Wilson; and Keeper.

https://exchangetwickenham.co.uk/

Twickenham Folk – Cabbage Patch

Sunday, November 13 - Daria Kulesh and Odette Michell

Daria has been described by Mike Harding as 'one of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene'. 

Born in Russia but based in the UK for the last 15 years, she fearlessly explores her heritage and turbulent family history in Ingushetia (North Caucasus) with songs that 'aren't just sung, but lived'.

Odette is an award-winning British folk singer-songwriter, guitarist and bouzouki player with a stunning new take on the acoustic tradition and a voice capable of demonstrating the finer points of both folk and traditional song with genuine craftsmanship.

https://www.twickfolk.co.uk/events/daria-odette-2022/

Marble Hill

Until November 21 - Poppies in the Park & Remembrance event

Curated by volunteers, the Marble Hill Remembers exhibition explores war time life in Richmond and Twickenham, including the role Marble Hill played in the war.

The exhibition is free and located by the cafe.