What's on in Richmond
By Rory Poulter
16th Mar 2023 | Local News
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 March 18 – A Little Life
James Norton (Happy Valley) stars in the theatrical event of 2023 in the English language premiere of A Little Life from the visionary director Ivo van Hove.
The play follows four college friends in New York City: aspiring actor Willem, successful architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and prodigious lawyer Jude.
As ambition, addiction, and pride threaten to pull the group apart, they always find themselves bound by their love for Jude and the mysteries of his past.
The much-anticipated play also stars Luke Thompson (Bridgerton, Hamlet), Omari Douglas (It's A Sin, Constellations), Zach Wyatt (The Witcher, I and You), Elliot Cowan (The Crown, 2:22 A Ghost Story), Zubin Varla (Tammy Faye, Equus), Nathalie Armin (Force Majeure, The Doctor), and Emilio Doorgasingh (Best of Enemies, The Kite Runner).
March 21-25 - Charlotte and Theodore
Kris Marshall stars alongside Eve Ponsonby in Ryan Craig's timely new play following Lotty and Teddy on a decade long romance.
The couple pick their way through the professional minefield of cancel culture, gender politics and power struggles that is their very modern workplace and even more modern relationship.
https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/richmond-theatre/
The Mitre - Six Nations
There is no better place to watch the Six nations in style than The Mitre.
The pub will be hosting events throughout February and March for all of England's matches so come along and join in the patriotic atmosphere.
The next event/match will be the 18th March so mark it in your calendars!
Check them out here: Welcome - The Mitre Pub Richmond (themitretw9.co.uk)
Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond
Until March 18 – Duet for One
Tara Fitzgerald and Maureen Beattie star in Tom Kempinski's gripping and touching winner of the London Theatre Critics Award for Best Play.
Stephanie Abrahams (Tara Fitzgerald) is a world-renowned concert violinist at the peak of her career, but upon receiving life-changing news, she is forced to look for a new way to live.
Her composer husband sends her to psychiatrist Dr Feldmann (Maureen Beattie), but Stephanie isn't interested in offers of help. As her beloved music falls silent, Stephanie must dig deep into her past to face an unknown future.
Tom Kempinski's moving and hopeful 1980 drama has triumphed in the West End and on Broadway, and was turned into a feature film starring Julie Andrews and Alan Bates. This beautiful new production, specially adapted for the OT, is accompanied by live music.
https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on
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, which made its Season Three return to the screen this week. The walking tour takes in Ted's local pub, front door and even his thinking bench!
OSO, Barnes
March 21-25 - Jekyll & Hyde
This is a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's thrilling allegory.
Dr. Jekyll is a respected doctor. His research brings him into partnership with Mr. Hyde- an unruly menace.
Jekyll struggles to stay in control before his reputation as a 'downgoing man' is sealed forever. Centred on the relationships tested by the now infamous experiment this show will leave you wondering... Is anyone reliable?
This adaptation is the debut show for MaggieMarie Productions.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/jekyll-hyde-49507
The Jazz Sanctuary, Turks Head, St Margarets
Thursday, March 16 - Live at The Jazz Sanctuary – Ineza
In Women's Words, Sisters Stories, vocalist Ineza and the Alex Webb Trio explore the repertoire penned by the great female songstresses –
Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Betty Carter and Abbey Lincoln.
Ineza is a Rwandan-born Belgian Jazz singer, based in London. She is a graduate of both Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and Maastricht Conservatoire in The Netherlands.
Alex Webb is a pianist, arranger and songwriter with a long history of working with leading jazz vocalists; his songs have been recorded by Liane Carroll, China Moses, Jo Harrop, Allan Harris, Cherise, Ayanna Witter-Johnson and many others.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/music/live-at-the-jazz-sanctuary-ineza-48633
The Exchange, Twickenham
Friday, March 17 – Manford's Comedy Club
A night of the best female stand-up comedy - brought to you by Manford's Comedy Club - as part of a celebration of women throughout March.
The fabulous bill includes MC Amy Gladhill, who is known for her unique mix of everyday observations and off-beat tangents, and Njambi McGrath, who has featured on Comedy Central and BBC.
Laughs are guaranteed from Ria Lina, who is well known for her appearances on BBC's Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, The Now Show and Mock The Week, and Eryn Tett, with her expansive sense of absurdism.
Sunday, March 19 – MenoFest
10:00am - Morning Yoga with Nina McKellar
1:30pm - 2 hour workshop/Menopause Yoga with Tiffy
3:30pm - X-CHANGE SINGALONG with Shelle Luscombe from Vocal Tonix
6:00 pm - Film Screening of I Got Life! (2017) - an uplifting French film with menopause at its heart!
Wednesday, March 22 – Testament of Yootha
Actress/writer Caroline Burns Cooke's show examines the life of glamorous sitcom legend Yootha Joyce.
Caroline brings her whole story, from her inauspicious birth on Wandsworth Common, through Yootha's fantastic theatrical and sitcom career (and all the personal stuff alongside) to her death and alcoholism at the age of 53.
https://exchangetwickenham.co.uk/
St Mary's Church, Twickenham
Saturday, March 18 - Fauré Requiem, Franck Mass in A Major
Concordia Voices, a chamber choir based in Hampton Hill, will be singing Gabriel Fauré's well-loved Requiem and a less well-known work by another French composer.
This work, César Franck's Mass in A Major, includes another well-loved piece, Panis Angelicus. As a small choir, we aim to bring attention to the subtle aspects of both works.
Also included will be the first performance of Agnus Dei by Matthew Greenway, one of the choir members.
https://twickenham.nub.news/whats-on/music/faure-requiem-franck-mass-in-a-major-49971
Friday 17th March
Barnes – St Paul's School
Saturday, March 18 – Barnes Children's Literature Festival Kids' Book Club
The Festival's fun monthly kids' book club continues with Aisling Fowler and her smash hit fantasy debut, Fireborn.
After the Hunting Lodge is invaded and a little girl is kidnapped, only one courageous young warrior is interested in going after the child, setting off on a desperate race through the forbidden Frozen Forest to rescue her friend where the obstacles become more and more dangerous.
Join Aisling for an event full of monsters, battles and adventure, and find out how to create your own fantastic fantasy worlds and casts of magical creatures. Ages 9+
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/family/barnes-childrens-literature-festival-kids-book-club-49236
One Paved Court
Until April 2 – Lushness of Nature
Errika Pontevichi shows a collection of new works on canvas and drawings.
The paintings are bursting with life as she expresses her emotions through loose and energetic brushwork. Some areas are vibrant with little brush strokes and others are overlaid by fields of simple colour.
The Italian artist, who is based in London, graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna Italy and worked as an assistant in the studio of artist Giancarlo Bargoni. She is shortlisted for the Jackson's Painting Prize 2022.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/arts-crafts/lushness-of-nature-49785
Museum of Rugby, Twickenham Stadium
Until September – The Jimmy Peters Story
James 'Jimmy' Peters was the first black man to ever play rugby union for England, overcoming hardships, setbacks and intolerance in the process to proudly represent his nation.
https://worldrugbymuseum.com/explore/exhibitions
Until October 31 - Black Magic exhibition
Eel Pie Island Museum – Richmond Road
To mark the 35th anniversary of Black History Month in the UK, the museum is hosting a celebration of Black culture and shines a light on some of the many inspiring people of African and Afro-Caribbean heritage in Richmond, who have made the borough a richer, more vibrant place.
From jazz to reggae, this exploration of Black musicians is not simply Black history but Richmond's history. By learning about our culturally diverse past and traditionally unheard voices, we can look forward to the next exciting chapter together.
https://www.eelpiemuseum.co.uk/
The National Archives, Kew
Until April - 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/
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