What's on in Richmond
By Rory Poulter
30th 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
Thursday, March 30 - Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously
Sir Ranulph offers a personal journey through his life, from his early years to the present day.
Both light-hearted and strikingly poignant, Living Dangerously spans Sir Ranulph's childhood and school misdemeanours, his army life and early expeditions, right through the Transglobe Expedition to his current Global Reach Challenge.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/culture/sir-ranulph-fiennes-living-dangerously-46686
Friday, March 31 - Ellen Kent's La Bohème
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.
La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/ellen-kents-la-boheme-46687
Saturday, April 1 - Ellen Kent's Aida
Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent and the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv production, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.
In Aida, the splendour of Egypt is set against the grandeur of the Colosseum of Rome with Ellen Kent's direction influenced by the ancient Greek dramas of Euripides and symbolising the powerful religious hold of the priests of Egypt.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/ellen-kents-aida-46688
Sunday, April 2 - An Evening with Adam Frost
Following a successful 2022 tour, award-winning British garden designer and Gardeners' World presenter, Adam Frost, is heading back out on the road! Spend an evening in his company as he shares advice and amusing stories, with visual accompaniment, from a lifetime in the garden.
Best known for his successes at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Adam will explore how his love for the great outdoors started from a young age when he helped on his grandparent's allotment.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/culture/an-evening-with-adam-frost-46689
Tuesday, April 4-8 - Home, I'm Darling
Every couple needs a little fantasy to keep their marriage sparkling. But behind the gingham curtains, things start to unravel, and being a domestic goddess is not as easy as it seems…
BAFTA-winner Jessica Ransom (Doc Martin, Armstrong and Miller, Horrible Histories), Diane Keen (Doctors, Rings on Their Fingers, The Cuckoo Waltz) and Neil McDermott (EastEnders, The Royal) lead the cast in this thought-provoking new comedy by Laura Wade (Posh/The Riot Club) about one woman's quest to be the perfect 1950s housewife.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/home-im-darling-46695
The Mitre - Philip Dexter
Singing all of your favourite covers from the 60's right up to today's charts! Phil loves to take requests, adding his own unique twist with distinctive locals that has drawn comparisons to Kelly Jones (Stereophonics) and even Rod Stewart. It's a great way to enjoy the classic in an intimate venue.
Find out more here: PHILIP DEXTER - The Mitre Pub Richmond (themitretw9.co.uk)
Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond
Until April 22 – You Bury Me
Set in Cairo, this is a story about a generation coming of age after revolution, determined to live and love freely.
The smoke of revolution is still in the air, but these young people have other things in mind.
Alia and Tamer must hide their secret love away from the gaze of their families. High schooler Lina contends with the escapades of her rebellious friend, Maya.
And struggling to pick up the pieces after the Arab Spring, journalist Osman and dreamer Rafik face the dangers of living as their true selves.
Winner of The Women's Prize for Playwriting, You Bury Me is written by an anonymous playwright under the alias Ahlam.
https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/home
Ham House and Garden - National Trust
April 1-16 – Easter Egg Hunt
Enjoy a family-friendly trail around the grounds of Ham House and Garden - can you complete all the activities to secure an Easter egg?
Follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth Murray, Duchess of Lauderdale, on a trail of activity and discovery around Ham House and Garden.
10 themed stations around the garden's Wilderness, colourful formal lawns, kitchen garden, courtyard and north terrace lead to a chocolate egg prize suitable for all.
Get competitive with friends and family in traditional games including hoopla and wheelbarrow races, and learn about Elizabeth's life in the 17th century.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/family/easter-egg-hunt-at-ham-house-and-garden-49768
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!
Kew
Sunday, April 2 – Kew Village Market
This month's market will be a real Spring special with over 40 stalls selling the finest food and crafts, including delicious Easter treats.
There'll be two talented acts performing in our sunshine-yellow music marquee: first up is fine folk quartet Wild Flint, followed by the popular soul sounds of Luke Corbett. And there'll be Easter eggs in the form of KVM cheques for three local charities, taking the amount raised for good causes to well over £90,000.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/uncategorised/kew-village-market-50285
OSO, Barnes
Until April 2 – The Barnes Slasher
Barnes: land of milk and honey, yummy-mummies, and children called Tarquin.
Here, celebrities laze languidly on the Green and gaze with paternalistic wonder at the simplicity of civilian life. Yet with immense affluence comes immensely expensive real estate.
Nevertheless, one woman is dedicated to changing all that. When her 29-year-old son struggles once again to climb upon the property ladder, Fenny decides to take drastic and dastardly measures to 'free up some space' in the village, slashing house prices... and one or two other things along the way.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/the-barnes-slasher-49509
Saturday, April 1 - Mules
Meet Mules, the world's coolest rock band that STILL finds time to help out with the housework. Punk's not dead, it's just moved into a brand new stable.
Join clown double-act, The Lovely Boys, and comedian, Jim-John Harkness, in an adventure that pushes bedtime to a whole other dimension.
'Mules' is a show the whole family can enjoy, all about finding the joy inside our daft brains and the power of the DIY ethos. Packed with silly games, madcap fantasy and distorted guitars. Everyone agrees... It's cool to be a Mule!!!
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/family/mules-49510
Tuesday, April 4 - Piano Lounge: Sofia Kirwan-Baez
Back to basics! Sofia Kirwan-Baez (vocals & piano) is returning to sing all your favourite tunes – from Gershwin to Katy Perry to Joni Mitchell to Venezuelan Boleros... she may even throw in some opera!
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/music/piano-lounge-sofia-kirwan-baez-49511
St Mary's Church, Church St, Twickenham,
Saturday, April 1 – Richmond Light Orchestra Spring Concert
Performed by the 60-piece Richmond Light Orchestra, this is an event not to be missed.
The event is in support of Staywell is an independent, local charity providing a range of services for older people in South-West London and Surrey.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/music/richmond-light-orchestra-spring-concert-48700
The Exchange, Twickenham
Thursday, March 30 – Nothing Happens (Twice)
Slapstick humour meets Beckett head on in a quest for life's meaning and purpose.
After an exciting few years making and touring shows all over the world, Mercè and Patricia have somehow lost momentum and hit rock bottom. They always knew that making theatre would be difficult, but when they have to dress up as flamingos in a shopping centre to make ends meet, they seriously consider giving up.
Can their shared dream of staging Waiting for Godot get them back on track or will their long held ambition be strangled by red tape?
A hilarious and sometimes moving exploration of companionship, co-dependency and what motivates us to keep going, even in the face of failure and bureaucratic brick walls.
Saturday, April 1 – Battle of the Bands
Come and support emerging new talented musicians for the Final in this year's Battle of the Bands, courtesy of the Basement Door project. This year, the inspiration and theme is all about the amazing Kate Bush.
Sunday, April 2 – Teach Rex
After receiving over 1500 5* reviews for their events and after selling out hundreds of shows all over the UK, the multi-award winning Teach Rex team are delighted to bring this interactive, educational show back to the families of Twickenham this Easter.
Tuesday, April 4 - Richmond Film Society - Screening of 'Azor' (Switzerland/France)
Yvan is a Swiss private banker who travels to Buenos Aires with his sophisticated wife Inès in order to fill in for his business partner, who mysteriously vanished there. These are times of political turmoil and it is not often that we get to see the so-called Dirty War – Argentina's period of State-sponsored terrorism, part of the CIA's infamous Operation Condor.
Turks Head, St Margarets
Saturday, April 1 – Bearcat Comedy Club
Powerhouse stand-up from Tamer Kattan, Jason Stampe, Peter Flanagan, Susan Murray, Nelson Gombakomba.
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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