What's on in Richmond
By Rory Poulter
22nd Jun 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 June 24 – TONY! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera)
An hilarious musical tragedy of political intrigue, religion, power, and romance; this rip-roaring new musical by Harry Hill and Steve Brown received critical acclaim following a sold-out run at the Park Theatre in London.
The story of how one man went from peace-loving, long-haired hippy and would-be pop star to warmongering multimillionaire in just a couple of decades. Throw in a stellar cast of larger-than-life characters - Cherie Blair, Princess Diana, John Prescott, Peter Mandelson, Alastair Campbell, Osama bin Laden, George W Bush, Saddam Hussein and Gordon Brown – it's Yes, Minister meets The Rocky Horror Show! and a musical like no other.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/tony-the-tony-blair-rock-opera-46704
Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond
June 24 – July 29 – The Swell
The world premiere of this thrilling romantic drama – featuring a live vocal score - is a gripping story spanning decades of love, sacrifice and betrayal.
Annie is happy at last – she's engaged to Bel, the love of her life, and counting down the days to their wedding. But then old friend, free spirit, and troublemaker Flo turns up unexpectedly, and announces she'll be staying with them until the big day.
Their surprise reunion turns into a complicated love triangle with dangerous consequences that threaten to destroy Annie's Happily Ever After...
https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on
One Kew Road, Richmond
Sunday, June 25 – Crawdaddy Showcase
Four young music acts performing originals and covers from the 1960s.
Music Heritage London is delighted to be rolling out regular Crawdaddy Showcases at One Kew Road.
The venue is the location of the original Crawdaddy. The Club that launched 60s music legends, such as the Rolling Stones, is now supporting the stars of tomorrow.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/music/crawdaddy-showcase-53831
RHACC, Parkshot, Richmond
Saturday, June 24 - Arts & Ideas: Makers Fair
Meet local creatives and maybe even get a piece of art for yourself at the craft fair in association with the Richmond Arts & Ideas Festival.
OSO, Barnes
Thursday, June 22 - OSO Dining Room: Bollywood Night
An evening of epic curry and dynamic dancing as guests are transported to the world of colourful and highly theatrical dance characteristic of Indian films.
The evening will kick off with a performance by some Indian dancers, to music provided by a DJ, to whet your appetite. After a fragrant curry prepared by Spice Queen, Yanete, guests will have the opportunity to work it off with a Bollywood dance workshop.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/food/oso-dining-room-bollywood-night-51454
June 28- July 1 - Unwanted Objects
Unwanted Objects is a new storytelling theatre show from acclaimed duo David Head and Matt Glover. Enjoy this magical exploration of sentimentality, our possessions and the meaning we attach to them.
Old teddy bears, abandoned chess sets and ships-in-bottles … every item in this mysterious second-hand shop has a tale worth telling.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/unwanted-objects-51455
Special Offeri̶n̶g̶s̶: A Super Solstice Procession
Saturday June 24th - Orleans House Gallery
Join us for a joyous, free and immersive procession along the Thames Towpath between Orleans House Gallery and Richmond Bridge.
This event will include wild performances from the Orange Tree Theatre Youth Groups and the planting of seed sculptures from Orleans House Gallery's current exhibition SupermarketForest.
Inspired by how we grow our food and the potential for more sustainable methods of agriculture, SupermarketForest is an installation that is part supermarket, part herbarium, part shrine and it is full of seed sculptures that need planting to create forests of the future.
Feel free to come and go from the procession as you see fit. We will be at Cambridge Gardens for 3.30pm.
You can take part in the procession event by joining us for the walk, but also by coming to Let's Get Creative in the morning and making leaf props for the procession.
Let's Get Creative – June
Saturday June 24th - Orleans House Gallery
Join us for a fun packed Let's Get Creative where we will be working with Frances Corner from Nutkhut to make leaf props for the Super Solstice Procession in the afternoon.
This activity will take 20 minutes to complete.
Participants are invited to either stay at Orleans House Gallery and join us for the procession in the afternoon, or take your prop home with you straight away. There will be space inside for people to eat packed lunches from 1.15pm to 2pm.
Time to kill before the procession? Why not explore Orleans House Gallery with our Family Trail, visit our new Mud Kitchen, grab a tasty snack at the Stables Cafe, or pop next door to see our neighbours at Marble Hill House for their meet Henrietta Howard event.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Heatham House, Whitton Road, Twickenham
Friday, June 23 - Powerjam and KidsRockForKids present 'Come Together - London'
Powerjam is partnering with New York City-based charity KidsRockForKids (featured on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'), to host 'Come Together - London'.
This is an international teen band event featuring talented young bands from Powerjam, the USA, India, Ukraine, Chile, and other countries.
The event will take place at the stage venue at Heatham House, and is open to all ages!
Powerjam is a unique not-for-profit band project for ages 9-18, based in Twickenham, that forms bands, rehearses them weekly, and provides gigging and professional recording and releasing opportunities, thereby .helping budding and serious young musicians gain confidence both on and off stage.
Both Powerjam and KidsRockForKids share the aim of inspiring and enabling the next generation of socially motivated and musically passionate youth to use their talents for the greater good by giving back, both locally and globally.
https://richmondartsandideas.com/events#calendar-f17c7d44-5396-4d77-8664-2f672a67b929-event-lgnuhh3s
The Exchange, Twickenham
Thursday, June 22 – Poptail by Sibel Tüzün
A fascinating blend of British and Turkish pop culture through music.
A delightful two-hour concert that brings together iconic British and Turkish popular music from the 60s to the 2000s.
The show stars renowned Turkish singer and songwriter Sibel Tüzün, who represented Turkey in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest.
This event will support the Turkish Mozaik Foundation's Turkey Earthquake Relief.
https://exchangetwickenham.co.uk/event/poptail-by-sibel-tuzun/
Friday, June 23 - Manford's Comedy Club
Bringing award-winning live stand-up comedy to Twickenham.
Every show has a different line-up of four top comedians, all chosen by Jason Manford.
Many comedians from TV plus the best of the UK and International comedy circuit including Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Roast Battle, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, Russell Howard's Good News, Have I Got News For You and more.
The line-up – Russell Hicks, Raj Poojara, Kathryn Mather and Paddy Lennox.
Wednesday, June 28 - Arts Richmond Present: Paul Craddock's 'Spare Parts' & Loki Music
Dr Paul Craddock, author of Spare Parts, joins forces with one of Richmond's favourite musicians, William Summers of Loki Music.
Together, they will take us on a fascinating journey through a rich and, at tim
es, macabre history of human transplants, and conjure a soundscape spanning the Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, and beyond.
The Cabbage Patch, London Road, Twickenham
Thursday, June 22 – The String Circus
The Midsummer edition of The String Circus brings a fabulous line-up featuring sets from Ivor Game, Paul Eaton, S. James Fellowes, and the new soulful folk trio The Semi Detached.
https://twickenham.nub.news/whats-on/music/the-string-circus-54566
Twickenham Family Quiz Trail
Did you know that Rod Stewart was discovered in Twickenham or that Britain's first ever speed camera, was activated on Twickenham Bridge?
Local residents and visitors are being encouraged to discover more about Twickenham with a new Quiz Trail.
The trail is designed to inspire people to get out and about and explore the town, learn about its history and have some fun along the way.
The trail is an ideal way to keep the kids entertained over the school holiday or indeed any time of the year.
Unlike seasonal festivals and events, the streets of our town are open year-round and free to access, the history is all around us, it's helped shape Twickenham town centre and had a far-reaching impact on politics, arts and music culture for example.
Details and stockists for the Quiz Trail book can be found here - https://discovertwickenham.co.uk/discover-twickenham-quiz-trail/
Ham House
June 24 – July 2 – Cabinet Secrets
Explore the elaborate designs and beautiful artisanship of Ham House and Garden's collection of decorative cabinets.
Around 15 of the collection's prized cabinets and artefacts including writing desks, a harpsichord and strongboxes will be opened during the exhibition.
They are normally kept closed to protect the pristine interiors from the light, and to avoid excessive wear on the hinges and locks.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/culture/cabinet-secrets-at-ham-house-and-garden-51031
Kew Gardens
Until September 3 – The Wander Project
This summer, Kew is collaborating with a mix of inspiring leaders to create five new trails through the Gardens. With contributions from artists, musicians and environmental protectors, each trail will invite you to feel, hear, move and think differently in nature. Choose your journey and experience Kew's iconic sights in fun and unexpected ways.
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!
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.
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