What's on in Richmond
By Rory Poulter
20th Jul 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!
Hampton Pool Summer Picnic Concerts
Friday, July 21 – Fairport Convention plus Seth Lakeman
Folk legends Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century.
The band will present a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and some surprises from albums old and new including their latest album, Shuffle & Go.
The band features founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar, Ric Sanders on violin, Chris Leslie on bouzouki, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and vocals.
Seth Lakeman – the Devon born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - has burst back onto the music scene with a busy run of UK and European solo shows – including Hampton Pool.
He was part of the Sea Song Sessions album –a collection of British maritime folk songs and sea shanties released in September 2022 on Topic Records.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/music/hampton-pool-summer-picnic-concerts-54940
Richmond Riverside – Whittaker Avenue
July 22-23 – Weekend of Waves
Pop along for a thrilling adventure as you test your skills on the surf simulator. Can you catch the perfect wave?
But that's not all! Take a stroll to the beach shack and soak up the beach vibes. What's a beach day without delicious ice creams? Treat yourself and chill out in style.
Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond
Until 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
Eel Pie Club at The Patch, London Road, Twickenham
Thursday, July 20 – The Cinelli Brothers
The Cinelli Brothers is a project born out of a common passion for the electric Chicago and Texas blues from the 60s and 70s, when brothers Marco (guitarist and lead singer) and Alessandro (drummer) decided to form an explosive team showcasing original repertoire in the style of Chess, Stax and Motown.
Joining the two brothers on stage, Enzo Strano on bass and Tom Julian-Jones on harmonica and guitar.
For the third consecutive year, they have been nominated Best Blues Band at the UK Blues Awards.
Their debut album, Babe Please Set Your Alarm, went to number 2 in the IBBA in June 2018 and Music Republic Magazine nominated Marco Cinelli as Best Guitar Player of 2018.
https://twickenham.nub.news/whats-on/music/the-cinelli-brothers-55368
The Exchange, Twickenham
Saturday, July 22 - Uncovered: The Electric Rock Experience
This stellar group of incredible musicians, including Duran Duran's Dom Brown, captures the essence and unique qualities and energy of what makes classic songs so amazing in the first place.
Hear your favourites from artists such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, David Bowie, The Who, Rolling Stones. Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, AC/DC, The Beatles, amongst others.
https://twickenham.nub.news/whats-on/music/uncovered-the-electric-rock-experience-55828
Ham House & Gardens
July 22-August 21 – Summer of Play
Grab all the family for fun-filled garden games in a giant playzone at Ham House & Garden this summer holidays.
The formal gardens will be transformed with games including bowls, croquet, badminton, Jenga, and hoopla this summer.
The garden games trail will snake around Ham's Inner and Outer Courtyards, South Terrace, The Plats and Wilderness, and also include skipping challenges, a tangram puzzle, and a maze.
After the games, young time travellers can journey into the 17th century this summer in an adventure around Ham House & Garden.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/family/summer-of-play-at-ham-house-garden-54667
Eel Pie Island, Twickenham
July 22-23 Eel Pie Artists Summer Open Studio Weekends
The incredibly popular Eel Pie Island artists welcome visitors to view, purchase or commission a wide selection of art and craft works over two weekends.
This is a free, dog friendly event with refreshments available.
https://twickenham.nub.news/whats-on/arts-crafts/eel-pie-artists-summer-open-studio-weekends-55011
RuptureXIBIT – High Street, KT1 4DG
Until July 24 - Arts Richmond: Arts House Open Studios Festival
A chance for artists and craftspeople across Richmond upon Thames to open their homes, studios, and community venues to members of the public and gives visitors a chance to explore our artistic community and engage with artists, designers and makers.
Seven artists who will display their work in the garden studio - Stephen King, Mairi McLeod, Caroline Priestley, Michelle Hawes, Sallie Eley, Lee Kay, and Catherine Sweet.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/arts-crafts/arts-richmond-arts-house-open-studios-festival-55592
OSO, Barnes
July 25-30 - Cocktail Sticks / Two in Torquay
In Cocktail Sticks, Alan Bennett reminisces about his life. He talks to his dead father as his mother yearns for a different life. The play is funny, tender and sad. This is one of the very first productions of Cocktail Sticks since its opening performance at the National Theatre in 2012.
Barnes Community Players will take it to the Edinburgh Fringe after sell-out successes in three previous years when they performed plays by Ayckbourn, Bennett and Leigh.
Two In Torquay is Alan Bennett at his best. Two people meet who have never met before. They talk about the weather, they talk about the woman, the spinster's rather miserable life, they talk about her mother, they talk of darker things.... If the woman is a spinster, if the mother is a mother, if the darker things are dark and if so dark for whom?
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/cocktail-sticks-two-in-torquay-51470
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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