Society Events
Aspirations
12 January 2012 - 19 March 2012
An exhibition by network subscribers at the Stables Gallery, Orleans House, Twickenham. Aspirations - is intended to inspire work celebrating personal endeavours of all sorts in the year of the London 2012 Olympics. Over 70 artists are exhibitng. For information about Network, contact 020 8894 0908
Fields of Vision
Richmond upon Thames Arts Service Orleans House
28 January 2012 - 25 March 2012
Landscapes past and present - exhibition in Orleans House Gallery. Closed Mondays
Maria O'Neill
31 January 2012 - 12 February 2012
Colourful & atmospheric paintings showing people and places
DNA
6 February 2012 - 8 February 2012
6 – 8 February Hull Truck Theatre Production. Tickets £8 - £16
Neighbourhood Watch
6 February 2012 - 11 February 2012
By Alan Ayckbourn
The Naked Ladies
Twickenham (Borough) Local History Society
6 February 2012
Glimpses of The Naked Ladies of York House Gardens are offered by Gaye Galvin, Service Development Officer, Parks & Open Spaces London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Lucian Freud and the man with the Blue Scarf
7 February 2012
Lecture by MartinGayford
Careless Talk Costs Lives
RICHMOND & DISTRICT DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY (RDFAS)
7 February 2012
Art on the Home Front - talk by James Taylor at 8 pm Duke St. Church, richmond
MUSWELL HILL
8 February 2012 - 10 March 2012
A new play by Torben Betts. Directed by Sam Walters
John Bradbury and James Cryer
8 February 2012
Clarinet and Piano recital at the Barnes Methodist Church at 8 pm. Tickets available at the door £12, £10 concessions £5 students. Details see www.barnesmusicsociety.org.uk or Tel 8876 1563
President's Evening
Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society
9 February 2012
Barry Pickthall with Sailing Photography through Time
Napoleon et Cadaoul
Le Cercle Francais de Richmond
9 February 2012
Talk by Guy Richeux at the Vestry Hall at 7.30 pm
Twickenham Library
Richmond upon Thames Public Library Service
10 February 2012
Ssshh! Silence please!! ….a second chance to come to Twickenham Library for an afternoon of tea and exchanging memories about this lovely library” at 2.30pm Free admission with refreshments
Twickenham Library
Richmond upon Thames Public Library Service
11 February 2012
At 3pm Martin Stilwell historian will give us a presentation on the origins of working class housing: “Building houses for the workers in Victorian and Edwardian London” £2 including refreshments
Guided Walk
11 February 2012
Walking wthe Mistletoe at 11 am - meet at the Lion Gate
Singing Competitions for Adults
Richmond upon Thames Performing Arts Festival
11 February 2012
At Taggs Yard, Woodlands Road, Barnes, SW13. 10.30 - 5 pm. Details www.richmondfestival.org.uk . Adjudicator Gabrielle Burgin Lister
An Evening at the Musicals
12 February 2012
Hits from some of the world's greatest musicals. 8 pm Ticket £15/£20 (Wine reception & premier seats. (Tel: 020 8977 7558)
The Aristocats
12 February 2012
Classic Disney Film at 3 pm
The Houses of Richmond Park.
Richmond Local History Society
13 February 2012
Talk by Max Lankester of the Friends of Richmond Park All meetings at Duke Street Church Richmond. Doors open at 7.30 pm for coffee, lectures begin at 8pm. Contact : Elizabeth Velluet, tel no 020 8891 3825 email rich.hist@yahoo.co.uk www.richmondhistory.org.uk
The Rat Pack
13 February 2012 - 18 February 2012
Live from Las Vegas!
Visit
Richmond Association National Trust
13 February 2012
To the The Company of Watermen and Lightermen on the River Thames on Monday 13 February
John Dobbs
14 February 2012 - 26 February 2012
Oil Paintings worked from drawings completed on site
Stage Dance Competitions
Richmond upon Thames Performing Arts Festival
14 February 2012 - 17 February 2012
Dancing in all styles including classical ballet, tap, modern and song and dance for solos, groups, duets, trios and quartets at Hampton School, Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HD. Dancing from 9 am - 5 pm daily. Adjudicators: Feb 14th Angela Macdonald, Feb 15-17 Chris Hocking
Nicola Benedetti (violin)
14 February 2012
With Alexei Grynyuk (piano) at St. Edmund's Church, nelson Road, Whitton, Twickenham at 7.45 pm
THE GRUFFALO
15 February 2012 - 18 February 2012
Half Term Treat. Tickets £10 - £11 The smash hit show back by public demand for four days only!
Improving Photography for All
Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society
16 February 2012
Paul Adams advises
Carmen
18 February 2012 - 19 February 2012
Commedia Productions present Carmen Sung in English, this is an exciting production with singers from major opera companies and accompanied by The Virtual Reality Orchestra. Tickets are £20 from 0845 230 0372. Performances are 7.30pm on 18th, and 6.30pm on 19th Feb.
Rockin' in Rhythm
18 February 2012
Paul Jones with Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen. details: www.landmarkartscentre.org.
THE CADILLAC KINGS
18 February 2012
Do not miss this multi award-winning blues and jump-jive band. £11 (£9 Members)
Social Lunch
Richmond Association National Trust
18 February 2012
At the Reflections cafe, the White House, Hampton. 020 8979 3089
Tosca
St. Michael & All Angels Church, SW13
18 February 2012
The New London Opera Players will be giving the première performance of our production of Puccini's opera, Tosca. It will be a gala charity performance, the proceeds to be shared between our own Reserve Fund and the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Barnes, who are hosting the event. Tickets for this charity gala performance are priced at £20 and £10 concessions. Order online at our website www.operaplayers.co.uk or telephone our hotline 0844 774 3725.
Art Picnic
Environment Trust for Richmond upon Thames
19 February 2012
Kempton Steam Museum - Magnificent Victorian steam engines and lofty interior
Pianola & Violin Concert
19 February 2012
Petronella Mittmer (violin) joings Michael Broadway (pianola) in a programme which includes Cesar Franck's Violin Sonata. 3 pm
Mrs Warren’s Profession
20 February 2012 - 25 February 2012
By George Bernard Shaw at the OSO Arts Centre, Barnes Green, SW13 OLF at 7.30 pm. Directed by Susan Conte. Ticket information from 0800 612 5227 and online at www.barnescharityplayers.com.
Mother
21 February 2012
Thriller from South Korea
Long Days Journey into Night
22 February 2012 - 3 March 2012
With David Suchet and Laurie Metcalf
The Science of Multiple Sport Sprints
22 February 2012
Dr. Mark Glaister, St. Mary's Univeristy College, Twickenham
THE LADY FROM THE SEA
23 February 2012 - 17 March 2012
By Henrik Ibsen. Directed by Stephen Unwin £8 - £32 Cast includes Joely Richardson, Richard Dillane, Sam Crane, Alexandra Moen, Malcolm Storry and Madeleine Worrall.
Thames Life in Art
Environment Trust for Richmond upon Thames
23 February 2012
Lectures at Duke Street Church, Richmond, TW9 1DH from 7.30-9.30pm Ticket Price: £10 (ETRuT Members £8.50)
PDI Analysis
Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society
23 February 2012
Judged by Roy Shadrake, LRPS
Three years on the Somme
23 February 2012
At 2.00 pm, Talk : Three Years in the Somme Trenches by Nigel Hepper, whose father kept a diary published as Captain Hepper’s Great War Diary. www.museumofrichmond.com 020 8332 1141
Britain's Pacification of Palestine in the 1930s
Richmond & Twickenham Historical Association
23 February 2012
Lecture by Dr. Matthew Hughes, Brunel University
Peter Pan
23 February 2012 - 25 February 2012
The Senior Youth Group of RSS present an adaptation by John Caird and Trevor Nunn of JM Barrie favourite.
Choirs and Junior Duets
Richmond upon Thames Performing Arts Festival
24 February 2012
Choral competitions from 6 - 8 pn at St. Edmund's Church, Nelson Road, Whitton, Twickenham, TW2. Adjudicator David Kirby Ashmore
Twickenham Library
Richmond upon Thames Public Library Service
25 February 2012
In the Masterchef kitchen with Shobu: Local celebrity actress Shobu Kapoor is best known for playing Gita in “Eastenders”. However, she has also appeared in many films (including Bend it like Beckham ) and TV and radio dramas and was a participant in “Celebrity Master Chef 2011” She will take us behind the scenes of this popular series and talk about her other work in this one off afternoon special. At 3pm - £2 including refreshments
A Different Way Home
26 February 2012 - 3 March 2012
Studio Production at the Hampton Hill Playhouse
Gold Diggers of 1933
26 February 2012
At 3 pm. (Tel 020 8560 8108)
Philip Ziegler
27 February 2012
On - Biography: its Perils, Pitfalls and Pleasures. Old Sorting Office Arts Centre on Barnes Green at 8.00 pm. www.barnesliterarysociety.org.uk
AGM & In House Event
University of the Third Age (U3A) Richmond
28 February 2012
Following the AGM, U3A Committee members Jane Wardle and Jim Davidson will give a talk and show photos of the U3A members’ visits, organised by Jane, to places of interest in 2011. Members only.
North Face
28 February 2012
Climbing drama from Germany
Haptic Art
28 February 2012 - 11 March 2012
Textile art from an innovative group
Turner's Watercolour Techniques
28 February 2012
Lecture by Nicola Moreby
William Hogarth
Richmond Association National Trust
28 February 2012
Lecture on William Hogarth: the Shakespeare of Art by Frances Hughes at Duke Street Church Hall, Richmond, at 2.30 pm
CYRIL DAVIES TRIBUTE
29 February 2012
With THE ALAN GLEN/JOHN O’LEARY ALL-STARS The Cyril Davis Tribute Night is becoming an annual event in the Eel Pie Club calendar and features some of the best and most prolific Rhythm n Blues musicians in the UK. Not to be missed! £10 (£8 Members)
The Queen
29 February 2012
Film with Helen Mirren at 6.00 pm
Time to Talk with Michael Pennington
1 March 2012
Actor, director and writer, Michael Pennington talks to Stephen Unwin about his remarkable career in classical theatre, his recent performances in Ibsen, as well as his new book on Shakespeare. [http://rosetheatrekingston.org/rose-plus/time-talk-michael-pennington]. All tickets £3.00 - £5.00. Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee) www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)
AGM
2 March 2012
At Elleray Hall, Teddington with Cleve West on Grow Your Own
Piano Competitions
Richmond upon Thames Performing Arts Festival
2 March 2012 - 11 March 2012
For all ages - Kew Community Centre (St. Luke's), The Avenue, kew, Richmond, TW2 2AJ. Adjudicators Ann Martin Davis March 2-4, and Richard Deering March 11th
Zadok Baroque Orchestra
3 March 2012
At 7.00 pm . The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba and a variety of chamber concerti for unusual combinations of instruments by Handel, Telemann and Vivaldi (07539 211 220).
Theatre of Widdershins
3 March 2012
A presentation of The Elves and the Shoemaker with puppets and music. At 2.30 pm. Adults £5.00, Children free. Methodist Church Hall
Charles Dickens
Twickenham (Borough) Local History Society
5 March 2012
Charles Dickens and the Richmond and Twickenham Connection as told by Lucinda Hawksley, author, broadcaster and Great-Great-Great Granddaughter of Dickens.
Wihan Quartet
6 March 2012
Music by Martinu, Dvorak and Schubert at St. Mary's Church, Riverside, Twickenham at 7.45 pm
SIMON TOWNSHEND ALBUM LAUNCH
7 March 2012
Brother of Pete Townshend, Simon Townshend has spent 15 years as guitarist and vocalist in The Who. Since 2009, Simon has accompanied Roger Daltrey on tours of the United Kingdom and North America, including a stint with Eric Clapton and will shortly be embarking a tour of ‘Tommy’ with The Who. Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. £12 (£10 Members).
Helen Reed
7 March 2012
Piano Recital at the Barnes Methodist Church at 8 pm Tickets available at the door £12, £10 concessions £5 students. Details see www.barnesmusicsociety.org.uk or Tel 8876 1563
Time to Talk with Jo Brand
9 March 2012
Since leaving her job as a psychiatric nurse in 1987, Jo has built a large comedy following across the UK. [http://rosetheatrekingston.org/rose-plus/time-talk-jo-brand] All tickets £3.00 - £5.00. Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee) www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)
‘Just a Song at Twilight’ No. 36
9 March 2012 - 10 March 2012
At York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham. This year’s theme is ‘For Queen & Country’ featuring the choir, solos and audience participation. Refreshments available. Fifties dress welcome. Performances on Friday 9th March at 7.30pm and Saturday 10th March at 2.30pm and 7.30pm . Tickets £10.00 from Albert’s Music Shop, Twickenham or Ritz Music Shop, Richmond or ABC Music, Kew or tel. 0208 898 8020
Contemporary Textile Fair
10 March 2012 - 11 March 2012
11-5 pm. Details: www.landmarkartscentre.org
Liking Paint
10 March 2012 - 24 March 2012
Exhibition by Kath Montagu - rich, characterful landscapes in oil
Twiclenham Library - Craft Fair
Richmond upon Thames Public Library Service
10 March 2012
11am-4pm. Come and browse our high quality, low cost selection of craft goods at our popular craft fair. Admission free . Refreshments available
Present Laughter
11 March 2012 - 17 March 2012
Noel Coward Comedy at the Hampton Hill Playhouse in the main auditorium
Anne of Cleves and Richmond Palace
Richmond Local History Society
12 March 2012
Talk by Elizabeth Norton, author of Anne of Cleves:Henry VIII's discarded bride
St. John Passion (JS Bach)
12 March 2012
7.30pm at Cadogan Hall,5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ. with London Festival Baroque Orchstra, eminent soloists - Andrew Griffiths Conductor. Cadogan Hall, Tickets: Adults: £25, £22, £18, £12. Concessions: £20, £18, £15, £10, Available from: Cadogan Hall Box Office on 020 7730 4500. Online at www.cadoganhall.com (booking fees apply) or at the door
Time to Talk with Joely Richardson
12 March 2012
Joely Richardson who has had a long career on both the stage and screen in converstation with artistic director, Stephen Unwin [http://rosetheatrekingston.org/rose-plus/time-talk-joely-richardson]. All tickets £3.00 - £5.00. Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee) www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)
Someone Who'll Watch Over Me
13 March 2012 - 17 March 2012
By Irish dramatist Frank McGuinnness, at the OSO Arts Centre, Barnes Green, at 7.30 pm. Advance Tickets available online at £8 and £10 from the website www.barnescharityplayers.com, via the Ticketline, 0800 612 5227, and at the Barnes Green Social Centre from 10 am – 3 pm.
ALI MAC BAND
14 March 2012
The Ali Mac Band is a rockin’ 4-piece band with an All-Star lineup. On vocals is Ali Mackenzie who formed The Birds in the 1960s with Ronnie Wood. £10 (£8 Members)
Titanium and Bone
14 March 2012
Keynote Lecture for National Science Week. Talk by Dr. Dev Patel, Eastman Dental Institute, UCL
Art Picnic
Environment Trust for Richmond upon Thames
15 March 2012
New Venue??: - 2-hour evening class - Introduction to the figure in movement. Feel the fear- but do it anyway!
The Magnificent Music Hall
17 March 2012
Back by popular demand, the Paper Moon Theatre Company proudly presents another trip down memory lane into the wonderful world of traditional music theatre. Tickets: £15 from 0845 230 0372. Performance 7.30pm
Dido and Aeneas
17 March 2012
A Riverside opera production. Programme will also include La Clemenza di Tito by Mozart. Details: www.landmarkartscentre.org
Ham House & Self Sufficiency
Richmond upon Thames Public Library Service
17 March 2012
At 3pm - Samantha Green-the Garden and countryside manager at Ham House will present: “Ham House- the self sufficient estate-past and present” Part of the Local History series. £2 including refreshments
'Great' Mass in C minor
17 March 2012
Mozart masterpiece at the Cadogan Hall at 7.30 pm Box office 020 7730 4500
Easter Concert
17 March 2012
Kingston Parish Church, Market Place, Kingston KT1 1JP 7.30pm. Thames Youth Orchestra, Simon Ferris, conductor. Malcolm Arnold, Symphony No. 5, Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5 Tickets available on the door at £10/£5 (special £20 family ticket for 2 adults and 3 concessions). www.thamesyouthorchestra.co.uk
Spring Concert
17 March 2012
At All Saints Church, East Sheen Avenue, E Sheen, London, SW14 8AX at 7.30 pm. Tchaikovsky, Borodin, Sibelius and Prokofiev Piano Concerto no3
Art Picnic
Environment Trust for Richmond upon Thames
18 March 2012
Sunday, 18 March - New Venue. St Mary’s College athletics club - Figures in movement
FASCINATING AIDA
18 March 2012
at 7.30pm. Three times Olivier-award nominated and now a global internet sensation, Fascinating Aïda are still Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio. All Tickets £15 - £19.50. Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee) http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/visiting-productions/fascinating-a%C3%AFda (bkg fee)
Middlesex Yeomanry Concert Band
18 March 2012
at The White House, Hampton at 2.30pm The Middlesex Yeomanry Concert Band brings you a “Showtime Spectacular”. All the tunes from the West End that have enchanted us through the years brought to you in Hampton! The concert includes a popular selection of music including: The Sound of Music, Les Miserables, a Sinatra Selection and many more… 0208 941 1227
THE WINTER'S TALE & HENRY V
20 March 2012 - 24 March 2012
The Winter's Tale 7.30pm Tue 20, Thurs 22, Fri 23; 2pm Sat 24 Henry V 7.30pm Wed 21, Sat 24; 2pm Thurs 22. Productions are directed by Edward Hall, designed by Michael Pavelka with Lighting designed by Ben Ormerod. All Tickets £8 - £25 Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee) http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/visiting-productions/winters-tale (bkg fee) http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/visiting-productions/henry-v (bkg fee)
Triple Bill
21 March 2012 - 24 March 2012
3 new plays by Patrick Adams in the Coward Studio, Hampton Hill Playhouse
The Baltic
Richmond & Twickenham Historical Association
22 March 2012
Talk by Peter Unwin, the author of Baltic Approaches
I do believe
24 March 2012 - 25 March 2012
Written by Katie Abbott, this is a new play for children which will be performed by a cast of 17 children and 3 adults from the Twickenham Theatre Workshop. Proceeds from both evenings will be going to the Save the Children Charity. Tickets: £10 for adults and £8 for concessions. Performances 7.30pm I would like to update the wording for our entry on the website and if possible include the annual list of events. I attached the listing but if it’s okay I’ll send new updated wording as well about the Langdon Down Centre.
“I Do Believe”
24 March 2012 - 25 March 2012
Twickenham Theatre Workshop is presenting a charity premiere of Katie Abbott’s new play for children, ‘I Do Believe’, at the historic Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Park, Teddington,TW11 9PS on Saturday and Sunday 24th and 25th March 2012, both performances at 7.30 p.m. Tickets will cost £10.00 for adults and £8.00 for children and senior citizens. The play is performed by a cast with ages ranging from 5 to 70 years, with a beautiful storyline and projected images of fantasy and fairytale. To reserve tickets please call the box office on 0845 230 0372 or send an e-mail to lesley.alabaf@downs-syndrome.org.uk I would like to update the wording for our entry on the website and if possible include the annual list of events. I attached the listing but if it’s okay I’ll send new updated wording as well about the Langdon Down Centre.
Thames Philharmonia
24 March 2012
Pianist Yoon-Seok Shin will join the Thames Philharmonia in a programme which includes Beethoven, Piano Concerto no 2, and Tschaikovsky's 6th Symphony. Details www.landmarksartscentre.org
Gloria - Poulenc
24 March 2012
Gloria by Francis Poulenc, the Messa di Gloria by Giacomo Puccini and the Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Faure at 7.30 pm at All Saints Church, Campbell Road in Twickenham. The soloists will be Jennifer Shell (soprano), David Newman (tenor) and Michael Bundy (bass). The choir will be conducted by our musical director John Sutton and will be accompanied by the Pro Re Orchestra. Tickets at £12.50 can be bought in advance from our secretary Hannie Wilkinson (01932 247962) or on the door.
Easter Concert
24 March 2012
Haydn’s Nelson Mass and Duruflé’s Requiem at St James’s Church, St James’s Rd, Hampton Hill, TW12 1DQ at 7:30 pm. The choir will be accompanied by a full orchestra and professional soloists: Lucy Thomas (Soprano); Jennifer Westwood (Contralto); Paul Martyn-West (Tenor) and Martin Johnson (Bass). Conductor: Patrick Martin; Organist: Geoffrey Bowyer. Tickets, price £12 (concessions £10, accompanied children under 14 free), are available on Tel: 020 8977 5986 or from Albert’s Music Shop, Heath Road, Twickenham TW1 4BN.
Great Expectations
24 March 2012 - 31 March 2012
Charles Dickens' classic adapted by Jo Clifford
Requiem - Mozart
25 March 2012
With professional soloists at 6.30 pm St Mark's Church, St Mark's Road, Teddington TW11 9DE Tickets: £7.50 incl. complimentary glass of wine. Children with adult free. email: enquiries@collischoralsociety.org.uk or at the door on the night.
Women Behind the Burkha - A Story in Photographs
University of the Third Age (U3A) Richmond
27 March 2012
Afghan mountain village women are generally illiterate and innumerate - but they are not unintelligent. U3A member, Yvonne Hughes will give an illustrated talk about her work with Merlin (Medical Emergency Relief International) in Afghanistan that shows just how eager these women are to learn and improve the health of their sisters and children.
Oklahoma
Twickenham Operatic Society (TOpS)
27 March 2012 - 31 March 2012
Rogers and Hammerstein favourite at Richmond Theatre Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ. Tuesday 27th March to aturday 31st March 2012. Matinee on Saturday 31st March at 2.30pm. Evening performances at 7.30pm. Book your tickets personally from the Richmond Theatre Box Office or call 0844 871 7651 or from www.ambassadortickets.com/richmond (fees apply)
THE MUSTANGS
28 March 2012
One of the country’s most dynamic live blues rock acts, The Mustangs are a breath of fresh air on the British Blues Scene. £10 (£8 Members)
The Boat Race
31 March 2012 - 7 April 2012
A collection of period prints featuring views from along the Thames
Samson
31 March 2012
Handel masterpiece at St. Mary's, Church Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9HL
Easter Concert
31 March 2012
All Saints Church, Kingston, 7.30pm Pärt …which was the Son of..The Beatitudes Hakim: Gloria Villette: O sacrum convivium; Tu Es Petrus Langlais: Messe Solonnelle
Anniversary Lecture
Twickenham (Borough) Local History Society
2 April 2012
Botlhs 50th Anniversary Lecture with Bamber Gascoigne explaining his online local history project, Places in History.
THE CRUCIBLE
6 April 2012 - 7 April 2012
Rose Plus+ production of this classic play by Arthur Miller.Tickets £5 - £10
Twickenham Library
Richmond upon Thames Public Library Service
14 April 2012
At 3pm “Turner in Twickenham” . Catherine Parry-Wingfield will talk about the painter J.M.W. Turners link with Twickenham and his former home Sandycombe Lodge. Catherine is an art historian specialising in C18 and C19 European and British visual arts. She was the founder chairman of the Friends of Turner’s house which supports the Sandycombe Lodge Trust. A tour will be arranged to Sandycombe which can be booked on the day of the lecture. £2 including refreshments
Historic Royal Jubilees
University of the Third Age (U3A) Richmond
18 April 2012
In this year of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, U3A member, Dr David Allen, will give a talk on significant Royal Jubilees of the past.
Twickenham Library
Richmond upon Thames Public Library Service
18 April 2012
“What the Dickens!” Quiz, Come and join our Charles Dickens themed Quiz. At 7pm. Admission £8 including supper of pie and mash and liquor (vegetarian option available) Booking essential (you can book a team of 6 or join a team on the night)
The World's First Computer
18 April 2012
The Antikythera project. Talk by Dr. Tony Freeth, Images First ltd
Art Picnic
Environment Trust for Richmond upon Thames
22 April 2012
Eel Pie Island Boatyards - Boatbuilders’ yards, workshops, river views
Domestic Life in the Georgian Royal Family
Richmond Local History Society
23 April 2012
The Georgian Royal Family at Kew. Talk by Susanne Groome, co-author of Kew Palace.
Marc-Andre Hamelin (Piano)
24 April 2012
At Hampton School, Hanworth Road, Hampton at 7.45 pm
THE CONQUERING HERO
25 April 2012 - 9 June 2012
By Allan Monkhouse. Directed by Auriol Smith
The Medici Code
Richmond & Twickenham Historical Association
26 April 2012
Power, Intrigue and Art in Renaissance Florence - Dr. David Hipshon, from St. James School for Boys, Ashford
Measure for Measure
28 April 2012 - 5 May 2012
Annual Shakespeare production at the Mary Wallace Theatre
My Own Show
29 April 2012 - 5 May 2012
Studio Proudction at the Hampton Hill Playhouse
Time to Talk with Michael Frayn
1 May 2012
A Kingston local, Michael Frayn grew up in Surrey and attended Kingston Grammar School. He has met with great acclaim in both plays and novels. [http://rosetheatrekingston.org/rose-plus/time-talk-michael-frayn] All tickets £3.00 - £5.00. Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee) www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee)
Richmond May Fair Ball 2012
11 May 2012
In the Large Marquee, The Green, Richmond .Tickets are strictly limited and cost £125 per person including a generous Champagne Reception, gourmet four course dinner with wine and dancing to a live band.
Arts in Concert
12 May 2012 - 19 May 2012
Images and instruments in conjunction with Ritz Music, 21 Sheen Road, Richmond
Privates on Parade
13 May 2012 - 19 May 2012
Hampton Hill Playhouse
Let Your Heart Sing
13 May 2012
At Normanfield Theatre,11 am - 4 pm A singing workshop with Nick & Susie Prater. Advance booking essential: £25 before April 20th, £30 thereafter. Contact Pepita Payan 0208. 943 4762, joeandpep@t alktalk.net or Lucy Lister 07813 677742, lalister@hotmail.co.uk Please send cheques payable to P. Payan with contact details including your email address and telephone number, to 31 Victor Rd, Teddington, TW11 8SP. For more details of Nick and Susie Prater go to www.nickprater.co.uk or www.naturalvoice.net
Finds from the Foreshore
Twickenham (Borough) Local History Society
14 May 2012
AGM followed by some Finds from the Foreshore with Yvonne Masson.
Nash Ensemble of London
15 May 2012
At St. Edmund's Church, Nelson Road, Whitton at 7.45 pm
The Incredible Shrinking Laboraory
16 May 2012
Microfluidics and Nanochemistry. Talk by professor Andrew deMello, ETH Zurich, Imperial College, London
General Roberts and the South African War
Richmond & Twickenham Historical Association
17 May 2012
Talk by Dr. Rodney Atwood, Military historian
French Emigres in Richmond 1789.
Richmond Local History Society
21 May 2012
Talk by David King. AGM precedes and Party follows.
Into the Woods
22 May 2012 - 26 May 2012
Sondheim classic at the Hampton Hill Playhouse
Hamlet
26 May 2012
The Blue Apple Theatre is an integrated theatre company for adults with and without learning disabilities. They are now developing a touring production of Hamlet which will play across theatres in the south of England, ending with a gala celebration of this huge achievement at the Normansfield Theatre. Tickets £8
How We Age.. and Why?
University of the Third Age (U3A) Richmond
30 May 2012
Dr Tony Maisey will take a light hearted look at our inevitable condition! Have you thought about why we age? Do we simply wear out? Could we live a lot longer? The real question is would we want to? Dr Maisey will discuss these topics which are important at our time of life.
In the Club
2 June 2012 - 9 June 2012
Richard Bean comedy
Trojan Women
6 June 2012 - 9 June 2012
At the Hampton Hill Playhouse (Wednesday in the Studio theatre)
Summer Concert
16 June 2012
At St. John the Divine, Richmond, TW9 2NA at 7.30 pm Elgar, Butterworth, Purcell and Vaughan Williams (Symphony no 2)
Summer Concert
23 June 2012
At All Saints Church, East Sheen Avenue, London, SW14 8AX at 7.30 pm
RSS Junior Youth Theatre Group
28 June 2012 - 1 July 2012
Production to be announced at the Mary Wallace Theatre
Gilbert & Sullivan Evening
30 June 2012
Come nd enjoy the madness and mayhem of a Gilbert & Sullivan evening full of magical fun and laughter, presented by Opera UK 7.30pm, Tickets £20
On Wings of Song
7 July 2012
This is a charity performance by Cantanti Camerati with all proceeds going to the Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability. Performance 7.30pm Tickets 10 and £8 for concessions.
Summer Concert
14 July 2012
Kingston Parish Church, Market Place, Kingston KT1 1JP 7.30pm. Thames Youth Orchestra. Simon Ferris, conductor. Programme to include:Honegger, Pacific 23, Messiaen, Les offrandes oubliees, Varese, Ionisation. www.thamesyouthorchestra.co.uk
Romeo and Juliet
15 July 2012 - 21 July 2012
Open Air production in York House Gardens
AGM & Recital
17 July 2012
AGM followed by recital by the Guildhall School Postgraduate Fellows Ensemble at 7.45 pm at St. Mary's Church, Riverside, Twickenham.
Abigail's party
22 September 2012 - 29 September 2012
Mike Leigh favourite at the Mary Wallce Theatre
Comedy Tonite
20 October 2012
Gordon Peters returns to Normansfield Theatre in 2012, with a journey down memory lane. Tickets £15
Woman in Mind
27 October 2012 - 3 November 2012
Enigmatic play by Alan Ayckourn
Cosi Fan Tutte
17 November 2012
Opera UK present a concert version of Cosi Fan Tutte which is one of Mozart’s most popular operas. Tickets £20. 7.30 pm
Christmas Show
7 December 2012 - 15 December 2012
to be arranged
The Deep Blue Sea
26 January 2013 - 2 February 2013
By Terence Rattigan
A Double Bill
1 January 1970 - 21 April 2012
PLAY HOUSE & DEFINITELY THE BAHAMAS, directed by the playwright, Martin Crimp.
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