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Wandsworth Artists’ Co-operativeSetting up shopUnit 45, South Mall, Southside Shopping Centre, SW1810am – 5pmCome and see work made by local artists and talk to them abouthow they did it. Including paintings, drawings, prints, enamelpictures, jewellery and much more.FreeFor more information 07720 570 117

Collective Studios and ACAVAOpen Studios and Group ExhibitionWandsworth Arts Village, Broomhill Road, Wandsworth, SW1812 – 7pm At work and play – a group of diverse and dynamic recent graduatesopen their new studios and gallery space for the first time. FreeFor more information 07966 987 672

Inspired by the De Morgan CentrePutney School of Art and Design, 38 West Hill, SW18Saturday 9 May 10am – 3pmMonday 11 – Friday 15 May 10am – 8pmThe school is currently sharing a building with the De MorganCentre and students were invited to enter works in a range ofmedia, inspired by the De Morgan Collection. See an exhibitionof selected entries as well as their inspiration next door.FreeFor more information 020 8788 9145

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Arts FestivalWandsworth

2009Welcome back to Wandsworth Festival!Last year you were enticed, entertained andilluminated by the range of work on offer duringthe Arts Festival – and we promise you even morethis year!Whether you want to be dazzled by theatre, temptedby art or learn some new skills yourself there issomething for everyone. The festival will end withan outdoor arts day in promenade from PutneyWharf to Wandsworth Park - so clear your diariesand come and enjoy the art on your doorstep.

We look forward to seeing you there!Festival events are listed in chronological order.

Exhibitions which run the length of the festival can befound in the blue boxes and we have also highlightedan exciting range of photography events in yellow.Venues and year round activities are listed at the back.

For general enquiries about the festival, pleasecontact 020 8871 8711, email [email protected] visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/arts.

The Wandsworth Arts Festival is organised by the arts team ofWandsworth Council in association with local professional andamateur arts organisations, community groups and individuals. Some events have been supported by arts grants from WandsworthCouncil. To find out more about our annual arts grants programmeand how to apply visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/artsgrants.

Wandsworth Council is committed to equality of opportunity andequality of access. We are keen to make all festival events asinclusive as possible. If you have any access requirements, pleasecontact us as soon as possible to discuss how we can assist you.

Wandsworth Council strives to make sure that the informationprovided is correct at the time of going to print but cannot be heldresponsible for last minute changes to events or cancellations.

Kindly supported by Time and Leisure.

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St Luke’s Music SocietyYehudi Menuhin School orchestraSt Luke’s Church, Thurleigh Road, SW127.30pmBudding soloists of the future from the acclaimed Yehudi MenuhinSchool in Surrey play Mozart, Bartok and Noam Sheriff in thestunning environment and excellent acoustics of St Luke’s Church.Tickets £16 / £12 concessions and £5 12 year olds and under.Box office 07951 791 619

Wandsworth Artists’ Co-operativeSetting up shopUnit 45, South Mall, Southside Shopping Centre, SW1810am – 5pmSee Friday 8 May for full listing

Collective Studios and ACAVA Open Studios and Group ExhibitionWandsworth Arts Village, Broomhill Road, Wandsworth,SW1812 – 5pmSee Friday 8 May for full listing

Wandsworth MindIdentityThe Forester, 114 Allfarthing Lane, SW1811am – 5pmSee Saturday 9 May for full listing

Pocklington Resource CentreA Touch of ArtBalham Library, 16 Ramsden Road, SW12From 10 May. Saturday 10am – 6pm,Sunday 1 – 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,Friday 9am – 8pmAn exhibition of works made byblind and partially sighted people in a wide range of media,displayed to be enjoyed by touching as well as seeing.FreeFor more information 020 8871 7195

Wandsworth Artists’ Co-operativeSetting up shopUnit 45, South Mall, Southside Shopping Centre, SW1810am – 5pmSee Friday 8 May for full listing

Collective Studios and ACAVA Open Studios and Group ExhibitionWandsworth Arts Village, Broomhill Road, Wandsworth,SW1812 – 7pmSee Friday 8 May for full listing

Wandsworth LibrariesSouth Asian dance workshop and performanceYork Gardens Library, Lavender Road, SW112.30 – 4pmAn afternoon of rhythm and dance for the whole family with RahiniRajgopal and Natiya Alaya SchoolFreeFor more information 020 8871 7471

Wandsworth MindIdentityThe Forester, 114 Allfarthing Lane, SW1811am – 5pmAn exhibition of photographs taken by the Wandsworth MindPhotography Group, exploring the nature of identity.FreeFor more information 020 8875 9156

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Adult Learners WeekIntroduction to DrawingThe Professional Centre, Franciscan Road, Tooting, SW1710.30am – 12.30pmA taster session provided by Putney School of Art and Design whichwill cover basic drawing techniques. Using pencils and charcoaland working from natural and man made objects. Paper andmaterials provided. All levels of experience welcome.Free – Booking essentialFor more information 020 8871 7601


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Adult Learners WeekPortrait DrawingThe Professional Centre, Franciscan Road, Tooting, SW171.30 – 3.30pmHave you ever wanted to be able to capture someone’s likeness? This taster session provided by Putney School of Art and Design willintroduce you to some simple portraiture techniques using pencilsand charcoal. Paper and art materials provided. All levels.Free – Booking essentialFor more information 020 8871 7601

Adult Learners WeekDigital PhotographyThe Professional Centre, Franciscan Road, Tooting, SW176 – 8pmCovering the basics of digital photography includingdownloading images onto the computer and techniques to editand enhance your images.Free – Booking essentialFor more information 020 8871 7601

Action Space Studio Voltaire ArtistsZooming InTara Studio, 356 Garratt Lane, SW1811am – 4pmAn installation exploring light, colour, movement andinteraction using light projections, photography, digital film and animation.FreeFor more information 020 7209 4289

Wandsworth LibrariesGreen Pledge – Plastic CraftYork Gardens Library, 34 Lavender Road, SW116.30 – 8.30pmTake up the ‘green’ challenge, dismiss the creditcrunch and discover a range of fantastic things youcan make for your home using recycled materials,with artist Lindsey Tetlow. Not suitable for under 16 year olds, craft knives in use.FreeFor more information 020 8871 7471

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Live Acoustic MusicThe Bedford77 Bedford Hill, Balham, SW12Every Monday to Thursday7.30pmFreeThrowing the spotlight on hundreds of new and emergingartists every year, make sure you are a part of one of the liveshows on offer each week.

Festival Highlights

For more information 020 8682 8940www.thebedford.co.uk

Monday 11 May10p Short, Jamie Abbott,Chloe Blackwell, Sarah Russell, Luke Sital Singh

Thursday 14 MayThe Fancy Toys, Silverfall,Camille Miller, Emma Deigman, Smile At Strangers

Monday 18 MayBobby Gordon, Lee MacDougall, Saul Ashby, Max Tuohy,Katey Shotter

Wednesday 20 MayElsa Chapman, Julia Johnson, Maria,Quaint Hullaballoo,Marcus Bonfanti


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Pascal DjabaliArt Exhibition

Putney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, SW15Tuesday 12 – Saturday 23 MayPaintings which are full of life, with bursts of colour andmovement that capture the subject in thoughtful compositionsand express the artists’ passion and flair.FreeCheck for opening times 020 8788 6943

Wandsworth LibrariesPoetry EventPutney Children’s Library, 5-7 Disraeli Road, SW1510 – 11.30amAnjan Saha and Sundra Lawrence will explore the theme of identityin this morning of poetry for the whole family.FreeFor more information 020 8871 7090

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Light LinesPhotography ExhibitionThe Old Sweet Shop, 11 Brookwood Road, SW18For the duration of the festival. Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 6pmJoe Madeira uses LEDs, glowsticks,bike lights and keyring torches todraw movement with light on longcamera exposures. The effect is likethree dimensional graffiti –ephemeral sculptures in urbanenvironments at dusk and dawn.FreeFor more information 020 8871 2272www.theoldsweetshop.org Joe Madeira

Watch Me Fall Action HeroWednesday 20 May7.30pm£10 / £6 concessions

Come along to cheer and pray forAction Hero as they perform realand increasingly dangerousdaredevil stunts.

Trilogy – Nic GreenTuesday 26 May7pm£12 / £7 concessions

One woman’s anarchic and tenderinvestigation of herself incontemporary society that promises to be a transformativeexperience for both participantsand spectators.

Reverend Billy and the Stop ShoppingGospel Choir Of StopShopping & The NotBuying it Band Reverend Billy and theChurch of Stop ShoppingSaturday 30 May2pm & 7.30pm£10 / £6 concessions / £2.50 children

Reverend Billy and his magnificentchoir will sing, preach, charm,berate, seduce and rescue you, allin one evening. A tongue in cheekevening that will delight andcharm even the most hardeneddevotee of the shopping culture.Hallelujah...

Watch me Fall image by Sandy Danbury

Rev Billy image by Jefferson Siegel

BURST 2009A Festival Of Theatre, Music And PlayBAC, Lavender Hill, Battersea, SW11 5TN15 – 30 May

BAC’s flagship festival features 36 artists presenting theirreasons for living. The building will be buzzing withcreativity and each night you’ll be able to see manydifferent and exciting shows. There is also plenty ofopportunity for people of all ages to get involved.For full festival information and listings visitwww.bac.org.uk or call 020 7223 2223.

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Wandsworth LibrariesEat up Gemma! Book of the MonthYork Gardens Library, 34 Lavender Road, SW1111am – 12pmSimple craft activity for under fives, based on the Surestart Book ofthe Month, Eat up Gemma! by Sarah Hayes and Jan Ormerod.Followed by noisy rhymetime.FreeFor more information 020 8871 7471

Connaught OperaConcert – Furzedown Project91 – 93 Moyser Road, SW162.45pmGlamorously presented Hollywood show songs and light classics –a special treat for senior citizens.FreeFor more information 020 8677 4283

Common Touch Theatre Company (CTTC)Restoration by Edward BondThe Theatre, Battersea Park School, Battersea Park Road, SW11Entrance via Dagnall Street7.30pmIn 18th century England, Lord Are marries for money. He commits abizarre murder and tries to frame his footman. So begins the battlefor justice against the privileged ruling classes.Tickets £8.50 / £5.50 concessionsBox office 07952 889 187

Pump House GalleryWaiter, Waiter, There’s aSculpture in my Soup –Part IIPerformance art and comedy from Gutai to the present by Mel Brimfield.Battersea Park, SW11Until 17 May. Wednesday,Thursday, Sunday 11am – 5pm.Friday and Saturday 11am – 4pmWorking across a range of media, Mel Brimfield examines theparallels between classic British comedians and performanceartists, presenting a fictional archive of information and objectsfeaturing a host of familiar faces including; Morecombe and Wise,Tony Hancock and Peter Sellers, in a spoof revaluation of history.FreeFor more information 020 7350 0523

Half Moon PutneyPremier London venue,showcasing new bands andartists of all musical genres.

93 Lower Richmond Road, SW15www.halfmoon.co.uk 020 8780 9383

Festival HighlightsWednesday 13 May 8pm

Preston ReedAmerican fingerstyle and tapping guitar player – using fingers,thumbs, fists and hands at once and covering jazz, blues, funk,and world music genres.Tickets £8 in advance £10 on the doorBox office (Ticketweb) 08700 600 100

Sunday 17 May 8pm

Emma Black and April AndersonThoughtful songwriting and heartfelt lyrics from British countryand folk singers.Tickets £5 in advance £6 on the door

Thursday 21 May 8pm

Rory Ellis plus supportAustralian folk singer/ songwriter playing guitars, dobro, lap-steel, piano and mandolin.Tickets £5 in advance £6 on the door

Saturday 23 May 8pm

Suzerain, Scarlet Blonde, The Blow UpsSome of the best from the contemporary indie scene.Tickets £5 in advance £6 on the door

And not forgetting the regular sessions like:

Mondays 8pm

Halfmoon UnpluggedAcoustic showcase of the best in emerging and unsigned talent.Tickets £2.50 on the door

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UKlandscapeWandsworth in NewSouthfields Library, 300 Wimbledon Park Road, SW19Until 22 May. Saturday 9am – 5pm, Monday – Wednesday9am – 7pm, Friday 9am – 6pmAn exhibition of photography on new architecture in Wandsworth.FreeFor more information 020 8682 0624


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In Conversation with Richard WentworthThe Stables, Ram Brewery, SW18(Entrance via Ram Street, onsite parking available)6.30 – 8.30pmRenowned British artist, photographer and curator RichardWentworth, will present examples of his work and talk about hispractise in support of the photoWANDSWORTH09 competition.Richard’s fascination with the bizarre coincidences of urban lifemakes us look afresh at cityspace and the humanity it contains. Comeand get inspired over a glass of wine and pick up an entry form.FreeFor more information on photoWANDSWORTH09 see p.13or call 020 8871 8711

The Battersea SocietyIllustrated talk on Henry MooreSt Mary’s Parish Church, Battersea Church Road, SW117 for 7.30pmExamining the life and work of HenryMoore, and how his radical early work ledto the making of a piece like ‘ThreeStanding Figures’ in Battersea Park – which marks the beginning of his recognition by the establishment.Tickets £5 at the doorFor more information 020 7223 5999

Common Touch Theatre Company (CTTC)Restoration by Edward BondThe Theatre, Battersea Park School, Battersea Park Road,SW11. Entrance via Dagnall Street7.30pmSee Wednesday 13 May for full listing

Wimbledon Art StudiosSummer Open StudiosRiverside Yard, Riverside Road, Earlsfield, SW172 – 10pmLondon’s largest studio complex opens its doors to show and selloriginal work from over 100 emerging and established artistsincluding painters, sculptors, ceramicists and photographers.FreeFor more information 020 8947 [email protected]

Adult Learners WeekDigital PhotographyThe Professional Centre, Franciscan Road, Tooting, SW173 – 5pmSee Monday 11 May for full listing.

Wandsworth LibrariesGreen Pledge Kids – Papier Maché FunYork Gardens Library, 34 Lavender Road, SW114.30 – 5.30pmCalling 5 – 12 year olds to take up the ‘green’ challenge and learnhow to make beautiful and useful things from recycling old card –starting with an Asian themed photo-frame and box. To be completed the following week.FreeFor more information 020 8871 7471

Adult Learners WeekFind Your VoiceThe Professional Centre, Franciscan Road, Tooting, SW176 – 7.30pmTry out your singing voice in a relaxed group environment.Professional tutors will provide group vocal coaching andchoreography which will leave you feeling uplifted and full ofenergy. All levels of experience welcome.Free – Booking essentialFor more information 020 8871 7601

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Wimbledon Art StudiosSummer Open StudiosRiverside Yard, Riverside Road, Earlsfield, SW172 – 10pmSee Thursday 14 for full listing

Common Touch Theatre Company (CTTC)Restoration by Edward BondThe Theatre, Battersea Park School, Battersea Park Road,SW11. Entrance via Dagnall Street7.30pmSee Wednesday 13 May for full listing

Putney Theatre CompanyTwo One Act Staged ReadingsPutney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, SW157.45pmNew writing and directing live in development!Tickets £7 / £5 concessionsBox office 020 8788 6943

Photography ExhibitionQueen’s building,SouthlandsCollege, RoehamptonUniversity,Roehampton Lane,SW15(Arrive via mainentrance to theuniversity onRoehampton Lane)From Friday 15 May Saturday and Sunday10.30am – 3.30pm.Monday – Friday10.30am – 6.30 pm.The first public exhibition at Roehampton University will show an engaging depth and breadth of work by final yearphotography students.FreeFor more information 020 8392 5042 or 07949 621 194

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Free to enterDeadline for entries Wednesday 9 September2009

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Why not take a picture at a festival event and enter itinto the competition?The competition has three sections for entry

Openfor pictures on any subject, about people or places as longas they are taken in the borough of Wandsworth.

Snapshotfor pictures taken anywhere as long as they relate to thetheme of The Funny Side of Life.

Collective for groups of photographs on the theme of My Life My World.

The competition is open to people of any age who live,work or study full-time in the Borough of Wandsworth.

Pick up an entry form at ‘In conversation with Richard Wentworth’ on Thursday 14th May (see page 11 for full listing) or visitwww.wandsworth.gov.uk/arts or call 020 8871 8711

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Wandsworth LibrariesBig BandBattersea Park Library, 309 Battersea Park Road, SW112 – 3pmA performance treat from Battersea Park School Big Band who willplay at the entrance to the library.FreeFor more information 020 8871 7468


Wandsworth LibrariesFamily StitchSouthfields Library, 300 Wimbledon Park Road, SW192 – 4pmStitch is an excitingheritage project taking place acrossWandsworth over thenext year that willexplore Islamictraditions ofembroidery andpattern and theircross-over withwestern traditions.This is youropportunity to find out more and have ago, with experts from the Royal School of Embroidery to help you.FreeFor more information about this event 020 8871 6388For more information about Stitch Wandsworth 020 8749 9010 www.bridging-arts.com

South West Youth TheatreGrimm – The Final ChapterTara Studio, 356 Garratt Lane, SW184.30 and 7.30pmMagical fairy and folk tales from around the world – lovers and evilmothers, epic journeys, witches and greedy fools. Don’t expecteverything to end happily ever after!Tickets £6 / £3 concessionsBox office 020 8333 4457

Wandsworth LibrariesMeet the author Dennis KellyBattersea Park Library, 309 Battersea Park Road, SW1110.30am – 12pmDennis Kelly will talk and answer questions about The OrnamentBook – a simple and beautifully written tale of a young Italian girlwho emigrates to New York in the 1920s to find a life vivid anddiverse but also insecure.FreeFor more information 020 8871 7468

Wimbledon Art StudiosSummer Open StudiosRiverside Yard, Riverside Road, Earlsfield, SW1711am – 6pmSee Thursday 14 for full listing

Group 64Youth Theatre Open DayPutney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, SW151.30 – 3.30pmOne of London’s longest-running and most excitingyouth theatre groupsinvites you to come alongand find out about whatthey have been up to andhow you can get involved.FreeFor more information020 8788 6943

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The Balham Autumn Rose ClubSteel Pan Family Workshop16a The Boulevard, SW172 – 5pmTry your hand at the steel pan – all ages and abilities welcome.FreeFor more information 07702 799 309

The Old Sweet ShopTalk: Light LinesThe Old Sweet Shop, 11 Brookwood Road, SW186.45 – 8pmAn opportunity to hear Joe Madeira in conversation with MartynSimpson discussing the artist’s practice and ideas explored in hisexhibition Light Lines. FreeFor more information 020 8871 2272

Putney Theatre CompanyThe Memory of WaterPutney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, SW157.45pmThree sisters meet after their mother’s death following years ofseparation. They each have different memories of the same eventsand bicker over whose are true. Hidden lies and self-betrayals cometo the surface with hilarious results.Tickets £10 / £7 concessions (£7 / £5 on a Tuesday)Box office 020 8788 6943

Theatre 503 and Battersea Park SchoolErasing JuliaThe Theatre, Battersea Park School, Battersea Park Road, SW112pm and 7pm. How far will you go? In adangerous and hostileworld, two loversdiscover what they areprepared to risk and howmuch they are willing toendure for the slightestchance of happiness.The 7pm performance will be BSL interpretedand will include a sensory tour for visuallyimpaired people.FreeFor more information 020 7622 0026

Common Touch TheatreCompany (CTTC)Restoration byEdward BondThe Theatre, Battersea Park School,Battersea Park Road, SW11.Entrance via Dagnall Street7.30pmSee Wednesday 13 May for full listing

Putney Choral SocietyConcertSt Paul’s Church, Inner Park Road, SW197.30pmA mixed programme conducted by Stephen Rhys to include CarminaBurana by Carl Orff, Piano Concerto in D minor by Mozart and a newchoral work, The Golden Dawn by Cyril Lloyd.Tickets £15 / £12 concessions (includes programme andinterval refreshment)Box office 07909 981 278

Putney Theatre CompanyTwo One Act Staged ReadingsPutney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, SW157.45pmSee Friday 15 May for full listing.

Wimbledon Art StudiosSummer Open Studios –Family DayRiverside Yard, Riverside Road,Earlsfield, SW1711am – 6pmSunday is family day, with specialactivities for children. See Thursday 14 for full listing.FreeFor more information 020 8947 [email protected]


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Putney Theatre CompanyThe Memory of WaterPutney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, SW157.45pmSee Tuesday 19 May for full listing.

Maximum Density of Sound (MDoS)Wandsworth SoundingsPutney Library Meeting Room, 5-7 Disraeli Road, SW157.30pmJulia Shauerman and SteveWebber will sample, mix, layer,play and voice sounds to createa unique and improvised soundperformance – usingWandsworth soundscapes assource material and inspiration.Low level lighting will be used.Tickets £5 / £3 concessionsBox office 020 8673 5389

Wandsworth LibrariesGreen Pledge Kids – Papier Maché FunYork Gardens Library, 34 Lavender Road, SW114.30 – 5.30pmSee Thursday 14 May for full listing.

Project AdornoA-Z of the London UndergroundPutney Library, 5-7 Disraeli Road, SW157pmAn epic excursion to visit 26underground stations is recountedusing songs, monologues, poemspeppered with unusual facts andsurreal connections – creating analternative cultural travel-guide tounderground London.FreeFor more information 020 8871 7090


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Thursday 21 MayPutney Odeon, 26 Putney High Street, London, SW15 6pmTickets £5Box office 0871 224 4007

A showcase of films funded through the WandsworthFilm Award Scheme and the Westminster ArtsProfessional Development Bursary Scheme, with supportfrom Film London. The screening will be signed by aBritish Sign Language Interpreter.

Molly and Plum by Rupert RabyA troubled youth doing community service in a care homepartners up with a mischievous resident to hatch an escape planthat ends up changing them both in unexpected ways.

Born without a Beat by Oliver Riley-SmithThis revealing and intimate documentary follows Lenny insearch of the perfect beat to her first ‘deaf rave’ in Holland.

You and Your Sister by Jacqueline Rice Hannah prepares the perfect party for Emily’s eleventhbirthday, but Emily just wants to escape. As they wait for theguest to arrive, tensions simmer.

Transit by Chris RocheTwo people heading in opposite directions meet in an airport.One is returning home from holiday and the other is beingdeported back to his country.

Storage (a trailer) by David LeaJason is an autistic 19-year-old who obsessively boxes upeveryday objects as a means of controlling his experiences. In adesperate attempt to communicate, the father uses these itemsto convey a message to his son.

For further information visit: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/filmwww.westminsterarts.org.uk

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Fibonacci SequenceChamber Ensemble Lunchtime ConcertSt Mary’s Church, Putney High Street, SW151.10pmA special treat from this internationally acclaimed ensemble who willpresent a varied programme for oboe, harp, strings and piano.FreeFor more information 07515 876 253 www.fibsonline.co.uk

Connaught OperaConcert – Regenerate RISEPlatt Christian Centre, 222 Felsham Road, Putney SW151.30 – 2.30pmGlamorously presented Hollywood show songs and light classics –a special treat for senior citizens.FreeFor more information 020 8780 9330


The Old Sweet ShopDrawing with Light – workshopTara Studio, 356 Garratt Lane, SW1810am – 12pm or 2 – 4pmDiscover how to draw and write with light. Photographer anddesigner Joe Madeira will take you through a process of usingLEDs and long camera exposures to create your own uniquedigital image.Tickets £5. Booking recommended as places are limited.Box office 020 8871 2272

Sixteenfeet ProductionsAlice in the Walled GardenOld English Garden, Battersea Park, SW1111.30am, 2.30 and 5pmAn exceptional adaptation of LewisCarroll’s Alice in Wonderland as apromenade performance that will charmand engage children and adults alike.Tickets £5 / £2.50 children andconcessions. Booking recommendedas places are limited.Box office 07961 100 006020 7326 4417

The Putney SocietyLiterary PutneyThe Brewer Building, St Mary’s Church, SW15From 1pmA chance to meet and find out about local authors, past andpresent. Judy Allen and Hugh Thompson will read from their works.Nigel Williams will talk on JR Ackerley and Professor Janet Todd ofCambridge University will talk on Mary Wollstonecraft.Tickets £3 members £4 non-membersBox office 07793 296 733

Wandsworth LibrariesGreen Pledge – Plastic CraftYork Gardens Library, 34 Lavender Road, SW112.30 – 4.30pmsee Tuesday 12 May for full listing.

Trash to BlingTrashFashCatwalkExtravaganzaUnit 9, Commodore House,Battersea Reach, York Road,SW186.30 – 7.30pmAn imaginative catwalk showof clothes and accessoriesall made by local artistsfrom recycled materials.FreeFor more [email protected]


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Venues and year round listings

Film

The Exhibit12 Balham Station Road, SW12 Films screened every Tuesday at 8.30pm.Restaurant and bar. (Cinema alsoavailable for private hire).020 8772 6556www.theexhibit.co.uk

CineworldSouthside Shopping Centre,SW180871 200 2000www.cineworld.co.uk

Putney Odeon26 Putney High Street, SW15 0871 224 4007www.odeon.co.uk

Comedy

Jongleurs49 Lavender Gardens, SW110870 787 0707www.jongleurs.com

Banana CabaretThe Bedford Pub, 77 Bedford Hill,SW12Comedy at The Bedford every Friday andSaturday.020 8682 8940www.thebedford.com

The Battersea BargeNine Elms Lane, SW8 5NQ020 7498 0004www.batterseabarge.com

The Comedy TreeWalkabout Basement, 14 Putney High Street, SW15Stand-up comedy every Thursday &Saturday night.020 8549 9790www.thecomedytree.com

Comedy CarnivalWessex House, 1 St Johns Hill,SW11Award-winning, international comediansevery Saturday night.020 7736 1446www.comedycarnival.co.uk

Music Venues

The Halo317 Battersea Park Road, SW11Sophisticated lounge bar, staging qualitylive music in a relaxed atmosphere.020 7801 8683www.myspace.com/thehalobar

The Bedford77 Bedford Hill, SW12A unique and compelling venues,promoting emerging and establishedperformers from Mon-Thurs.020 8682 8940www.thebedford.com

Le QuecumBar and Brasserie42-44 Battersea High Street,SW11Live music every night at this worldpremier Gypsy Swing venue.020 7787 2227www.quecumbar.co.uk

The TelegraphTelegraph Road, Putney Heath, SW15Brooks Blues Bar every Friday night.020 8788 2011www.brooksbluesbar.co.uk

Halfmoon Putney93 Lower Richmond Road, SW15Showcasing new bands and artists of allmusical genres.020 8780 9383www.halfmoon.co.uk

National Opera Studio2 Chapel Yard, Wandsworth High Street, SW18Regular free lunchtime recitals andevening performances of opera scenes.020 8874 8811 www.nationaloperastudio.org.uk

Here are some of the venues and arts groupsoffering year-round arts events andactivities in Wandsworth

Wandsworth Heritage FestivalThroughout JuneA new programme of events, talks,walks and exhibitions that tell thestories of different parts of theborough of Wandsworth.Pick up the full programme fromyour local library or visitwww.wandsworth.gov.uk/librariesor call 020 8871 6369.

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Choirs

South London ChoirRavenstone Primary School,Balham, SW12Community choir meeting every Tuesdayevening and performing regularly.www.southlondonchoir.co.uk

Putney Choral SocietySt Paul’s Church, Inner Park Road, SW19Regular performances.07909 981 278www.putneychoralsoc.org.uk

Festival ChorusSt Luke’s Church, Thurleigh Road, SW12Community choir, open to all, rehearsingat Broomwood Methodist Church andperforming regularly at St Lukes.020 8675 7691www.festivalchorus.co.uk

Streatham VoicesSt James’ Church, 236 Mitcham Lane, SW16Mixed community choir covering a rangeof music.020 8769 1529

Music Groups

Wandsworth SymphonyOrchestraSt Mary’s Church, Putney High Street, SW15Performing four times a year.020 8947 1034www.londonswso.org.uk

St Lukes Music SocietySt Luke’s Church, Thurleigh Road, SW12Diverse programme of world classmonthly concerts.07951 791 619 www.slms.org.uk

Fibonacci SequenceSt Mary’s Church, Putney High Street, SW15Regular free lunchtime performances.wwwfibsonline.co.uk

Music 4 ChildrenLa Gondola, Battersea Park,SW11Free summertime music and activities forchildren every Saturday and Sunday.07834 338 088www.music4children.org

Galleries

De Morgan Centre38 West Hill, SW18020 8871 1144www.demorgan.org.uk

Pump House GalleryBattersea Park, SW11National and international contemporary art.020 7350 0523www.wandsworth.gov.uk/gallery

Galleries –commercial

The Old Sweet Shop11 Brookwood Road, SW18Promoting emerging art and design.020 8871 2272www.theoldsweetshop.org

The Barbara Stanley Gallery279 Upper Richmond Road, SW15Contemporary Irish art.020 8789 8088www.irishartinlondon.com

John Bloxham – The Gallery129 St John’s Hill, SW11Internationally established and emerging artists.020 7924 7500www.johnbloxham.com

Foss Fine Art113B Northcote Road, entrance Wakehurst Road, SW11Contemporary British art.020 7738 0838www.fossfineart.com

Ingo Fincke24 Battersea Rise, SW11020 7228 7966www.ingofincke.com

Russell Gallery12 Lower Richmond Road , SW15Modern British paintings.020 8780 5228www.russell-gallery.com

Wyer Gallery191 St John’s Hill, SW11020 7223 8433www.thewyergallery.co.uk

Will’s Art Warehouse180 Lower Richmond Road, SW15Wide variety of contemporary art.020 8246 4840www.wills-art.com

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Webbs Road Fine Art1 Burland Road, SW11020 7223 1733www.thewebbsgallery.co.uk

Albion8 Hester Road, SW11020 7801 2480www.albion-gallery.com

Talks

Putney MusicDryburgh Hall, Upper Richmond Road, SW15Fortnightly from talks by celebratedmusicians from September to April. www.putneymusic.org.uk

South West London Decorativeand Fine Arts SocietyDryburgh Hall, Upper Richmond Road, SW15Fine art lectures and visits.020 8789 0047

Theatres

Battersea Arts CentreLavender Hill, SW11Cutting-edge and award-winning diverseprogramme of shows and events.020 7233 2223www.bac.org.uk

Theatre 503The Latchmere, 503 Battersea Park Road, SW11Home of fearless, irreverent, brave andprovocative new plays.020 7978 7040www.theatre503.com

Tara Studio356 Garratt Lane, SW18Rich programme of cross-cultural showsand events.0208 333 4457www.tara-arts.com

Putney Arts TheatreRavenna Road, SW15Home to Putney Theatre Company, Group 64 Youth Theatre and host to othervisiting amateur theatre groups, eventsand exhibitions.020 8788 6943www.putneyartstheatre.org.uk

Theatre groups

Common Touch TheatreCompanyBattersea Park School, Battersea Park Road, SW11Regular productions.07952 889187www.commontouchtheatre.co.uk

Southside PlayersChestnut Grove School,Boundaries Road, SW12Three annual productions.07914 657524www.southsideplayers.org.uk

The Magdalene PlayersSt Mary Magdalene Hall, Trinity Road, SW17Two drama productions and annual panto.020 8393 3863www.magplayers.org.uk

PLOS Theatre CompanyPutney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, SW15Christmas panto and springtime special.07710 594 838www.plos.co.uk

New Stagers Theatre ClubSt Ann’s Church, St Ann’s Crescent, SW18Three annual productions and aChristmas panto.07814 611 239www.newstagers.co.uk

Southfields Drama Group A new group performing in venues localto Southfields. 07803 906131

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