Until Sunday 22 May Journeys Taking the personal effects of explorer Sir Richard Burton as inspiration, this exhibition investigates the theme of journeys through contemporary art created by local young people and artists from around the world. Journey is part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme, Stories of the World, which presents exciting new museum exhibitions across the UK, created by young people Orleans House Gallery Riverside Twickenham TW1 3DJ Tues - Sat 1:00 - 4:30pm Sun 2:00 - 4:30pm Free Entry 020 8831 6000 www.richmond.gov.uk/arts [email protected]Until Saturday 28 May Transported: Posters for the Arcadian Thames The Arcadian Thames landscape has long attracted visitors with its offer of grand historic houses, picturesque gardens and sporting leisure. London Transport posters, created by leading artists of their day, celebrated this rural respite within easy reach of the metropolis. This exhibition showcases historic examples as well as new interpretations created by local young people Riverside Gallery Old Town Hall Whittaker Avenue TW9 1TP Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pm Wed: 10:00am - 8:00pm Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm Free Entry 020 8831 6000 www.richmond.gov.uk/arts Suntil Saturday 23 April Mary Broome As the marriage of the elder Timbrell son is eagerly anticipated and wedding presents are arriving, it is revealed that the younger son, in this upwardly mobile family, has become involved with the housemaid, Mary Broome. The results for all are unexpected Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street Richmond TW9 2SA Mon - Sat: 7:45pm Sat mat: 3:00pm (not 19 March) Thurs mat: 2:30pm 17, 24, 31 Mar, 7 April Audio described performances: Sat 26 Mar 3pm, Tue 29 Mar 7:45pm £10 - £20 020 8940 3633 www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
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Until Sunday 22 May Journeys
Taking the personal effects of explorer Sir Richard Burton as inspiration, this exhibition investigates the theme of journeys through contemporary art created by local young people and artists from around the world. Journey is part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme, Stories of the World, which presents exciting
new museum exhibitions across the UK, created by young people Orleans House Gallery
Riverside Twickenham TW1 3DJ Tues - Sat 1:00 - 4:30pm
Until Saturday 28 May Transported: Posters for the Arcadian Thames
The Arcadian Thames landscape has long attracted visitors with its offer of grand historic houses, picturesque gardens and sporting leisure. London Transport posters, created by leading artists of their day, celebrated this rural respite within easy reach
of the metropolis. This exhibition showcases historic examples as well as new interpretations created by local young people
As the marriage of the elder Timbrell son is eagerly anticipated and wedding presents are arriving, it is revealed that the younger son, in this upwardly mobile family, has become involved with the housemaid, Mary Broome. The results for all
are unexpected Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street
Richmond TW9 2SA Mon - Sat: 7:45pm
Sat mat: 3:00pm (not 19 March) Thurs mat: 2:30pm 17, 24, 31 Mar, 7 April
Audio described performances: Sat 26 Mar 3pm, Tue 29 Mar 7:45pm £10 - £20
020 8940 3633 www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Until Sunday 8 May The World We Live In
Creative and Media Diploma students collaborate to produce a fresh and imaginative perspective of the world we live in today. Featuring sculpture, digital media,
photography and painting, this exhibition explores the themes of environment, technology and multiculturalism
Stables Gallery Orleans House
Riverside TW1 3DJ Tues to Sat 1:00 - 4:30pm
Sun 2:00 - 4:30pm Free Entry
020 8831 6000 www.richmond.gov.uk/arts
Until Wednesday 27 April
National Garden Scheme evening tours See the stunning palace gardens when the palace is closed to the public
Hampton Court Palace East Molesey
Surrey KT8 9AU £8
01483 211 535 www.ngs.org.uk
Saturday 2 unti Monday 25 April
Easter Follow the progress of our real-life Easter eggs! During the holidays you'll be able to see them growing inside their shells and, when they've hatched, watch them taking
their first swim in their very own pool. Our wardens will be on hand to explain how the ducklings have developed. This time of year the Wetland Centre is alive with wild
ducklings waddling after their mothers and paddling about in the ponds London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth Walk Barnes SW13 9WT Contact for times Contact for Prices 020 8409 4400
Great Expectations Dickens' epic novel has been lovingly adapted for the stage by leading playwright
Tankia Gupta Richmond Theatre
The Green Richmond TW9 1QJ
Tue - Sat eves: 7:30pm Wed and Sat mats: 2:30pm
£15 - £28 0844 871 7651
www.ambassadortickets.com/richmond
Saturday 9 April Schubert’s Mass in G and Geoffrey Bowyer’s A Pilgrim's Requiem
Choral Society with full orchestra and professional soloists, Lucy Thomas (Soprano) and Martin Johnson (Bass-Baritone). Conductor: Geoffrey Bowyer MMus. Orchestra
leader: Denise Todd. Organist: Patrick Martin St James's Church St James's Road
Hampton Hill TW12 1DQ 7:30pm
£12, £10 concessions 020 8898 3245
www.teddingtonchoral.co.uk
Saturday 9 April Fundraising Jazz Concert
Fundraising jazz concert in aid of the Down’s Syndrome Association. The programme will include jazz standards, and compositions by Dave Brubeck, John Dankworth and
Duke Ellington. Alan Barnes (saxes) & John Horler (piano) Normansfield Theatre
2a Langdon Park, Kingston Road Teddington TW11 9PS
8:00pm £14, £10 concessions
08452 300372 www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
Sunday 10 April
Introduction to Birdsong In this one and a half hour session you'll learn how to identify birds through song,
guided by one of our experts through useful tips, notes and fieldwork London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth Walk Barnes SW13 9WT 10:00 - 11:30am
For those of you who really want to delve into Kew Palace's secrets, these guided tours allow you to experience the palace after hours. The tour also includes wine and
nibbles in the Undercroft Kew Palace
Kew Richmond TW9 3AB
5:00 - 7:30pm £30
0844 482 7777 www.hrp.org.uk
Monday 11 until Saturday 16 April
Tell Me on a Sunday Following the sell-out 2010 UK tour, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's Tell Me
Home Guard Jazz Club April 12th brings world famous saxophonist, composer and recording star Don
Weller. The Home Guard is marching to a different beat!
Barnes Home Guard Association 76a Richmond Park Road
London SW14 8LA Contact for times Contact for prices www.rtjazzclub.com
Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 April Perform Easter Holiday Course
A 3 day all singing and all dancing holiday course for 4-8 year olds based on The Wind in the Willows.
Join Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr Toad for a magical adventure and lots of messing about on the river! The perfect Easter treat.
With colourful costumes, original songs and live music, the children will enjoy a fun-packed 3 days putting together a lively show that will delight family and friends on the
last day. Call 0845 400 4000 or go to www.perform.org.uk
Russell Primary School Petersham Road
Richmond TW10 7AH 10:00am - 12noon
£90 with a 25% discount fo siblingd and reductions for groups 0845 400 4000
www.perform.org.uk
Wednesday 13 until Monday 25 April Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society Annual Exhibition
The exhibition will include fine art prints and projected digital images, plus the Royal Photographic Society Visual Art Group touring exhibition and examination work by
students of St. Catherine's Girls School, Twickenham Landmark Arts Centre
Ferry Road Teddington TW11 9NN
12noon - 6:30pm £1.50
020 8977 7558 www.landmarkartscentre.org
Sunday 17 April
Gleemania A spectacular concert of songs inspired by the smash TV hit phenomenon Glee
Expect merrymaking and celebrations on a grand scale as the King waits to find out if at last he has been granted his ddearest wish, a boy to succeed to the throne of England. Henry VIII's Kitchens will be at full swing, preparing for the happy event
Hampton Court Palace East Molesey KT8 9AU
10:00am - 4:00pm £14, £11.50 concessions, £7 children, £38 family
0844 482 7777 www.hrp.org.uk
Monday 25 until Saturday 30 April
Verdict The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, now in its sixth outstanding year, is proud to present a brand-new production written by the undisputed 'Queen of Crime', the
riveting and compelling stage play Verdict Richmond Theatre
