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Richmond Theatre

Until February 28 – Blood Brothers

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It's Not True.

Sunday, February 26 - Fireman Sam Saves The Circus

When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus?

February 28 – March 4 - Fisherman's Friends - The Musical

The true story of the Cornish chart topping buoy band!

When a group of Cornish fishermen came together to sing the traditional working songs they'd sung for generations, nobody, least of all the fishermen, expected the story to end on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. They are spotted by a fish-out-of-water music manager on a trip from London, who must learn that there is more to life than selling your sole for fifteen minutes of fame.

Based on the true story of the chart-topping Cornish singing sensations and their hit 2019 movie, Fisherman's Friends: The Musical is a feel-good voyage about friendship, community and music which smashed box office records in Cornwall.

https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/richmond-theatre/

Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond     

Until March 18 – Duet for One

Tara Fitzgerald and Maureen Beattie star in Tom Kempinski's gripping and touching winner of the London Theatre Critics Award for Best Play.

Stephanie Abrahams (Tara Fitzgerald) is a world-renowned concert violinist at the peak of her career, but upon receiving life-changing news, she is forced to look for a new way to live.

Her composer husband sends her to psychiatrist Dr Feldmann (Maureen Beattie), but Stephanie isn't interested in offers of help. As her beloved music falls silent, Stephanie must dig deep into her past to face an unknown future.

Tom Kempinski's moving and hopeful 1980 drama has triumphed in the West End and on Broadway, and was turned into a feature film starring Julie Andrews and Alan Bates. This beautiful new production, specially adapted for the OT, is accompanied by live music. 

https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on

The Mitre - Six Nations

There is no better place to watch the Six nations in style than The Mitre.

The pub will be hosting events throughout February and March for all of England's matches so come along and join in the patriotic atmosphere.

The next event/match will be the 25th February so mark it in your calendars!

Check them out here: Welcome - The Mitre Pub Richmond (themitretw9.co.uk)

Crawdaddy Club, One Kew Road, Richmond

Friday, February 24 - The Rolling Stones: 60th Anniversary Tribute Event

On the 24th February 1963, The Rolling Stones took to the Crawdaddy Club stage at the Station Hotel (now One Kew Road Bar & Restaurant) for the first night of a four-month residency that helped to launch their illustrious career.

To celebrate this momentous occasion and preserve the legacy of the Crawdaddy Club, Music Heritage London will be hosting a tribute showcase at the same location, with some of the UK's most talented young acts who will be performing their own take on classic Stones hits.

https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/music/the-rolling-stones-60th-anniversary-tribute-event-47559

OSO, Barnes

Until February 25 - California Suite by Neil Simon

Four comedic scenarios play out in a hotel suite in sunny Beverly Hills.

A divorced couple argue over custody of their daughter; an actress frets over her Oscar nomination as her gay husband comes out of the closet; a businessman finds a comatose prostitute in his bed, and two competitive couples settle their differences with a free-for-all tennis game. What could possibly go wrong?

Co-produced by OSO Arts Centre and OnBook Theatre.

https://osoarts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows

St Mary's Church, Church Rd, Barnes, London, SW13 9HL

Thursday, February 23 - Caterina Grewe, Piano Recital

German Japanese pianist Caterina Grewe who performs to great critical acclaim in prestigious venues around the world and who has appeared alongside Lang Lang on Sir Michael Parkinson's TV Show Parkinson Masterclass will delight audiences with iconic pieces by Brahms, Schumann, and Liszt.

https://www.barnesmusicsociety.org/

Eel Pie Club at The Patch, London Road, Twickenham

Thursday, February 23 - Jamside Up - featuring 'Timeless' Tim Hain

Tim Hain has been described as the 'Van Morrison of Bleggae', by record producer for the Rolling Stones, Chris Kimsey.

Jamside up will be playing Bleggae, together with some Peter Green covers, some blues plus Tim's original songs.

(Timeless) Tim Hain (on guitar and vocals) will be joined by Alan Glen (Yardbirds, Nine Below Zero) on harmonica, Tamsay Omar on drums and Paul Swaby on bass.

When Tim opened solo for the legendary Geno Washington at the Eel Pie Club, Geno described him as 'the best I've seen in 10 years'.

https://twickenham.nub.news/whats-on/music/jamside-up-featuring-timeless-tim-hain-46379

The Exchange, Twickenham

Wednesday, March 1 – The Ballad of Mulan

Woman, warrior, Legend. For ten years Mulan, disguised as a man, has fought for the Chinese Empire, but now the fighting is coming to an end, one last battle and she will be going home – but can she return to her old life, become a woman again.

A search for identity in a violent world. 'The Ballad of Mulan' is British-Chinese actress Michelle Yim's third solo-show commission.

The project was supported using funding from Arts Council England. The production previewed at Buxton Fringe 2019 and debuted at Edinburgh Fringe 2019, and then toured to UK venues and schools during Chinese New Year 2020.

https://exchangetwickenham.co.uk/

Bearcat Comedy Club – Turks Head, St Margarets

Saturday, February 18 – Comedy

Join Adam Bloom, Adam Morrison, Tania Edwards and Tony Law for a night of laughs.

St Stephen CofE Primary School, Winchester Road, St Margarets

Sunday, February 26 – Fundraising event for victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Turkish families in Richmond are organising local events to support those left homeless by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

The event on Sunday starts at 10.30am and includes Children Arts and Crafts (incl Origami); Homemade bake sale; Brand new and preloved goods sale; Pet goods; Artworks; are more.

Kew Gardens

Until March 5 - Kew Orchids - Inspired by the beauty of Cameroon

Kew Gardens' much-loved annual orchid festival is back, bigger and better than ever.

Inspired by the beauty and biodiversity of Cameroon, Orchids 2023 is a vibrant celebration of colour and warmth to brighten up the winter months. 

From lush rainforests and volcanic mountains to arid desert plains, Cameroon's huge variety of plants and wildlife are supported by varied habitats, reflected across the ten unique climatic zones within the Princess of Wales Conservatory

Take a journey through the state-of-the-art glasshouse and discover larger-than-life sculptures by our team of expert horticulturists, hand-crafted from an amazing array of real, colourful orchids and plants.

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

Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, Twickenham

Until March 5 – Hushed Impressions

Bianca Raffaella is exhibiting as part of the gallery's Emerging Artists Programme.

As a visually impaired artist, she works with essential lines and tactile marks to describe her subjects, whether these are abstracted figures or atmospheric landscapes.

The colour pallets Raffaella chooses are comprised of subtle and faded shades, which are distinctive to her work.

https://www.orleanshousegallery.org/events/hushed-impressions/

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.

https://www.eelpiemuseum.co.uk/

The National Archives, Kew

Until April 2023, Treason – People Power and Plot

New exhibition brings iconic and unknown archival documents to life to shed light on the nature of British justice through the ages.

Fascinating stories are explored from the Gunpowder Plot and Anne Boleyn to lesser-known stories of the cook that poisoned the porridge, the girl put on trial for being a witch and the enslaved Baptist preacher.

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

Richmond

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 is due to make a return for season three in March. The walking tour takes in Ted's local pub, front door and even his thinking bench!

https://www.tedlassotour.com/

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