What's on in Teddington this weekend

Good morning, and welcome to your weekly what's on in Teddington.

Every Thursday we round up all the eye-catching events occurring in your area over the weekend.

Read on for Teddington's not to be missed outings this week, and remember, you can add your FREE event using the Nub It button!

Friday, August 12 - Sunday, August 14

Open Air Cinema at Hampton Court Palace

The stunning gardens of Hampton Court Palace will be the setting for a unique cinematic experience this weekend.

The amazing West London palace was Henry VIII's pleasure palace, which he turned into a fabulous grand centre of entertaining, which makes the perfect setting for a night watching your favourite film with friends and family.

The screen will be located on the East Front Lawns, with Henry VIII's palace providing an unforgettable floodlit backdrop for your evening.

Steven Spielberg's award-winning new take on the classic musical West Side Story kicks things off on the 12th August, exploring forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.

Audiences are treated to a trip down memory lane on the 13th. Enjoy your favourite songs under the stars in the cult-classic Grease!

August 14th concludes Hampton Court's cinema experience with another time wrap to the 70's in the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

A flat tyre leaves Brad and Janet stranded on a stormy night. They experience strange incidents when they seek shelter in a nearby castle belonging to Frank-N-Furter, an eccentric transvestite.

All screenings will begin at 8.30pm but audiences will be welcomed from 7pm to secure their spots.

Food stalls will be available as well as a full bar and this year's Luna experience also includes brand new seating options including date night deckchairs for two.

Capacities are limited and tickets must be booked in advance so audiences are encouraged to book early.

Friday, August 12 - Saturday, August 13

Clue On Stage at Hampton Hill Theatre Club

Hampton Hill Theatre, home of Teddington Theatre Club, present Clue On Stage running on both Friday and Saturday evening.

Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and the Hasbro Board game CLUE, written by Sandy Rustin and additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price.

Both performances at 7.45 pm

Saturday, August 13

Hampton & Richmond Borough FC vs Hemel Hempstead Town

The Beavers welcome Hemel Hempstead Town to the Beveree for the first home game of the 2022/23 National League South season.

Hampton and Richmond Borough will be looking to put their bitterly disappointing loss behind them this Saturday as they welcome Hemel Hempstead Town to the Beveree Stadium in the… Henry-VII's-favourite-gaff-derby.

After a largely positive performance against Cheshunt last weekend, Gary McCann will be hoping that they can recreate their attacking zip whilst shoring up the defence. However, Mark Jones's Hemel Hempstead will surely prove a tough test for Hampton, buoyed by a win against Farnborough at home to kick off the season.

In the clubs' last twenty-four meetings, Hampton has a semi-decent record; winning nine, drawing five and losing ten. Although, in the eleven clashes since 2016, the Beavers have struggled, winning only one, drawing three and losing seven. Saturday gives Hampton an opportunity to make that record look slightly better!

Saturday's game is a big occasion for the Beavers— not only because it's the first home game of the season, but also because the draw for the 2022/23 name of the Beveree will be announced at half time! If you haven't already entered the raffle, entries close at 23:59 on Friday evening.

Tickets are available online as well as on the gate.

Bushy parkrun

A healthy way to kickstart your Saturday in the beautiful surroundings of Bushy Park.

Bushy parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's completely up to you!

There is no signing on fee, but you are required to register before you first come along.

All abilities are welcome and there is no pressure on speed, everyone is encouraged to come for their own personal gain.

The run starts at 9am so participants are advised to turn up slightly earlier and are encouraged to come along to The Pheasantry Café for a post run coffee!