What’s on in Twickenham: Music galore, with 60s hits, classical concerts, and Elton John tributes
By Oliver Monk
18th Jul 2024 | Local News
What's on in Twickenham is sponsored by Eel Pie Records, The Orange Tree Theatre, and The Turks Head.
Welcome to your weekly update of what's on in and around Twickenham.
Every Thursday we round up all the eye-catching events occurring in your area over the weekend.
Read on for Twickenham's not-to-be missed outings this week, and remember: you can add your local event for free using the Nub It button in our What's On section!
Carnaby Army – 60s British Invasion
About: The Exchange is hosting Carnaby Army for an electrifying live performance of the very best hits from 60s Britain.
The six-piece band will play a two-hour set spanning mod, rock, R&B, and soul from era-defining bands like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Small Faces and The Kinks.
When: Friday 19 July @ 8pm.
Where: The Exchange, 75 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 1BE.
Price: £15.
Twickenham Repair Cafe
About: Help reduce your waste footprint and get your bits and bobs repaired.
Twickenham Repair Café says: "Not only will we do our best to sort them out, but we will show you how to do it for next time!"
There is no need to book, but the team asks you only bring one item with you as the cafe can get very busy.
The volunteers are taking a well-deserved holiday over August, so come on down while you still can.
When: Sunday 20 July @ 10:30am to 12:45pm. (Third Sunday of every month.)
Where: St Margaret's Hall, 130 St Margaret's Road, Twickenham, TW1 1RL.
Price: Free.
Dawn Woolley performances and open studio
About: Artist Dawn Woolley is in-residency at local gallery and studio, RuptureXIBIT, exploring topics of identity and the 'selfie'.
The artist hopes the project will "find new creative approaches that queer self-portraiture in order to enable selfie taking and sharing practices to be practices of care and community building."
With an evening of performances on Saturday and open studio on Sunday, there's plenty of opportunities to get to grips with Dawn's exploration of the 'giant panopticon' of social media.
When: Saturday 20 July @ 6:30pm to 8pm; Sunday 21 July @ 12pm to 4pm.
Where: RuptureXIBIT, 55 High Street, Hampton Wick, KT1 4DG.
Price: Free, but booking required.
The Rocket Man
About: Following last week's Bootleg Beatles, Hampton Pool are keeping the music coming with Elton John tribute act, The Rocket Man.
His debut at the venue, The Rocket Man has celebrated Elton's life and career with shows globally, with this two-hour performance promising hits like Saturday Night's Alright, Crocodile Rock, and I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues to name a few.
When: Friday 19 July @ 7pm.
Where: Hampton Pool, High Street, Hampton, TW12 2ST.
Price: £35 for adult tickets, £18 for children between 4- and 12-years old.
Thames Philharmonia
About: The Landmark Arts Centre will be hosting an evening of "sumptuous classical music" this weekend, courtesy of a visit from the Thames Philharmonia.
The concert offers a captivating programme that showcases the emotional depth and technical brilliance of two monumental works from the Romantic era.
The orchestra will be playing Elgar's Symphony: intricate, expressive, and technically challenging, with many describing it as the Mount Everest of piano concertos.
For those more interested in the visual arts, Landmark Arts is also hosting a Korean art exhibition from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 July, with more information available here.
When: Saturday 20 July @ 6:45pm for doors, 7:30pm for music.
Where: Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN.
Price: Advance £17, Advance Concessions £15; On the Door £18, On the Door Concessions £17; Under 16s £5.
For more local events, please check our What's On section here.
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