What's On in Twickenham this weekend: Live sport, vinyl event and more

By Cesar Medina

29th Aug 2024 | Local News

Lots of events in Twickenham this weekend for residents to enjoy (credit: Cesar Medina).
Lots of events in Twickenham this weekend for residents to enjoy (credit: Cesar Medina).

What's on in Twickenham is sponsored by The Alligator's Mouth, The Turks Head , Eel Pie Recordsand The Orange Tree Theatre.

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Struggling to think of what to do this weekend? Don't worry, Twickenham Nub News has you covered with some of our top picks!

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1.Starting School Storytime - The Alligator's Mouth

Book your place now for The Alligator's Mouth Starting School Storytime today (credit: The Alligator's Mouth).

About: Alligator's Mouth Starting School Storytime takes place today!

The independent bookshop say "It's the perfect way to introduce little ones to their first year of school."

Staff will be reading some of their favourite picture books, with some fun musical tunes. Book in store or online!

When: Thursday, 29 August at 11am.

Where: The Alligator's Mouth, 2A Church Court, Richmond TW9 1JL

See website for more information.

2.Meet author and illustrator Momoko Abe - The Alligator's Mouth.

Meet author and illustrator Mokomo Abe this weekend at The Alligator's Mouth (credit: The Alligator's Mouth).

About: Join Momoko here at The Alligator's Mouth bookshop on Friday, 30 August at 2pm, when she will be reading from her latest book, Pearl and her Bunch, to celebrate its paperback publication.

Momoko will also be signing books and running craft activities, so you can have a go at creating your very own fruit and veg family portraits! Recommended for ages four and above.

When: Friday, 30 August at 2pm.

Where: The Alligator's Mouth, 2A Church Court, Richmond TW9 1JL

Price: Tickets cost £5.

See website for more information.

3. Live Sport - The Turk's Head Twickenham

Lots of big sporting fixtures this weekend playing The Turk's Head Twickenham (credit: The Turk's Head Twickenham).

About: Head down to The Turk's Head today and tomorrow for some cricket action as England play Sri Lanka in a test match.

At 8pm tomorrow (Friday, 30 August) Luton face QPR in the EFL Championship; On Saturday, 31 August, Arsenal host Brighton at 12:30pm in the Premier League while West Ham host Man City later that day at 5:30pm.

Sunday, 1 September brings more footy with rivals Man United vs Liverpool at 4pm, but just before Formula 1 with the Italian Grand Prix Race at 2pm.

When: Thursday, 29 August - Sunday, 1 September.

Where: The Turk's Head, 28 Winchester Road, TW1 1LF

See website for more information.

4. True Groove Records Vinyl Release Event - Eel Pie Records

Head down to Eel Pie Records to browse vinyl records and listen to music (credit: Eel Pie Records).

About: Check out independent record store, Eel Pie Records' latest in-store event this weekend.

Eel Pie Records say: "Coming up a week Sunday, the return of The Man. Tomás Doncker instore at Eel Pie Records. Free entry!"

When: Sunday, 1 September at 5:30pm.

Where: 44-45 Church St, Twickenham TW1 3NR

Price: Free!

See website for more information.

5. Greenhouse Festival - Orange Tree Theatre

Orange Tree Theatre and LAMDA have teamed up for the second Greenhouse Festival (credit: Orange Tree Theatre).

About: The second Greenhouse Festival returns this Autumn, from 2 to 7 September, continuing the collaboration between the Orange Tree Theatre and the drama school LAMDA, and celebrating the talents of emerging directors and artists. 

Headlining the festival will be seven productions directed by graduating LAMDA students, performed by current LAMDA students and recent graduates, and presented at the OT.

When: 2-7 September 2024

Where: 1 Clarence St, Richmond TW9 2SA

Price: Click the link below.

See website for more information.

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