What's on in Twickenham this weekend
By Rory Poulter
7th Apr 2022 | Local News
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The Exchange, Twickenham
Thursday, 11.30am and 2.30pm - Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science
Captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza!
Magicians, time travellers and all-round spiffing chaps Morgan & West have a secret past – they are genuine, bona fide, legitimately qualifies scientists, and now are bringing their love of enlightenment to the stage!
Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills, all backed up by the daring duo's trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of scientific method.
Friday, 10am - Story Storks
Interactive storytelling workshops, suitable for kids from 2 to 7yrs. Full of fun. music, song, rhyme, phonics and maths.
Friday, 7pm – Bandit, The Gig
This Richmond Music Trust collaboration has been nominated in the National Music Teacher Awards for Excellence in the Outstanding Rock/Pop Initiative category.
The Jazz Sanctuary – Turks Head, St Margarets
Thursday - Johanna Burnheart and New Movement Ensemble
Johanna Burnheart is a German violinist, singer and composer, who is listed by The Guardian as one of 30 artists to watch.
After studying classical violin, piano and voice during childhood, Johanna's musical focus developed into jazz. Rather than following the path expected of a classical violinist, she chose instead to pursue the music that was her passion.
New Movement Ensemble is a collective of musicians and friends – led by bassist and composer Matt Gedrych - who have spent the last decade creating music and challenging each other to express themselves honestly.
Find out more here. Eel Pie Club at The Patch, Twickenham Thursday - Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash. Martin Turner and his band return to perform a classic Wishbone Ash album in its entirety - 1973's Wishbone Four. The band's first self-produced album, Wishbone Four, included stage favourites "Doctor", "Rock n Roll Widow" and "No Easy Road" alongside deep cuts such as "Everybody Needs a Friend" and "Sorrel". The album reached number 12 on the UK album chart.Find out more here.
Comedy at The Bearcat Club – Turks Head, St Margarets
Saturday – The bill this week promises an 'exuberance of comedy chaos' and features stand-up from Ben Norris, David Mills, Karen Bayley and Laura Lexx.
Find out more here. The Grand Tour - Strawberry Hill House, Twickenham Horace Walpole was fascinated by Florence and the Medici family. Strawberry Hill contained a conspicuous number of Florentine works of art received as gifts or acquired thanks to the intervention of his friend Horace Mann. This latest 'In Focus' display brings back some of these magnificent treasures. Find out more here. Easter Holiday Cycling Course, Kneller Gardens Monday – Two places left on April 11-14 course running from Kneller Gardens, TW2. Perfect for riders 13-15 yrs with decent bike skills who want more independent learning on the roads. Find out more here. Richmond Theatre Sunday – 'Terribly funny' comedian Jimmy Carr. World famous comedian Jimmy Carr arrives in Richmond Theatre to deliver his unique brand of humour. This show contains 'all new material for 2022' so be prepared for his controversial take on the modern world. Monday-Saturday – Catch Me If You Can. Dallas legend Patrick Duffy, together with Linda Purl, who is best known for Happy Days and Homeland, and Corrie's Gray O' Brien head the cast in this new production. Inspector Levine is called to a house in the remote Catskill mountains to investigate the disappearance of newly married Elizabeth Corban. In a bizarre development a woman arrives at the house claiming to be the missing Elizabeth but, instead of celebrating the reunion, her husband accuses her of being an imposter.Find out more
Circus Vegas
Until April 18 - Roll Up Roll Up Circus Vegas is in Town!
Circus Vegas arrives in the UK for its first full British tour in over four years with its first stop at Richmond, Old Deer Park.
The show promises to 'combine all the elements of a circus with all the glitz, glamour and spectacle you would expect when you think of Vegas'.
Amazing high wire walkers, hula hoop queen, quick-change artistes, wheel of death performers, amazing aerialists and even the ultimate globe of death stunt riders, all hosted by an American ringmaster and superstar Mexican clown Eddy.
Find out more here. Orange Tree Theatre Until April 16 – Tom Fool by Franz Xaver Kroetz. A dark and unnervingly funny play about how capitalism creeps into the minutiae of one family's life. Every night Martha listens to the minute details of husband Otto's day at the factory. He's a man with big dreams but is stuck in a job where he feels like a cog in the machine. Their teenage son Ludwig just wishes he had a job, or at least his own space, far far away from his parents. When money goes missing, a family on the brink hurtles over the edge, and Martha has to decide whether she will stay to pick up the pieces.Find out more
OSO Arts Centre, Barnes
Saturday - Nightmare Magic
Writer and magician David Alnwick combines acting, storytelling, and magic to create a unique theatrical experience.
When Robert Blake discovers a coded journal in his late uncle's attic, he enlists his oldest friend David to help decipher the contents. Join David, as he demonstrates their terrifying discoveries to the world.
Find out more here.
One Paved Court
Until April 24 - The Desire to be Desired: Simon Klein
A new exhibition of oil paintings and works on paper in a variety of media by Simon Klein.
Klein depicts groups of people, often lovers, as though they are in motion. He explains that 'what happens in a painting is a kind of theatre of life, no matter how abstract'.
Find out more here.
Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington
Until Sunday - Twickenham Art Circle Spring 2022 Exhibition.
This is the group's first show for two years and their artists have been busy creating artworks and sculptures in a variety of styles, subjects and media. Examples include pieces from Ian Shillaker, including 'Poinsettia'.
All are available at very reasonable prices.
Hampton Hub - Ashley Rd, Hampton
Sunday – Flamenco Express – Live music and dance
'Sizzling soloist' La Joaquina and guitar maestro Chris Clavo are joined by Jasmine Villalobos and El Titi.
La Joaquina was a founder member, choreographer and director of Flamenco Express, alongside Chris Clavo – on guitar – who has performed throughout Britain and Europe.
Jasmine Villalobos has anchored the London flamenco scene with her vibrant brand of song for over 20 years, while El Titi, a gypsy from Arcos de la Frontera, has shared stages with many illustrious artists from the age of 15.
Find out more here.
Holiday Art Workshops for Kids (Aged 6-16)
Monday and Tuesday – art-K Teddington.
Explore projects working with design, mixed media, watercolour and acrylics.
Each project is individual and at the end of the session participants go home with a finished piece of artwork.
Find out more here.
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