What's on in Twickenham
By Rory Poulter
27th Jul 2023 | Local News
What's on in Twickenham is brought to you by the BID (Discover Twickenham) and The Optical Gallery.
A list of exciting events coming up in Twickenham. If you would like to add your own event simply click the black Nub It button in our What's On section!
High Tide Festival – Twickenham
Sunday, July 30 – London's largest free one-day music festival
Thousands are expected to flock to Twickenham for the biggest event of the summer across 15 stages, including Twickenham Green.
The Mystery Jets and Goat Girl head a diverse line-up across the area, including Church Street, the Diamond Jubilee Gardens, Orleans House Gallery and The Exchange.
The headliners will be performing on the main stage at the end of Arragon Road and Church Street.
The festival brings together a diverse group of acts, including CHERYM, Errol Linton, Grace Savage, VC Pines, Flat Party, Scrounge, Balamuc, Living Body, Lilith Ai, Down With The Stereotype and Michelle Stodart.
It is the brainchild of the team at Eel Pie Records and is run with support of local businesses through Discover Twickenham BID, Richmond Council, and the Friends of Twickenham Green.
More details - https://www.hightidetwick.com/
Find the venues - https://www.hightidetwick.com/venues
Twickenham Green
Sunday, July 30 – Friends of Twickenham Green Fete
The event is back after a three-year absence caused by the pandemic.
It will be bigger than ever this year due to a collaboration with the High Tide Festival, which will have a music stage on the Green for the first time.
It promises to combine all the fun of a traditional fete, with stalls, food and drink, with a selection of fabulous bands, while any profits will be used to support local charities such as SPEAR and the Trussell Trust food banks in Whitton and Richmond.
The Lensbury, Teddington
July 29-30 – Riverside Weekender Festival
Live music, fabulous food and carnival games on what is the biggest weekend of the year at The Lensbury.
The festival will feature amazing live performances from The RPJ Band featuring Rick Parfitt JNR on Saturday and Paloma Faith's live band The Faithettes on Sunday.
https://www.lensbury.com/whats-on/
Eel Pie Club at The Patch, London Road, Twickenham
Thursday, July 27 - Todd Sharpville Band
Todd Sharpville beat both Eric Clapton and Gary Moore to 'Best Guitarist' in the British Blues awards in 1994, It came after he had just 'Best Album' for his Red Lightning Records debut 'Touch Of Your Love'.
His follow up 'The Meaning Of Life' was a guests album that was received with a huge amount of critical acclaim, featuring appearances from Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, Snowy White, Leo Sayer, and Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges amongst others.
Turk's Head, St Margarets
Thursday, July 27 – Big Band Night
Professional 17 piece 'Big Band' featuring London's finest jazz musicians and led by saxophonist/clarinettist Mark Buckingham.
The Exchange, Twickenham
July 29-30 - The Great Belzoni and the Case of The Mystery of The Curse of The Mummy's Tomb
From the pen of local writer Loz Keal, The Exchange presents this hilarious spoof whodunnit set in Egypt in 1921.
The tomb of Pharaoh Jordan-Ramsi has been opened by Dr Everett Elmore and his Australian accomplice Don 'Digger Devlin, much to the anger of Daani Dalmaan owner of the local café and dance emporium.
The morning after a body is discovered with a knife in its back.
As all the suspects are conveniently staying or working at Daani's place, they await the arrival of The Great Belzoni – only she can solve the mystery of the curse of the mummy's tomb!
Old Deer Park, Richmond
July 29-30 - The Surrey Food Festival
Gates will open at 11am for a thoroughly extravagant foodie sensual assault, while there are bands offering live music throughout the day.
Local businesses will be showcasing an exquisite range of food and drink
Traders will be demonstrating and selling their products in the Marketplace and there's even a Kids Zone to keep little ones entertained.
The demonstration marquee – a crowd favourite - will be packed with live demos, tastings and talks taking place throughout the festival.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/family/the-surrey-food-festival-46842
Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond
Until July 29 – The Swell
The final weekend of the world premiere of this thrilling romantic drama – featuring a live vocal score - is a gripping story spanning decades of love, sacrifice and betrayal.
Annie is happy at last – she's engaged to Bel, the love of her life, and counting down the days to their wedding. But then old friend, free spirit, and troublemaker Flo turns up unexpectedly, and announces she'll be staying with them until the big day.
Their surprise reunion turns into a complicated love triangle with dangerous consequences that threaten to destroy Annie's Happily Ever After...
https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on
Richmond Riverside – Whittaker Avenue
July 29-30 – Teddy Bears' Picnic Weekend
Bring your favourite teddy bears and get ready for a day filled with fun, laughter, and furry friends.
Meet the adorable Marmalade the Bear and don't miss the exciting hourly workshops from 11 am to 3 pm.
Each workshop will last 30 minutes and includes: Storytime, Mask making, and Song & Dance.
https://berichmond.london/whats-on/73231/whittaker-avenue-weekends-are-coming
Ham House & Gardens
Sunday, July 30 – The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows takes over the garden on July 30, so join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their adventures in this heart-warming tale of friendship, mishap and mayhem in Quantum Theatre's brand new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's family favourite.
OSO, Barnes
July 25-30 - Cocktail Sticks / Two in Torquay
In Cocktail Sticks, Alan Bennett reminisces about his life. He talks to his dead father as his mother yearns for a different life. The play is funny, tender and sad. This is one of the very first productions of Cocktail Sticks since its opening performance at the National Theatre in 2012.
Barnes Community Players will take it to the Edinburgh Fringe after sell-out successes in three previous years when they performed plays by Ayckbourn, Bennett and Leigh.
Two In Torquay is Alan Bennett at his best. Two people meet who have never met before. They talk about the weather, they talk about the woman, the spinster's rather miserable life, they talk about her mother, they talk of darker things.... If the woman is a spinster, if the mother is a mother, if the darker things are dark and if so dark for whom?
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/cocktail-sticks-two-in-torquay-51470
OSO, Barnes
Wednesday, August 2 - 'The Wittering Whitehalls'
In this fundraiser for OSO Arts Centre, Michael & Hilary Whitehall's smash hit podcast, "The Wittering Whitehalls" is taking to the stage!
Share a problem and garner their thoughts on everything from workouts to weddings, seaside towns to social media and everything in between.
Expect rants, raves, harsh truths and expletives and the odd theatrical anecdote.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/the-wittering-whitehalls-is-taking-to-the-stage-56174
Kew Gardens
Until September 3 – The Wander Project
This summer, Kew is collaborating with a mix of inspiring leaders to create five new trails through the Gardens. With contributions from artists, musicians and environmental protectors, each trail will invite you to feel, hear, move and think differently in nature. Choose your journey and experience Kew's iconic sights in fun and unexpected ways.
Ham House & Gardens
Until August 21 – Summer of Play
Grab all the family for fun-filled garden games in a giant playzone at Ham House & Garden this summer holidays.
The formal gardens will be transformed with games including bowls, croquet, badminton, Jenga, and hoopla this summer.
The garden games trail will snake around Ham's Inner and Outer Courtyards, South Terrace, The Plats and Wilderness, and also include skipping challenges, a tangram puzzle, and a maze.
After the games, young time travellers can journey into the 17th century this summer in an adventure around Ham House & Garden.
https://richmond.nub.news/whats-on/family/summer-of-play-at-ham-house-garden-54667
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 made its Season Three return to the screen this week. The walking tour takes in Ted's local pub, front door and even his thinking bench!
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
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.
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