RICHMOND UPON THAMES MUsIC DRAmA FESTIVAL 2015

28 SEPTEMBER- 18 OCTOBER 2015

www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama INTRODUCTION

I am delighted to present the first ever Richmond upon Thames Music and Drama Festival, founded to celebrate the breadth of the performing arts in the Borough.

In the first year of this annual festival we are celebrating the arrival of the 2015 Rugby World Cup to Richmond and have three weeks of ‘internationally’ inspired music, dance and drama from local arts organisations, professional artists and Borough schools and young people. Richmond upon Thames has an extremely active arts scene and we are proud to be able to showcase just some of the talent and variety of work that exists in the Borough.

With over 80 events taking place across 3 weeks, there truly is ‘something for everyone’: from choral evensongs to rock concerts; folk, jazz and classical music; amateur and professional performances as well as site-specific dance, singing workshops and a programme of events designed especially for community participation!

Festival events take place in venues across the whole Borough and we invite you to join us for an exciting three weeks of performance and participation. TRY IT Festival Leading up to and during Rugby World Cup 2015 - 2015 is the inaugural Music and Drama Festival. Beyond 2015 the festival Richmond upon Thames will be alive with an exciting will take place in the spring; please do look out for more information on programme of events as part of the TRY IT Festival. TRY IT showcases the best of our borough, showing next year’s festival which will take place 1 – 20 March 2016. that Rugby is just the beginning.

There will be over 150 events including: Stay up to date with all festival news: www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama Word record attempts / Live Rugby matches in and follow us on Twitter @LBRUTmusicdrama. the Fanzone / Live music acts / Open air cinema / Performances Thank you to all the performers taking part in the festival and to our The TRY IT Festival has something for everyone! first Festival Patron, John Hannah. With a Fanzone that can host 10,000 people, there will To see the full list of be plenty to do for all (even if you’re not a rugby fan) events please visit: www.tryitfestival.com Councillor Meena Bond @TRYITFestival Cabinet Member for Arts, Culture and Sport TRYITFestival MAP OF VENUES ROYAL A3003 BOTANICAL BARNES SYON PARK CHISWICK OSTERLEY GARDENS 23

KEW GARDENS Clifford Avenue A315 HOUNSLOW WEST HOUNSLOW 3 HOUNSLOW EAST CENTRAL BARNES BRIDGE Kew Road 15

BARNES

A316 Upper Richmond Road 1916 A305 RICHMOND HOUNSLOW 21 1 RICHMOND

Twickenham Road 20 2 22 ST. MARGARETS 27 GATE 18 WHITTON RICHMOND GATE Chertsey Road 4 33 6 HEATH 26 17 13 RICHMOND PARK 7 EEL PIE 31 32 ISLAND 34 TWICKENHAM Kingston Road A316 STRAWBERRY HILL 29 Hampton Road 28 HAM FULWELL KEY WIMBLEDON COMMON 1 All Saints Church 11 The Hampton 21 30 Methodist 2 The Basement Door 12 Landmark Arts centre 22 SS Philip & James Church 3 The Bull’s Head 13 Mary Wallace Theatre Church 31 Twickenham Academy 10 9 TEDDINGTON 12 30 4 The Cabbage Patch 14 NormansfieldA3 Theatre 23 St Anne’s Church 32 Twickenham Green

11 Richmond Road 5 TEDDINGTON The Chapel Royal 15 Old Sorting Office 24 St John the Baptist 33 Twickenham Library

6 Clarendon Hall Arts Centre C of E Junior School United Reformed Church Kingston Road 34 7 Diamond Jubilee 16 25 St Mary’s Church KINGSTON GATE Gardens Gallery (Hampton) 14 17 24 8A308Garrick’s Temple 18 Orleans Primary School 26 St Mary’s Church 9 Hampton Hill Richmond Adult (Twickenham) HAMPTON 19 Full addresses of all Playhouse Community College 27 St Mary’s C of E School A308 25 festival venues can be 10 20 28 8 Kingston Hampton Sports Richmond Bridge St Mary’s University found towards the back Bridge and Fitness centre Boat Club 29 of this programme 5

2 www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama 3 UPCOMING EVENTS

Twickenham Museum supported by Organ Recital by Richard Lyne The Heritage Lottery Fund presents with Fiona Huggett (violin) The Greater Game: an audio drama podcast 27 September - 6.30pm Available from 25 September - 6.30am All Saints Church, Free Adults £5 (includes a free glass of wine or soft drink) Children free A 40-minute radio play based on the true story ‘THE STREETS’ IN TWICKENHAM! of the local Tommy who became known as The Richard Lyne, formerly Professor of Harmony at the Footballer of Loos. Performed by local community Royal College of Music, is now Director of Music players, the play will be launched as a podcast at at All Saints East Sheen, as well as Conductor of Watch out for ‘pop-up’ performances in unusual 06.30 on 25 September; 100 years to the day the the Howells Singers, a choral group founded after locations as ‘The Streets’ brings EFG Jazz whistle blew for the first Big Push of the Great War. the death of Herbert Howells, the famous Barnes Festival artists to Twickenham town centre. An unlimited audience can then access it on PC’s, composer. Fiona Huggett, from Canada, plays the laptops and all mobile devices wherever and violin with the Barnes Village String Quartet. Expect to see bold and colourful percussion in whenever they want. They will give a varied 45-minute recital which and around Twickenham High Street and vocal provisionally includes works by J.S. Bach, Mozart performances from professional artists taking part Visit www.greatergame.co.uk for more information. and Howells. in the ‘Festival on the Move’ series as part of the Tickets available on the door. 2015 EFG London Jazz Festival. There will be plenty of opportunity for participation too! Pop-up Museum The Streets is a two year project seeking to reignite Voices for Hospices Choir Massed Come Daily until the end of October the full potential of our high streets. Working across and Sing Performance of The Armed Man £2 per adult, free for under 16’s six outer-London boroughs to couple economic 27 September: doors 10am, event 11am – 5pm priorities with engaging cultural activity. (including lunch break) Whilst seeking permanent premises, the Eel Pie Further activity will take place in Twickenham Kempton Park Racecourse Island Museum will be running a pop-up display Singers £25, Audience £10, Children under 12 Free in the upstairs rooms of Twickenham Library from in Summer and Autumn 2016. the beginning of June until the end of October. A great opportunity for singers of all levels to join Featuring photographs and memorabilia from the the Voices for Hospices Choir for the day and sing world famous Eelpiland Club which played a major For more information visit www.thestreets.london The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins CBE in the presence role in the British RnB explosion of the 1960s, as well of the composer and accompanied by a professional as information about the island’s riparian heritage, orchestra. There will also be a ‘sing along’ session the museum is a must-see for anyone with an interest of rugby anthems accompanied by a prestigious in Twickenham’s musical past. military band. For details of opening hours visit: All proceeds will go to local hospices. www.eelpiemuseum.co.uk. Please visit www.vfhchoir.com for more details.

To book tickets visit www.vfhchoir.com or email [email protected]

4 www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama 5 EVENTS PROGRAMME 28 SEPTEMBER- 18 OCTOBER 2015

Richmond upon Thames Inclusive Sport Richmond Shakespeare Society: and Exercise (RISE): Seminars on Shakespeare Fusion Dance and Drama Group Shakespeare’s History Plays: 29 September 28 September, 5 October & 12 October 10.30am - 12.30pm 6 - 7pm Shakespeare’s Comedies: 8 October Hampton Sport & Fitness Centre 2.30 - 4.30pm Free ‘come and try’ open sessions Shakespeare’s Tragedies: 16 October (If you would like to join for the term, costs will apply) 10.30am -12.30pm Mary Wallace Theatre, Twickenham Fusion Dance and Drama is an opportunity for adults Free (no booking required) to come along and enjoy dance and drama in a relaxed and supportive environment. The classes run Informal sessions, open to all, featuring an introduction weekly through the RISE programme and there is a to Shakespeare’s history plays; tragedies and comedies, performance at the end of each term. Please come by John Crook of Richmond Shakespeare Society, along and join in our Richmond Festival celebration. with opportunities for participation and discussion. Refreshments available. Richmond upon Thames Inclusive Sport and Exercise is the Sport Development programme promoting inclusive and disability specific sports and exercise activities.

For more information and to book email OSO Jazz Jam for singers and instrumentalists [email protected] or call 020 8831 6134 hosted by Sarah Chaplin 29 September: 8 - 11pm Old Sorting Office Arts Centre Orange Tree Theatre: When We Were Women £5 by Sharman Macdonald 3 September to 3 October: 7.30pm, plus Thursday West London’s best jazz jam with host Sarah Chaplin & Saturday matinee at 2.30pm and the OSO House Band. Anyone who’d like to play Orange Tree Theatre or sing a tune is welcome - bring along the music and a friend to enjoy a quality evening of musical Glasgow, 1943. A city of falling bombs, dark corners and improvisation. whispered secrets. In the blitzed blacked-out streets, a naval officer walks into Isla’s life and sweeps her off her To book visit www.osoarts.org.uk or purchase on feet. The first major revival of a poignant, poetic drama. the door. A co-production with Snapdragon.

For more information, including ticket prices and to book tickets visit www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk or call the box office on 020 8940 3633

6 www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama 7 Twickenham Jazz Club: Danny Moss Junior Richmond Homes and Lifestyle Trust: Schubert’s song-cycle ‘Winterreise’ Way out West All Stars presents 29 September - doors 7pm, music 8 - 11pm DanceAct performed by David Crown ‘Jazz From Around the Globe’ Patchworks nightclub @ The Cabbage Patch 30 September, 7 & 14 October - 10am - 12.45pm 30 September: 7.30 - 9.30pm 30 September - 8pm £12 / £10 (no booking required) Landmark Arts Centre Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare The Bull’s Head, Barnes £20 per session £10 £8 in advance and concession; £10 on the door; Fabulous Australian Bassist in the style of Ray Brown £5 students plays great standards of the ‘Be bop’ era and beyond. DanceAct is a dance and drama group for adults David Crown has established himself as one of the He also leads this brilliant all star band of the UK’s finest who have a learning disability. If you enjoy acting, leading choral conductors in the UK. His abilities as Way Out West is a local jazz collective featuring Jazz musicians, including Leon Greening on piano; singing and dancing and would like to meet other a vocal technician as well as his outstanding gifts some of the best jazz musicians in the country Dave Chamberlain on double Bass and Matt Skelton people who share the same interest, then come as a conductor have placed him in a unique position presenting weekly concerts at The Bull’s Head in on drums, with the sensitive and perceptive vocals of and join DanceAct. Led by 2 experienced tutors, in his field. As a guest conductor he is increasingly Barnes. To reflect the international nature of this Lesley Christiane. everyone works together and has lots of fun in demand for choirs and orchestras. year’s festival and the Rugby World Cup this special creating short productions which are staged for festival concert will present ‘Jazz From Around Twickenham Jazz club has been an integral part of family and friends. David’s other work includes choral master classes The Globe’ and include music inspired by jazz the Borough’s varied music programme for more than and workshops. His background as a professional and world music from every continent. 10 years. Run by local musicians Kelvin Christiane To book tickets in advance call 020 8977 5447 singer, professional viola player and sought-after (saxophonist) and his wife Lesley (vocalist) it features singing teacher have all contributed to the depth To book tickets in advance visit: www.musicglue.com some of our finest British and international dedicated he brings to his work. Jazz players. Boundless Dance: ‘Buddies’ and ‘Bounder’s’ Classes To book tickets visit http://www.garrickstemple.org.uk/ 30 September, 7 & 14 October A Big Broad Productions and Belgrade Theatre Teddington Methodist Church Coventry present Crush 5 - 5.45pm: ‘Buddies’ (ages 5 - 7 years) Richmond Shakespeare Society: SPECIAL EVENT 29 September – 3 October 7.30pm, plus Wednesday £4 per class Shakespeare’s Kings Music and Drama Festival Concert & Saturday matinees at 2.30pm 6 - 7pm: ‘Bounder’s’ (ages 8 - 13 years) 30 September - 7.45pm 1 October - 7pm Richmond Theatre £5 per class St Mary’s Church, Twickenham Clarendon Hall £10 - £36.40 £10 (Tickets available on the door only) A sizzling new musical comedy from Maureen The Boundless ‘Buddies’ Dance Class runs every Richmond Music Trust’s senior ensembles will Chadwick (creator and writer of hit TV dramas Wednesday during term time and includes dances Spanning some of the most turbulent times in perform to an invited audience of Councillors, Waterloo Road and Bad Girls), with music and lyrics from different countries, eras and more! During the ’s history, Shakespeare’s Richard II, Henry IV VIPs and parents. The concert will feature the by Kate Gotts (Bad Girls The Musical and The Realness), Rugby World Cup the class will encompass a variety (Parts 1 & 2) and Henry V include some of his most Richmond Youth Symphony Orchestra, directed by Anna Linstrum (High Society, Sound of of fun games, warm up exercises and dances from famous characters and speeches. Enjoy an abridged Richmond Youth Concert Band and Richmond Music). This battle for the soul of the school invites the different countries entering the Rugby World Cup. journey through these marvellous plays with music. Youth Brass Band. hearts of all ages to run free in a fight to the finish – 600 years after Agincourt - as England meets old toe-tapping tunes, witty lyrics, and soaring ballads. The Boundless ‘Bounder’s’ Dance Class is aimed at enemies on the rugby pitch this World Cup - let us To book tickets visit www.richmondmusictrust.org.uk children aged between 8 – 13 years and includes ‘happy few’ once more raise the ‘Cry ‘God for Harry, Book tickets via www.atgtickets.com/richmond* technical dances from different countries, era’s and England and Saint George’! or phone 0844 871 7651* *Booking Fees Apply more. If your child enjoys dancing and having lots of fun, sign them up for an enjoyable time with Boundless Dance!

To book a place email: [email protected]

8 www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama 9 Helen Astrid: Celebrating Songs of the Nations Voices of Lions 1, 8 & 15 October: 4.45 – 6.15pm 1 October - 7.30pm Richmond Adult Community College (RACC) Landmark Arts Centre £2 £8 / £6

Discover songs from the 20 countries taking part in Voices of Lions is an outstanding male voice choir of 30 the 2015 Rugby World Cup in these unique singing young singers based in south-west London. In addition workshops with singer Helen Astrid and her team. to two broadcasts on BBC Radio 3, they were finalists Through music and rhythm we’ll learn about in The Voice Festival 2015 and Choir of the Year 2014. different cultures, celebrating their uniqueness in Voices of Lions have a wide repertoire and present sound and word. You don’t need to read music songs from many different genres: pop classics, show or have any singing experience to join in the fun. tunes, spirituals, traditional songs and barbershop. Come and enjoy this uplifting family event. Their programme has something for everyone, and Suitable for children (aged 12+), young people will appeal to any music lover! and adults. Running time: 70 minutes plus interval To book tickets visit www.richmond.gov.uk/ musicanddrama or call 020 8831 6000 To book tickets visit the Landmark Arts Centre If available, tickets will be sold on the door. box office website at www.wegottickets.com or call 020 8977 7558

The Basement Door Jazz Jam and Workshop 1 October: 6.30pm for workshop, 8 -11pm for Jazz Jam Drama St Mary’s: Cabaret Extraordinaire – The Basement Door, Vineyard Community Centre Special Edition £10 for workshop & jazz jam 1 & 8 October - 7.30pm £6 for jazz jam only Drama Theatre, St Mary’s University £7 The monthly Jam and workshop at The Basement Door is becoming a regular feature, welcoming new We invite you to an evening full of live music, cabaret and frequent jazz players alike. All levels are welcome acts and a magic tale from a dark Romanian forest. and the evening is hosted by Dave Jones who Come join our family as we journey happily into also leads the workshop from 6.30pm. This month’s the unknown… but beware … there are secrets, ‘Jam Guest’ will be the wonderful tenor saxophonist ghosts and demons awaiting. An evening of light Tim Whitehead. entertainment with a dark Balkan/indie overtone...

Tickets available on the door. The acts include: Tina’s Cabin, Dafny Act and Bi Bim theatre. Running time: 120 minutes including interval

To book tickets visit www.dramastmarysreservations.weebly.com

10 www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama 11 Eel Pie Club: Grainne Duffy Richmond Jazz School presents Free Jazz Music from The Squirrels, with band leader Maiastra/The Aidan Woodcock Charitable Trust: 1 October: doors 8.30pm, music 9.15pm - Midnight in ‘The Link @ RACC’ Paul Hutchinson: www.secretaccordionist.co.uk Chamber Music Concert Eel Pie Club at The Patch, Cabbage Patch 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17 October: 1 - 2.30pm 3 October - 7.30pm £12 (£10 members) ‘The Link’ at Richmond Adult Community College To book tickets visit www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk St Anne’s Church, Kew (RACC) Pre-dance twilight tour of Strawberry Hill House Free, with retiring collection (no booking required) An Irish singer-songwriter from Co. Monaghan, Free event (no booking required) and supper available - please see website for details: Grainne Duffy is a unique talent - raw and powerful, www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk/events A group of advanced young musicians, who plan edgy and elegant. Her wonderful mix of blues rock A series of jazz events at Richmond Jazz School as to make chamber music a major part of their and soul in her own material and her treatment of a it celebrates moving into its 30th year delivering career, will be led by Arisa Fujita, leader of the Swiss few carefully selected standards charged with true inspiring jazz courses of the highest quality at the Gemeaux Quartett and a Professor at the Guildhall emotion and feeling can win over any audience and heart of Richmond Adult Community College. School of Music and Drama. leave them begging for more. Grainne was voted by RJS students and tutors will present weekly ‘Free Blues in Britain magazine, Blues Vocalist of the Year, Jazz in The Link’ performances and jam sessions. SPECIAL EVENT For further information visit www.maiastra.org. 2014 and her band were runners up in the Best Live Combination Dance present The Dance Ball Band for 2014. 3 October: 12noon – 4pm Twickenham Green ‘Grainne Duffy has exploded and its obvious why Free (no booking required) – classic looks, high cheekbones and a bad-girl voice box’ - Classic Rock Magazine Loki Music: Children and Gentleman of the The Dance Ball features special short performances ‘Sing Low, Sweet Chariot’ - Music for All Chapel Royal, an exploration in music from dance, music and drama groups from across Nations performed by Concordia Voices, ‘A blues singer of real integrity’ - The Sunday Times 2 October - 7.30pm the Borough, with Combination Dance’s professional with guests Surrey Brass Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare company leading the entertainment. With lots of 4 October - 7.30pm To book tickets visit www.eelpieclub.com or £20 / £5, free for under 16s chances to take part on the day and find out more St Mary’s Church, Twickenham purchase on the door, if still available (cash only) about the performing arts in Richmond, you won’t £12 Music by composers associated with the Chapel want to miss out. Royal from the Tudor, Stuart and Hanoverian eras, An evening of popular music ranging from Parry, including Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, Orlando Drop by, bring a picnic, take part in a workshop Holst and Copland to Bacharach, Bernstein and the Gibbons, Henry Purcell and William Croft. or just enjoy the atmosphere. Beatles, with arrangements of traditional folk songs Produced by Combination Dance, featuring arts and an internationally-themed medley performed Friday Jazz Lunch in the OSO Café To book tickets email [email protected] groups from across the Borough. by Surrey Brass. Audience members who know the 2, 9 & 16 October – Music from 12.30 – 2.15pm or call 020 8941 4917. piece are welcome to join us to sing Parry’s I was Glad Old Sorting Office Arts Centre (bring a score if possible) and all are invited to raise Free (no booking required) their voices in singing Jerusalem as a grand finale! ‘Dance Back in Time’ - A Georgian Assembly Friday Jazz lunches feature quiet duo music from at Strawberry Hill House Conductor: William Petter West London Jazz Musicians and vocalists who 2 October: 7.30 - 11.30pm Manontroppo Clarinet Quartet: Organist/Accompanist: Paul Ayres perform free at the OSO Arts Centre. The perfect Strawberry Hill House Music on the Riverside complement to a delicious lunch in the Café. £12 3 October: 2 – 5pm To book tickets visit www.richmond.gov.uk/ Richmond Bridge Boat Club musicanddrama, www.surreybrass.co.uk or email: Enjoy the fun and delights of a Georgian country Free (no booking required) [email protected] dance in the magnificent setting of Strawberry Hill House, with dancing in the Waldegrave Suite. Twickenham based clarinettists, Manontroppo, Any unsold tickets will be available on the door, No experience necessary as all dances will be will be performing a variety of tunes in a riverside half an hour before the start of the concert. walked through and called. setting, from classical to pop to jazz. Running time: 90 minutes including interval

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12 www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama 13 Up Beat Choir: Up Beat Showcase TJM Productions: Another Night at the Opera 4 October - 8pm 4 October - 7.30pm United Reformed Church, Twickenham , Langdon Down Centre Free – A collection will be made on the night £18 / £15 with a donation made to The Shooting Star Children’s Hospice Another Night at the Opera is an evening for all lovers of music to savour. This popular concert takes Enjoy an evening of choral music with the Up Beat you on a musical journey through many of the most Choir. With performances of our favourite pieces glorious moments that opera and music theatre from the world of musical theatre plus a selection can provide. Under the direction of Jane McCulloch of pop classics there should be something for and Music Director Stephen Hose, the singers will everyone to enjoy. We are also delighted to have perform many of the most famous opera solos and both the international opera singer Serena Kay duets. There will also be a narrator to guide you and the Hampton Boys’ Choir join us for through the evening. performances on the evening. To book tickets visit www.langdondowncentre.org.uk To book tickets email [email protected] or call 0333 1212 300

TwickFolk: Doctor Millar & The Cute Hoors & Support 4 October: doors 7.45pm, music 8 - 10.30pm TwickFolk at Patchworks, The Cabbage Patch Pub SPECIAL EVENT £9 in advance, £11 on door Dramatic Edge: ‘Team Spirit’ 6 October - 1.30pm In the early 90s, The Cute Hoors were Seán AKA Orleans House Gallery Doctor Millar (vocals & guitar), Phil Martin (guitar), Free Mark Megannety (bass) and Mark Huggett (drums). Now they’ve reformed for more of what the Doctor Site-specific dramatic performance from the describes as “rootsy electric rock n roll”. A cult band Borough’s Secondary School students, working in the London Irish music scene, they will be with professional actors and choreographers to returning to the London stage for the festival. explore the theme ‘team spirit’, in honour of Twickenham being part of the London host city To book tickets visit www.wegottickets.com/ for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. event/318157 or purchase on the door To book tickets email [email protected]

14 www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama 15 Barnes Community Players: Twelfth Night Way out West presents the Vasilis Xenopoulos Eel Pie Club: John Idan & The Natural Blues Band All Saints Concert Series and Flower Team: 6 – 10 October: 7.30pm, plus Saturday matinee Quartet 8 October: doors 8.30pm, music 9.15pm Songs from the London Welsh Rugby Club Choir at 3pm 7 October - 8pm until Midnight 9 October - 8pm (bar opens 7pm) Special benefit performance for the OSO The Bull’s Head, Barnes Eel Pie Club at The Patch, The Cabbage Patch All Saints Church, East Sheen Sunday 11 October at 12noon £8 advance and concession; £10 on the door; £5 students £12 (£10 members) £12 / £5 Old Sorting Office Arts Centre From £10 The sensational and ever popular tenor saxophonist ‘Detroit’ John Idan is frontman of The Yardbirds The world famous London Welsh Rugby Club Choir returns with his group for an evening of swinging and has appeared on 3 of their albums. The Natural – regulars on national television and radio; sell-out A fast moving production of Shakespeare’s most and grooving jazz. Vasilis has worked with some of Blues Band was John’s very first professional band concert tours; rugby internationals and other lyrical Italian comedy with instant love and mistaken the best musicians in the British jazz scene, such in Detroit. Apart from his career with The Yardbirds, sporting events, and who entertained a global identity – suitable for families and children aged 11+. as Jim Mullen, Steve Waterman, Alan Barnes, Derek John lives, plays and writes music in Germany and audience of millions at the closing ceremony Nash, Bruce Adams, , Nigel Price, Ray this talented musician is visiting the UK for this one- of the London Olympics – bring their unique Running time approximately 2.5 hours including Gelato and many others. On the international scene, off gig for which he will be joined by a first class taste of Wales to East Sheen on the eve of the an interval. he has appeared with a variety of top performers band with some special guest musicians. Wales v Australia match. There will be audience such as sensational pianists Hiromi, and Jason Lindner. www.johnidan.net/ participation in several national anthems and also To book tickets visit a flashy floral display representing rugby nations. www.barnescommunityplayers.com To book tickets in advance visit www.musicglue.com To book tickets visit www.eelpieclub.com or purchase on the door, if still available (cash only) Running time 100 minutes including 20 minute interval

SPECIAL EVENT To book tickets email allsaintsconcertseries.sheen International Primary Dance Showcase @gmail.com. Tickets also available from All Saints 9 October - 1.30pm Church on Sunday mornings. The Old Hamptonians’ Amateur Dramatic Orange Tree Theatre: French Without Tears Twickenham Academy Society: Family Circles by 8 October - 21 November: 7.30pm, plus Thursday £2.50 per adult (under 5’s free) 6 – 10 October: 7.45pm & Saturday matinees at 2.30pm Richmond upon Thames Performing Arts Festival: Hampton Hill Playhouse Orange Tree Theatre The Arts Service, Dramatic Edge and Boundless Festival ‘Super’ Showcase £12 Dance are pleased to announce The International 11 October - 2.30pm After a group of young men arrive at Professor Primary Dance Showcase taking place on Friday Queen Charlotte Hall, RACC This little known Ayckbourn play is a brilliant and Maingot’s French school for the summer to cram 9 October 2015. The event is a celebration of the £10 / £8 hugely entertaining piece with some hilarious for the Diplomatic exam, their concentration is international teams arriving in Richmond for the dialogue. The Old Hamptonians’ Amateur Dramatic disrupted by beautiful visitor Diana Lake. Quelle 2015 Rugby World Cup. A presentation of exciting and talented young Society has been established since 1931 and this will surprise, they must learn another new language: performers from Richmond upon Thames Performing be their 11th Ayckbourn play directed by John Roth. girls. ’s sparkling 1936 comedy. Primary Schools within the Borough will be Arts Festivals. The programme will include award coming together to showcase their talents by winning solo and group dances which have recently To book tickets call 07546 207192 For more information, including ticket prices and performing dances from the counties involved been included in the All England Dance Festival to book tickets visit www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk in the tournament. Expect a vast array of colour, in London’s West End; a drama interlude from Twickenham Jazz Club: Kelvin Christiane or call the box office 020 8940 3633 genre and much more! Focus Performance Centre in Whitton and amazing All Star Big Band instrumentalists, including the Richmond Festival 6 October: doors 7pm, music 8 - 11pm This team spirited event will be one not to be missed! Young Pianist of the Year and finalists from the Patchworks nightclub @ The Cabbage Patch BBC Young Musician of the Year competition. £12 / £10 (no booking required) To book tickets visit www.richmond.gov.uk/ musicanddrama or call 020 8831 6000 Running time 120 minutes Full 18 piece Big Band playing music from the 1940s to the present day, including music by Ellington, To book tickets email [email protected] Basie, Thad Jones, Nestico, Buddy Rich and Christiane. (after 15 August) Featuring some of the UK’s most exciting players.

16 www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama 17 The Music and Drama Festival at Orleans Twickenham Choral Society: Gloria and Requiem House Gallery 11 October - 7.30pm Landmark Arts Centre 11 October - 2pm onwards £20 / £10 Octagon Room, Orleans House Gallery Free (no booking required) Twickenham Choral Society performs two masterpieces of the classical repertoire – Vivaldi’s Visit Orleans House Gallery and the Grade I listed James Gloria and Mozart’s Requiem – with professional Gibbs Octagon Room where short performances will soloists and the Brandenburg Sinfonia, and take place throughout the afternoon. conducted by Christopher Herrick. Vivaldi’s Gloria is an uplifting work which is both vigorous and Featuring Sage Dance Company, a 55 and over tuneful. Mozart’s Requiem, written when Mozart self run community dance company who perform himself was dying, is a moving work of great classical ballet based work. profundity. So if your team is winning or losing, this is the concert to celebrate or seek solace.

The Choral Foundation: Choral Evensong Running time 110 minutes including an interval 11 October: doors 3pm, evensong 3.30pm during which refreshments will be for sale. The Chapel Royal – entry via the main reception office in Tennis Court Lane To book tickets visit the Landmark Arts Centre Free event – retiring collection box office website at www.landmarkartscentre.org or call 020 8977 7558 or from members of the choir. Kings and Queens have enjoyed choral worship in the sumptuous surroundings of the Chapel Royal for centuries. What could be more British than Choral Richmond Symphonic Concert Band: Evensong on a Sunday afternoon? Her Majesty the From the Thames to the Trenches Queen, by providing a choir and a chaplain, invites 11 October - 7.30pm you to enjoy the peace and beauty of Her Chapel Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre Royal. The Chapel Royal is a national treasure very £10 / £8 much at the heart of Richmond’s royal cultural heritage. The Choir will be conducted by A commemoration in music of the Great War. Carl Jackson, Organist Rufus Frowde. To include songs that were sung at home and away.

Booking is not required for this event. The Chapel To book tickets visit www.langdondowncentre.org.uk Royal holds 300 people, seating is unreserved and or call 0333 1212 300 visitors will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 3pm. Please note, entry to the Chapel for the service does not include a tour of the palace.

Running time 45 minutes

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18 www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama 19 TwickFolk: Pig Earth & Support Raise the Roof! Men’s Singing Workshop Five Birds in a Cage & The New Poor: Way out West presents the Kate Williams 11 October: doors 7.45pm, music 8 - 10.30pm 13 October: 7.30 - 9.30pm A double bill by Gertrude Jennings Quartet featuring Stan Sulzman TwickFolk at Patchworks, The Cabbage Patch St Mary’s Church, Twickenham An Optik Production 14 October - 8pm £9 advance, £11 on the door Free (no booking required) 13 – 17 October: 7.30pm The Bull’s Head, Barnes SS Philip & James Church, Whitton £8 advance and concession; £10 on the door; London’s Pig Earth are one of the UK’s top original Calling all men! Find your voice at this informal, £10 / £5 (under 16s) £5 students Country Folk bands, described by Maverick magazine fun and free workshop for men only, led by as “an energised, good-time cross of country-folk Chaps choir founder and director, Dominic This is the first professional production for a century Expect an evening of classic standards and without any frills”. Awarded ‘Horizon Act of the Year’ Stichbury. Explore songs from the Rugby nations. of two ‘lost’ plays by playwright and activist Gertrude distinctive originals from Kate Williams who has at the British Awards 2011, Up Country No experience required. Jennings. Performed in a studio theatre built inside gained a reputation as a pianist and composer. Magazine praised “such talented musicians”, adding Whitton Church, this production follows Optik’s sell- She has released several recordings, including the that, “Pig Earth are to be cherished for their new music For more information please contact the out success Love Work and the Vote in October 2014. critically acclaimed Smoke And Mirrors with tenor and their retention of musical principles and we should Landmark Arts Centre: 020 8977 7558 or The super rich, a housing crisis, love and low pay - legend Bobby Wellins. Her latest CD, Atlas & Vulcana all be part of their new world.” [email protected] these two brilliantly observed comedies are is a further reflection of her colourful originality. a startling parallel to our own lives today. A veteran of the UK jazz scene, Stan Sulzmann has To book tickets visit www.wegottickets.com/ a rich and varied career that has included playing event/318159 Twickenham Jazz Club: Brandon Allen Quartet Directed by Barry Edwards. Design by Giles Chiplin. with musicians as diverse as Kenny Wheeler, Tickets also available on the door. 13 October: doors 7pm, music 8 - 11pm Larry Grenadier and Gwilym Simcock, as well as Patchworks nightclub @ The Cabbage Patch Running time 90 minutes, including interval a prolific output as bandleader. £12 / £10 (no booking required) To book tickets visit www.wegottickets.com/ To book tickets in advance visit: www.musicglue.com Arguably the most exciting tenor player in Britain whittonchurch today, Australian saxophonist with his fabulous ENTANGO Argentine Tango After-Party UK band featuring Tim Lapthorn. 12 October - 7.30pm A Musical Evening Old Sorting Office Arts Centre 14 October - 6.30pm £20 Opera & Ballet International present Ellen Kent’s St Mary’s C of E School, Twickenham St. John the Baptist C of E Junior School Opera Festival Free – donations on exit appreciated presents: Joseph and the Amazing An evening of authentic Argentinian tango music Die Fledermaus: 13 October - 7.30pm Technicolour Dreamcoat and dance, featuring a trio of musicians led by Tosca: 14 October - 7.30pm Featuring music groups from St. Mary’s Primary 14 & 15 October - 7pm pianist Anthony Hewitt, violinist David Le Page Carmen: 15 & 16 October - 7.30pm School, The Russell School, Sacred Heart School St John the Baptist C of E Junior School and the world famous Paris-based Argentinian Richmond Theatre and Colourstrings Music School. Including choirs, £5 Bandoneon player Eduardo Garcia, who will give £17.50 - £44.90 orchestra, harp and violin group. a short talk/demo on ‘History of Tango’. St. John’s choir, drama club and instrumentalists Ellen Kent returns to Richmond Theatre with three Contact [email protected] for more will be presenting their version of Joseph and the To book tickets visit www.osoarts.org.uk spectacular Operas including the classic productions information Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat - the international of Carmen, Puccini’s Tosca and Die Fledermaus. phenomenon is a truly timeless Old Testament tale set in Egypt. We will have performances of a selection To book tickets visit www.atgtickets.com/richmond* of the famous songs, interspersed with dramatic or call 0844 871 7651* *Booking Fees Apply vignettes.

Running time approximately 80 minutes

To book tickets contact the school desk, on 020 8977 4114 or email [email protected]

20 www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama 21 BYT Experimental Theatre Group: Eel Pie Club: Bootleg Blondie Try Up and Under 15 October: doors 8.30pm, music 9.15 - 11pm 15 & 16 October - 7.45pm Eel Pie Club at The Patch, Cabbage Patch Coach House, Orleans House Gallery £13 (£11 members) £10 / £8 Bootleg Blondie is the Official Deborah Harry & Try Up and Under is a sketch show. Each performance Blondie tribute band and the only Blondie tribute will be totally improvised on the spot using prompts to play at the legendary CBGBs in New York City from the audience or processes designed to set before its closure in 2006. The Bootlegs have also different challenges for the seven performers. To played The Isle Of Wight Festival, the 100 Club & complement there is some original music and dance Hammersmith Palais in London, Eric’s in Liverpool also. Nothing from Thursday will appear on Friday as and appear regularly at many top venues and the company creates completely original work, festivals around the UK and Europe. with nothing but their skills and intelligence. Debbie Harris and the boys have met the REAL Blondie and been officially endorsed by the band. BYT has created over 130 works in 43 years Debbie’s pride and joy is her guitar which she plays under Director Ed Cottrell. during her show and is signed by all the Blondie band members. Running time 85 minutes, no interval To book tickets visit www.eelpieclub.com or To book tickets visit www.richmond.gov.uk/ purchase on the door, if available (cash only) musicanddrama or call 020 8831 6000

St Margaret’s Elastic Band 15 October: doors 7.30pm, music 8-9.45pm Clarendon Hall Orleans Primary School: A journey around £6 the world through the eyes of the children 15 October: 2 - 4pm St Margaret’s Elastic Band enjoys the mantle of Orleans Primary School being a ‘local band’. We play at local community Free fairs; Richmond, St Margaret’s, and Twickenham events. We have an eclectic repertoire Immerse yourself in a global journey brought to of jazz numbers, big band arrangements, swing, you through the creative arts as illustrated by the songs from shows, pop medleys and tunes you can pupils of Orleans Primary School. Walk through the sing along to, dance to - or just sit back and enjoy. countries to see sculptures created by the children, listen to readings and poems and end your journey Tonight we are supported by the Court Way Saxes listening to the choir singing songs from around the playing original arrangements of well-known tunes, world. and by Roger Perrin, a well known music teacher in the Borough, with one of the Youth Jazz Bands To book tickets contact Orleans Primary School that he directs. by email [email protected] or call 020 8892 1654 To book tickets visit www.elasticband.org

22 www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama 23 Aspect Productions: A Night in Paris Saturday Jazz Brunch at OSO Arts Vibrant Gospel Choir To book tickets visit www.langdondowncentre.org.uk 16 October - 7.30pm 17 October: 12noon - 2pm 17 October - 7.30pm or call 0333 1212 300 Old Sorting Office Arts Centre Old Sorting Office Arts Centre The Hampton Pub £14 advance tickets / £16 on door Free (no booking required) £10

A tour de force of French retro, A Night in Paris will Saturday Jazz Brunches have become an institution The Vibrant Gospel Choir will be singing authentic transport you back to the Paris of yesteryear for at OSO arts. These events take place in a studio space, Gospel songs - come and enjoy this uplifting vibe! an evening of superb entertainment. Aurora and and allow cafe customers to either sit and watch the Free canapés, chips and bubbly. Gourmet pub food Eel Pie Club: The Yardbirds (plus support) the Chanson Trio bring you the great standards of performance, or instead use the café space and simply also available on the night. The Vibrant Gospel Choir 17 October: doors 7pm, music 8 - 11pm Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, Django Reinhardt, Charles hear the music as background. Guest players and raises money for the continuing work of the Vibrant Clarendon Hall Aznavour, Michel Legrand, and others. vocalists accompanied by the OSO resident jazz trio. Team in training children’s leaders in both Kampala £25 (£23 Eel Pie Club members) £30 cash on door and Entebbe, Uganda; making a difference in 1000s if available Aurora is “the new singing sensation from France of children’s lives and their communities. For more with an amazing pitch perfect voice”. information visit vibrant.org.uk. World famous English band that had a string of hits in the mid ‘60s, including For Your Love, Over The Chanson Trio features legendary guitarist To book tickets call Choir Director Nicky Plumbley Under Sideways Down and Heart Full of Soul returns Robin Bibi, whose work with Robert Plant / Jimmy SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT on 0208 941 1916 to their Twickenham roots. Famous for launching Page has made him a much sought after performer. Dance West presents A Performance the careers of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, for Twickenham the current line-up features two original Members To book tickets visit www.osoarts.org.uk 17 & 18 October: 2pm & 5pm Cantanti Camerati: With Heart and Soul - Jim McCarty on drums and Top Topham on guitar. Diamond Jubilee Gardens, Twickenham and Voice John Idan who was with the band for 15 years has Free (no booking required) 17 October - 7.30pm recently returned as frontman. St Mary’s Church, Hampton “In 1823, William Webb Ellis first picked up the ball in £12 Support band 8 – 8.45pm his arms and ran with it. And for the next 156 years The Yardbirds 9.15 – 11pm Richmond Jazz School 30th Birthday Concert forwards have been trying to work out why.” A concert of sacred and secular choral music. 17 October - 7pm Sir Tasker Watkins (1979) To book tickets visit www.eelpieclub.com or Queen Charlotte Hall, (RACC) Running time 120 minutes 0871 220 0260. Tickets on the door, if available £10 on the door; £8 in advance / concession; Celebrate Twickenham and all things rugby with (cash only) £5 full time student a specially commissioned festival performance To book tickets call Cantanti Camerati on by Dance West and Rosie Whitney-Fish. Suitable 020 8898 8020, email [email protected] Join an evening of jazz presented by Richmond for families and people of all ages, there will also be or purchase on the door. Jazz School as it celebrates moving into it’s 30th the opportunity to join in. year delivering inspiring jazz courses of the highest quality at the heart of Richmond Adult Community Music Makers of London: Clouds of Dream Choral Evensong sung by the Howells Singers College. Students, alumni, tutors past and present, 17 October - 7.30pm 18 October - 6pm with special guests Roberto Pla and Tim Whitehead, Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre St Mary’s Church, Twickenham will collaborate and perform music composed and £12 Free event (no booking required) arranged for jazz choir and large ensemble especially for this unique festival performance. Proceeds will The Music Makers of London’s programme focuses A traditional Choral evensong go towards the RJS student bursary. on some of the foremost composers of a cappella with sung Magnificat and Nunc dimittis. A choral music from the 20th century and present peaceful and reflective way to end Quarter To book tickets visit www.racc.ac.uk or day, with particular emphasis on their response Final day in the church in the centre of Twickenham. call 020 8891 5907 to texts by British poets. At its core is the moving Howells Requiem, a work saturated with light Music by local composer, Herbert Howells on imagery. The Musical Director is Hilary Campbell. the anniversary of his birth.

24 www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama 25 FURTHER EVENTS

Bros Theatre Company: How to Succeed St Mary’s (Hampton) Drama Group: in Business Without Really Trying This Happy Breed by Noel Coward 20 – 24 October: 7.45pm; plus Saturday matinee 28 – 31 October: 7.45pm at 2.30pm Hampton Hill Playhouse Hampton Hill Playhouse £12

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying A production by a local amateur drama group is the Pulitzer prize winning musical from Frank of Noel Coward’s play following the fortunes Loesser and Abe Burrows. This hilarious comedy, of Londoners Frank and Ethel Gibbons and set in 1950’s corporate America is about a young their family from the end of World War I to man climbing the corporate ladder with the the impending outbreak of World War II. assistance of a little self help book. Dealing with manipulative colleagues, clueless Managing To book tickets call 020 8941 1267, Directors, seductive secretaries and the everyday September onwards. things that we all put up with in the office.

Its Mad Men meets Guys and Dolls!

To book tockets visit www.brostheatrecompany.org

Twickenham Academy Acting Company present Daisy Pulls It Off by Denise Deegan 21 – 23 October - 7pm Twickenham Academy £5 / £3 or Family Ticket £15 (2 adults, 2 children)

The play where Team Spirit triumphs - lots of larks and fun as Daisy and her chums solve the mystery of the missing treasure.

Contact Twickenham Academy for more information: www.twickenhamacademy.org.uk

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28 SEPTEMBER 29 SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER 1 OCTOBER 2 OCTOBER 3 OCTOBER 4 OCTOBER 6pm Fusion Dance & Drama Group 10.30am Shakespeare’s History Plays 10am DanceAct 4.45pm Celebrating Songs of the Nations 12.30pm Jazz Lunch 12noon The Dance Ball 7.30pm Music for all Nations (Hampton Sport & Fitness Centre) (Mary Wallace Theatre) (Landmark Arts Centre) (RACC) (Old Sorting Office) (Twickenham Green) (St Mary’s Church, Twickenham) 7.30pm When We Were Women 8pm OSO Jazz Jam 2.30pm & 7.30pm Crush (Richmond Theatre) 7pm Music & Drama Festival Concert 1pm Free Jazz ‘In the Link’ (RACC) 1pm Free Jazz ‘In the Link’ (RACC) 7.30pm Another Night at the Opera (Orange Tree Theatre) (Old Sorting Office) 5pm Boundless Dance Buddies (Clarendon Hall) 7.30pm Loki Music 2pm Music on the Riverside (Normansfield Theatre) 7pm Twickenham Jazz Club 6pm Boundless Dance Bounders 2.30pm & 7.30pm When We Were Women (Garrick’s Temple) (Richmond Bridge Boat Club) 7.45pm TwickFolk (The Cabbage Patch) (Teddington Methodist Church) (Orange Tree Theatre) 7.30pm Dance Back in Time 2.30pm & 7.30pm Crush (The Cabbage Patch) 7.30pm Crush 7.45pm Shakespeare’s Kings 6.30pm Jazz Jam & Workshop (Strawberry Hill House) (Richmond Theatre) 8pm Up Beat Showcase (Richmond Theatre) (St Mary’s Church, Twickenham) (The Basement Door) 7.30pm When We Were Women 2.30pm & 7.30pm When We Were Women (United Reformed Church, Twickenham) 7.30pm When We Were Women 7.30pm When We Were Women 7.30pm Voices of Lions (Orange Tree Theatre) (Orange Tree Theatre) (Orange Tree Theatre) (Orange Tree Theatre) (Landmark Arts Centre) 7.30pm Crush 7.30pm Maiastra Chamber Music Concert 7.30pm Winterreise (Garrick’s Temple) 7.30pm Cabaret Extraordinaire (Richmond Theatre) (St Anne’s Church, Kew) 8pm Jazz From Around the Globe (St Mary’s University) (The Bulls Head) 7.30pm Crush (Richmond Theatre) 8.30pm Eel Pie Club (The Cabbage Patch)

5 OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER 7 OCTOBER 8 OCTOBER 9 OCTOBER 10 OCTOBER 11 OCTOBER 6pm Fusion Dance & Drama Group 1.30pm Team Spirit (Orleans House Gallery) 10am DanceAct (Landmark Arts Centre) 2.30pm Shakespeare’s Comedies 12.30pm Jazz Lunch (Old Sorting Office) 1pm Free Jazz ‘In the Link’ (RACC) 12noon Twelfth Night’ (Hampton Sport & Fitness Centre) 7.30pm Twelfth Night (Old Sorting Office) 5pm Boundless Dance Buddies (Mary Wallace Theatre) 1pm Free Jazz ‘In the Link’ (RACC) 2.30pm & 7.30pm French Without Tears (Old Sorting Office) 7.45pm Family Circles 6pm Boundless Dance Bounders 4.45pm Celebrating Songs of the Nations 1.30pm International Primary Dance (Orange Tree Theatre) 2pm Music & Drama Festival (Hampton Hill Playhouse) (Teddington Methodist Church) (RACC) Showcase (Twickenham Academy) 3pm & 7.30pm Twelfth Night Orleans House Gallery (Old Sorting Office) 2.30pm RUTPAF Super Showcase (RACC) 7pm Twickenham Jazz Club 7.30pm Twelfth Night 7.30pm Twelfth Night (Old Sorting Office) 8pm London Welsh Rugby Choir 7.45pm Family Circles 3.30pm Choral Evensong (The Cabbage Patch) (Old Sorting Office) 7.30pm Cabaret Extraordinaire (All Saints Church, East Sheen) (Hampton Hill Playhouse) (The Chapel Royal) 7.45pm Family Circles (St Mary’s University) 7.30pm Twelfth Night’ (Old Sorting Office) 7.30pm Gloria & Requiem (Hampton Hill Playhouse) 7.30pm French Without Tears 7.30pm French Without Tears (Landmark Arts Centre) 8pm Vasilis Xenopoulos Quartet (Orange Tree Theatre) (Orange Tree Theatre) 7.30pm From the Thames to the Trenches (The Bulls Head) 7.45pm Family Circles 7.45pm Family Circles (Normansfield Theatre) (Hampton Hill Playhouse) (Hampton Hill Playhouse) 7.45pm TwickFolk 8.30pm Eel Pie Club (The Cabbage Patch) (The Cabbage Patch)

12 OCTOBER 13 OCTOBER 14 OCTOBER 15 OCTOBER 16 OCTOBER 17 OCTOBER 18 OCTOBER 6pm Fusion Dance & Drama Group 7pm Twickenham Jazz Club Quartet 10am DanceAct (Landmark Arts Centre) 2pm A Journey Around the World 10.30am Shakespeare’s Tragedies 12noon Saturday Jazz Brunch 2pm & 5pm A Performance (Hampton Sport & Fitness Centre) (The Cabbage Patch) 5pm Boundless Dance Buddies (Orleans Primary School) (Mary Wallace Theatre) (Old Sorting Office) for Twickenham 7.30pm ENTANGO 7pm French Without Tears 6pm Boundless Dance Bounders 2.30pm & 7.30pm French Without Tears 12.30pm Jazz Lunch (Old Sorting Office) 1pm Free Jazz ‘In the Link’ (RACC) (Diamond Jubilee Gardens) (Old Sorting Office) (Orange Tree Theatre) (Teddington Methodist Church) (Orange Tree Theatre) 1pm Free Jazz ‘In the Link’ (RACC) 2pm & 5pm A Performance for Twickenham 6pm Choral Evensong 7.30pm French Without Tears 7.30pm Raise the Roof! 6.30pm A Musical Evening 4.45pm Celebrating Songs of the Nations (RACC) 7pm Richmond Jazz School (RACC) (Diamond Jubilee Gardens) (St Mary’s Church, Twickenham) (Orange Tree Theatre) (St Mary’s Church, Twickenham) (St Mary’s School, Twickenham) 7pm Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour 7.30pm Five Birds in a Cage & The New Poor 7pm RJS 30th Birthday Concert (RACC) 7.30pm Five Birds in a Cage & The New Poor 7pm Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (St John the Baptist Junior School) (SS Philip & James Church, Whitton) 2.30pm & 7.30pm French Without Tears (SS Philip & James Church, Whitton) Dreamcoat (St John the Baptist Junior School) 7.30pm Five Birds in a Cage & The New Poor 7.30pm French Without Tears (Orange Tree Theatre) 7.30pm Die Fledermaus 7.30pm Five Birds in a Cage & The New Poor (SS Philip & James Church, Whitton) (Orange Tree Theatre) 7.30pm Vibrant Gospel Choir (The Hampton Pub) (Richmond Theatre) (SS Philip & James Church, Whitton) 7.30pm Carmen (Richmond Theatre) 7.30pm Carmen (Richmond Theatre) 7pm Eel Pie Club (Clarendon Hall) 7.30pm French Without Tears 7.30pm St Margaret’s Elastic Band 7.30pm A Night in Paris Cabaret 7.30pm With Heart and Soul and Voice (Orange Tree Theatre) (Clarendon Hall) (Old Sorting Office) (St Mary’s Church, Hampton) 7.30pm Tosca (Richmond Theatre) 7.45pm Try Up and Under (Orleans House Gallery) 7.45pm Try Up and Under 7.30pm Clouds of Dream (Normansfield Theatre) 8pm Kate Williams Quartet (The Bulls Head) 8.30pm Eel Pie Club (The Cabbage Patch) (Orleans House Gallery) 7.30pm Five Birds in a Cage & The New Poor (SS Philip & James Church, Whitton) SPECIAL THANKS VENUES

Thank you to all the organisations, venues 1 All Saints Church 9 Hampton Hill Playhouse 17 Orleans House Gallery 24 St John the Baptist 32 Twickenham Green and partners involved in this year’s festival. East Sheen Avenue 90 High Street (Coach House & Octagon Room) C of E Junior School Twickenham SW14 8AX Hampton Hill Riverside Lower Teddington Road TW2 5AG The 2016 festival will take place 1 - 20 March. TW12 1NZ Twickenham Hampton Wick Please visit our website and follow us on Twitter 2 The Basement Door TW1 3DJ KT1 4HQ 33 Twickenham Library for updates. Vineyard Community Centre 10 Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre Garfield Road Vineyard Hampton Academy 18 Orleans Primary School 25 St Mary’s Church (Hampton) Twickenham www.richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama Richmond Road Hartington Road Thames Street TW1 3JT TW10 6AQ Hampton Twickenham Hampton @LBRUTmusicdrama TW12 3HB TW1 3EN TW12 2EB 34 United Reformed Church The Bull’s Head First Cross Road Richmond upon Thames Arts Service 3 373 Lonsdale Rd The Hampton Pub Richmond Adult Community 26 St Mary’s Church (Twickenham) Twickenham Orleans House Gallery 11 19 Barnes The Avenue College (RACC) Church Street TW2 5QA Riverside SW13 9PY Hampton (Queen Charlotte Hall) Twickenham Twickenham TW12 3RA Parkshot TW1 3NJ TW1 3DJ 4 The Cabbage Patch Richmond 67 London Road 12 Landmark Arts Centre TW9 2RE 27 St Mary’s C of E School Telephone: 020 8831 6000 Road (Twickenham) Email: [email protected] TW1 3SZ Teddington 20 Richmond Bridge Boat Club Richmond Road TW11 9NN No 3 Bridge Boathouses Twickenham 5 The Chapel Royal Richmond TW1 3BA 13 Mary Wallace Theatre TW9 1TH East The Embankment 28 St Mary’s University KT8 9AU Twickenham 21 Richmond Theatre Waldegrave Road TW1 3DU The Green Twickenham 6 Clarendon Hall Richmond TW1 4SX York House 14 Normansfield Theatre Surrey Richmond Road Langdon Down Centre TW9 1QJ 29 Strawberry Hill House Twickenham 2a Langdon Park 268 Waldegrave Road TW1 3AA Teddington TW11 9PS 22 SS Philip & James Church Twickenham Hounslow Road TW1 4ST 7 Diamond Jubilee Gardens 15 Old Sorting Office Arts Centre Whitton The Embankment 49 Station Road TW2 7DY 30 Teddington Methodist Church Twickenham Barnes Green 1 Stanley Road TW1 3SU Barnes 23 St. Anne’s Church Teddington SW13 0LF Kew Green TW11 8TP 8 Garrick’s Temple to Shakepeare Richmond Hampton Court Road 16 Orange Tree Theatre TW9 3AA 31 Twickenham Academy Hampton 1 Clarence Street Percy Road TW12 2EN Richmond Twickenham TW9 2SA TW2 6JW

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