THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! KINGSTON & RICHMOND
In need of a night out? Whether you’re looking for live music, stand-up comedy, film-screenings or first-class theatre – check out our guide to the best entertainment events taking place in and around Kingston and Richmond this May…
EDMOND DE BERGERAC / APRIL 30 – MAY 4 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Meet the man behind the nose at Richmond Theatre this month. Edmond de Bergerac comes to town for a hilariously funny retelling of the tale behind his famous love story featuring the unfortunately large-nosed Cyrano.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
PALM READER / MAY 3 / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON
Enjoy a free night of melodic metal-core bands at The Fighting Cocks this Friday, as Palm Reader are joined by Lay It On The Line and Take Flight for a night of noise.
For more information, visit www.the-fighting-cocks.co.uk
MAY DAY DEW GATHERING / MAY 6 / HAM HOUSE AND GARDEN
Rise early and head for Ham House and Garden for 6 am to gather the first drops of dew, before testing its magical properties. Discover if you’ll gain expanded knowledge or benefit from eternal youth, before indulging in a hearty breakfast overlooking the gardens. Booking is advised.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
A HARD DAY’S NIGHT / MAY 7 / THE EXCHANGE, TWICKENHAM
Spend a night watching the iconic 60s flick, featuring the Fab Four from Liverpool, which went onto influence both music and world culture. Directed by Richard Lester, and filmed on location just down the road at Twickenham Studios.
For more information, visit www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk
COME WHAT MAY / MAY 8 – 10 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Performed by drama students from Kingston University, Come What May is a hilarious political satire that views the kaleidoscope of issues within Britain today through a distorted lens. Witty, thought-provoking humour to make you think all about what ‘Great’ Britain is.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
COMEDY IN THE BREWERY / MAY 11 / TWICKENHAM FINE ALES
Beer and comedy… What better combination can delight the soul in such a way? Head for the Twickenham Fine Ales Brewery for their monthly get-together of giggles, sourced from some of the finest craft comics around. Proper beer, proper comedy – and all on the brewery floor.
For more information, visit www.twickenham-fine-ales.com
SAM AVERY: THE LEARNER PARENT / MAY 11 / THE EXCHANGE, TWICKENHAM
The perils of unending Peppa Pig episodes, and a head full of hair loss are laid bare and dissected in an evening at The Exchange with Sam Avery, the Learner Parent. The stand-up comedian, viral blogger and best-selling author started his award-winning blog when his twin boys were born, and has been entertaining his parental peers with the highs and lows of parenting ever since.
For more information, visit www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk
THE GUILTY FEMINIST – LIVE! / MAY 11 / RICHMOND THEATRE
The comedy phenomenon that has amassed in excess of 50 million downloads since its first podcast back in 2015, The Guilty Feminist arrives live in Richmond this May. Comedian and host, Deborah Frances-White, will be joined by guests to explore the noble goals of the 21st-century feminist.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
ALLEGRI QUARTET / MAY 12 / ORANGE TREE THEATRE, RICHMOND
Now in its 65th year, Britain’s oldest chamber group, the Allegri Quartet, perform at Richmond’s Orange Tree Theatre this May, performing a programme of classical compositions.
For more information, visit www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB / MAY 13 / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON
Comedy at The Fighting Cocks returns this May with a trio of comedians to tickle your sensibilities. Laugh out loud at jokes by Lucy Beaumont, Maff Brown and Paul McCaffrey.
For more information, visit www.outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk
SUNBURY ANTIQUES MARKET / MAY 14 & 18 / KEMPTON PARK RACECOURSE
Make your way to Sunbury Antiques Market, held at Kempton Park Recourse, to get lost among the many treasures as you shop for items from yesteryear. The antiques and collectablesfair is a great opportunity to indulge in beautiful gifts for you and for the home. Unearth hidden gems, and find something old – but new for you.
For more information, visit www.sunburyantiques.com
SIR RANULPH FIENNES: LIVING DANGEROUSLY / MAY 14 / RICHMOND THEATRE
The epitome of an intrepid traveller,and officially the Guinness Book of Records, ‘Greatest Living Explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes finds himself at Richmond Theatre this month. Listen to Fiennes recount tales of his expeditions, and of a life spent in pursuit of extreme adventure.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
AMERICAN IDIOT / MAY 14 – 18 / NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
Marking the 10–year anniversary of the show and the 15-year anniversary of the Grammy Award-winning original album, Green Day’s American Idiotcomes to New Wimbledon Theatre this month. Featuring hit songs from the album, follow the tale of three boyhood friends searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
REGINALD D HUNTER – FACING THE BEAST / MAY 15 / RICHMOND THEATRE
The don of devilishly good humour, Reginald D Hunter, makes a stop at Richmond Theatre with his brand-new show Facing the Beast. Celebrating 20 years on stage in the UK, expect a fair amount of face-ache by the end of the show, as your giggly grin gets fixed into position.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
THE BEES IN MY GARDEN / MAY 15 / THE EXCHANGE, TWICKENHAM
If you’re keen on bee-ing more friendly to nature and the environment, pop along to this evening’s talk at the Exchange, where you’ll learn all about the bees in your garden, and how you can help them prosper.
For more information, visit www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk
HANDBAGGED / MAY 18 – 24 / HAMPTON HILL THEATRE
Maggie and Liz come head to head in a battle of handbags, hairspray and sensible shoes this May. Join the cast of Teddington Theatre Club as they invite you into the weekly meetings between these two enduring icons of leadership.
For more information, visit www.hamptonhilltheatre.org.uk
PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS / MAY 21/ ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Paul Merton is hitting the road, accompanied by some of his fondest chums, for an evening of improvised comedy. Joining Paul for the evening’s entertainment will be Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and Kirtsty Newton.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
AMELIE / MAY 22 – 25 / NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
For fans of the original film, get lost in a world of dreams and music with young Amelie, as she peruses her imagination to discover the power of possibility.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
UNFORGETTABLE – CAT WEATHERILL AND RUTH GRAHAM / MAY 24 / THE EXCHANGE, TWICKENHAM
Celebrate Death Awareness Week with some cabaret at The Exchange in Twickenham. For anybody too busy living to think about dying, storyteller and singer Cat Weatherill and comedian, musician and funeral celebrant Ruth Graham, celebrate the strength and spirit of people they have known.
For more information, visit www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk
ANGEL DU$T / MAY 27 / BANQUET RECORDS, KINGSTON
Hardcore-punk-pop band Angel Du$t play a stripped back set in-store at Banquet Records shop this May in support of their latest album Pretty Buff. Get tickets quick before it sells out.
For more information, visit www.banquetrecords.com
ADMISSIONS / MAY 27 – JUNE 1 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Starring Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who) and Sarah Hadland (Miranda), Admissionsis the award-winning comedy about the Admissions department of a private school and its aims to diversify student intake. What happens when personal ambition collides with personal values? Find out at Richmond Theatre this May.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
EEL PIE CLUB: SLIM CHANCE / MAY 30 / THE CABBAGE PATCH, TWICKENHAM
Formed by Ronnie Lane, the mainstay of both the Small Faces and The Faces, original rhythm and blues band Slim Chance plays the Eel Pie Club this May. Playing classic hits from the 70s as well as material from their new album, catch original members of the band, joined by guests, for an evening of excellent music and entertainment.
For more information, visit www.eelpieclub.com
ADULT BALLET CLASS / MONDAY, TUESDAY + THURSDAY / BALLETBOYZ STUDIO, KINGSTON
Never got the chance to take ballet lessons when you were a kid? Fear not, for Kingston’s favourite BalletBoyz are offering evening ballet classes aimed at enabling adults to learn classical ballet in an enjoyable environment. Meet like minded lovers of ballet, and enjoy a great workout at the same time.
For more information, visit www.balletboyz.com
SUPER QUIZ / EVERY TUESDAY / THE GREY HORSE, KINGSTON
Know who the Ugandan Prime Minister is? Got an encyclopaedicknowledge of F.A Cup third round fixtures from pre-first world war? If you think you’ve got the brains to outdo your fellow contestants, then take part in a night of trivia and compete in this super quiz night, held every Tuesday at The Grey Horse in Kingston. Pull up a pew, sharpen your pencils, and let the quiz commence.
For more information, visit www.grey-horse.co.uk