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www.visitrichmond.co.ukwww.visitrichmond.co.ukW H AT ’ S O N J U LY 2 0 0 9

02 Comedy

02 Exhibitions

03 Fairs and Markets

04 Families

04 Film

04 Music (Classical)

06 Music (Jazz, Rock and Pop)

07 Special Interests

08 Sport

08 Theatre Performances

10 Tours and Walks

m o n t h ly g u I d e t o e V e n t s I n R I c h m o n d u p o n t h a m e s

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C O M e D y

Saturday 4, 11, 18 and 25 JulyBearcat ComedyThe Turk’s Head, Winchester Road, St Margarets TW1 1LF8:00 for 8:45pm£12, £10 members020 8891 1852

Friday 17 JulyJan Ravens - A Funny Look at ImpressionsKnown for impersonating countless celebrities and public figuresLandmark Arts CentreFerry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN7:30pm£12.50 - £15, £10.50 - £13 members020 8977 7558

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Until 4 July21st Century Stitcherssome of todays most talented and innovative artists working in stitchRiverside GalleryOld Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri: 10:00am

- 6:00pm, Wed: 10:00am - 8:00pm, Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pmFree Entry 020 8831 6000

Until Friday 31 JulyThe Power of Plantspaintings by artists such as Ferdinand Bauer, gerog dionysus ehret and marianne northRoyal Botanic GardensKew TW9 3AB9:30am - 5:30pm£13, £11 concessions, accompanied children under 17 free020 8332 5655

Until 3 AugustHenrys WomenFor the first time in history, portraits of the mighty monarch’s wives and daughters will be displayed togetherHampton Court PalaceEast Molesey KT8 9AU10:00am - 6:00pm£14, £11.50 concessions, £7 children0844 782 7777

Until 29 AugustFrom Henry VII to Henry VIIIan exhibition to mark the 500th

anniversary of the death of henry VII at Richmond palace and the accession to the throne of his son henry VIIIMuseum of RichmondOld Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TPTues - Sat 11:00am - 5:00pmFree Entry 020 8332 1141

Until 30 AugustSidelines – From interior design to printmaking, fashion photography and fine artStables Gallery, Orleans House, Riverside, Twickenham TW1 3DJTues to Sat 1:00 - 5:30pm, Sun 2:00 - 5:30pmFree Entry 020 8831 6000

Until 27 SeptemberThe Art of Sport – contemporary works capturing a range of sportsOrleans House GalleryRiverside, Twickenham TW1 3DJTues - Sat 1:00 - 5:30pm, Sun 2:00 - 5:30pmFree Entry 020 8831 6000

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Until 31 DecemberYoung Henry VIII – exploring stereotypes that have overshadowed the true characters and stories of henry VIII, cardinal Wolsey and Katherine or aragon for centuriesHampton Court PalaceEast Molesey KT8 9AU10:00am - 4:30pm£14, £11.50 concession, £7 children0844 482 7777

Tuesday 9 July until Sunday 12 JulyHampton Court Flower ShowHampton Court PalaceEast Molesey KT8 9AUTuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 July members only10:00am - 7:30pmSun 10:00am - 2:30pm£17 - £27, under 16s free with an adult0870 752 7777

Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 JulyJapanese Manga and Anime Art Exhibition – there will be art displays, workshops, martial arts, music performances, kimono fashion show and much more

Richmond Adult Community College, Parkshot, Richmond TW9 2RESat 11:00am - 7:00pm, Sun 10:00am - 5:00pmFree Entry 07966 250 852

Saturday 11 July until 5 SeptemberRichmonds of the Worldthis photographic exhibition brings together images encapsulating each town’s distinctive individual characterRiverside GalleryOld Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Wed: 10:00am - 8:00pm, Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pmFree Entry 020 8831 6000

F A I R S A N D M A R K e T S

Saturday 11 JulyBarnes Fair – historical figures and traditional entertainment. a carousel, live music, stalls and moreBarnes Common SW139:30am - 5:30pm

Free Entry 020 8563 2288

Saturday 11 JulySt Margarets Fairstalls, music, food, beer tents and a coconut shyMoormead Recreation GroundMoormead Road, Twickenham TW1 1JS10:00am - 8:00pmFree Entry 020 8241 1042

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£4.50 children, accompanying adults, children over 13 and under 2 free020 8831 6000

F I l M

Wednesday 29 JulyDavid Starkey’s Six Wives of Henry VIII: Catherine of Aragon (2002)Museum of RichmondOld Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP6:00pmBy donation020 8332 1141

M U S I C ( C l a S S i C a l )

Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 JulyKneller Hall Outdoor Summer Concerts 2009concert in the park style event, bring blankets and chairs Royal Military School of MusicKneller HallKneller Road, Whitton TW2 7DU7:50pm, gates open 6:00pm£10, £8 concessions020 8744 8633

Monday 27 July until Friday 31 JulyGingercatdrama inspired by the park, storytelling, games, arts and craftsRichmond Park, Richmond TW10 5HS11:00am, 1:00 and 3:00pmFree Entry020 8948 3209

Tuesday 28 JulyThe Magic Circus – magical illusions, circus skills and comedy for all (suitable for children 5 - 11 years)Larks in the ParksYork House, Richmond Road, Twickenham TW1 3AA2:00pm£4.50 children, accompanying adults, children over 13 and under 2 free020 8831 6000

Thursday 30 JulyClowndrella – Join Krazy Kat theatre for imaginative clowning silliness, inventive puppetry and tunes from Rossinis operaLarks in the ParksHam Village Green, Ham TW102:00pm

Sunday 19 JulyTeddington Village Fairentertainment for all the family, from bouncy castle to beer tent. live music, charity and craft stalls and refreshmentsUdney Park GardensKingston Road, Teddington TW11 9HX12noon - 5:00pmFree Entry 0845 833 5872

F A M I l I e S

Friday 10 July Moth Count – a practical evening of moth identification and recording (suitable for children over 8) please book in advanceBushy Park, Teddington TW11 0BBContact for times, Free Entry020 8979 1586

Monday 27 July until Friday 31 JulyPekkos Puppets – on grass area near children’s playgroundBushy Park, Teddington TW11 0BB11:00am, 1:00 and 3:00pmFree Entry020 8979 1586

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8:00pm£5.5001276 29743

Wednesday 22 JulyA Mozart’s Classic performed by the candlelight opera company and the candlelight chamber orchestraHam House, Ham, Richmond TW10 7RS7:45pm£47.500844 561 1921

Saturday 11 JulyEnglish Music at the BarnWorks by purcell, elgar, Vaughan Williams and Roger Beesonthames philharmonic choirBarn ChurchAtwood Avenue, Kew TW9 4HF7:30pm£12 - £10, £10 - £8 concessions020 8876 3136

Tuesday 14 JulyGuildhall School of Music and Drama Postgraduate Fellows EnsembleRichmond concert societySt Mary’s ChurchRiverside, Twickenham TW1 3NJ7:45pm£10, £5 students or on income support, members free020 8941 9221

Wednesday 15 JulyWestern Music Organ Society Monthly ConcertsWith alastair KiernanWhitton Community CentrePercy Road, Twickenham TW2 6AJ

Sunday 5 JulyOpen-Air Concert with Tenors Unlimited and Katriona TaylorBring your own picnicWhite LodgeRoyal Ballet School, Richmond Park, Richmond TW10 5HR5:00 for 6:00pm£25, £20 in advance020 8948 3209

Sunday 5 JulyLast Night of the Whitton Promsall the old favourites; land of hope and glory, Jerusalem, I Vow to thee my country and many moreSt Edmund’s ChurchNelson Road, Whitton TW2 7BB7:30pm£10020 8894 9923

Sunday 5 JulyMayuko (Piano) and Osamu Yanu (Guitar)The Dysart Arms135 Petersham Road, Richmond TW10 7AA7:30pm£9 including glass of wine07967 481 625

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M U S I C ( Ja z z , R o C k , P o P )

Friday 3 July Maggie Bell and Dave Kellyan evening with two stalwarts of the British R&B sceneLandmark Arts CentreFerry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN7:30pm£13 - £15, £12 - £13 members020 8977 7558

Sunday 5 JulyTom BlissTwickenham Folk ClubThe Cabbage Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ8:00pm£8, £7 in advance020 8991 5461

Tuesday 7 July until Saturday 11 JulySummer Swing at Kew Gardensabba and Bee gees tribute acts, the Bootleg Beatles and counterfiet stones, gypsy Kings, motimba and Jools hollandRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew TW9 3ABGates open at 6:30pm, concert

starts at 7.30pm£30 - £37.50020 8332 5607

Wednesday 8 JulyThe Eel Pie All-Stars remember Art Wood’s Birthday – a night of rockin rhythm and blues and nostalgiaEel Pie ClubThe Cabbage Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ9:00 - 11:00pm £11, £9 members0870 0600 100

Sunday 12 JulyVicky Swan and Jonny DyerVicky and Jonny have been playing music together for over 10 yearsTwickenham Folk ClubThe Cabbage Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ8:00pm£8, £7 in advance020 8991 5461

Friday 17, 24 and 31 July Saturday 18 and 25 July and 1 AugustSummer Picnic Concertsmotown, the Beatles and stones

tribute acts, paul carrack, the puppini sisters, hayley Westenra and the ukulele orchestra of great BritainHampton Heated Open Air PoolHigh Street, Hampton TW12 2ST7:30pm£22 - £28020 8255 1116

Sunday 19 JulyIain MatthewsTwickenham Folk ClubThe Cabbage Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ8:00pm£12, £10 in advance020 8991 5461

Wednesday 22 JulyThe Jackie Lynton Banda unique performance including comedy, storytelling and rock and rhythm n blues from a terrific 5-piece bandEel Pie ClubThe Cabbage Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ9:00 - 11:00pm£9, £7 members0870 0600 100

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£14, £11.50 concessions, £7 children under 160844 482 7795

Saturday 25 July and Sunday 26 JulyLive Tudor Cookeryarchaeologists bring the kitchens to life experimenting with traditional recipes, ingredients and cookery methods to prepare feasts fit for a kingHampton Court Palace, East Molesey KT8 9AU

Museum of RichmondOld Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP11:00am - 4:00pmFree Entry020 8332 1141

Saturday 25 JulyGetting to Grips with Local Archaeologyan exciting hands-on examination of Richmond’s archaeological past during this special drop-in session with experts from the Richmond archaeological societyMuseum of RichmondOld Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP12noon - 4:00pmFree Entry020 8332 1141

Saturday 25 July and Sunday 26 JulySport for a Kingsee falconers, fencers and archers live in action and experience the sports that entertained the tudorsHampton Court Palace, East Molesey KT8 9AU10:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday 30 JulyTraditional Jazzcolin Kingwell’s Jazz BanditsThe Winning PostChertsey Road, Whitton TW2 6LS12noon - 2:30pm£7020 8894 4218

S p e C I A l I N T e R e S T S

Friday 17 JulySizzler at the StoopRelax with the setting sun and traditional summer food, before dancing the night away with the live band and dJHarlequins Rugby Football ClubStoop Memorial Ground, Langhorn Drive,Twickenham TW2 7SX4:00pm - midnight£26020 8410 6053

Saturday 18 JulyRoman Living Drop in Daya fun-filled day of hands-on activities including dressing-up, exploring Roman food and handling Roman archaeology

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CollegeParkshot, Richmond TW9 2RE7:00pm, Fri and Sat mat 2:00pm£5, £8 for both plays020 8439 8944

Sunday 5 July until Saturday 11 JulyMuch Ado About Nothingopen air show staged in york house gardensRichmond Shakespeare SocietyMary Wallace TheatreThe Embankment, Twickenham TW1 3DU7:45pm, Sat mat 3:00pm, no show Wed£12, £10 concessions020 8744 0547

Sunday 5 July until Saturday 11 JulyRelative Valueshavoc reigns when nigel, earl of marshwood, announces his engagement to hollywood actress, miranda Frayle - to the absolute horror of his mother, the dowager countess and the leading servants of the houseHampton Hill Playhouse

1:00pmFree Entry 020 8894 3110

Saturday 18 JulyKew v HarefieldKew Cricket ClubKew Green, Kew TW9 3AA1:30pmFree Entry 020 8940 9155

Saturday 25 JulyHarlequins Rugby League v St HelensHarlequins Rugby LeagueStoop Memorial Ground, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham TW2 7SX3:00pm£15 - £20, £10 - £15 concessions, £5 - £10 under 160871 527 1315

TH e ATR e pe R FO R M A N C e S

Wednesday 1 July until Saturday 4 JulyHappy Familiesa Bardic comedy and John godber’s ‘growing up’ playRichmond Adult Community

10:00am - 6:00pm£14, £11.50 concession, £7 children under 16 0844 482 7777

S p O R T

Saturday 4 JulyKew v AmershamKew Cricket ClubKew Green, Kew TW9 3AA1:30pmFree Entry 020 8940 9155

Sunday 11 July Harlequins Rugby League v Huddersfield GiantsHarlequins Rugby LeagueStoop Memorial Ground, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham TW2 7SX3:00pm£15 - £20, £10 - £15 concessions, £5 - £10 under 160871 527 1315

Saturday 18 JulyTwickenham v North LondonTwickenham Cricket ClubTwickenham Green, Twickenham TW2 5AB

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Tuesday 28 July until 2 AugustJoseph and the Amazing Technicolour DreamcoatRichmond TheatreThe Green, Richmond TW9 1QJTues 7:30pmWed - Thurs 1:30 and 7:30pmFri 5:00 and 8:00pmSat 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30pmSun 1:00 and 4:00pm£12 - £290870 060 6651

Monday 13 JulyDinnerladiestaken from the sitcom on BBc tVRichmond TheatreThe Green, Richmond TW9 1QJMon - Sat eves 7:45pm, Wed and Sat mats 2:30pm£12 - £280870 060 6651

Thursday 16 July until Saturday 18 JulyBeauty and the BeastHampton Hill Playhouse90 High Street, Hampton Hill TW12 1NY7:45pm, Sat mat 2:30pm£7, £4 children01342 826066

Thursday 23 July until Saturday 25 JulyDancing Queenabba’s greatest hitsRichmond TheatreThe Green, Richmond TW9 1QJThurs - Sat eves 7:45pm, Sat mats 2:30pm£11 - £240870 060 6651

90 High Street, Hampton Hill TW12 1NY7:45pm, Sun 6:00pm, Sat mat 3:00pm£10, £8 Sat mat0845 838 7529

Monday 6 JulyDeceptionsthe ultimate mind game, taking you into a world where deception is the ruling forceRichmond TheatreThe Green, Richmond TW9 1QJTues - Sat eves 7:45pm, Wed and Sat mats 2:30pm£11 - £280870 060 6651

Sunday 12 JulyStage and ScreenBy the Friary guildford Brass BandHampton Hill Playhouse90 High Street, Hampton Hill TW12 1NY7:00pm £10.50, £8.50 concession07974 804 394

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2:00pm£3020 8894 3678

Sunday 12 JulyTwickenham Riverside Walk(Heritage Walks) Meet at Twickenham Museum25 The Embankment, Twickenham TW1 3DU3:00pm£3020 8894 3678

Tuesday 14 and 21 JulyBehind the Scenes at Ham HouseHam HouseHam, Richmond TW10 7RS12noon£8, not including admission into the house020 8940 1950

Thursday 16, 23 and 30 JulyBig Batty Walka talk by a bat expert before heading out into the reserve with a bat detector, to see and hear which species are swooping aroundLondon Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT

Richmond TW9 1TPThursday 11:00amSunday 3:00pm£3020 8894 3678

Saturday 4 JulyWalk in Richmond Parkmeet at pembroke lodge car parkFriends of Richmond ParkRichmond Park TW910:00am - 12noonFree Entry020 8392 9888

Saturday 4 JulyEast Twickenham Walk(heritage Walks) Meet at Richmond Visitor Information Centre, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP11:00am£3020 8894 3678

Sunday 5 JulyKew Walk(heritage Walks) Meet at St Anne’s ChurchKew Green, Kew TW9 3AA

T O U R S A N D W A l K S

Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 JulyGarden Tourscomplimentary guided tours of ham’s 17th century formal gardens. tours start at the reception kioskHam House, Ham Street, Richmond TW10 7RS1:00 and 2:00pm£3.30, £2.20 children, £8.80 family Garden entry only020 8940 1950

Wednesday 1, 15 and 29 JulyHeritage WalksMeet at Richmond StationRichmond SocietyRichmond TW9 2NA7:30pm£1020 8948 0643

Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 July Sunday 26 JulyHistoric Richmond(heritage Walks) Meet at Richmond Visitor Information Centre, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue,

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Free Entry 020 8910 4757

Tuesday 28 JulyHidden Treasuresguided tours visiting rooms and parts of the collection not on permanent displayHam House, Ham Street, Ham TW10 7RS12noon£8, not including admission into the house020 8940 1950

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Entries for WHaT’S oN – August 2009 must reach us by 5 July. We cannot guarantee inclusion, as entries are subject to space available. Please contact us for inclusion requirements, our contact details are on the back cover.

Contact for times£10 including admission into centre after 5:00pm020 8409 4400

Saturday 18 JulyRichmond Hill Walk(Heritage Walks) Meet at the Richmond Visitor Information Centre, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP11:00am£3020 8894 3678

Saturday 18 July Summer Evening Walk in Richmond Parkmeet at sheen gate car parkFriends of Richmond ParkRichmond Park TW10 5HS8:30pmFree Entry 020 8392 9888

Saturday 25 JulyCircular Walk by River and Richmond Park – 6 milesMeet at Richmond StationRichmond TW9 2NA11:00am

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