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Richmond Theatre : The Rivals

By Richard Briey Sheridan
Directed by Peter Hall

Starring Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles

A delightful tangle of romance, fury and deception, Sheridan's masterpiece, The Rivals, is a sprightly period romp. Penelope Keith (Entertaining Angels, The Importance of Being Earnest) and Peter Bowles (Relatively Speaking, The Unexpected Man) starred together in one of the most watched British sitcoms of all time, To the Manor Born.

The Rivals will see them sparring on stage for the first time. Directed by Peter Hall, Sheridan's extraordinary comedy of manners promises an unmissable evening's entertainment.

Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club : Ed Jones tenor

Ed has he has worked with Dick Heckstall-Smith, John Stevens, District Six, Evan Parker, Jason Rebello, Claire Martin, Don Weller, Gary Crosby, Byron Wallen,Tim Richard's Great Spirit, Antonio Forcione, Damon Brown Quintet, Vibraphonic, Monk Liberation Front, Accension Jazz Orchestra, Stekpanna and On the Corner. As a session musician he has worked with Chaka Khan, D'angelo, Herbie Hancock (Headhunters),Omar, Aswad, Tina Turner, Alison Moyet, Philip Bailey, Bootsy Collins, Mori Kante, Maysa, Terry Callier, and long standing connections to jazz crossover projects such as US3 (1992) and Incognito (1995) both with whom he has been a regular band member.

£9

Richmond Park : Isabella Plantation Gardens Walk

Join the gardeners for a walk around the Isabella Plantation.

Meet inside the Isabella Plantation by the gate from Broomfield Hill car park

Bearcat Comedy Club : Pete Firman, Susan Murray, Rudi Lickwood, John Ryan

St Margarets Catholic Church : Table Top Sale and Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning

Table Top Sale and Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning at St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church.

Further information from Mary Regan 020 8892 8081 or 07958967624

The Bowman Gallery and Conservation Studio : Interactions

The first London exhibition of vivid, abstract paintings by Norwegian artist Kjell Folkvord

Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club : Peter King alto

“The finest alto saxophonist that Britain has ever produced, and one of the finest in the world today”

Dave Gelly, 'The Giants of Jazz', Aurum Press, 1986.

Although he now concentrates on his work as a solo artist and with his regular Quartet, Peter has worked and with such legends as Bud Powell, Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Milt Jackson, Lalo Schifrin, Frank Foster's 'new' Count Basie Band and The Ray Charles Orchestra. He has also recorded with Hampton Hawes, Al Haig, Philly Joe Jones, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn and many others, including Red Rodney, who said this of Peter… “He's got that natural growl in his playing -yet he's soft and beautiful when he wants to be.” Peter has also worked with many great singers, such as Ernestine Anderson, Joe Williams, Anita O'Day and made albums with Jon Hendricks and Jimmy Witherspoon.

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Bearcat Comedy Club : Jo Caulfield, Milton Jones, Brian Lacey, Topping & Butch

Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club : Jacqui Hicks 'The Musicians Vocalist'

Relax tonight to the subtle and beautifully crafted vocals of many musicians favourite vocalist Jacqui Hicks. Having studied classical clarinet, Jazz saxophone and flute she has an intimate understanding. Of the music, which she delivers with an outstanding perception and charm, oblivious of notions of ego or fame.
She has worked with Matt Bianco, Shakatak and The Count Base Orchestra. Expect an enlightening and intimate evening of outstanding music from one of our finest Jazz vocalists.

£9

Bearcat Comedy Club : Paul Thorne, Tom Crane, Nathan Caton, Geoff Norcott

Richmond Theatre : Crazy For You

Co-conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent

Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan

Originally produced on Broadway by Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams

Crazy for You is packed full of Gershwin classics, including I Got Rhythm, Embraceable You, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Someone To Watch Over Me.

New York banker Bobby is sent to the desert town of Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a run-down theatre behind on its mortgage. Once there, he falls for postmistress Polly, and together they try to save the theatre with the help of some cowboys, a pair of eccentric English tourists and a bevy of Broadway follies girls!

A glorious musical comedy - who could ask for anything more!

Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club : Don Weller tenor

Don Weller is one of these, along with Stan Tracey, Peter King, Bryan Spring and Evan Parker to name but a few who have been at the forefront of the British Jazz Scene for over 30 years. He led his legendary group Major Surgery for nine years playing his own compositions and went on to form a quartet with drummer Bryan Spring. He has long been a member of Stan Tracey's Octet.

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Bearcat Comedy Club : Will Smith, Miles Jupp, Terry Alderton, Mark Maier

Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club : Alex Garnett saxophones

Having been an integral member of Ray Gelatos' Giants for several years and a member of Jools Hollands Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Alex has gone on to forge his solo career. He works regularly with Anita Wardell and Gareth Lochranes' award winning band Grooveyard and is a member or the Ronnie Scotts' All-Stars Band. He is currently touring his new project The New York Connection.

£9

Bearcat Comedy Club : Sean Percival, Liam Mullone, Ian Cognito, Raymond & Mr Timpkins

Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club : Damon Brown trumpet

Damon performs and tours internationaly with his band and has worked with Steve Grossman, Benny Golson, Dave Liebman, Don Braden, Rubin Wilson, Steve Wilson, Bruce Barth and also performs and records with Desmond Decker, The Specials, Rico Rodriguez, Paul Weller and Push.

“Out-standing composing and playing. Fresh original and to the point.”

Ian Carr

“One of the UK's most versatile younger musicians”

Chris Parker, The Times

£9

Bearcat Comedy Club : Phil Butler, Pierre Hollins, Geoff Boyz, +1

Richmond Theatre : Peppa Pig's Party

Oink oink - it's Peppa Pig!

Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity - jumping up and down in muddy puddles!

Today it's a bright and sunny day. It's a very special day. It's Peppa Pig's birthday. Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles, and oinks!

This BAFTA award-winning children's TV show is recreated live on stage featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets, for first time, from the producers of LazyTown Live! and Roald Dahl's The BFG.

Richmond Theatre : Spend Spend Spend

Music by Steve Brown
Book and Lyrics by Steve Brown and Justin Greene
From the book by Viv Nicholson and Stephen Smith
Directed by Craig Revel Horwood

2009 TMA Awards Winner
Best Musical
Best Supporting Actress in a Musical

Stylish, classy and bursting with energy, it's not surprising that Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) and Sarah Travis' musical theatre production of Spend Spend Spend! won Best Musical last year for The Watermill.

Described as a cross between Billy Elliot and Blood Brothers, it follows the rags to riches to rags story of Viv Nicholson, a coal miner's wife from Castleford who won £152,319 on the pools in 1961, at that time the biggest sum ever won.

The amazingly talented 12-strong cast act, sing, dance and play all the music, creating a truly extraordinary theatrical event not to be missed.

Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club : he Extraordinary Gill Manly and her Band

It is real experience of life that makes a great Jazz vocalist. Gill Manley has had a roller coaster existence from association with great Jazz names like Bill le Sage, Tony Bennett and our own Ian Shaw, to disillusions Mahayana Buddhism, and returning again to her incredible Jazz routes. We catch her on her return journey “One of the finest and most entertaining jazz singers in Britain today”. she has an outstanding vocal range and technical ability, but it is her warm soul, musicality and desire to communicate?That enthrals and makes this night a rare treat. Watch out for her critically acclaimed new album “With a song in my heart” too.

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Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club : Christian Brewer Bop alto

Christian Brewer is an exciting, lyrical bop alto player who has been on the London jazz scene for many years. His groups have featured regularly at clubs such as Ronnie Scotts (London), the Jamboree (Barcelona), the Hotclub (Lisbon) as well as International jazz festivals across Europe. His CD “Introducing Christian Brewer” and “SEESAW” were both runner up in the International Jazz competition in Granada, Spain in 2004 and 2005.

£9

Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club : Jo Fooks tenor

One of a new breed of lady saxophonists who are to be taken as seriously as the men.In 1992 Jo won 'The Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year'. ?After recording her debut album “Here and Now!”, Humphrey Lyttelton invited her to join his eight-piece band, which she worked with for many years to great acclaim. Alongside performing in this band Jo also recorded and worked with Acker Bilk and played alongside Tina May, Joe Temperley, Scott Hamilton, Elkie Brooks and many others. Softly spoken and beautifully played.

£9

Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club : Gabriel and Mike Garrick

A father and son night…

Legendary Mike (piano) is featured with his son Gabriel (trumpet).

Gabriel has worked with John Dankworth Generation Band, Mike Garrick Jazz Orchestra, Derek Nash's Sax Appeal Big Band, Len Phillips Big Band, Pete Cater Big Band, Gerard Presencer Big Band and Big Band Metheny. Tonight is a rare treat to hear him alongside his highly respected father Mike, a legend of the British Jazz.

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Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club : Anton Browne - Vocal Rioja

To night we feature the smooth, cool and luxurious voice of Anton Browne as he escorts us through a varied programme of Jazz, Soul and blues classics. Likened to Nat King Cole, Anton is also a serious Jazz instrumentalist he has played Ronnie Scotts, appeared on East Enders and backed Paul Young but was his masterful rendition of “My Funny Valentine” that encouraged us to invite him back to the club.

Join us for a stunning evening with this fabulous, charismatic and versatile musician.

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Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club : Pete Long alto & clarinet

Pete was recently involved in live and studio work with Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, the BBC Radio Big Band, arranging for and directing the poll-winning 9;20 De-Luxe, 10-piece swing band and re-creating the music of Dizzy Gillespie in quintet and big band formats. In the course of playing with Jools, Pete has worked with a diversity of popular icons from Vinnie Jones to Lionel Richie and The Blind Boys Of Alabama to Sting. He has also arranged music for Sir Paul McCartney, Chrissie Hynde, Jane Horrocks, Ray Davies and Marianne Faithfull.

£9

Richmond Theatre : Sleeping Beauty

Don't get caught napping! Book your tickets for next year's pantomime!

Next year's hilarious and truly traditional pantomime Sleeping Beauty promises a fairytale ending for your Christmas celebrations with more jokes and join-in-fun than any other. Not to mention show-stopping song and dance, larger-than-life characters, colourful costumes and spectacular sparkling sets.

Sleeping Beauty tells the tale of a beautiful princess who pricks her finger and falls into a deep sleep - thanks to an evil spell cast upon her by the wicked fairy. Will her true love be able to awaken her and save the kingdom from this enchantment?