Kingston upon Thames business and leisure listings
and links
THE LADY FROM THE SEA Thu 23 Feb - Sat 17 Mar
The Rose Theatre Kingston. The award-winning film and television actress Joely Richardson makes a welcome return to the London stage for this major revival.
Ellida (Joely Richardson) is married to Dr Wangel, and lives with him and his two daughters. But she feels claustrophobic and restless and swims in the sea every day. CAST INCLUDES SAM CRANE, RICHARD DILLANE, ROBERT GOODALE, ALEXANDRA MOEN, MALCOLM STORRY, GUDMUNDUR THORVALDSSON AND MADELEINE WORRALL
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FILMMAKING FUN FOR 7-18 YEAR OLDS
Dreamcatcher Media are now taking bookings for their unique February and Easter mid-term break & Summer Film Camps. Children aged 7-18 attend for 5 days to learn the fundamentals of filmmaking and then have fun making their own short film. Along the way they play the different production roles from scriptwriter to director, camerperson or sound operator. They then learn to edit their own movie. It's fantastic fun, educational and the children love it.
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Kingston Chamber Orchestra Concert - Saturday March 10th 2012
7.30pm - Kingston Parish Church - Market Place, Kingston upon Thames
Balakirev - Overture on 3 Russian Themes (No 1)
Meyers - Orion: Concerto for Horn & Orchestra (1st Performance)
Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral)
Horn Soloist: Richard Watkins
Conductor: Andy Meyers
Tickets - £10 (Children u16 Free) - Including a programme and a glass of wine
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Have a post-Christmas clearout and 'Phil The Boat'
To start of 2012 with a bang Thames Boat Project is running a rather unusual fundraising event... Phil The Boat! Over January they aim to 'Phil' the Richmond Venturer with all types of unwanted textiles including Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Belts, Hats, Curtains, Towels and Bedding.They have teamed up with a textile recycler who will pay them up to £600 per tonne, and all money raised will go towards buying the environmental licence for the boat and the diesel they use each year, essential to keeping the Richmond Venturer running. Bring all your old textiles down to the boat every Thursday in January between 9am and 12 noon. Items are accepted in any condition.
If you have a sizable quantity of items or haven't got transport, please phone the office on 020 8940 3509 to book a collection. For directions to the Richmond Venturer moorings, please see the website.
So raid those wardrobes, clean out those cupboards and help Phil The Boat for a fantastic cause.
Jongleurs every Friday and Saturday night at the Hippodrome, Kingston
Set in the heart of Kingston Upon Thames and within walking distance of Kingston Railway station, as well as easy access to the London, Jongleurs is based in the character filled Hippodrome. Here at Jongleurs we provide the rare opportunity for our guests to eat, drink, laugh and dance under one roof. With shows running every Friday and Saturday night, Jongleurs provides the best in live entertainment with some of the top comedians in the country - but why let the night stop when the comedians finish? Your ticket allows you to carry on partying late into the night at The Hippodrome, with a state of the art lighting and sound system, you will have a night to remember! The Hippodrome Nightclub 1 St James Road Kingston. Ticket Hotline 08700 111960, For more about Jongleurs go to: www.jongleurs.com
KCafe Kingston
Kcafe is
an innovative new project that provides services for young
people, as well opening to the wider public as a community
cafe. It's a great facility for young people where they can
meet other young people in a safe environment, access advice
and information from youth workers, and get involved in activities
and projects.
They run youth club sessions, trips, workshops, youth events, skate and BMX competitions,
and more! See the website for
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Music at The Rose Theatre
The
Rose Theatre are currently looking to book musicians for lunchtime music
slots in the Rose Theatre Culture Cafe. The cafe opens on August 31st
and has slots available for lunch time music concerts in their gorgeous
space. Be your specialty Jazz, blues, acoustic or choir groups, there
is a versatile and bright space, with a piano available at all times,
and a great bar for day time entertainment.If you are interested in performing,
please email laurac@rosetheatrekingston.org for
more details.
Visit the Kingston Student Blogspot
To get the latest on student discounts at Pizza Hut, Tony Roma's and GBK
visit the Kingston Student Blogspot kingston-students.blogspot.com Also
on Facebook
Jazz at Bruschetta
Live Jazz at Bruschetta Italian restaurant every last saturday in the month. Jazz at Bruschetta Now in its 2nd year! With vocalist Jenny Green this month with Parliamentary jazz guitarist Nigel Price and featuring Liz Cole on vocals. In March featuring the Jamie Howell Trio playing standards, soul and funk. Calling the restaurant on 020 8546 9328 to reserve a table for this popular event is recommended check www.jennygreensings.com for updatesLive stand-up comedy in Kingston
Crack Comedy Club - KingstonThe Grey Horse, KT2. 8.30pm (doors 8.00pm): £8 Door, £7 advance, £4 students/concessions. Late Bar. Bookings:www.crackcomedy.com Enquiries: 020 8549 9790.
The Comedy Store at The Rose
Theatre
"The Best in Stand Up" from around the globe, showcasing the
brightest names in comedy talent. Show starts 7.30pm at Rose Theatre
Kingston, 24-26 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1HL
www.rosetheatrekingston.org/whats-on/comedy-store
Running events in and around Kingston
Parkrun: Park run organise weekly 5k running
events at Bushy Park, Richmond Park and Wimbledon. These are well attended
and very well organised events. Anyone can join in but you ned to register
in advance.
www.parkrun.com
The Stragglers: This is an experiences and
friendly running club which welcomes complete beginners and experienced
runners. Visit the website for details of up and coming running events
and weekly meetings.
www.stragglers.org
26.2 Road Runners Club: A friendly Club based
in Surbiton which welcome new members of ALL standards. They meet twice
a week (Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm) from HQ at Surbiton Racket & Fitness
Club in Berrylands.
www.26point2.co.uk