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W I N T E R02 Comedy

02 Dance

02 Exhibitions

03 Markets

04 Music (Classical)

04 Music (Jazz, Rock and Pop)

06 Special Interest

07 Sport

09 Theatre Performances

11 Tours and WalksW W W.V I S I T R I C H M O N D . C O . U K

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Wednesday 2 February Punt and Dennishugh dennis and steve punt return to the live arena with a brand new show after four yearsRichmond TheatreThe greenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJ7:30pm£210844 871 7651

Friday 4 FebruaryGyles BrandrethActor, author, one show reporter, former mp and government whip gyles Brandreth turns to stand-upRichmond TheatreThe greenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJ7:30pm£210844 871 7651

Sunday 13 MarchLenny Henry‘cradle to Rave’ is the brand new one-man show from Lenny henry.

A musical journey exploring the role music has played, and will play, in Lenny’s lifeRichmond TheatreThe greenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJ7:30pm£24.500844 871 7651

Sunday 16, 23 and 30 JanuaryThe Laughing Horsestand-up comedyThe Hope of Richmond115-117 Kew RoadRichmond TW9 2PNDoors 8:00pm, Show 8:30 - 11:00pm£5, £4 concessions020 8940 5465

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Tuesday 1 FebruaryBalletboyzBalletboyz celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2011 with a new show and 10 amazing dancersRichmond TheatreThe greenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJ

7:45pm£12 - £240844 871 7651

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Saturday 4 December until Saturday 26 FebruaryPicturing ScienceArt and science collidingRiverside Galleryold Town hallWhittaker AvenueRichmond TW9 1TPMon, Tues, Thurs and Fri10:00am - 6:00pmWed:10:00am - 8:00pmSat: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday 13 JanuaryFinds Recognition Roadshowconducted by Julie Wileman for Kingston upon Thames Archeological society. Julie will bring finds from her excavations, but you can bring your own.Richard Mayo CentreUnited Reformed churchKingston Upon Thames KT1 1HZ7.30 for 8pm start

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Until 26 FebruaryRichmond Theatre Through the StagesA new exhibition curated by a team of local peopleMuseum of RichmondOld Town HallWhittaker AvenueRichmond TW9 1TPTues - Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pmFree Entry020 8332 1141

Until Sunday 23 January 2011Making it/Faking itA mixed-media exhibition exploring and questioning notions of originality, influence and authenticity by presenting an array of infamous fakes and forgeries, alongside contemporary homages and postmodern pastiches Orleans House GalleryRiverside, Twickenham TW1 3DJTues - Sat: 1:00 - 4:30pmSun: 2:00 - 4:30pmFree entry020 8831 6000

Until Sunday 16 January 2011Travel TreasuresThese creative interpretations are inspired by the living collection and man-made heritage of Kew and the fascinating story of marianne north, who travelled around the world in search of botanical treasuresStables GalleryOrleans House, RiversideTwickenham TW1 3DJTues to Sat: 1:00 - 4:30pmSun: 2:00 - 4:30pmFree entry020 8831 6000

Until April 2011England 2010: The Women’s Rugby World Cup Special ExhibitionA variety of iconic posters, objects and images from the earliest days of the game, and previous World cups will be on show.World Rugby MuseumTwickenham stadiumRugby Road, Twickenham TW1 1DZTue - Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pmSun: 11:00am - 5:00pm£6, £4 concessions020 8892 8877

M A R K e T S

Every Saturday Barnes Farmers MarketEssex HouseStation Road SW1312noon - 4:00pmFree Entry020 8878 5132

Every SaturdayRichmond Farmers MarketHeron SquareRichmond TW9 1TP

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Wednesday 12 JanuaryThe Jackie Lynton BandA welcome return to the Eel pie club for Jackie Lynton, alias ‘The original diamond geezer’. his gags and anecdotes provide a perfect contrast to his superb Blues Band consisting of guitarists chris Bryant and graham White, bass colin pattenden and drums greg Terry-shortThe Cabbage Patch67 London RoadTwickenham TW1 3SZDoors open 8:30pm£9, £7 members07732 322610

Wednesday 26 JanuaryThe Top Topham / John Idan BandTony “”Top”” Topham was the pre-clapton lead guitarist of The Yardbirds, and “detroit” John idan recently stepped down as The Yardbirds’ frontman after 15 years to write his own music and form his own band. Together with blues veterans Ed spevock (drums) and Jim mercer (bass) they are one of the hottest acts on the U.K. and European scene

Saturday 5 FebruaryKew Sinfonia Winter ConcertRossini: William Tell overtureTchaikovsky: violin concerto in d major, with Kristine Balanas as soloist.Elgar - Enigma variationsconductororlando JoplingSt Anne’s ChurchKew GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 3AA8:00pm£10, £8 concessions, £3 children under 17020 8940 1892

Tuesday 15 MarchRichmond Concert Society (The Muriel Dawson Concert)philip higham (cello) and simon Lane (piano)music by Beethoven: variation on “Ein madchen oder Weibchen” op. 66; Janacek: pohadka (Fairy Tale); Britten: suite no. 3 for solo cello op. 87; Franck: sonata in ASt Margaret’s Catholic ChurchTwickenham TW1 1RL7:45pmContact for prices.020 8941 9221

11:00am - 3:00pmFree Entry020 8878 5132

Friday 4 February and 4 March Sheen Friday Market35 stalls including collectables, jewellery, silver, prints, pictures, small furniture, books and toysSheen Lane Centre74 Sheen LaneRichmond Upon Thames SW14 8LP9:00am - 1:00pmFree Entry0781 258 1184

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Tuesday 18 JanuaryThe W T Bryant ConcertTippett Quartetmendelssohn: Quartet no. 1 in E flat, op. 12dodgson: Quartet no. 7Brahms: Quartet no.1 in c minor, op.51 no.1St Mary’s ChurchTwickenham TW1 3NJ7.45pmContact for Prices020 8941 9221

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Wednesday 9 FebruaryThe MustangsA breath of fresh air on the British blues scene, The mustangs combine the power and punch of traditional R’n’B with great original songs and a show-stopping stage setThe Cabbage Patch67 London RoadTwickenham TW1 3SZDoors open 8:30pm£10, £8 members07732 322610

Tuesday 15 FebruaryAn Evening of Folk Musicperformed by friends of Teddington choral society to raise money for church refurbishmentTwickenham United Reformed ChurchFirst cross RoadTwickenham TW2 5QA7:30pm£10020 8977 4100

The Cabbage Patch67 London RoadTwickenham TW1 3SZDoors open 8:30pm£10, £8 members07732 322610

Wednesday 2 FebruaryThe Byron Wallen Duo play Dizzy GillespieByron Wallen (trumpet) and special guest pianistThe Dysart Arms135 Petersham RoadRichmond Upon Thames TW10 7AA7:30pm£10020 8940 8005

Saturday 5 FebruaryThe Counterfeit StonesA fantastic musical mockumentary of the Rolling stones’ colourful history from 1962 and chronologically covers the biggest hit songsRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJ7:45pm£15 - £250844 871 7651

Wednesday 23 FebruaryThe Hamsters - Jimi Hendrix ShowTo mark 40 years since Jimi hendrix passed away, The hamsters have put together a special show in his honourThe Cabbage Patch67 London RoadTwickenham TW1 3SZDoors open 8:30pm£12, £10 members07732 322610

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Wednesday 9 MarchBramble and Coghlan Bandmix hard driving indie blues slide guitar with traditional blues and indie jangle rock and you get The Bramble & coghlan Band. ian Bramble is the wild slide player, Rich hoy is on guitars, charlie hoskins is on bass, dave Allen from popes & mahones is on violin, vocals and mandolin and John coghlan from status Quo is on drumsThe Cabbage Patch67 London RoadTwickenham TW1 3SZDoors open 8:30pm£10, £8 members07732 322610

Wednesday 23 MarchCyril Davies TributeFollowing the success last year of this All-star tribute night, the Alan glen/John o’Leary All-stars will once again celebrate the music of cyril davies and Alexis KornerThe Cabbage Patch67 London RoadTwickenham TW1 3SZDoors open 8:30pm£10, £8 members07732 322610

Friday 25 MarchThe YardbirdsThis is the only London date for The Yardbirds as they return to their Twickenham roots following tours of the UsA and Europe. The Yardbirds are the band that launched Eric clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy page, who were at the heart of the British rhythm and blues scene that started in the sW London area in the 1960s The Live RoomTwickenham stadiumTwickenham TW1 1DZDoors open 7:30pm£25 in advance, £23 Eel Pie Club members, £29 on the door07732 322610

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Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 MarchTropical Extravaganza 2011The princess of Wales becomes a tropical paradise with exotic orchids and bromeliads elaborately displayed throughout Kew’s most complex glasshouse. orchid growing advice sessions and behind the scenes tours of the Tropical nursery enhance the visitor experience

Royal Botanic Gardens KewKewRichmond Upon Thames TW9 3ABFree Entry020 8332 5655

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 MarchTudor CookeryWhich dishes rumbled a Tudor tummy? come in from the cold and feel the heat from the fire in the Tudor kitchens. Experience real life smells and sounds as history chefs prepare a feast fit for a kingHampton Court PalaceEast MoleseyHampton KT8 9AU10:00am - 4:00pm£14, £11.50 concessions, £7 children, £38 family0870 752 7777

Friday 7 JanuaryThe Story of Cain and Abelhosted by Tom and oliver BlandThe Tea Box7 Paradise RoadRichmond TW9 1RxDoors 7.30pm£6020 8940 3521

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Saturday 5 FebruaryHarlequins Rugby Union v Cardiff BluesLv= cupHarlequins Rugby ClubTwickenham stoopTwickenham TW2 7Sxcontact for times£20 - £40, £10 - £40 under 16s020 8410 6000

£10, £5 concessions, £3 under 12s020 8979 2456

Monday 24 JanuaryHarlequins Rugby Union v Exeter UnitedAviva ‘A’ LeagueHarlequins Rugby ClubTwickenham stoopTwickenham TW2 7Sx7:30pm£20 - £40, £10 - £40 under 16s020 8410 6000

Saturday 26 JanuaryHampton and Richmond v Bishops StortfordHampton and Richmond Borough FCBeveree stadiumHampton TW12 2Bx3:00pm£10, £5 concessions, £3 under 12s020 8979 2456

Saturday 29 JanuaryHampton and Richmond v Basingstoke TownHampton and Richmond Borough FCBeveree stadiumHampton TW12 2Bx

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Saturday 1 JanuaryHampton and Richmond v Staines TownHampton and Richmond Borough FCBeveree stadiumHampton TW12 2Bx3:00pm£10, £5 concessions, £3 under 12s020 8979 2456

Saturday 8 JanuaryHarlequins Rugby Union v London WaspsAviva premiership RugbyHarlequins Rugby ClubTwickenham stoopTwickenham TW2 7Sx3:00pm£20 - £40, £10 - £40 under 16s020 8410 6000

Saturday 15 JanuaryHampton and Richmond v Maidenhead UnitedHampton and Richmond Borough FCBeveree stadiumHampton TW12 2Bx3:00pm

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Wednesday 23 MarchLondon Wasps v Bathst georges day gameTwickenham Rugby Museum & Stadium Rugby RoadTwickenham TW1 1DZ5:30pmContact for prices0871 222 2017

Saturday 26 MarchHarlequins Rugby Union v Gloucester RugbyAviva premiership RugbyHarlequins Rugby ClubTwickenham stoopTwickenham TW2 7Sx3:00pm£20 - £40, £10 - £40 under 16s020 8410 6000

Saturday 12 MarchHampton and Richmond v Weston-super-mareHampton and Richmond Borough FCBeveree stadiumHampton TW12 2Bx3:00pm£10, £5 concessions, £3 under 12s020 8979 2456

Sunday 13 MarchEngland v ScotlandRBs 6 nationsTwickenham Rugby Museum & Stadium Rugby RoadTwickenham TW1 1DZ3:00pmContact for prices0871 222 2017

Saturday 19 MarchHampton and Richmond v ThurrockHampton and Richmond Borough FCBeveree stadiumHampton TW12 2Bx3:00pm£10, £5 concessions, £3 under 12s020 8979 2456

Saturday 12 FebruaryEngland v ItalyRBs 6 nationsTwickenham Rugby Museum & Stadium Rugby RoadTwickenham TW1 1DZ2:30pmContact for prices0871 222 2017

Saturday 12 FebruaryHampton and Richmond v Welling UnitedHampton and Richmond Borough FCBeveree stadiumHampton TW12 2Bx3:00pm£10, £5 concessions, £3 under 12s020 8979 2456

Saturday 19 FebruaryHarlequins Rugby Union v Sale SharksAviva premiership RugbyHarlequins Rugby ClubTwickenham stoopTwickenham TW2 7Sx3:00pm£20 - £40, £10 - £40 under 16s020 8410 6000

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Tuesday 8 until Saturday 12 FebruaryGuys and Dollsguys and dolls is set in the colourful underworld of new York city and havana in cuba and populated by gangsters, gamblers, missionary dolls and scantily clad show girlsRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJTue - Sat eves: 7:30pmSat mat: 2:30pm£12 - £210844 871 7651

Sun: 2:30pm£16 - £340844 871 7651

Monday 24 until Saturday 29 JanuaryMasterclassstephanie Beacham embarks on the most challenging role of her career as the celebrated diva maria callasRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJMon - Sat eves: 7:45pmWed and Sat mats: 2:30pm£14 - £320844 871 7651

Thursday 3 FebruaryPrecious Little Sleepstarring dancing legend Wayne sleep, this is a celebration of his life and careerRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJ7:45pm£16 - £190844 871 7651

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Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 JanuaryRomeo and JulietAgainst the backdrop of Renaissance verona, the tale of the star-crossed teenage lovers unfolds from their first meeting to their ultimately tragic end. performed by moscow city BalletRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJWed: 7:45pmThu: 2:30 and 7:45pm£16 - £340844 871 7651

Friday 21 until Sunday 23 JanuarySwan LakeWith the exquisite choreography and Tchaikovsky’s romantic score, swan Lake is the world’s best-loved ballet. performed by moscow city BalletRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJFri: 7:45pmSat: 2.30 and 7:45pm

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Monday 14 until Saturday 19 MarchThe Reluctant Debutanteparental plans go awry, reputations are shredded and the generation gap seems insurmountable in William douglas-home’s delightful romantic comedyRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJMon - Sat eves: 7:45pmWed and Sat mats: 2:30pm£14 - £320844 871 7651

Monday 21 until Saturday 26 MarchLife of RileyAlan Ayckbourn’s latest play looks backwards, forwards and sometimes sideways, with wry comic affection, on the lives we lived or might have livedRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJMon - Sat eves: 7:45pmWed and Sat mats: 2:30pm£14 - £280844 871 7651

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Monday 28 February until Saturday 5 March Avenue QAn irresistibly charming musical about the lovably hopeless characters on a downtown new York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issuesRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJMon - Thu eves: 7:45pmFri: 5:30 and 8:30pmSat: 4:00 and 7:45pm£14 - £320844 871 7651

Monday 7 until Saturday 12 MarchJourney’s EndR.c sherriff’s classic first world war dramaRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJMon - Sat eves: 7:45pmWed and Sat mats: 2:30pm£13 - £270844 871 7651

Monday 14 until Saturday 19 FebruaryThe Hauntingin an ancient, crumbling mansion, sheltering from the howling winds that tear across the surrounding desolate moorland, two men stumble across a dark and terrifying secretRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJMon - Sat eves: 7:45pmWed and Sat mats: 2:30pm£14 - £320844 871 7651

Monday 21 until Saturday 26 FebruaryBlithe Spiritnovelist charles condomine and his second wife Ruth are literally haunted by a past relationship when an eccentric medium manages to conjure up the ghost of charles’s neurotic first wife, Elvira, at a seanceRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJMon - Sat eves: 7:45pmWed and Sat mats: 2:30pm

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Saturday 19 FebruaryRichmond Park SSSI Morning WalkLondon’s largest Royal park with rare lowland acid grassland and ancient oaks. For winter thrushes and others. meet at sheen gate car parkRichmond ParkPetersham RoadRichmond Upon Thames TW10 5HS10:00am020 8979 7552

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Tuesday 29 March until Saturday 2 AprilKing LearAn ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected. As Lear’s world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into questionRichmond TheatreThe GreenRichmond Upon Thames TW9 1QJTue - Sat eves: 7:30pmSat mats: 2:30pm£11 - £33.500844 871 7651

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Saturday 1 JanuaryMorning Walkstart the year off with some fresh air, convivial company and feathered friends. meet at the pheasantry Welcome centreBushy ParkPark RoadHampton TW12 2EJ10:00am020 8979 7552

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