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THE CALENDAR
A selection of the best events happening in the area
UNTIL 31 AUGUST
SENSE OF SUMMER
Famed for showcasing the works of talented
colourists from across the country, the
Richmond Hill Gallery, founded in 1996
by director Marianna Penturo, turns up
the heat this month for the nal weeks of
its vibrant and evocative Summer Exhibition,
featuring Royal Academicians Barbara Rae
CBE, Anthony Green and Philip Sutton,
amongst others. The headliners have,
between them, showcased at some of the
most respected galleries in Europe.
Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday
12pm to 6pm, free. Richmond Hill Gallery,
26 Richmond Hill, TW10 6QX,
020 8940 5152 ([Link]
FROM 8 AUGUST
LOCAL LEGENDS
To reect upon the World War I centenary,
the Museum of Richmond launches its
latest exhibition this month, 1914 -1918
Richmond at Home and at War Local Stories
and their International Links, which tells
the stories of Richmonds war experience
through displays of private artefacts,
photographs, letters and recollections. Also
included in the exhibition is information
on the founding of the Poppy Factory.
Admission free, open Tuesday to Saturday,
11am to 5pm. Museum of Richmond,
Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue,
Richmond, TW9 1TP, 020 8332 1141
([Link])
16 & 17 AUGUST
PITCH PERFECT
Rugby fans rejoice; the action is about to
re-start at Twickenham with the World
Club 7s tournament. Twelve of the best
club rugby 7s teams from seven northern
and southern hemisphere nations will
battle it out for victory on the hallowed
turf. Alongside the top-class action on
the eld, fans will enjoy the usual carnival
atmosphere, with food, music and family
entertainment forming a backdrop to the
on-pitch festivities.
Tickets 10 to 30. Twickenham Stadium,
Whitton Road, Twickenham, TW2
7BA, 0844 847 2492 or visit [Link]
([Link])
UNTIL 30 AUGUST
GARDENS & GLORY
As part of the Kew Gardens at War
commemoration project, which explores
a long-forgotten part of Kews rich history
from 1914-1918, the exhibition Plants,
People and the Products of War: a Centenary
Tribute will run until the end of the month.
In conjunction with the World War I
centenary celebrations taking place around
the country, the exhibition showcases a
selection of artefacts, photographs and
letters from Kews collections.
Free with entry to the Gardens, 9am to 5pm,
The Library, Art & Archives Reading Room,
Kew Gardens, Herbarium Gate, TW9
3AB, 020 8332 5655 ([Link])
9 & 10 AUGUST
DOUBLE FEATURE
Two popular lms will be broadcast on
the big screen this month amidst the
sumptuous settings of the gardens at
Hampton Court Palace. Audiences can
enjoy the sultry irtation and hip-swivelling
moves of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey
in Dirty Dancing on 9 August, and the classic
lm Casablanca the following day. The best
seats in the house are on the East Front
Lawns, with the palace providing a truly
unforgettable oodlit backdrop.
Doors open 7pm, performances at 8.30pm,
tickets 16.50 (children 12.50, premium
tickets 26.50). Hampton Court Palace, East
Molesey, KT8 9AU ([Link])
26 to 30 AUGUST
MUSICAL MERRIMENT
Known in Broadway circles as Sesame Street
for adults, Avenue Q is one of the most
popular shows to hit the London stage
in recent years. The Tony Award-winning
musical about growing up, dreaming
big and nding your purpose in life
follows the story of Princeton and his
quirky neighbours through tuneful (and
often risqu) sing-a-long numbers like
Schadenfreude and What Do You Do with a B.A.
in English? One for the grown-ups.
Tickets from 17.90, New Wimbledon
Theatre, The Broadway, SW19 1QG, 0844
871 7646. For more information on show
times, visit [Link]/wimbledon
WORDS / Jennifer Mason
DOUBLE FEATURE
PITCH PERFECT
Courtesy of
World Cup 7s
MUSICAL
MERRIMENT GARDENS & GLORY
Palm House, courtesy of the
Director and Trustees of the
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
SENSE OF
SUMMER
Spring Field, mixed media on paper, 39.5x40in,
by Dr Barbara Rae (CBE RA)
Image by
Darren Bell
LOCAL LEGENDS
Courtesy of the
Museum of
Richmond