Brentford and surrounding areas Area Guide

Marley was dead... to begin with... It’s Christmas Eve, and Ebenezer Scrooge is alone in his room, dreaming of money. Except... he’s not alone. As the night draws on, spirits come to him; spirits of his past, his present, and his future. With each toll of the clock, Scrooge is forced to confront the idea that there is more to life than money... but can he change his ways before it is too late? Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale comes to the beautiful Boston Manor House this December, presented by The Arts Centre Hounslow, reimagined as a live radio play.

This interactive panel discussion brings together two artists (Ania Ruszkowski [https://www.aniaruszkowski.com/] andZofia Wyszomirska-Noga [https://wyszomirska-noga.com/]) whose work is shaped by Polish heritage and the lived realities of Anglo-Polish identity. Olga Topol, curator of Slavonic and East European Collections at The British Library, will facilitate the discussions and contribute her experiences alongside Ania and Zofia. Through storytelling, artworks, and shared reflections, the panel explores how cultural memory, displacement, hybrid belonging, and language are expressed visually. More than a traditional talk, this session invites audience participation, live questions, and mini reflection activities to build dialogue and deepen mutual understanding.

Christmas in Song Produced by The Arts Centre, Hounslow There's nothing quite like gathering together at Christmas voices lifted, candles glowing, and the air filled with song. Join us this December for two magical evenings of festive music, where beloved carols meet beautiful new arrangements. It's cosy, it's joyful, and it's the perfect way to welcome the season with family and friends. Bring your voice, bring your loved ones, and let's make this Christmas sparkle.

This workshop invites participants to reflect on how identity is formed, expressed and transformed, particularly within hybrid or migrant contexts. Through conversation, analysis of artworks, creative making, and storytelling, participants will explore their own cultural narratives. Each participant will produce a visual piece and the option of a recorded story, contributing to a growing archive of Anglo-Polish experiences. The workshop will be led by artist, Ania Ruszkowski [https://www.aniaruszkowski.com/]and inspired by our current exhibition, My Country is My Home: The Polish Community in the United Kingdom

Join us for another year of hilarity on stage. With a performance of Aladdin put together by the Hiss and Boo theatre company, in other words a bunch of locals trying to put on a great show for you all. Watch out for Madame Swankys sass and Abanazars malevolence as we bring you our adaptation of Aladdin! Bring your singing voices and dancing shoes as audience participation is very much encouraged! Food will be available from the Thai Food van My Main inbetween shows - https://www.mymain.co.uk/ Evening shows are strictly over 18 only. For any pub information of enquiries please visit the Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/5621754788/?locale=en GB

Because nothing screams responsible adult like getting tipsy and launching yourself down a plastic slide.