Richmond and surrounding areas Area Guide

Creditors is a darkly glittering masterpiece; a devastating comic thriller about marriage and manipulation. In a version by Howard Brenton (originally August Strindberg) and directed by Tom Littler.

The late Queen Elizabeth II was famous for her discretion. She never said anything in public that could ruffle the lightest of feathers. But she had one way of expressing what she really thought – through her wardrobe.

Discover more about JMW Turner’s works on animals with our online lectures! 15 May- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them….In Turner’s Work – Nicola Moorby, Curator of ‘Turner’s Kingdom: Beauty, Birds and Beasts’ – 6.30 – 7.30pm We don’t immediately think of J.M.W. Turner as an animal painter of animals, but they regularly feature as elements within his landscapes. As an introduction to the 2025 exhibition at Turner’s House this lecture explores the intriguing appearance of birds and beasts within his paintings, revealing their narrative, symbolic or decorative function. We will also meet the creatures known to be part of Turner’s household at various points in his biography and examine what they reveal to us about the man himself – his family, friends, personality and private life. 3 July – Farnley, Fawkes, and Feathers: J. M. W. Turner’s Illustrations for an Ornithological Collection – Lucy Bailey 6.30-7.30pm This talk will consider the friendship between Turner and his patron, Walter Fawkes (1769-1825), in particular focusing on the background to Fawkes’s Ornithological Collection. MP, and landowner, Fawkes lived at Farnley Hall in Wharfedale, Yorkshire. From around 1809, the family and other members of the estate’s community began collecting feathers and specimens of birds, arranging them in albums according to the order in Thomas Bewick’s History of Birds (1797). Chief amongst the artists who provided illustrations for the project was Turner who painted twenty watercolours of birds. Rarely studied in the artist’s oeuvre, these bird portraits will be considered within the context of the cultural hub nurtured by Fawkes at Farnley, and the important role played by country houses in fostering the development of scientific investigation. 11 September – Turner and the Avian – Professor Leo Costello, Chair and Associate Professor of Art History, Rice University, Texas 6.30 – 7.30pm This talk will consider the long and, not surprisingly, complex engagement with birds throughout Turner’s career. It will look in depth at Turner’s numerous watercolours of individual birds from the extraordinary “Farnley Book of Birds” featured in the exhibition at Turner’s House, and consider these in relation to current discourses of hunting, ornithology and natural philosophy. But the talk will also catalogue the many different thematic and formal roles that birds played in paintings and watercolours of many subjects throughout his career. In particular, it will assess the potential ecological and environmental implications of Turner’s avian engagements, and ask what we might learn from them today. Cannot make it on the day of the lecture? We will record the events and make these available for ticket-holders ONLY. Cannot make it on the day of the lecture? We will record the events and make these available for ticket-holders ONLY.

Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society is a friendly photography club, welcoming new members of all abilities, whether you are just starting out in photography or are more experienced. Our annual photography exhibition is the highlight of our year and a good opportunity for any potential new members to come along and have a chat about what we do. As well as learning more about our club, it will be a great day out. Hundreds of images will be on display as we join with the Royal Photographic Societys Visual Art Group and Arts Richmond who will also be showcasing their work. From portraiture to landscape, architecture to wildlife and fine art to street photography, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. The exhibition will be open daily from 10 am to 4 pm 27 September to 5 October. with a 4.00 admission charge (children free). The New Members Event is free of charge but you will need to pay the 4 entry fee to the exhibition itself and this needs to be done in advance via the link provided so we know how many people to expect. Just show your booking confirmation at the door on the day. RTPS is one of the oldest and largest photographic clubs in the South East and meets every Thursday evening in Kew (& occasionally on Zoom) where we enjoy a varied programme of talks from some of the top photographers in the country, and some more locally based. We also have monthly image analysis and annual competitions which provide a great opportunity to learn even more - although you dont have to enter if you dont wish to. We have a wide range of special interest groups which give members an opportunity to exchange ideas, support and learn from one another in a range of different genres. They include Monochrome, Pictorial, Creative Eyes, Post Processing, Infrared and Awards & Distinctions. If this sounds of interest, then please stop by the caf at the Landmark on the above date and time and well be happy to give you some more information and show you round the exhibition. Additionally, we offer free taster evenings at our Thursday photography talks so you can sample first hand what we get up to. You will be sure of a warm welcome. We meet on the second floor at Kew Community Trusts Avenue Club, a converted church in Kew just 8 mins walk from both the underground station and bus stops, with local free parking in the surrounding streets. Please visit our website www.rtps.org.uk for more information and email us at [email protected] if you would like to come along to one of these. We take our summer break from July to August but often informally run photo walks across the Borough and further afield, which is a great way to discover new areas and for members to get to know each other a little better. Our mutual aim is the enjoyment and improvement of our photography - and to make a few friends along the way.

An evening where DJs of all levels come together to showcase their skills, share their passion, and connect with fellow music enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our Open Decks Night is the perfect platform to express your musical creativity and be part of a vibrant community.

One of the UK's leading, most diverse folk singers and songwriters. In 2013, Ainsley won The Silver Pendant at The Royal National Mòd in Paisley. She has received numerous award nominations including BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Finalist (2015) and Gaelic Singer of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards (2015). Ainsley's solo show at this year's Fringe will include her own compositions as well as a mixture of Gaelic and traditional song. Ainsley tours with Scots band Barluath but tonight embarks on a new venture with her trio.