Richmond Hill Area Guide

August Strindberg’s masterpiece Dance of Death is a darkly comic portrait of psychological warfare – a toxic love story that continues to thrill audiences today. Join us for this new version adapted and directed by Richard Eyre.

If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Rock Choir. Your friendly local Richmond choir is run by choir leader Rebecca Thompson. Our No.1 Album gave ordinary people the chance to become chart-topping singers, and Rock Choir is continually giving our members bigger and better opportunities to achieve things they never thought they could do - from supporting national charities like Comic Relief, Missing People and Refuge to singing at the UK's top performing arts venues such as the Royal Albert Hall. But through all this excitement, we never lose track of our local community roots. Visit this link https://rockchoir.com/events-and-performances-near-you to see more about our activities in . You've probably heard us singing in and around , or seen one of our many TV appearances, and never thought you'd have to courage to get up on stage and sing! But the unique teaching methods at the Richmond Rock Choir, along with no need to audition or read music, mean that we are accessible to all. Come along and try us out for FREE at a taster session, and experience singing with your local 'exceptional' Rock Choir for yourself. Here is a quote about our choir - 'I wanted to see if I could sing in a choir after being inspired by the 'Choir that Rocks' TV programmes in the Summer of 2011 and joined the new Bedford RC after a taster session. I am very proud of the choir and I find rehearsals inspiring as people are so friendly and the singing so uplifting.' - Jim (Rock Choir Member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.

Swan Lake is arguably the world’s most popular ballet, and a timeless tale. Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Queen of the Swans, only to be tricked into betraying her by the wicked von Rothbart and his daughter Odile. The thrilling sight of a company of swans dancing in perfect harmony is one of the true delights of classical ballet. A live orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s splendid score adds the finishing touch to this spectacular performance, a treat for ballet lovers and newcomers alike.

Fresh from a sell-out UK tour, the Edinburgh Fringe-favourite Murder, She Didn’t Write is back. This improvised whodunnit will see improv legends Degrees of Error perform an entirely improvised Agatha Christie-inspired murder mystery every afternoon, as the spectator becomes the author in this cleverly comedic show.

Join the exhibition team at Orleans House Gallery for a special tour of Shadowscapes: Heaney, JMW Turner and Quantum. The team behind the commission and production of this exhibition will take you through a deep dive of the thinking and themes behind Shadowscapes. Discover three original JMW Turner paintings, their context within Shadowscapes and why these paintings in particular were chosen from the Tate collection. Find out more about the artist Libby Heaney and the symbolism and themes she explores in her new works commissioned for Orleans House Gallery. This is a unique opportunity to meet the exhibition team, ask questions, and come away with a deeper understanding of Shadowscapes. Exhibition tours are free however, booking is advised to avoid disappointment