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Thursday, September 09, 2010



WHAT'S ON?

What's On in Clapham, Battersea and Balham this month?

If you know of an event you think should be listed on these pages, please email the full details to: events@essentiallocaldirectory.com

Just click on the title of any event to be directed straight to their venue's website!



Santus Circus - From Paris to Peking

Wednesday 8-12 September 2010
  From Paris to Peking - a brand new show for 2010 presented by Le Cirque de France featuring world class acrobats from China and sensational European acts. Weds 8th: 7.30pm only - Special offer - all seats £6. http://santuscircus.express.iristickets.co.uk   TOOTING BEC COMMON Tooting Bec Road (A214) London SW16 1RU
07843 884787 or 07952 418487
 
 
SW11 Literary Festival 2010

Thursday 9 -30 September 2010
  Engage first hand with novelists, historians, poets, translators, screenwriters, journalists, essayists,
and thinkers. An annual celebration of all genres of creative writing. Tickets from Waterstone’s Bookshop, 70 St John’s Road, Clapham Junction, SW11 1PT or check website.

9 Sept 2010 - Will Self – Walking to Hollywood at Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11. 7pm. £8.
  Around SW11
(020) 7627 3182
 
 
Wimbledon Jobs Fair

Friday 10 September 2010
FREE
  Meet potential new employers face to face at the Wimbledon Jobs Fair at Wimbledon Centre Court Shopping Centre.   Wimbledon Centre Court Shopping Centre, 4 Queens Road, London, SW19 8YA
0208 603 3918
 
 
Cocktails on the Common

Friday 10 September 2010
 

£5 Cocktails on the Common

Join us for a cocktail extravaganza. £5 for all list cocktails (excl champagne cocktails) from 5-9pm at The Underdog in Clapham Common.


  8-10 Northcote road, SW11 1NT
020 7924 6699
 
 
Parent and baby cinema at The Exhibit

Friday 10 September 2010
  Sex and the City 2 Parent and baby screenings every Friday at 11am. Food and drink can be consumed in the cinema and there is a lift to help you get to the top floor. Tickets £5 per adult children under 2’s go free!
  The Exhibit 12 Balham Station Road Balham SW12 9SG
0208 772 6556
 
 
Clapham Picture House Saturday Kids' Club

Saturday 11 September 2010
  Creative activities and films for children and families at Clapham Picture House. Visit the website for film listings and more offers. 11am-2pm £2 Kids' Club members; £3 non members, Free for accompanying adults.   76 Venn Street Clapham and Stockwell SW4 0AT
0871 704 2055
 
 
LLAUGH Comedy Club

Saturday 11 September 2010
  LLAUGH Comedy Club, for the best of the comedy circuit! Make sure You LLAUGH this Saturday! £14 on the Door; Book Online from only £7 www.llaugh.com   Wessex House 1 St. John's Hill London SW11 1TN
08444 771 000
 
 
Highlight Clapham Junction Comedy Club

Saturday 11 September 2010
  Danny Buckler, Seann Walsh, Christian Reilly, Rudi Lickwood and Richard Brophy. Doors open 7pm, closed 8.15pm. Show starts 9pm. Tickets from: £15
   
   
   
  49 Lavender Gardens London SW11 1DJ
0844 844 0044
 
 
Mayor's Thames Festival 2010

Saturday 11 September-Sunday 12 September 2010
FREE
  The annual festival celebrating London's river from noon. Street entertainment, art installations, music and dancing all performed at various riverside locations up river. Plus a colourful night procession starting at 7.30pm featuring costumed performers with tambourines and whistles travelling along Victoria Embankment and via Blackfriars Bridge, a massive fireworks display at 9.45pm.   Along the Thames from Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge and beyond.
020 7928 8998
 
 
Colourscape Music Festival is 21 years old

Saturday 11 - 19 September 2010
  Colourscape Music Festival is 21 years old on Clapham Common The world's largest Colourscape: New Gamelan music by Nye Parry; Apollo Saxophone Ensemble; contemporary international improvisers; new commissioned piece. Main performances take place on weekends. 1-6pm weekends; 12-1pm weekdays. Tickets £7.50 adults; £4 children/concs; £20 family ticket   Clapham Common (near The Windmill pub) Rookery Road London SW4

 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 11 September 2010
  Featuring the hilarious Roger Monkhouse, the highly entertaining Rudi Lickwood, Britain's foremost comedian magician Pete Firman and a guest MC.
Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am
.
  The Grand 21 - 25 St John's Hill Clapham Junction (opposite Clapham Junction station) London SW11 1TT
0207 736 1446
 
 
Community Fun Day and Mini Job Fair

Saturday 11 September 2010
Free Event
  The Friends of Streatham Vale Park and the Communities & Neighbourhood Team are joining together to celebrate the launch of the new Sensory Garden. The Job Fair will provide an opportunity to search for employment opportunities and learn about available training... 1-5pm   Streatham Vale Park Abercairn Road SW16 5AL Buses: 118, 60
020 7926 1000
 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 11 September 2010
  Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the hilarious Roger Monkhouse, the highly entertaining Rudi Lickwood, Britain's foremost comedian magician Pete Firman and a guest MC.

Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
  The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 11 September 2010
  Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring Roger Monkhouse, Rudi Lickwood, Pete Firman.

Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
  The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
 
 
St. John's Hill Festival

Sunday 12 September 2010
Free Event
  A traditional summer fair event with all the fun of a festival. Live music, stalls, games and children's activities hosted by the traders of St. John’s Hill from 11-5pm www.StJohnsHill.co.uk   207 St. John's Hill, Battersea, SW11 1TH
020 7228 7822
 
 
Live music in Brockwell Park

Sunday 12 September 2010
Free Event
  A musical concert 2-6pm

Map  

  Brockwell Park Norwood Road Herne Hill, SE24 9BN
020 7926 6207
 
 
Best dressed pooch

Sunday 12 September 2010
Free Event
  Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Annual Reunion and hugely popular Fancy Dress competition. Could your pooch be the best dressed in town? The charity, which this year celebrates its 150th anniversary will also be scouting for Prettiest Bitch, Handsomest Dog, Waggiest Tail and Best Battersea Dog. Dog-friendly birthday cake for all to enjoy. 11am to 4.30pm. Classes cost £2 per entry.   Battersea Park London SW11
020 7627 9309
 
 
Sky Ride - Battersea Loop

Sunday 12 September 2010
Free Event
  A pleasant, gentle 5.34 mile family ride on traffic-free tarmac park paths, exploring the historic Battersea Park.  The park's environs boast many amenities and attractions including the Peace Pagoda, a children's zoo and that all important cafe, making it an ideal family cycling setting. 2.00 pm 1 hr 35 mins. Pace:  slow (6 mph).
  Peace Pagoda on Carriage Drive, Battersea Park, SW11 4JP Battersea Park or Queenstown Road Rail Station

 
 
An Evening of Mediumship

Monday 13 September 2010
 

International medium and author Lorraine Lilly Ash and national medium and author Leigh Coombs take the stage and pass on messages and memories from out passed over loved ones. Watch as these mediums amaze you with their accuracy. Doors open 19:00, meet and greet after the show until 23:00. £10.

  49 Lavender Gardens London SW11 1DJ
0844 844 0044
 
 
The Exhibit Quiz

Monday 13 Sept 2010
  The Exhibit Quiz. Get a team together, think of a witty team name and get down here for some geeky fun! Quiz will start at 8pm, get here for 7.30pm to get a good spot. Entry is £1 per person.
Booking in advance is recommended.
  The Exhibit, 2 Balham Station Road, Balham SW12 9SG
020 8772 6556
 
 
Hypercomics: The Shapes of Comics to Come

12 August - 26 September 2010
Free Event
  Adam Dant, Daniel Merlin Goodbrey, Dave McKean and Warren Pleece will explode the narratives in their work from the printed page into the gallery space and beyond. Curated by leading comics expert Paul Gravett. Accompanying this exhibition will be a programme of screenings, talks, workshops and events.   Pumphouse Gallery, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ
+44 (0)207 350 0523
 
 
Speed Bumps Pregnancy Networking Event

Tuesday 14 Sept 2010
FREE
 

Cupcake, the members’ club and spa for mums, mums-to-be and their families will host Speed Bumps Pregnancy Networking. The event, which is open to non-members, provides a great opportunity for mums-to-be to meet each other and share stories and experiences. 7:30 pm, next sessions: Nov 9 and Dec 7.

  Cupcake Putney, 10 Point Pleasant, London SW18 1GG
020 8875 1065
 
 
Back to the Eighties

Saturday 4th September
  Back to the Eighties 10.30 till 3am. Wessex house is a long established and well known Battersea venue. Its bar is licensed until 2.30 am and dancing can go on until 3am. This makes it a great place for a bit of a boogie and late night drink after a meal or a birthday beer and bop with your mates.   Wessex House 1A St. Johns Hill Battersea London SW11 1TN
07914 489447
 
 
The Railway Children - LIve at Waterloo Station

Sunday 4 July - 1 December 2010
 

Transforming the former Eurostar platforms at Waterloo Station, one of the country’s best loved novels will come to life using this unique theatre setting that will be converted into a 1,000 seat venue with audiences sitting either side of a real railway track. www.railwaychildrenwaterloo.com

  Waterloo Station Please use the staircase located in the hoarding next to Platform 19 on the main station concourse.
0871 297 0740
 
 
Sambrook's Brewery Tour and Tasting

Wednesday15 September 2010
  Experience the fun of a brewery tour and tasting of Sambrook’s locally brewed ale. Open evening on the third Wednesday of each month.   Sambrook's Brewery Limited Unit 1 & 2 Yelverton Road Battersea, SW11 3QG
0207 228 0598
 
 
Battersea Butterflies - parents forum

Wednesday 15 September 2010
Free Event
  The first meeting of Battersea Butterflies, a forum for parent support and advice in conjunction with Battersea Park Adventure Playground for 5-16 year olds. Parents, carers and extended family members are all welcome. 12-2pm, light refreshments. Fortnightly meetings.   Battersea Park Adventure Playground Sun Gate Entrance (pedestrians) Albert Bridge Entrance (Vehicles) Albert Bridge Road London SW11 4PY
020 8871 7539
 
 
Clapham Society walk

Wednesday 15 September
Free Event
  The Eric Smith Lecture. Professor Andrew Saint, the General Editor of the Survey of London, will talk about the Survey and about one of its current projects, on the Parish of Battersea. The Battersea volumes will include the western part of the Common and the streets nearby. The hall opens at 7.30pm for 8-9.30 pm.    Clapham Manor Primary School, Belmont Road, SW4 0BZ
020 7498 9205
 
 
Tasting night at The Exhibit

16 September 2010
  Tasting night for the new Menu. We will be offering people the chance to have 3 courses off our fantastic new menu for only £10! Booking is compulsory.   12 Balham Station Road Balham SW12 9SG
0208 772 6556
 
 
The Comedy Tree - Putney

Thursday 16 September 2010
  Thursday’s show at The Comedy Tree returns from its summer break and features Perrier Award winner Milton Jones, David Baker, Wade McElwain and Funny Women Award winner Andi Osho. Highly entertaining Pete Jonas is MC.8.30pm (doors 8pm); £9 door, £7 in advance, £4 students. Late bar & DJ until midnight.   The Comedy Tree Wahoo Bar & Grill 14-16 Putney High Street Putney, SW15 1SL Nearest Tube - Putney Bridge
020 8549 9790 10am - 5pm
 
 
The Comedy Tree - Putney

Friday 17 September 2010
  Friday’s show at The Comedy Tree features sex symbol and musical genius Earl Okin, the hilarious Ryan McDonnell and Britain’s foremost comedian magician Pete Firman. Always enjoyable Steve N Allen is MC. 8.30pm (doors 8pm); £12 door, £10 in advance, £6 students. Late bar & DJ until 1am.   The Comedy Tree Wahoo Bar & Grill 14-16 Putney High Street Putney, SW15 1SL Nearest Tube - Putney Bridge
020 8549 9790
 
 
London Open House Weekend

18-19 September 2010
  Spotlight on local architecture including:
Rafayel Hotel, 34 Lombard Road SW11 3RF pre-book ONLY. New ecologically intelligent landmark hotel, an integral part of the Falcon Wharf development and the surrounding Nine Elms corridor. The hotel's green credentials reduce guests' carbon footprints by 20% compared to average London hotels.
St Mary's Church, Balham High Road, SW12 9BS Grade II listed. Originally proprietary chapel. Parish church since 1855. Victorian apsed chancel with mosaics. Wren-style clock-tower and domed baptistery (now chapel). Modern gallery rooms.
Conservation Extension, 21 Lambourn Road SW4 0LS Existing building in a Conservation Area opened up to create a kitchen/dining/living area in an extension with two roof lights, a glazed roof and rear elevation incorporating sliding folding doors leading to a new terrace and garden, all executed in a eco-friendly design.

Find design in your borough.
  Across London

 
 
St Mary's Church Fair 2010

Saturday 18 September 2010
  St Mary's is a beautiful Grade 1 Georgian building in a spectacular location on the banks of the river Thames. Open for tours, bell ringing, toys, games and book stalls, bric-a-brac, tea and refreshments. All welcome. stmarysbattersea.blogspot.com   St Mary's Church Battersea Church Road SW11

 
 
The Yoga of Silence a talk by Mansoor

Saturday 18th September 2010
 

A talk by Mansoor exploring silence as ‘the missing link’ that connects different inner practices through the Bhagavad Gita and other scriptures.
All are welcome. Contact: yoga@chup-sadhana.com


  The Bhavan Centre, Institute of Indian Art & Culture, 4 Casteltown Rd, London W14 West Kensington tube
07979 694 776
 
 
The Comedy Tree - Wimbledon

Saturday 18 September 2010
  Saturday’s show at The Comedy Tree - Wimbledon features Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Andrew Lawrence, the highly entertaining Eddy Brimson and Mock the Week star Seann Walsh. Always enjoyable Steve N Allen is MC. 8.30pm (doors 8pm); £14 door, £12 in advance, £7 students. Late bar & DJ until 3am.   The Watershed 267 The Broadway Wimbledon SW19 1SD Nearest Stations Wimbledon/South Wimbledon
Enquiries: 020 8549 9790
 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 18 September 2010
  Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the hilarious Markus Birdman, the highly entertaining Pete Jonas, a special guest comedian and a guest MC.

Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
  The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
 
 
Sky ride - Wandle Trail

Sunday 19 September 2010
Free Event
  Cycle the River Wandle taking in parklands and wildlife. At just over 4 miles in length and using traffic free paths, the route is ideal for beginners and takes in the National Trust's Morden Hall Park, an attractive 125 acre green oasis as well as Ravensbury Park, with its woodland, nature reserves and children's play area. 10am, 1 hr 30 mins pace: slow (6 mph).   The Band Stand Abbey Mills, Merton Abbey Mills, SW19 2RD Colliers Wood Tube

 
 
Talk like a Pirate Day - Pirates of the Caribbean

19 September 2010
  The Exhibit will be joining in with the rest of the world in Talking like a Pirate Day! Our staff will be in pirate fancy dress, we are showing Pirates of the Caribbean in the Cinema, and there will be a special Rum Tasting Class! YoHoHo!   The Exhibit 12 Balham Station Road Balham SW12 9SG
0208 772 6556
 
 
Activate - Lambeth's Sports Festival

Sunday 19 September 2010
Free Event
  The Activate Sports Festival is back. This free festival is your opportunity to 'have a go' at over 25 Olympic and Paralympic sports including tennis, rowing, cycling, martial arts and athletics. There will also be non-Olympic activities such as a climbing wall, BMX and Nintendo Wii. 12.00pm - 5.00pm   Kennington Park Kennington Park Road London, SE11 4BE
020 7926 4038
 
 
EVITA

20 September to 2 October 2010
  Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece EVITA returns triumphantly to London at New Wimbledon Theatre for two weeks only!

"I defy anybody who sees this production to say they have seen a better one." The Stage
  New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1QG
0844 871 7646 (bkg fee)
 
 
Salsa Dance Classes in Clapham

Every Wednesday
  Fun and friendly salsa classes in the heart of Clapham with London-Salsa. Every Wednesday Classes 7.30pm. Club from 9.15pm till midnight. Classes £8 per lesson or (5 Beginners classes for £25). Club Free before 10pm £3 after.   The Two Brewers 114 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7UJ Nearest Tube: Clapham Common
07761434504
 
 
BREED by Lou Ramsden

Tuesday 21 September - 16 October 2010
  As abandoned dogs and disposable cats make headline news, the Olivier Award-winning team at Theatre503 is proud to present BREED – a topical story about a very animal breed of human cruelty. Tuesday - Saturday 7.45pm, Sunday 5pm. Tickets: £14/ £9 conc. (Tuesdays 'Pay What You Can')   503 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 3BW
020 7978 7040
 
 
South of the Bridge Club

Thursday 22 September - 14 October 2010
 

The Exhibit South of the Bridge Club. Come and join us for fun relaxed bridge lessons on Thursday morning 9.30am - 11.15am. Beginners, intermediates and advanced levels welcome. Or supervised play on Wednesday evening 8pm - 10pm. Contact Lizzy 07711625095 Email southofthebridgeclub@yahoo.com

  The Exhibit 12 Balham Station Road Balham SW12 9SG
020 8772 6556
 
 
Venn Street Market, Clapham

Friday 24-26 September 2010
  Monthly street market in Clapham offering artisan produce. Support your local suppliers as well as specialist flower and plant growers and nurseries in the South East. Fridays and Saturdays are FOOD market days, and Sundays are FLOWER market days with FOOD. Last weekend of every month   Venn Street Clapham SW4
020 7183 3251
 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 25 September 2010
  Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow star Steve Williams, the brilliant impressionist Stefano Paolini, Russell Howard's Good News Steve Hall and a guest MC.

Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
  The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
 
 
The Great River Race 2010

Saturday 25 September 2010
  London's River Marathon. A spectacular boat race up London's River Thames that attracts around 300 crews from all over the globe and appeals to every level of competitor. Start 12.15pm. A great day out for competitors and spectators alike.View from the riverside or from a passenger boat.   Start from London Docklands, through Battersea, Wandsworth and Putney to finish in Ham, Richmond.
020 8398 9057
 
 
NCT Clapham Nearly New Sale (Autumn/ Winter)

Saturday 25 September 2010
  A great opportunity to buy nearly new baby equipment, and clothes, toys and books for babies and young children at bargain prices, and support the work of the NCT. Entry £1.50 until 11am, free after that. Priority entry to first 100 card-carrying NCT members, but non-members equally welcome. 9.30am - 12pm. Email: nearlynewsales@claphamnct.com   Broomwood Methodist Hall, Kyrle Road, Off Broomwood Road, SW11 6BD
0844 243 6092 option 2
 
 
Balham Local History Walks

Sunday 26 September 2010
Voluntary donation
  Discover the history of Weir Road and the Hyde Farm Estate with the Balham Society, free to attend. 2.30pm. Contact John for more information at john.rattray@amserve.net   meet: corner of Cavendish Road and Emmanuel Road
020 8675 4854
 
 
TRINITY RIVER WALK - A WALK TO REMEMBER

Sunday 26 September 2010
  Trinity’s first ever walk along the Thames helps hospice to raise vital funds for Trinity Hospice at 11.30am. Suitable for all ages and abilities, the River Walk runs for 5.5 km, through Putney and Chelsea, and finishes with celebratory drinks at the Draft House, Westbridge, London SW11. Entry fees are £10 for adults, £5 for children from 5 to 16 years, with under 5s going free. Email: zkhan@trinityhospice.org.uk.   Wandsworth Park to Battersea Bridge
020 7787 1044
 
 
100 Years of New Wimbledon Theatre - Gala

Sunday 26 September 2010
  Gala performance, which will raise money for the Entertainment Artistes Benevolent Fund (EABF) and the Wimbledon Civic Theatre Trust (WCTT). Performing will be (in alphabetical order): Alistair McGowan, Barry Cryer, Bobby Davro, Catherine Tate, Four Poofs & a Piano, Gareth Gates, Joe Pasquale, June Whitfield, Paul Zerdin, Rick Wakeman, Ron Moody, Stavros Flatley…with more to be announced! Tickets £25-£100. Black tie optional.     New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, London, SW19 1QG
0844 871 7646
 
 
Wandsworth Charity Week

Monday 27 Sept - 2 Oct 2010
  Highlights of the Week:
- Your Borough, Your Charity - X Factor style voting to allocate funds raised.
- It’s a Knock Out team events day.
Fundraising Pack – available now on www.wandsworthcharityweek.org.uk
  Across Wandsworth
020 8875 2847
 
 
THE THUNDERBOLT by Arthur Wing Pinero

1 September to 2 October 2010
  The eldest Mortimore, a brewer, has died. His estranged siblings gather to divide the spoils. But there is no will and an illegitimate daughter. Guilt, envy and greed jostle for prominence.
Theatre-in-the-round.
  Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SA Nearest tube and mainline station: Richmond (District Line, South West Trains and Silverlink)
020 8940 3633 10am - 7pm
 
 
ILLUSTRATED TALK ON WILLIAM CURTIS, BOTANIST

Thursday 30 September 2010
  William Curtis (1746-1799) was Demonstrator to the Society of Apothecaries at Chelsea Physic Garden in 1772. He has a commemorative stained glass window in St. Mary's Church. Hosted by The Battersea Society. Cost (per person): £5 (payable on door) Time: 7 for 7.30pm.   St Mary's Church, Battersea Church Road, SW11

 
 
Wandsworth Charity Week Gala Event

Thursday 30 September 2010
  The Gala Event will bring local businesses, charities and residents of the Wandsworth together for an evening of entertainment, culminating in the announcement of which Charities received the most votes to become beneficiaries of this year’s Charity Week funds.
 
020 8875 2847
 
 
Bedrock club night

Saturday 2 October 2010
  Bedrock celebrates 12 years as one of the most prominent club nights and record labels on the planet. Join the Revolution at Space, John Digweed is joined by Coxy for his final UK date of 2010. TICKETS: Available now priced £20 + Booking Fee www.ticketmaster.co.uk   O2 Academy Brixton, 211 Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9SL
0844 844 0444
 
 
Wandsworth Artists' Open House 2010

2,3 and 9,10 October 2010
FREE
  Wandsworth Artist's Open House returns as over 200 artists at 85 venues display their work from 11am to 6pm on two separate weekends in October. Find out how to register
Toot toot, the Tooting, Furzedown and Balham Art Trail is here...


  Wandsworth
020 8871 8711
 
 
Wimbledon Bookfest

2 - 10 October 2010
 

The line up for Wimbledon Bookfest 2010 is now available to view here. Tickets are on general sale from Tues 20th July, through Polka box office 020 8543 4888 or online at www.wimbledonbookfest.org.

The Bookfest marquee will be on Wimbledon Common 8-10 October and we will be holding a variety of book-related events over the period in various venues. 

  Across Wimbledon
020 8543 4888
 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 2 October 2010
  Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring Mock the Week star Milton Jones, Russell Howard's Good News star Steve Hall, a very special guest comedian and Pete Jonas as MC.

Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am. info@comedycarnival.co.uk
  The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
 
 
Lambeth Open

Saturday 2 & 3 Oct 2010
FREE
  Lambeth's original borough wide showcase for creative talent. On the first weekend of October 2010 artists and crafts people across the borough of Lambeth will be opening their studio and work spaces to the public. Doors will be open from 11am to 6pm,   Across Lambeth

 
 
The Papered Parlour Open Studio

Saturday 2-3 October 2010
Free Event
 
New Contemporary Craft venue for London The Papered Parlour flings open its doors during the 2010 Lambeth Open Studio weekend. 11am - 6pm – FREE!

 -Discover a world of creativity in Clapham you never knew existed

-Get access to top designers on your doorstep

-Meet and buy from local artists


 

  The Papered Parlour, 7 Prescott Place, London SW4 6BS
020 7627 8703
 
 
THE COMPANY MAN by Torben Betts

6 October 6 November
  With his love of birdwatching, cricket and carefully tended sunflowers, retired company man William ought to be able to look back on his life, his work and his family from a place of contentment. But can he? Theatre-in-the-round   Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SA Nearest tube and mainline station: Richmond (District Line, South West Trains and Silverlink)
020 8940 3633 10am - 7pm
 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 9 October 2010
  Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring guitar-wielding satirist Steve Gribbin, Royal Variety Performer Hal Cruttenden, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Andrew Lawrence and Rob Collins as MC.

Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am. info@comedycarnival.co.uk
  The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
 
 
Street and Hip Hop Dance Sessions

Thursday 14 October 2010 - 18 November
 

We're running two Street & Hip Hop Dance Courses - one for beginners (that's right, those of you who have always wanted to dance!) and a faster paced course for those of you who have done some street dancing before. Our Autumn Session is perfect for getting those bodies moving! 6.45pm - 7.45pm

info@streetsessions.co.uk

  Battersea Arts Centre Lavender Hill SW11

 
 
Street & Hip Hop Dance Courses

Thursday 14th October 2010
 

We're running two Street & Hip Hop Dance Courses - one for beginners (that's right, those of you who have always wanted to dance!) and a faster paced course for those of you who have done some street dancing before. Our Summer Session is perfect for getting those bodies moving!

info@streetsessions.co.uk

  Battersea Arts Centre Lavender Hill London SW11

 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 16 October 2010
  Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Pippa Evans, the highly entertaining Chris Martin, a special guest comedian and Bryan Lacey as MC.

Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am. info@comedycarnival.co.uk
  The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 23 October 2010
  Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the highly entertaining Eddy Brimson, the young talented Chris Martin, the brilliant impresionist Stefano Paolini and Pete Jonas as MC.

Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
  The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
 
 
The Five Wives of Maurice Pinder

Wednesday 27 - Saturday 30 October 2010
 

The Five Wives of Maurice Pinder by Matt Charman

In a world of cheating celebrities and wayward footballers, how does society view a man with not one but five wives – who all know about and accept each other? Performed by Balham’s award winning drama group Southside Players 7.45pm (Sat 5pm) Tickets: £10, concessions (Wed & Sat): £6.

  Chestnut Grove Theatre at Chestnut Grove School, Boundaries Road, Balham SW12
07914 657 524
 
 
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: The Beatles

Thursday 28th October
  Beatles 50th anniversary Concert - Experience the Beatles as you've never experienced them before. For one night only, experience the sound, the magnitude, the power, the fury and the excitement of this music captured in one place at one time only. Doors open 7pm.   Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
0845 401 5045
 
 
Freeze Festival

Friday 29 - 31 October 2010
  Freeze is a totally unique London festival experience.  A snow sports and music festival in London, nestled in the shadow of Battersea Power Station. Every year since it began in 2008 Freeze has welcomed the world’s very best skiers and snowboarders to compete on the specially erected 32m high, 100m long real snow ramp. Ticketmaster: 0844 277 4321
  Battersea Power Station, 188 Kirtling Street, London, SW8 5BP
0044 (0) 207 348 5200
 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 30 October 2010
  Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring Royal Variety Performance star Hal Cruttenden, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Andrew Lawrence, the hilarious Benny Boot and Pete Jonas as MC.

Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
  The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
 
 
Brilliant Fireworks Displays

Thursday 5 November 2010
Free event and open to all
  Light up your life!  Enjoy Lambeth's spectacular fireworks displays.  Festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. in Brockwell Park, Streatham Common and Clapham Common.  Please use public transport or walk to the displays.  Please note that Clapham Common tube station will be closed from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., so you will need to find alternative routes.  The public is prohibited from bringing any sparklers or fireworks to any of the venues during this event.  Strictly no pets.   Brockwell Park, Streatham Common and Clapham Common

 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 6 November 2010
  Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the hilarious Stuart Goldsmith, Russell Howard's Good News star Steve Hall, a special guest comedian and Pete Jonas as MC.

Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am. info@comedycarnival.co.uk
  The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
 
 
Battersea Park Fireworks Display

Saturday 6th November 2010
 
Spectacular Bonfire Night Festivities: Impressive fireworks display and Bonfire Night fun for the whole family.  Boasting stunning pryotechnics and a sky ablaze with colour, you won't want to miss this truly amazing night. 6pm - Gates, bar, food court and glow products open. 7.30pm - Bonfire lit, 8pm - Fireworks. Admission £6 with a £1 charge for kids under 10 years old. Nearest train: Battersea Park or Queenstown. Nearest Tube: Pimlico.
  Battersea Park Nearest Train: Battersea Park or Queenstown Nearest Tube: Pimlico
0845 070 6870
 
 
HUNGRY GHOSTS by Tim Luscombe

10 November 11 December 2010
  We are in Shanghai for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Tyler is tense about the race, his place in the team and the condition of the track and there is the newspaper interviewer pursuing him. And then his week-end is invaded and Tyler finds that human rights and Chinese politics enter his life. Theatre-in-the-round.   Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SA Nearest tube and mainline station: Richmond (District Line, South West Trains and Silverlink)
020 8940 3633 10am - 7pm
 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 13 November 2010
  Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the highly skilled Jeff Innocent, Britain's foremost comedian magician Pete Firman, the hilarious Benny Boot and Steve N Allen as MC.

Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am. info@comedycarnival.co.uk
  The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
 
 
Comedy Carnival at The Grand

Saturday 30 November 2010
  Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the highly entertaining Rudi Lickwood, hard hitting Canadian Jason Rouse, Portuguese funny man Philberto and Chris Martin as MC.

Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
  The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446.
 
 
Wimbledon Art Studios

Thurs 25 28 November 2010
Free Event
  The largest single site art studio complex in Britain. The show provides a rare opportunity to visit the artists collectively in their creative space, meet and chat with them and hopefully walk away with a great original piece of art work purchased commission-free directly from them.   Wimbledon Art Studios 10 Riverside Yard Riverside Road London SW17 0BB
+44 (0)208 947 1183
 
 
Arts grants deadline

Monday 6 December 2010
Free Event
  Local artists based in Battersea and Roehampton have until Monday 6 December 2010 to complete their applications for an arts grant from Wandsworth Council - to be notified by Monday 18 January 2010. There is a free workshop to explain more about the scheme and to help residents with their applications. The session takes place from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Northcote Library, 155e Northcote Road, SW11. There is no need to book. Please check the date. To contact the arts team call 020 8871 8711 email: arts@wandsworth.gov.uk   Northcote Library, 155e Northcote Road, SW11
020 8871 8711
 
 
ONCE BITTEN by Alfred Hennequin & Alfred Delacour

15 December - 5 February 2011
  There is a lawyer, his pretty wife, his mother in law, an impecunious uncle who falls asleep whenever he sits down, a hopeless maid, the lawyer’s lawyer friend and a disgruntled cook. And then there is suddenly his first brief – a divorce. Translated and adapted by Reggie Oliver. Theatre-in-the-round.   Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SA Nearest tube and mainline station: Richmond (District Line, South West Trains and Silverlink)
020 8940 3633 10am - 7pm
 
 
Arts grants deadline

Monday 7 February 2011
Free Event
  Local artists based in Battersea and Roehampton have until Monday 7 February 2011 to complete their applications for an arts grant from Wandsworth Council - to be notified by Monday 14 March 2011. There is a free workshop to explain more about the scheme and to help residents with their applications. The session takes place from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Northcote Library, 155e Northcote Road, SW11. There is no need to book. Please check the date. To contact the arts team call 020 8871 8711 email: arts@wandsworth.gov.uk   Northcote Library, 155e Northcote Road, SW11
020 8871 8711
 
 
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