What’s on
Upcoming events at The Exchange, Twickenham.
April 2019
Lee Nelson Serious Joker
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Following his 150 date, smash-hit tour, Lee Nelson comes to The Exchange for one night only! You’ve seen him sneaking into places he shouldn’t be, now come and see him where he most definitely should be: live on stage for a special performance of his sensational Serious Joker stand-up show. “In this sort of form Nelson is irresistible… there aren't many better comedians to turn to” The Telegraph “Comedy legend” The Sun “You should be ashamed of yourself” Sepp Blatter https://youtu.be/xdem2Ya4ZSY
INSTANT OPERA: present their Spring Opera Gala
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Following triumphant five star opera productions and galas last year INSTANT OPERA make their debut at The Exchange. Featuring ten professional soloists, a chorus and a full orchestra conducted by Oliver Till, this promises to be a glittering, unforgettable, occasion. Performing glorious operatic masterpieces and grand choruses by; Puccini, Bizet, Rossini, Mozart, Handel, Verdi, Gounod, Strauss, Gilbert & Sullivan and more! www.instantopera.co.uk "..Creative and high level group of performers" ***** Trendfem.com Tickets: £18/£15 (concs, or 3 or more tickets bought…
The Ideas Exchange Talks
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St Mary’s are delighted to announce the line-up for the “Ideas Exchange”, a series of quick-fire lectures from a range of top academics. Each thought-provoking talk is only eight minutes long (or short) and will cover a cornucopia of topics from media to sport! Our speakers include His Honour Judge Peter Lodder QC who will be talking about the changing face of our Courts. This will be an examination of how the courts and those who work in them…
Richmond Film Society Presents ‘Truman’ (Spain)
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Richmond Film Society Presents ‘Truman’ (Spain) Details 30 April 2019 @ 8:00pm £5 (£3 full-time students). Members go free. https://www.richmondfilmsoc.org.uk/ Spain (2017) Julián has terminal cancer, his oldest friend Tomas flies halfway round the world to be there for him, to tie up loose ends, including finding a home for Truman, a rather morose, elderly Bull Mastiff. Directed by Cesc Gay Rating: 15 Written by Cesc Gay, Tomàs Aragay Runtime: 108 minutes Tickets: Adults: £5 Full time students: £3 Free to RFS…
May 2019
It’s So Easy Productions Presents: Come Together: The Beatles “Abbey Road” 50 Years On
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It was 50 years ago today! In 1969 four lads from Liverpool recorded their final studio album, Abbey Road. Just a few months later, The Beatles, the band responsible for changing the face of popular music, would announce their official break-up. Join us at The Exchange, Twickenham as Come Together celebrates the sounds and career of the greatest band of all time featuring such timeless hits as “Here Comes The Sun”, “Hey Jude”, “In My Life”, “Strawberry Fields”, “Penny Lane”…
A Hard Day’s Night
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A showing of the iconic 1964 film much of which was filmed on location in the Twickenham and Isleworth area and all of the internal filming took place at Twickenham Studios. Directed by Richard Lester the film has had a huge influence on music and world culture. This event will have an introduction analysing this influence and celebrating the unique 1964 time and place.
Grease: Sing-A-Long
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The Exchange brings you a Sing-Along special screening of Grease, featuring everyone’s favourite bad-boy turned good Danny Zuko (John Travolta) alongside the wholesome Sandy (Olivia Newton-John). This 1978 classic is the highest grossing Musical of all time. We're taking you back to the 50's, and a little place called Rydell High. Grease related fancy dress is encouraged but not compulsory though you will definitely need to bring your singing voice!
Sam Avery: The Learner Parent
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Parenthood is a crafty beast. The second you master something it changes the game so you're rubbish at it again. Stand-up comedian, viral blogger and bestselling author Sam Avery (aka the Learner Parent) started his award-winning blog when his twin boys were born. A million nappies, Peppa Pig episodes and a head-full of hair loss later, he shares all the lows, highs and hilarious in-betweens of his experiences of first-time parenthood. Sam's honest, messy account of wrestling with sleep deprivation…
The Bees In My Garden
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An evening of talk about bees and gardens Celebrating the centenary of Twickenham and Thames Valley Beekeepers’ Association. Guest speakers Professor Dave Goulson and Planting for Honeybees author Sarah Wyndham Lewis
Mark Lewisohn in Conversation with Dr Richard Mills
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Mark Lewisohn is the foremost expert on the Beatles and the author of several books on the Fab Four including the recent ‘The Beatles: All These Years – Tune In’. In conversation with Dr Richard Mills from St Mary’s University this event will analyse all the Beatles film activity in Twickenham and other connections with the area.