What’s on
Upcoming events at The Exchange, Twickenham.
December 2023
Manford’s Comedy Club
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Our resident comedy night returns for a Xmas special! We welcome an exciting line-up of comedians including the in demand Daman Bamrah, Kate Smurthwaite, Andrew Ryan and Freya McGheee. Join us for an evening of festive fun and kick off your December the right way... laughing! Irishman Andrew Ryan made his comedy circuit debut in […]
Home Alone (2003)
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Local Twickenham charity, SEEN, are hosting a fundraising screening of the timeless Christmas classic, Home Alone. All funds raised will go towards SEEN's work supporting those facing pregnancy choices or loss. For more info go to www.seen.charity Suggested donation £6 When little Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family dashes off on a […]
The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials, and Connections by Ben Wildavsky
Ben Wildavsky is a visiting scholar at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development. He is the award-winning author of The Great Brain Race (Princeton) and coeditor of Reinventing Higher Education and Measuring Success. He is the host and coproducer of the Higher Ed Spotlight podcast. His book The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials, and Connections is a persuasive case for building career success through broad education, targeted skills, and social capital. Young…
Find out more »Can I Live
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Have you ever wondered how or why the climate crisis is relevant to you? Come to our double bill evening event: film screening plus poetry open mic. Young people especially welcome. Screening starts: 7.30pm sharp. Event ends at 10pm Age: Film rated 12+ Cost: By Donation Booking link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/752719142217 --- FILM SCREENING Can I Live? A story of how one Black British man finds his place in the climate justice movement. Presented by Complicité. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKkB-simOZs
Jazz At The Movies – Swinging Christmas
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Tonight at The Exchange with their stockings full of 20th century holiday classics and curiosities, Jazz At The Movies revisit the wealth of wonderful Christmas music created for the festive season across the years on the silver screen and offering their compelling and almost addictive interpretations. Enjoy seasonal gems including “Sleigh Ride”: “Santa Baby”: “All I Want For Christmas Is You”: “Winter Wonderland”: “Let It Snow” and so many more. Jazz At The Movies, a quintet of all-star jazz musicians,…
Hansel and Gretel
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“Would you like to hear the story? It begins two days before Christmas, with a Witch and a magic spell…” Hansel & Gretel are so excited, it’s their favourite time of year - Christmas! But when they get lost deep in the woods, it seems they’ll never make it back in time for Christmas dinner… until they discover a whole host of new friends willing to help them out! And perhaps the Witch living in that delicious gingerbread house isn’t…
A Christmas Carol
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“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold, covetous, mean-spirited old sinner, despises cheer and festivity. But this Christmas, one magical night will change his life forever and thaw his icy heart. Created by Box Tale Soup, featuring remarkable puppetry and all original music, Dickens’ classic is lovingly brought to life in a brand new production. Following sell out performances at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham in…
Hansel and Gretel
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“Would you like to hear the story? It begins two days before Christmas, with a Witch and a magic spell…” Hansel & Gretel are so excited, it’s their favourite time of year - Christmas! But when they get lost deep in the woods, it seems they’ll never make it back in time for Christmas dinner… until they discover a whole host of new friends willing to help them out! And perhaps the Witch living in that delicious gingerbread house…
A Christmas Carol
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“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold, covetous, mean-spirited old sinner, despises cheer and festivity. But this Christmas, one magical night will change his life forever and thaw his icy heart. Created by Box Tale Soup, featuring remarkable puppetry and all original music, Dickens’ classic is lovingly brought to life in a brand new production. Following sell out performances at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham in 2020 & 2021……
Richmond Film Society Presents ‘Under the Fig Trees’
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Details ‘Under the Fig Trees’ depicts one working day in the lives of fig pickers. In this quiet, lyrical film we observe a group of mainly young people: how they flirt, conspire , gossip and exchange meaningful glances from under the trees beneath the dazzling Tunisian sun . An acclaimed debut feature film from Erige Sehiri who has utilised a talented group of non-professional actors to produce a quietly beguiling piece of observational storytelling.12 December 2023 @ 8:00 pm …