The best things to do this weekend, 12-14 June
The best things to do this weekend, 12-14 June
Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: theatre in Richmond, an exhibition in Surrey, festivals in Hampton Court and Teddington, and a food panel at the British Library with a Time & Leisure contributor!
Main image: Hampton Court Palace Festival (c) Joshua Atkins
Theatre
Allegra
Richmond Theatre, until 13 June
Starring Maureen Lipman, Allegra is a moving comedy with spectacular song and dance sequences, but is also a touching and emotional examination of how, sometimes, the most beautiful of minds can start to disappear.
Art & Culture
Surrey Sculpture Society Exhibition
Claremont Landscape Garden
Claremont Landscape Garden is once again hosting the Surrey Sculpture Society for a summer walking trail with 70 unique artworks created by the society’s talented members.
Festivals
Riverside Festival
The Lensbury, Teddington, 13 June
The much‑anticipated Riverside Festival returns to The Lensbury this Saturday, celebrating its fourth year as one of the area’s most popular summer events. Open to both members and non‑members, the festival brings the local community together for a vibrant afternoon and evening by the river, running from 2pm until 10pm. This year’s main stage will be headlined by Fake Tan, one of the UK’s most in‑demand party bands. Their return promises a lively, feel‑good finale packed with classic party anthems and festival favourites.
Hampton Court Palace Festival
Hampton Court
The ever-popular Hampton Court Palace Festival has returned , set against the backdrop of the iconic, majestic palace. This year’s line-up is filled with unmissable gems like OMD, Elvis Costello and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Talks
The Edible Archive
The British Library, 13 June
Palestinian chefs, cookbook authors, botanists and beer makers discuss the rich and diverse history of Palestine reflected in its cuisine, and explore how food and drink are used by Palestinians to celebrate culture, to show love and care and to also remember and rebuild. Time & Leisure’s regular contributor Angela Zaher chairs the panel, which includes Fadi Kattan and Sami Tamimi.
