The best things to do this weekend
The best things to do this weekend, 14-16 August
Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: theatre in Kingston, brunch in the Surrey Hills, a family day out in Barnes, outdoor jazz at Claremont, and a fascinating exhibition at FUSEBOX!
Main image: Dragonfly Festival at Wetland Centre Barnes (c) WWT / Jim Johnstone
Theatre
The Cat in the Hat
Rose Theatre, Kingston
Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat, a lively and engaging first theatre experience for children aged 3+, based on the best-selling book.
Food
The Plucky Pheasant
Guildford
Fancy brunch with a side helping of extraordinary views? The Plucky Pheasant is a lovely brunch cafe in the Surrey Hills, situated at the top of Newland Corner. It’s the perfect pitstop for a weekend hike, a great place to sit and enjoy yummy original sandwiches and bagels surrounded by the best of Surrey’s natural beauty.
Family Fun
Dragonfly Festival
WWT London Wetland Centre, Barnes
Visitors can enjoy a summer of dragonfly-themed events and activities, including Dragonfly Safaris, pond dipping, mini beast hunting, Giant Dragonfly Games and dragonfly chalk art, alongside water play in the popular Splash Pad play area.
Music
Claremont Live: The Macaroons
Claremont Landscape Garden, 15 August
Jazz in the garden! The Macaroons bring an upbeat, edgy blend of blues, soul and jazz, infused with European flair. Expect inventive takes on jazz and blues standards, alongside playful twists on Latin, funk, rock and soul.
Exhibitions
What Makes Us
FUSEBOX, Kingston
Spanning painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles, animation, dance and more, this exhibition brings together a wide range of perspectives, experiences and stories that inspire young and emerging artists today. The artists’ work responds to one of three themes: Matter, Queer, and Magyck.
