The best things to do this weekend, 20-22 June
The best things to do this weekend, 20-22 June
Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: theatre in Richmond, a book festival in Barnes, dining out in Putney, outdoor fun in Morden and a night of Motown music in Kingston…
Main image: Colombo Kitchen
Theatre
In Praise of Love
Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond
England, 1973. Lydia and her husband Sebastian excel at keeping secrets – but their world is crumbling. The arrival of Lydia’s admirer sparks their complex deceptions into an explosion of family truths.
Family Fun
Barnes Children’s Literature Festival
Barnes, 21 & 22 June
The UK’s largest children’s literature festival, Barnes Children’s Literature Festival returns to London for its 11th year with more than 100 inspiring events, workshops and performances for young book fans and their families. Headline authors this year include David Walliams, Cressida Cowell, Stephen Mangan, Adam Kay, Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, Janice Hallett, M.G. Leonard and MC Grammar. There are still a few tickets available so why not pop along if you fancy a day out with the kids?
Food
Colombo Kitchen
Putney
Definitely one to visit if you’re looking to dine out this weekend, Colombo Kitchen serves up delicious Sri Lankan-inspired cuisine. They’ve got some truly delectable dishes on the menu that are hard to find anywhere else, particularly the award-winning Lamprais, a wondrously authentic and aromatic delicacy consisting of a selection of delicious rice and curries wrapped and baked in banana leaves.
Go Outdoors
Picnic in the Park
Morden Hall Park, 21 June
To celebrate 80 years of Morden Hall Park being open to the public, you are invited to roll out your blankets and open up your hampers and settle down for an afternoon of picnics accompanied by music. Performances will come from the Wandle Concert Band, Merton Youth Jazz Orchestra, and Merton Youth Concert Band.
Music
The Magic of Motown
Rose Theatre, 22 June
Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year with all the Motown classics by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and more.
