The best things to do this weekend
The best things to do this weekend, 23-25 October
Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: theatre in Wimbledon and Kingston, a history festival at West Horsley Place, a magical Halloween trail in Morden Park, and dining at Battersea Power Station!
Main image: tashas, Battersea
Theatre
Legally Blonde the Musical
New Wimbledon Theatre, until 24 October
Legally Blonde The Musical is back with a fabulous new production starring Amber Davies as Elle Woods. Follow the iconic fashionista from California to Harvard Law School in this hilarious, high-energy feel-good musical.
Jane Eyre
Rose Theatre, until 24 October
Last few days to see this stunning adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s classic!
Freedom beckons when Jane Eyre is offered a position as governess at the home of the brooding and enigmatic Mr Rochester. But when long-buried secrets come to light, she must choose between the man she loves and the woman she wants to become.
Family Fun
Saxon Saga
West Horsley Place, 24-25 October
This family-friendly weekend festival will include living history demonstrations, Saxon-inspired food, talks, storytelling, children’s activities, a performance of Beowulf and each day culminates with a spectacular burning of a replica Saxon ship.
The Enchanted Autumn Forest
Morden Park
Wander through a breath-taking illuminated light trail created by the team behind the world-famous Eden Project and experience the rich history and folklore behind Halloween traditions from around the world.
Food
Tashas
Battersea
If you fancy a day trip for some shopping at Battersea Power Station this weekend, make a reservation at tashas for lunch or dinner. It’s a great spot for a lunch stop that marries casual and upscale, or if you’re going for dinner, try the show-stopping prawn pasta – it’s utterly delicious.
