The best things to do this weekend, 3-5 October
The best things to do this weekend, 3-5 October
Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: theatre shows in Hammersmith, an art fair in Surrey, dining in Brentford, and a flower shop pop up in Wimbledon Village!
Main image: Art Surrey Epsom
Theatre
Dracula
Lyric Hammersmith
This major new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s horror classic uncovers the female voices at the heart of the tale.
Blessings
Riverside Studios, Hammersmith
In a small English town in the 1960s, matriarch Dorie Deacon is determined to keep her Catholic family respectable. But as their children return home to celebrate their traditional family Easter, their carefully constructed image begins to crack.
Art
Art Surrey Epsom Downs
Epsom Downs Racecourse
Join for a celebration of creativity and innovation at Epsom Downs, where artists, collectors, and enthusiasts will come together to enjoy the dynamic world of contemporary art. The fair will showcase a diverse array of works from over 100 talented artists, many Surrey based, featuring paintings, sculptures, photography, and more.
Food
Rottura
Brentford
If you’re looking for somewhere to dine on delicious, comforting and authentic Italian dishes this weekend, check out Rottura in Brentford. Twin sisters Emily and Elena are the impressive pair behind this restaurant that’s bright and modern occupying a corner plot of Brentford’s High Street. The cooking is steeped in family history and bears the hallmark of their Italian heritage, in particular a chef grandfather. The menu is a roll call of mouth-watering traditional Italian dishes categorised into small plates, pasta and large dishes with the occasional fusion inspired item such as the crispy sushi rice, avocado and spicy sashimi tuna. Check out our review here!
Shopping
Funky Bunch Flowers Pop Up
Ad Lib Gallery, Wimbledon Village, 5 October
Discover beautifully lifelike faux flowers and foliage, expertly styled by Surrey florists Fiona Lowe and Mary Jane Palmer. Pop in to see them at Ad Lib Gallery in Wimbledon Village from 10am to browse stems, arrangements and bespoke designs.
