Wednesday 18 July - Sunday 19 August
Free Entry
The exhibition features film-stars, engineers, sports-people, playwrights, soldiers and royals. Don’t miss out on joining us this summer to celebrate the faces that helped to shape our borough..
Boothroyd's Bank Holiday Bonanza: Create a play in a Week (ages 11-16)
Monday 20 – Friday 24 August 10am – 4pm £155 for the week
Make new friends and have fun!
Wednesday 22 - Tuesday 28 August
Elmbridge Rentstart are proud to bring the work of Solomon Grace, forced to flee from his country a few years ago, to Robert Phillips Gallery
Sunday 5 August 8am
Yoga session and Brunch
Wed 29 - Fri 31 Aug
10am-4.30pm
MyBand is a fantastic Song Writing, Playing, Performing, Recording Holiday Course run over 3 days. ALL instruments are welcome!
Wed 5 - Sun 16 September, 10am-4pm
Modus Embroidered Textiles was formed in 1992 and currently has eight members. Each member has their own unique style and works in their individual way, using a variety of techniques and media. The group comes together bi monthly to share and experiment with new ideas.
Wednesday 5 September, 1.30pm
Odd Man Out Starring James Mason, Kathleen Ryan & Robert Newton. Directed by Carol Reed Screenplay by R C Sherriff & F L green
Thursday 6 September 7.30pm
Arisa Fujita, leader of the prizewinning Swiss Gémeaux Quartett, will be joined by outstanding postgraduate students in a concert of works by Haydn, Mendelssohn & Schumann
Thursday: 6 Sept; 4 Oct; 1 Nov; 6 Dec; 7:45-9:15pm
£5 per session
Open to all! Join our friendly group, read our chosen book of the month and meet to discuss it.
Facilitators: Rosie Boden and Val Woolford
Friday 7 September 8pm
A one-woman show that charts the course of an English woman newly arrived in New York. Brimming with optimism, she sets out to seek success, companionship & love....
Saturday 8 September, 2pm
Four x 10-minute original plays inspired by REAL PEOPLE and TRUE EVENTS to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War.
For more see: https://quickfixtheatre.wixsite.com/4families
Saturday 8 September 8pm
As seen on Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2) and Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), Steve hits the road for his third and largest UK tour.....
9 September - The Button Collection, 3.30pm
Bring a cushion and cuddly toy to our creative storytelling events. enjoy crafty projects, themed activities and a tea-time treat - the perfect afternoon outing for families with small children.
Tutor: Caroline Dooley
Tuesdays 8.30pm - 10pm
£11 per session paid termly
Learn acting and performance skills through drama games and exercises, without the pressure of being in a production
Wednesday* 8.00pm – 9.30pm *Not every Wednesday so contact Janet first to check!
Come and join this fun, relaxed group to hone your singing skills and rehearse towards occasional performances (optional!).
Call Janet on 07730 409648 / janetshell@talktalk.net
Thursday: 13, 27 Sept; 11, 25 Oct; 8, 22 Nov; 7:45 - 9:15pm
£30 (per term of 6 sessions) or £6 per session
Tutor: Val Woolford
Would you like to improve your power over words? Beginners welcome.
Tutor: Sarah Levy
Friday 10.00am - 12.00pm
£150 (12 weeks, tools provided, but materials will be extra)
Come and learn the basic skills of jewellery. Under Sarah’s guidance each student will have the opportunity to design and create a unique piece of jewellery.
Email: sarahlevy37@yahoo.com
Friday 14 September, 4-6pm
In advance of their 'Jane Austen and Friends' production in November (see page 6), the Fast & Loose Theatre Company, in their role of the agreeable people, invite you to join them in a Regency Workshop.
Friday 14 September 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Yoga Session and candlelit vegetarian supper, mango lassi or chai tea, Relaxing gift bag
Saturday: 15, 29 Sept; 13 Oct; 3, 17 Nov; 1 Dec
10.00am - 11.15am (5 - 7 years)
£7.50 (£40 termly)
The Saturday Art Club students produce work inspired by the changing exhibitions in the Robert Phillips Gallery.
Saturday: 15, 29 Sept; 13 Oct; 3, 17 Nov; 1 Dec;
11.30am - 1.00pm (8 - 11 years)
£7.50 (£40 termly)
The Saturday Art Club students produce work inspired by the changing exhibitions in the Robert Phillips Gallery.
Saturday 15, 20, 29 Sept. 6 Oct. 3-5pm
Tutor: Merrian Holland
Suitable if you're a complete beginner, a bit rusty or a self taught beginner that wants to make sure they're not picking up any bad habits!
£50 (materials not included)
Saturday 15 September
Doors open at 7pm, gig starts at 7.30pm
Chris and Amy are Dragonfly Sky, an engaging acoustic harmony duo based in Surrey.They are thrilled to announce the launch of their first EP “Neon” at this beautiful intimate venue..
Sunday 16 September 2018, 12.15pm
Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding musicianship...
Tutor: Janina Dexter
4 - 7 year olds
Exploring musical theatre for the younger child. Sessions will include drama and singing.
Musical direction: Cassie Wadsworth. Parent ‘watching day’ at the end of each term.
Monday 4.00pm - 5.00pm
£170 (10 weeks) A two-week trial is available for new students.
Fun and inspriring art classes for children from 8 years old.
Monday 4.30pm - 6.00pm (8 - 11 years)
£90 (10 weeks)
Tutor: Jo Humphries
Monday 5.00pm - 6.00pm (7 - 9 years)
Monday 6.00pm - 7.00pm (10 - 12 years)
Monday 7.00pm - 8.15pm (13 - 15 years)
£100 (10 weeks)
Learn how to act on stage, invent a drama and perform! Come to a free trial session (pay if you stay).
For more information: www.monkeytheatre.co.uk or contact: johumphries@gmail.com.
Tutor: Merrian Holland
Monday 8-10pm, Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm
£50 (5 weeks), £90 (10 weeks) excluding materials.
Tutor: Bonnie Mackintosh
Fusing glass to copper shows the wonderful colours and effects that can be achieved using a variety of enamelling techniques.
Tuesday 4-5.30pm (8-11 years) & 5.45-7.15pm (10-12 years)
£90 (10 weeks)
Fun and inspiring art classes for children from 8 years old.
Tuesday, 5.15-6.15pm and 6.30-7.30pm
£85 for 10 weeks or £10 per session
Jo Freeman will help improve your core strength, posture and confidence through ballet.
Call Jo 07747592266 or email jo@dancehappy.co.uk for more info
Wed 19 - Sun 23 September, 10am - 4pm
Spoff was a violinist who 49 years ago, together with her colleague, the cellist Betty hewlins, founded Pro Corda, a national chamber music organisation for young people.....
Tutor: Claire Grahame
Wed 12.30pm - 2.30pm
£90 (10 weeks)
This class is designed to develop a 'fine arts' approach to the design of textiles.
Wednesday 5 September, 1.30pm
That Hamilton Woman
Starring Laurence Olivier & Vivien Leigh. Directed by Alexander Korda Screenplay by R C Sherriff & Walter Reisch
Wednesday 4.00pm - 5:30pm (5-7 years)
£90 (10 weeks)
Fun and inspiring art classes where children from 5 years can experiment with various materials and techniques, resulting in great works of art!
Tutor: Corinne Manches
In this class, Corinne will explore appropriate techniques and develop your skills in the art of life drawing.
Thursday 10am - 1pm
£125* (5 weeks)
*excluding materials and model fees
Call: 07767 403722 or email: crmanches@yahoo.co.uk
Thursday 20 September Lunch 12 noon Concert 1pm
This extra lunchtime concert forms part of the Celebrations for Spoff and complements the exhibition running in the Robert Phillips Gallery. The programme includes works by Brahms & Dvorak...
Tutor: Tony Denton
Thursday 4.00pm - 5.00pm (beginners)
£70 (10 weeks)
Choreographer/tutor, Tony Denton, has worked with Ashley Banjo (Diversity) and ‘Chris and Wes’ (winners of Sky 1’s ‘Got to Dance’).
For boys and girls from age 8.
Tutor: Tony Denton
Thursday 5.00pm - 6.00pm (intermediate)
£70 (10 weeks)
Choreographer/tutor, Tony Denton, has worked with Ashley Banjo (Diversity) and ‘Chris and Wes’ (winners of Sky 1’s ‘Got to Dance’).
For boys and girls from age 8.
Thursday 6.15pm - 7.45pm and 8.00pm - 9.30pm
£90
Tutor:Claire Grahame at 6.15pm
Melanie Paice and Claure Grahame at 8pm
Our creative drawing course is open to all levels of experience and will encourage you to release your creative energy.
Fridays 21 September, 26 October & 23 November 8pm
We're back in September, showcasing the finest comedians in the land!
Join our friendly, informal group of woodcarvers
Saturday 22 Sept; 6, 20 Oct; 10, 24 Nov; 8 Dec 1 - 2.30pm
£6 per session - all tools provided
Saturday: 22 Sept; 6, 20 Oct; 10, 24 Nov; 8 Dec 1 - 2.30pm
£65 (6 weeks)
The six sessions will cover the basics of photography, such as rules of composition, shutter speed, aperture, depth of field and the characteristics of light, and of course the setup of your camera.
Saturday 22 September 8pm
Barry Douglas has established a major international career since winning the Gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, Moscow....
Sunday 23 September, 6pm
Doric String Quartet and chamber groups from nine leading chamber music organisations in the UK
This day is being held to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Pamela Spofforth MBE. ‘Spoff’ was a violinist who, 49 years ago, together with her colleague, the cellist Betty Hewlins, founded Pro Corda, a national chamber music educational organisation for young people.
Haydn String Quartet in G, op.33 no.5
Mendelssohn String Quartet in F minor, op.80
Wed 26 - Sun 30 September, 10am - 4pm
This exhibition consists of work by amateur artists and craftsmen living in Elmbridge or who are members of The Arts Society Walton (TASW).
Friday 28 September - 8pm
Performed by Malcom RennieSaturday 28 September - 8pm Shackleton's Endurance sank in Antarctica, leaving him and his crew of 27 stranded. McNish, brilliant carpenter and shipwright, defied Shackleton, but went all the way with him and played an absolutely vital role in ensuring all 28 were saved.
Saturday 29 September - 8pm
Join Lisa and her band,. plus a guest poet and surprise artist, all raising money for Parkinsons UK. Pre-show supper available!
Sunday 30 September 12.15pm
Each of the Po’ Boys has experience of playing in bands in the New Orleans’ style. A welcome return to Riverhouse.
Sunday 30 september 7 - 10pm
An evening of entertainment and supper in the cafe!
Wed 3 - Sun 21 October, 10am - 4pm
This enthusiastic and multi-talented group returns to the gallery with an intriguing exhibition offering the visitor an immersive experience of the world of collecting and collections
Wednesday 3 October, 1.30pm
Home at Seven Starring Ralph Richardson, Margret Leighton & Jack hawkins. Directed by Ralph Richardson Screenplay by Anatole de grunwald. Based on the play by R C Sherriff.
Friday 5 October - 8pm
Locally based saxophonist Tony Woods leads a highly distinctive group which draws on inspiration from folk idioms and pastoral expressiveness. “This is music of the heart, full of light and shade and full of surprises.” (Ian Carr).
Saturday 6 October - 2pm
Advanced pupils from the eralys Fernandez Piano Academy will be performing piano classical music ranging from Beethoven to Ravel for this afternoon recital.
Saturday 6 October - 8pm
Introducing Award Winning Singer Robert Habermann's Great American Songbook Show
Mad About Movies
The story of The Hollywood Musical
Sunday 7 October 2.30pm (workshop at 4pm)
This is ‘Carnival of the Animals’ but not as we know it. Dissected for body part potential to create the ‘ultimate animal’, we take inspiration from the music by Camille Saint-Saëns, a little help from Darwin and a whole lot of cardboard to mash up a show full of puppet possibility. Inspiration and delight for everyone from 4 to 104.
Wednesday 10 October, 1pm
Programme: Syrinx - Debussy, ‘Undine’ sonata - Reinecke, Opera Fantasy on Freyschutz - Weber
Friday 12 October 8pm
Led by jazz violin superstar Christian Garrick the Budapest Café Orchestra play folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, mournful Klezmer melodies, raucous Romanian Doinas and Hungarian Czada
Saturday 13 October, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm
Learn the basics of African drumming beats - drums provided or bring your own. Great fun for all ages.
Saturday 13 October, 5.30pm
A high octane, super-entertaining mix of African dance and music which will get you up and on your feet!
14 October & 25 November 3.30pm
Bubbles, lights, games and musical mayhem! A retro disco party for children under 7, with their grown-ups..
Wednesday 17 October , 1.30pm
The Dam Busters Starring Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave & Derek Farr. Directed by Michael Anderson Screenplay by R C Sherriff.
Saturday 20 October, 8pm
Cellist hannah Sloane is a member of the Eusebius Quartet, plays solo and teaches at Alleyn’s School and the Junior Royal Academy. Sophia Rahman studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and is now one of the country’s leading young accompanists. Programme to include Poulenc Sonata
Sunday 21 October - Doors open at noon, gig starts at 12.15pm
An original member of folk big band Bellowhead, Rachel is now is playing with a brand new band, featuring guitarist Matthew Ord (Assembly Lane) and melodeon player Julian Sutton (Kathryn Tickell, Sting)....
Wed 24 October - Sun 4 November, 10am - 4pm
For 25 years, the R C Sherriff Trust has supported thousands of residents across the borough, through its grants and projects. This exhibition celebrates the people and initiatives that have helped make the Trust the success it is.
Thursday 25 October, 7.30pm
In this illustrated talk, Roland Wales, R C Sherriff’s biographer, discusses Sherriff’s approach to his screenwriting, his views on hollywood, the producers he liked to work with (and those he didn’t), the numerous obstacles he had to overcome, and the classic scripts which have never been produced
Saturday 27 October - 8pm
Stories of First World War women through song
Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Louise Jordan shares the stories of inspirational women who challenged expectations through original song and storytelling
Sunday 28 October 12.15pm
This band specialises in mixing the familiar and the less hackneyed tunes and songs from the twenties and thirties with an all star personnel. This will be their debut performance at the Barn.
Richard resumes as normal after his Golden Anniversary celebrations of 2017 with a series of dates doing what he loves best, telling stories, playing the guitar and singing songs. This year there's a whole new show having shaken off the nostalgic trip of 50 years last year.
With a BAFTA Nomination as TV Entertainer Of The Year and Gold Award recipient from The British Academy of Composers, he turned his back on show biz for his first love of music and live performance.
Friday 2 November, 8pm
£15
Sat 3 November, 11am and 2pm
Snow White and Rose Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood. Not as worldly wise as their mother would have liked, they are nonetheless, kind, caring and sometimes a little over-enthusiastic in their deeds!
ages 5+
Saturday 3 November - 8pm
Star of the West End magic spectacular ‘Impossible,’ ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’ (ITV1), 'Dirty Tricks' (Ch4), 'Monkey Magic' (Five), ‘Psychic Secrets ‘(Five) and the ‘Jerry@Trick’ show with Jerry Sadowitz (Five). Ali Cook returns with his own brand of awe-inspiring magic and off-beat comedy. Expect to be genuinely amazed.
Sunday 4 November, 7pm
Shadows Fall
Screening of the winning entries from the Short Film Competition 2018
Wednesday 7 November , 1.30pm
The Four Feathers
Starring John Clements, Ralph Richardson & June Duprez. Directed by Zoltan Korda Screenplay by R C Sherriff.
Friday 9 November, 8pm
“Imagine a smaller version of the Jools Holland Orchestra without the annoying front man” – Time Out..
Pre-show supper available..
Saturday 10 November, 7.30pm
On this, the eve of the centenary of the end of WWI, local author Roger Wilson, presents stories, with music and images, taken from his newly published ‘ghost autobiography’ ‘Anna Uncensored’. The memoir is based on the experiences of his grand-father in the War, and the centenary of his falling. Stories of War and Love, are sourced from the cache of over 700 letters written by Lt. g h Annaheim (Anna), of the 1st Royal Munster Fusiliers, to his family, and to his young fiancée, and then wife, Dorice.
Wednesday 14 November, 1.30pm
The Night My Number Came Up
Starring Michael Redgrave, Sheila Sim & Denholm Elliot. Directed by Leslie Norman Screenplay by R C Sherriff
Wednesday 14 November, 8pm
One of the most distinctive artists of his generation, Stephen hough combines a distinguished career as a pianist with those of composer and writer.
Friday 16 Nov, 7.30pm
Written in 1955, The Long Sunset begs the question: “Is it better to remain part of a large, Europe-wide organisation, or is it better to go it alone?” Although the organisation in question is The Roman Empire rather than the European Union, R C Sherriff’s play addresses issues that are as relevant today as they were when it was first written.
Sat 17, 8pm - Sun 18 November, 5pm (3pm Regency tea before Sunday show)
Celia Andrews, has brought together familiar and new faces to present a new play by Patricia Jones. her innovative dramatisation of Austen's writings will ensure you have an evening of “a little quiet cheerfulness."
Wed 21 November, 1pm
Lunch from 12noon (£8.50)
Born in hong Kong in 1999, Adam has established himself as one of today’s leading young pianists. he was a keyboard finalist in the 2018 BBC young Musician. he is currently studying at the Royal Academy London. Music to include works by Schumann and Chopin
Sunday 25 November, 12.15 (doors open 12 noon)
Songs about cuckolded molecatchers, a lone English oak tree that grows at Gallipoli, care in the community and medieval pilgrims… We can only be talking about the folk experimentalists Harp and a Monkey!
£12.50 / £10.50 / U16 free
Friday 30 November, 8pm
Olivier Award winner, guy Masterson, last seen at Riverhouse with ‘Under Milk Wood’ in 2003 returns with festive favourite ‘A Christmas Carol’. Famed for bringing multiple characters to vivid life, Masterson recreates Scrooge, Marley, the Fezziwigs, Tiny Tim et al, in an enchanting performance that will dazzle and linger long in the memory. guaranteed to get you into the Christmas Spirit - in many more ways than one!
Sunday 2 Demember, 12.15pm
Playing an exciting repertoire of 1920s classic jazz, led by Christine on trombone and vocals, the Stompers pay tribute to the jazz greats; like King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton and Clarence Williams. They enjoy bringing back ideas from the more obscure bands and tunes of the period. “Classic jazz needn’t be boring.”
Saturday 9 December, 7.30pm
Hannah Gordon and Martin Jenkins return to Riverhouse with their highly popular seasonal anthology of poetry and prose.
Wednesday 5 December, 1.30pm
Journey’s End
Starring Sam Claflin, Paul Bettany & Asa Butterfield. Directed by Saul Dibb. Screenplay by R C Sherriff & Simon Reade
Friday 7 December - 8pm
John Law's Re-Creations
John Law (piano)
Sam Crockatt (sax)
James Agg (bass)
Billy Weir (drums
"...Intriguingly creative new jazz" - John Fordham (Guardian)
Sun 9 December 2018, 12.15pm
Join ‘one of British Folk's mightiest combinations' (MOJO), O'Hooley & Tidow, for an afternoon of beautifully performed original, contemporary, and traditional winter songs from their latest album 'WinterFolk Vol 1', produced with BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Ben Walker.
Sunday 9 December, 7.00pm
The final of the 2018 Young Musician of the Year Competition
Wednesday 12 December 1pm (lunch at 12 noon)
A welcome return to Harriet Adie, Keziah Thomas, Eleanor Turner and Elizabeth Scorah with their enchanting programme of seasonal music.
Wednesday 12 December, 7.30pm
£8 / £6 concs
Using the scripted scenes, notes and research that Sherriff undertook, the R C Sherriff Trust presents a ‘staged presentation’ of the sequel to Journey’s End.
Friday 14 December, 7pm
A warming tale for winter: London. Christmas Eve. The snow is falling. A little girl struggles fiercely through the cold. We follow her throughout the day as she encounters the funny and zany characters of the vibrant city streets. We enter the tumultuous world of her imagination, meeting talking turkeys, dancing rats, Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their chattering Christmas tree.
Age 4+
Saturday 15 - Saturday 22 December, 4pm
The Jolly Christmas Postman is on his final delivery of the year and he visits well-loved characters such as Miss Riding hood and humpty Dumpty and many others, with a gift for all this Christmas time.
Amy Harmann (bassoon);
Wednesday 9 January 1pm
Wednesday 6 February - 8pm
Sound Collective
Wednesday 13 February - 1pm
Wednesday 13 March 1pm
Joe Richards has performed all over the UK and abroad as soloist and in ensembles including the BBC Symphony Orchestra and London Sinfonietta....
Saturday 18 May 2018, 8pm
£20
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