Available Events

Tuesday 24 September - 11.30am
The story of Musicals along the Great White Way, and how one tale of Broadway guys and their dolls became the first truly American work of art.
 

Tuesday 24 September 2024 - 1.30pm
Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.

Wednesday 25 September to Sunday 20 October 2024

The Elmbridge Moving Art exhibition is coming back to the Robert Phillips Gallery at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre from Wednesday 25 September to Sunday 20 October 2024  to showcase the work of local artists.
This year Elmbridge Moving Art is guest curated by Ele King.
 

Riverhouse Barn Choir Autumn Term (September - December 2024) The choir aims to create an atmosphere unlike any other with people from all walks of life. Mums with their pre-school kids right through to retired folk singing side by side in glorious harmony! The music will have a theme each term and have something for everyone. We will sing with and without accompaniment and for concerts welcome local musicians to boost the sound. 

Friday 4 October 2024 - 8pm
Macbeth is brought to life by this talented and enthralling story-telling company, igniting the imagination with poetry, sound-scapes, shadows and movement. Faithful to the text and famous Shakespeare characters. Suitable for those studying the play at GCSE as well as lovers of the Bard. NOT TO BE MISSED.

Saturday 5 October 2024 - 7:30 pm
Captain John Tye was one of only 134 pilots to ever fly Concorde for British Airways in the whole 27 years the supersonic airliner was in service. John will tell us about his story - from an Orphan to a pilot.  He will also share his experience landing Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport, one of the most challenging airport to many pilots, as exclusive content to Riverhouse.

Sunday 6 October 2024 - 1pm
Renowned pianist, Derek Paravicini, alongside Professor of Music, Adam Ockelford and guest performers thirteen-year-old blind pianist, Chapman Shum, and Amber Trust ‘Golden Fundraiser’ and Violinist Poppy McGhee present a concert of music in aid of the Amber Trust.

Wednesday 9 October 2024 - 7.30pm
Step back in time with photographers Daryl and Judy Ford to explore Romania's last remaining peasant communities. For five years, Daryl and Judy have travelled thousands of kilometres by car and foot, searching for people still following a traditional lifestyle. 
 

Saturday 19th October 7:30pm
Agatha Christie was one of the greatest thriller writers of all time. In 1926, her crashed car was discovered in Surrey and the famous author was missing, presumed dead by many, for eleven days. However, she was eventually found at a luxury hotel in Harrogate. Liz Grand presents her one-woman show ‘Where Is Mrs Christie?’ Did she suffer from amnesia? Was it a publicity stunt? Or was there a darker secret involved? In true thriller style, all will be revealed.

Wednesday 23rd October, 6th, 23rd and 30th November 2024 - 11am to 1pm RESERVATION NEEDED
Philosophy is about some of the trickiest questions in life. Can we really know anything about the world? What makes actions right or wrong? Is the mind part of the physical world? Do I have to wear a turtleneck jumper to be an existentialist?

The Philosophy Cafe locks horns with issues like these on Wednesdays. Why not join us for coffee and enjoyable conversation in a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere?

Wednesday 23 October 2024 - 7.30pm
Our Patron, Martin Jenkins, talks informally about the role played by the director when working on a play with particular reference to Shakespeare's King Lear (please bring a copy along). During a career stretching over 60 years, Martin progressed from assistant director at the RSC to Founding Artistic of The Everyman Theatre, Liverpool and finally Chief Producer Drama (Radio) with the BBC.

Saturday 26 October 2024- 7:30pm
A musical tale of love and Tudor tragedy. Bob Whitley (guitar, tenor guitar and mandola) and Lee MacKenzie (baroque cello) take us back to the 16th Century and the story of the triumph and tragedy of Anne Boleyn.
 

Tuesday 29 October 2024 - 11.30am
For so long the supporting artiste to Broadway, this is the story of how the West End eventually became the star of the Musical.

Tuesday 29 October 2024 - 1.30pm
When residents begin to receive wicked letters full of hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. However, as the town's women investigate, they suspect that something is amiss, and that Rose may not be the culprit after all.

Saturday 2 November - 8pm 
Get ready for a dazzling night of live ABBA and disco classics, featuring Lorraine Chappell from London’s Mamma Mia! The Party. Dance the night away while supporting a great cause—Ticket proceeds go to Rentstart, a local homelessness charity. Join us for music, fun, and community!

Thursday 7 November 2024 - 7.30pm
Whilst held hostage in South America, Tom Hart Dyke kept a diary and sketches for a ‘World Garden’, containing the plants he’d collected from across the globe, planted out in their respective countries of origin. Tom’s jungle antics – building gardens in the mountains, much to the annoyance of his captors - cemented his reputation as a ‘plant nut’.

Friday 15 November 2024 - 7.30pm
A romantic, funny and very touching portrait of life during the second World War, featuring readings of the letters between Oscar-nominated actress Celia Johnson, and her explorer and writer husband Peter Fleming.

Tuesday 19 November 2024 - 11.30am
The story of how the gimmick of ‘sound’ created the most popular genre in the history of the Silver Screen.

Tuesday 19 November 2024 - 1.30pm
The true story of Nicholas "Nicky" Winton who helped rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia before the Nazi occupation closed the borders.

Saturday 23 November 2024 - 4pm
Join Kala The Arts to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights, Diwali. Enjoy a fantastic night featuring professional South Asian dance and music, a beautiful array of colour and celebration, filled with traditional, classical and contemporary Indian performances. 
This event is part of the Walton Festival of Light.
 

Tuesday 3 December 2024 - 11.30am
What is it about Pantomime that attracts us to this strange concoction of fairy tales, dance, jokes, songs and cross-dressing? And what is it really like to play the back end of a Pantomime Cow?

Sunday 15 December 2024 - 2pm
Who doesn't love The Snowman? After the sold-out 'Paddington Bear's First Concert' in the Summer, Harmony's Music Club bring us 'The Snowman with Christmas Favourites'.  The live classical music concert will feature a piano trio arrangement with violin and cello, a sololist and a narrator, bringing all of the original Snowman magic and festive joy. Expect lots of interaction, singalong and joining in too. A fabulous way to kick start Christmas for ages 3-103+!