21+ Stunning Things to Book this September
21+ Stunning Things to Book this September
From fabulous food festivals and cultural celebrations to the best of local theatre & music
Pictured: War Horse at the London Palladium (c) Brinkhoff Mögenburg
Food & Culture
1 BCA Barnes Food Fair
Barnes Green, 14 September
Come along to the Barnes Food Fair! Live music, free demos plus a fantastic selection of food and drink with BBQs, hog roast and local specialities to enjoy there or take home. Run by Barnes Community Association, sponsored by Savills and this year supporting Barnes Foodbank.
2 A Call to Arms: The History of the Surrey Yeomanry
Fetcham Park, Leatherhead, 14 September
Fetcham Park, a Grade II listed building built in 1705, is collaborating with Dorking Museum in bringing this insightful exhibition to the public. The exhibition traces the history of the Surrey Yeomanry and its connection with Dorking and its surrounding estates.
(c) Sophie Duckworth Photography
3 Wimbledon Arts Trail
14-15 September
Over 80 artists and makers will be setting up ‘pop-up galleries’ where they will be exhibiting and selling their work in 24 locations across Wimbledon for the annual Wimbledon Arts Trail!
4 Curated by Dapper & Suave Lifestyle & Well Being Market
Denbies Wine Estate, Surrey, 15 September
This market will feature a diverse array of specifically chosen small business owners, this market offers artwork, fashion, beauty and skincare, candles, jewellery, home, gifts, food and drink items for customers to explore and indulge.
5 Lap-See Lam: Floating Sea Palace
Studio Voltaire, Clapham, 18 September – 15 December
This major new exhibition by Lap-See Lam is inspired by the ‘Sea Palace,’ a real life floating Chinese restaurant, and explores themes of cultural heritage, myths and belonging.
Lap-See Lam, The Altersea Opera, 2024
6 Barnes BookFest
20-22 September
Barnes BookFest is back for 2024 with a brilliant programme of authors, specialist writers and speakers, from Miriam Margolyes to Robert Harris.
More fab things to do:
Theatre
1 Outdoor Theatre: Beauty and the Beast
Fulham Palace, 1 September
Join Chapterhouse Theatre for an outdoor production of Beauty and the Beast performed in the picturesque walled garden at Fulham Palace.
2 Greenhouse Festival
Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, 2-7 September
Celebrating the talents of emerging directors and artists. Headlining the festival will be seven productions, directed by graduating LAMDA students.
3 War Horse
New Wimbledon Theatre, 5-14 September
This powerfully moving and imaginative drama is a show of phenomenal inventiveness, filled with stirring music and songs, and featuring groundbreaking puppetry work.
4 Never Let Me Go
Rose Theatre, 20 September-12 October
Kazuo Ishiguro’s international best-selling novel arrives on stage in this world premiere of Suzanne Heathcote’s gripping new adaptation.
5 Carmen Re-Imagined
Royal Trinity Hospice, Clapham, 21 September
Rogue Opera presents ‘Carmen Re-Imagined’ in the awardwinning private gardens. Bizet’s dramatic story of love and passion will be brought to life by Rogue Opera’s four professional singers and a pianist in this intimate setting.
6 The Ice at the End of the World
Omnibus Theatre, Clapham, 24 Sep – 12 Oct
Set on a tall ship, a selected group of artists voyage to The Arctic Circle. The aim? To create their finest work, inspired by life on the ‘edge of the world’. This new cosmic horror explores the powers of the natural world and how far humans will go to match them.
7 Big Dreams Early Years Festival
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, 28-29 September
With engaging shows, interactive talks, and free activities including a tongue-twisting installation, face-painting and more. Enjoy an array of exciting creative experiences especially for younger audiences and their families.
8 Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity
Richmond Theatre, 30 September
Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour in 2019, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show.
See what’s on at your local theatres:
Music
1 Rachael Sage & Ebony Buckle
The Half Moon, Putney, 22 September
Rachael Sage is an award-winning singer/songwriter who has earned a loyal international following for her dynamic piano playing and delicate guitar work. She’ll be performing with special guest Ebony Buckle.
2 The Blockheads
The Boileroom, Guildford, 26 September
Emerging from the vibrant punk scene of the 1970s with their eclectic sound and irreverent lyrics, The Blockheads continue to captivate audiences with their energetic live performances.
3 The Zac Shulze Gang
The Cabbage Patch, Twickenham, 26 September
The Zac Schulze Gang channel their love for 20th century artists to create blisteringly upbeat blues and rock music. Now regulars on the festival circuits in the UK, Ireland and Europe, they are a force to be reckoned with.
Nature & Parks
1 Summer Storytime at Gatton
Gatton Park, 1 September
Ideal for families, this event will include popular children’s stories read by the staff in beautiful locations around Gatton Park. Picnics are welcome.
2 RHS Wisley Flower Show
RHS Garden Wisley, 3-8 September
A late-summer floral celebration with spectacular displays, specialist nurseries, inspirational expert talks and the chance to buy from a fantastic choice of exhibitors.
3 Forest Bathing
Claremont Landscape Garden, 6 September
Join forest bathing expert Nigel Grimes for a peaceful morning of mindfulness in the great outdoors, immersing yourself in the sensory peace of the garden.
4 Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival
Strawberry Hill House, Richmond, 13-15 September
The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival returns for a sixth successive year this September, with the creative theme Nature Unbound to showcase the very best of Britishgrown sustainable floristry.
