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The best things to do this weekend, 20-22 September

The best things to do this weekend, 20-22 September

Our top picks of the best things to get up to: theatre and Italian food in Kingston, a book festival in Barnes, music in Putney and a gorgeous nature walk in Surrey!

Pictured: Rachael Sage

Theatre

Never Let Me Go

Rose Theatre, Kingston

Kazuo Ishiguro’s international best-selling novel arrives on stage in this world premiere of Suzanne Heathcote’s gripping new adaptation. Premiere night on Friday!

Food

Al Forno

Kingston

This homely welcoming Italian is a great spot after a riverside stroll, and serves excellent pizza and pasta dishes. One of the most family friendly of Kingston restaurants.

Art & Culture

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.

(c) Claire Sutton

Music

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.

Nature

Friday History Walk

Claremont Landscape Garden, 20 September

Learn more about the history of the gorgeous garden of Claremont, with a free one hour tour lead by their expert volunteer heritage guides!