5 things to book this weekend, 22nd – 24th March
5 things to book this weekend, 22nd – 24th March
From fabulous theatre in Battersea to a gorgeous meal in Wimbledon and blossom sight-seeing at Kew, discover 5 wonderful things you can get up to this weekend.
Main image: Sutton Youth Symphony Orchestra
Theatre
Big Finish
Battersea Arts Centre, 22nd + 23rd March
Figs in Wigs make a triumphant return to Battersea Arts Centre after their successful 2021 run of ‘Little Wimmin’, with a London premiere showcasing their unique theatrical blend of live art, comedy and dance.
Image credit: Kate Bones
Food
Bombay Delight
Wimbledon
Winners in our 2024 Food & Culture Awards, this delicious Wimbledon-based curry house is a delight of Indian cuisine. Their team of expertly-skilled chefs prepare a wide range of dishes, including an absolutely amazing seafood samundri khazana, with salmon, monkfish, tiger prawn’s mousse stuffed in calamari, with garlic tomato sauce and raw mango. Be sure to try their exquisite appetiser of a samosa chat, cooked with chickpeas, fresh onion and tomato in a mint, tamarind sauce.
Image credit: J.W Howard Photography
Music
Sutton Youth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert
St Andrew’s Church, Cheam, 22nd March
Come and see the fantastic Sutton Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Phil Aslangul, perform a selection of pieces including Dvorak’s New World Symphony and Copland’s Outdoor Overture.
Art & Culture
Angie Lewin: Patterns of Nature
Watts Contemporary Gallery, Guildford – opens on 21 March
This spring, Watts Contemporary Gallery presents a solo exhibition of watercolours, prints, textiles and wallpapers by one of Britain’s best-loved artists. Angie Lewin: Patterns of Nature features over 40 works reflecting the artist’s strong connection to the natural world.
ANGIE LEWIN, FROST GARDEN, WOOD ENGRAVING (C) COURTESY OF THE ARTIST
Nature
Sounds of Blossom
Kew Gardens – opens on 23rd March
The first ever spring festival at Kew Gardens will immerse visitors in the spectacular beauty of the season, offering a multisensory experience in one of London’s most iconic living landscapes. With beautiful music and blossom coming together through a unique collaboration with the Royal College of Music, visitors can enjoy a blend of nature and music as you welcome in the new season.
