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Welcome to your weekly What's on in Kingston.  

Every Thursday we round up all the eye-catching events occurring in your area over the weekend. 

Read on for Kingston's not to be missed outings this week, and remember, you can add your FREE event using the Nub It button!

Adult Ballet Classes

Thursday 14 November, Nix Acadamy Dance Studios @ Hampton Wick Infant School, 7.45pm.

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Why let the kids have all the fun?

Experience the joy of ballet in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're a total beginner or have some experience, our adult ballet classes at Nix Academy are open to all! No need for prior experience—just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy moving to music in a friendly and supportive environment. Ballet is a wonderful way to improve your fitness, flexibility, and coordination while having a great time. Come and try a first class for free!

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Richmond Opera Presents Handel's 'Ode for St Cecilia's Day'

Saturday 16 November - Sunday 17 November, Normansfield Theatre in Teddington, 7pm and 2.30pm.

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Richmond Opera is thrilled to announce an enchanting evening of Baroque music featuring Handel's 'Ode for St Cecilia's Day', along with Purcell's 'Come, ye Sons of Art,' and Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, as well as two of the Handel Coronation Anthems (Zadok the Priest & The King shall Rejoice). This Baroque celebration will be performed with Baroque Orchestra in the magical ambiance of the Normansfield Theatre in Teddington, TW11 9PS.

Kingston Choral Society Concert : Handel - Israel in Egypt

Saturday 16 November, All Saints Church, 7.30pm.

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On 16 November 2025 at 7.30 All Saints Church Kingston will become the stage for intensely powerful musical drama as Kingston Choral Society opens their 75th season with a truly remarkable work.

Handel's Israel in Egypt is one of Handel's most lavish and dramatic oratorios. Unusually, the soloists' contributions are secondary as the choir is given the starring role in the turbulent narrative, relating the story of the Biblical plagues, the Israelites' flight from Egypt via the parting of the Red Sea, and their triumph over the Pharaoh's army. The plot unfolds in a series of thrilling and startlingly inventive choruses.

It is fitting that KCS should introduce their 75th Anniversary season with a Handel oratorio. The formation of what was originally the Surbiton Oratorio Society was inspired by the desire of the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston to stage a monumental performance of Handel's Messiah in the borough by bringing together Church and other choirs in 1949 for a concert that was staged at St Andrew's Church, Surbiton on 30 March 1950.

KCS gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust, and of the Josephine Baker Trust for the soloists in this concert. 

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Culture and Cooking: Iraq

Sunday 17 November, 18 Southsea Road, 1.30pm - 4.30pm.

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Join Save The World Club and other local residents for a wonderful day celebrating and exploring diverse local cultures through food, games, music and more. This event covers Iraqi cooking and culture and is open to everyone.

Save the World Club's mission is to promote positive environmental action and self-empowerment. This event is part of a series of events to promote cultural understanding and community unity through cultural exploration and celebration.

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