Good morning, and 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!

Friday, October 7 - Saturday, October 22

The Caucasian Chalk Circle at the Rose Theatre

In the midst of a bloody revolution, a young woman risks everything to rescue the abandoned child of the Governor and his wife. Years later, when the Governor's wife returns seeking her son, a raucous rogue judge turns justice on its head. Can the test of the chalk circle determine which of the two women is the boy's real mother?

Brimming with original songs and full of mischievous humour, this is the first major London production of Bertolt Brecht's epic masterpiece for 25 years. A gripping adventure developed in association with MGC, this new version by Steve Waters (Limehouse, Donmar Warehouse), with music by Michael Henry (Barber Shop Chronicles, National Theatre) is directed by Rose Artistic Director, Christopher Haydon.

Friday, October 7

Sunlight doesn't need a pipeline festival at the Stanley Picker Gallery

Join Stanley Picker Gallery on Friday 7th October for the 'Sunlight Doesn't Need a Pipeline' community festival and teach-in featuring commissioned talks, performances, film screenings, refreshments and music, as well as a public vote where the community will decide on a decarbonisation plan for the Gallery!

'Sunlight Doesn't Need a Pipeline' is a collaborative literacy and climate justice project in search of transformative and regenerative repair. A coalition of art workers, agitators, dream weavers, growers and caregivers have co-created a holistic and ever-growing decarbonisation plan for the art sector and beyond.

This exhibition is open to all. Find out more here.

Recruitment Day at Signature at Coombe Hill Manor

Are you looking for a rewarding role in care? Come along to Signature at Coombe Hill Manor's recruitment event to discover the exciting opportunities that exist within their teams. 

As well as care and nursing opportunities, they are looking for passionate people to join their hospitality team. 

What can you expect from the day? A warm welcome with refreshments and an opportunity to meet the team in person and to see the beautiful homes. Interviews will be held on the day so you could even be leaving with a job offer! 

Some of the benefits include: 

• Up to £11.00 per hour for Care Assistants 
• Excellent training so no experience required 
• Up to 30 days of annual leave dependent on length of service plus 8 days (starting at 25 days) for their hourly-paid team members 
• Build a rewarding career in a luxury high-end environment

Friday night comedy at the Grey Horse 

Welcome to the home of Kingston's original and longest running comedy night. 

A night of irresistible improv comedy from some of London's finest players. Kickstart the weekend with a razor-sharp, spontaneous, brand new and never-to-be-seen-again show that will leave you saying, like after ALL the best nights out, "you really had to be there…"

You'll be asked for suggestions which will be turned into unforgettable scenes, characters, and songs, all made up right there on the spot. Had a particularly eventful night out recently? They might just ask you about it… 

Saturday, October 8

Berrylands Nature Reserve - Community Conservation Volunteering

Help improve Berrylands Nature Reserve and other local green spaces, making them better for the local community and its wildlife!

Throughout the year local volunteers carry out all sorts of activities in local green spaces around Berrylands.

To improve the spaces for local wildlife we carry out jobs like:

• Managing areas of woodland & scrub
• Planting and caring for new trees, bulbs and other plantlife
• Constructing habitat for all sorts of local wildlife
• Controlling invasive plant species to allow our native flora to thrive.

Volunteers for Saturday's session of all ages are welcome. Those attending are asked to arrive in good time and to bring their own work or gardening gloves. Appropriate footwear is also advised as well as clothes volunteers won't mind getting grubby.

For further details, click the link above.

Sunday, October 9

Kingston Vegan Market

Come and meet local small businesses making high-quality vegan products. Even if you're not vegan yourself, the market is an inclusive environment without judgement - the perfect way to learn more about a vegan lifestyle! 

Founded by Louise Simpson in 2016, Ethical Vegan Events holds regular weekend markets across surrey as a way to connect conscious consumers with small independent businesses.

Find out more.