What's on in Kingston this weekend
By Nub News Reporter
13th Apr 2023 | Local News
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!
Wednesday, April 4th - Sunday, April 16th
The Smeds and The Smoos at Rose Theatre
Tall Stories presents a stellar new show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens, soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can't be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?
Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories – the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage.
Friday, April 14th
Crack comedy at Kingston's 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…
14th April - Stefano Paolini, David Ward, Stephen Carlin and Sarah Iles
Saturday, April 15th - Thursday, April 20th
Now My Eyes Can See: Sally Minns Solo Exhibition
Sally is a London-based artist who studied painting at The Heatherley School of Fine Art, receiving a commendation for her research-based practice during the Portrait Diploma. She was awarded a Scholarship by The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers, to complete The Post-Diploma in Figurative Painting, graduating in September 2022.
Sally's practice is rooted in research and observational drawing, from which she develops imagined narratives that raise debate around societal issues. Inspiration is found in multiple sources including current affairs, art history, literature, film, and music.
"For me, the act of painting is the crossroads where my drawing, inspiration, internal dialogue, and prevalent societal issues meet. It is a thinking space. A fully immersive experience of the process until the final representation becomes apparent. Through the application of paint and choice of imagery, my work explores themes of power and control, debating how global patriarchal structures propagate oppression, misogyny, and abuse".
Open: 15 - 20 April from 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday, April 16th
Japanese Gansai Botanical Painting Workshop
In this workshop, participants will learn about Japanese painting and its techniques, and create their own A5 artwork inspired by Iwasaki Tsunemasa's Honzo Zufu (本草図譜), a vast chronicle of botany from 18th and 19th century Japan.
Participants will be taught how to use Japanese brushes, ink and Gansai (Japanese Watercolour) paints on Washi paper, and how to mount their artwork onto a wooden panel at the end of the session.
The workshop is suitable for all ability levels, ages 12+. All materials are provided.
Homely Poetry
Drop your bars or appreciate them, in a safe space at Homely Poetry hosted by Tabitha and JayCadz.
Bring your bars or sit and appreciate the words being spoken by your fellow poets, aapella rappers or spoken word artists. We provide a judgement-free zone for everyone to speak their words even if it's the X-rated stuff.
Homely Poetry holds open mic sessions for anybody to sign up and perform their words, along with some featured artists.
7.30pm, doors, 7pm
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