Stoneleigh Area Guide

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Are you looking to learn to sing? The Sutton Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Valerie Turnbull. Over the past few years Rock Choir has entered British people's hearts with its unique mix of en-masse singing, fundraising, television appearances, and commitment to community singing in towns like Sutton. With performances at prestigious national venues such as Eurodisney and sporting events such as Sport Relief, you too can have the opportunity to be a singing star! Just like a gym class or amateur dramatic society, your Rock Choir rehearsal provides an escape from everyday life. One evening a week, your time is completely your own, to do nothing but sing your heart out with friends whilst enjoying our trailblazing formula of fun, friendship and feel-good music. Book your FREE trial session with the Sutton Rock Choir and see for yourself! Here is a quote about our choir - 'If you want to smile and sing for an hour and a half, go to Rock Choir. Getting on stage is so rewarding and when your 6 year-old says how proud he is of his mummy, then it's worth every moment!' - Caroline Jopling (Rock Choir Member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.

Nell Gwynn by Jessica Swale directed by Dave King ' Superbly funny...a juicy, well-wrought thing of great fun, a wonderfully layered celebration of theatre, but most of all an apt homage to a woman incredibly ahead of her time ' - Time Out London, 1660. King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things theatrical, extravagant and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing a stir. Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her humble roots to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King. But at a time when women are second-class citizens, can her charm, spirit and the love of the King protect her from the dangers of the Court? Written by Jessica Swale (Blue Stockings) this exhilarating play won the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in 2016. An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books. Nell Gwynn contains bawdy humour and sexual references. Recommended age 12+. Tickets 17 | 14 concession | 20 supporter ticket Concessions: over 60, unwaged, children under 16yrs and students. We offer complimentary tickets for carers accompanying those with disabilities - please contact us for details. Supporter tickets: for those who feel able to donate a few more pounds to support the work of the Lantern Arts Centre. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE REFUNDS. EXCHANGES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LANTERN ARTS CENTRE. Registered Charity 109868 Please note alcohol is not permitted on site at any time.

We have our Asian comedy karaoke club show, showcasing the best Asian comedians in the UK. Show is staged from 8 to around 10pm, where the show will be topped off by karaoke. Here is the line up we have for the evening: Jimmy Tam Jimmy is a British-Chinese queer comedian who tells short, sharp and sometimes saucy jokes about my gaysian life and heritage. Don Biswas Don Biswas is one of the gems of the circuit. A politically charged gag merchant who likes to cover a wide range of subjects including his Asian upbringing, his neurodiversity as someone with dyspraxia, ADHD, and ASD and even the most important of topics.. conspiracy theories. Don has gained huge admiration off all corners of the circuit. Kuan-wen Huang Kuan-wen Huang is an emerging comedian, writer and actor from Taiwan, with major breakthroughs on the UK circuit in the last two years. With a unique voice and his trademark quirky persona, Kuan-wen is an alumni of the Soho Theatre Young Company and recently performed for Comedy Central at the Edinburgh Fringe. Marcus Beebly Marcus Beeby is a storytelling, autobiographical & observational comedian, talking about events in his life and thoughts and feelings around them, filled with punchlines throughout. A So You Think Youre Funny (2022) and West End New Act of the Year Semi Finalist (2023), Marcus offers a unique point of view covering topics such as identity, trials in life, and current affairs both personal and further afield Marvin McCarthy A strange, unique and an unforgettable character comedian magician, who has a unique bag of unique magic tricks to delight the audience. Doors open at 7:00pm Show starts at 8:00pm Location:Glasshouse, new malden,14 Coombe Rd, New Malden KT3 4QE Tickets are £5 online and £7 on the door.

Stand up comedy at the Pavilion, a sports club at the heart of Raynes Park, it is just a short walk from Raynes park station and we have a belter of a line-up for the evening: Siobhan Dodd Charming comedy force of nature, who will have you in fits of laughter and has recently won the Not so new comedian of the year. Hannah Lloyd Davies Hannah is a thirty-two year old quirky woman and comedian, but life hasn't turned out quite as she hoped: she's moved back in with her parents, is working as a universally disliked GP receptionist JB Carter An American stand-up who's been living in the UK for 10 years. Finalist-Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2017 Shortlisted BBC New Comedy Award: 2018J Javier Costales Javier Costales is talked about as surreal, absurdist, observational, daft and satirical; but he doesn’t stand as a novelty, neither does he mirror what you think you know about Stand-up Comedy. Luke Richards Originally from Liverpool, now living in London. Started stand up in 2020 and have quickly become a regular on the London and South comedy circuits having performed at nights such as Angel Comedy, Quantum Leopard and Jericho Comedy. Doors open at 7:00pm Show starts at 8:00pm Location:The Pavilion,Taunton Ave, West Wimbledon, London SW20 0BH Tickets are £11 online and £13 on the door.

Richard is on a mission to rescue his best friend, Charlie, from the post-divorce doldrums, and with a big wedding just days away, he insists Charlie needs a date. Richard's solution? Secretly sign Charlie up to a dating site. Charlie reluctantly agrees to meet Adle, a dazzling and mysterious Frenchwoman, and for the occasion puts on his unworn Humphrey Bogart fedora. But Richard doesnt trust Charlie not to ruin the whole thing, so he follows himdisguised with a hat of his own, of course! What Richard doesnt plan for is his own date, Calista, showing up early. Not only is she at the wrong bar, but she also has a suspiciously keen interest in Charlie and Adle. And then theres the waitress, who seems determined to get in on the action. With cocktails, comedy and confusion galore, A Beautiful Friendship is a laugh-out-loud romantic escapade. Through a series of disguises, mistaken identities and simply pretending to be somebody youre not, the play asks: how do you actually be yourself? And in this day and age, can love still be foundor at least stumbled into? Will Charlie and Adle sail off into the sunset together? Can Richard keep Calista away from temptation? And will the waitress finally steal the show? Find out in this hilarious rom-com for the ages! A brand new play by Second Act.