West Acton Area Guide

Multi-award winner as best jazz vocalist - BBC Jazz Awards 2007 and 2004 and Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2018, alongside nominations from the Jazz FM Awards 2013 and Downbeat Magazine 2017 - Ian Shaw has amassed a number of highly acclaimed internationally released albums and is a popular performer both in the UK and the US. He has been cited, along with Mark Murphy and Kurt Elling, as one of the world’s finest male jazz vocalists. “Jazz singer Ian Shaw is almost too talented for his own good...a brilliant vocal chameleon” \-The Telegraph Line up: Ian Shaw - vocals James Pearson - piano David Preston - guitar Ed Ireland - bass Dave Ohm - drums Presented by Ladbroke Hall. This is an 18+ event

Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 326 acres of stunning rare plants from around the world. Discover the Azalea Garden, Minka House, Bamboo Garden, and more at Kew Gardens, including the majestic 10-storey Pagoda and the Rhizotron. Immerse yourself in the tropical oasis of Temperate House, home to a stunning collection of African plants and sub-tropical trees and palms. Admission to Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket. Explore 326 acres of flora worldwide. Walk through tranquil gardens, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Guided tours available to enhance your experience. Marvel at the diverse plant collection throughout. Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children in prams/strollers. Service animals welcome. Public transport nearby. Suitable for all fitness levels. Customers under 16 need adult accompaniment. All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.

The UK's largest Latin Music Festival Returns for its 9th year this summer, showering Latin love and sprinkling Latin magic all over West London's Walpole Park. Presented by HVYWGHT LDN. This is an 18+ event

The pop troubadour who thanked his lucky stars in the 70s is experiencing a revival.

The play, set on the last two days of Byng’s life, is about friendship, navy life, betrayal by those in power. Is about John Byng (Peter Tate), finding peace to die with dignity, after being court-martialled, convicted of ‘not doing his utmost’ to save Port Mahon, stripped of his rank, who feels his dishonour unjust and believes history will find him innocent of fault. So far it hasn't. As the clock ticks down to his final moment, Byng wrestles with his fate, seeking solace in newfound bonds with his servant Hutchens (Chris Barritt) and a young boy (James Shenoi) about to join the Navy. He takes comfort from his sister Sarah (Corrina McDermott) and best friend Augustus Hervey and in dreams, he meets Voltaire (Merric Boyd), who offers a glimpse into the future and the echoes of Byng's legacy. Two sailors punctuate the drama with haunting ballads of the day — the 18th century’s version of social media — that condemned Byng long before his final hour. Through these songs and the poignant relationships Byng forms in his last days, Swann deftly explores the weight of honour, the sting of betrayal, and the quiet search for peace.

Step into the CBeebies Rainbow Adventure Live, an enchanting, performer-led journey where little ones bring a rainbow to life! Guided by the cheerful Rainbow Gardener, children explore iconic rooms like Duggee's Clubhouse, JoJo & Gran Gran's cosy kitchen, Mr Tumble's colourful living room and Bluey's bedroom. Packed with hands-on activities, dancing, and colourful discoveries, see a vibrant rainbow, and meet one costume character from the adventure. Get your tickets today for CBeebies Rainbow Adventure Live in London!