Richmond & Barnes Magazines

Richmond Theatre 

Richmond Theatre is one of the region’s leading arts and entertainment venues, regularly showcasing the best West End and touring productions. Indeed, the 1899 building on Little Green is an attraction in itself, designed by celebrated theatre architect Frank Matcham and used as a movie location for films such as Finding Neverland and Topsy Turvy. Countless theatrical greats have found their way here over the past 110 years – and you should too.  For what’s on visit the Richmond Theatre website.

Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond

“A pocket sized National Theatre” is how Michael Billington described the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond. London’s only permanent theatre-in-the-round, it is now superbly housed in a former school opposite the Orange Tree pub, where it all began.  In its 40-year history, the theatre has been committed to providing a platform for new writing, foreign work and rediscovered plays, and its 172-seat auditorium constitutes a truly distinctive performance space. To see what’s showing visit the Orange Tree Theatre website.

Watermans, Brentford

Live theatre can change the way one thinks and perceives the world – and the best time to discover it is childhood. Accordingly, weekly shows and activities at the Watermans provide children with an introduction to theatre that will benefit them for life. Visit the Waterman’s Theatre website to see what’s on the schedule.

The Lyric, Hammersmith

The Lyric aims to produce work that is ‘provoking, entertaining, popular, eclectic, messy, contradictory and diverse’. Beautifully housed, it attracts critically acclaimed and award-winning writers, directors and theatre companies, along with regular stand-up comedy and music events showcasing experimental and cutting-edge artists. Visit the Lyric Hammersmith website to see what’s on.

The Rose Theatre, Kingston  

The Rose is named after the Elizabethan Rose Theatre on London’s South Bank. Championed by Sir Peter Hall and broadcaster David Jacobs, Kingston’s Rose near the River Thames includes a thrust stage and capacity for 899 audience members on three sides. Since its opening in 2008, it has presented many classic productions with a host of leading British actors including Dame Judi Dench, Celia Imrie and Timothy West. Visit the Rose Theatre website to see what’s playing.