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ARTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS, Cone Ripman House, 14 Bath Road, Chiswick. Box office 10-12.30, 1.30-5.30 8987 6666 Wed Nov 13th to Sat Nov 16th at 7.30 Live Like Pigs by John Arden, directed by Terrie Fender. Thurs Nov 14th to Sat Nov 16th eves at 8pm, Sat mat 4pm Shakespeare's Fools and Madmen. devised and directed by Richard Cant.

BAC, Lavender Hill, SW11 7223 2223. Poetry Apples and Snakes poetry regularly. Till Nov 17th Ken Campbell's History of Comedy part one: ventriloquism. Till Nov 9th at 8pm, Sat mat 2.30 BAC Young People's Theatre present their new show Till Nov 24th at 8.30, Sun at 6.30 Gecko presents Taylor's Dummies. Nov 13th and 14th at 8pm Kombat Opera Beer for an Idea: Boxing. Nov 15th to 17th at 8pm, Sun 6pm The Living Room Sodom by Claire Dowie. Nov 19th to 23rd Macello Magni Arlecchino and Zanni..

BUSH THEATRE, Shepherds Bush Green, W12. 7610 4224. Tues Nov 12th to Sat Nov 30th Falling by Shelley Silas.

CHARLES CRYER STUDIO THEATRE, Carshalton High St. 8770 2950. Wed Nov 13th to Sat Nov 16th at 7.45 New Tudor Players present We Found Love and An Exquisite Set of Porcelain Figures Aboard the SS Farndale Avenue. From Wed Dec 4th Father Christmas and the Magic Fir Cone.

DANCESCAPE - Merton Dances 2002 (a borough-wide dance festival with workshops, dance demonstrations and performances in the Studio Theatre and Wimbledon Theatre): Sat Nov 9th 10am to 1pm in Wimbledon Theatre foyer Dance Day. Tues Nov 12th at 7.30 in Wimbledon Studio Theatre 20th Century Girls. Wed Nov 13th at 7.30 at Wimbledon Studio Theatre Threadbare. Thurs Nov 14th and Fri Nov 15th at 7.30 at Wimbledon Studio Deepam. Sat Nov 16th at 3pm and 7.30 at Wimbledon Studio Ceadmile Failte. Sun Nov 17th at 7.30 at Wimbledon Theatre Urban Classics.

HAMPTON HILL PLAYHOUSE, 90 High St, Hampton Hill. 8410 4545. Till Sat Nov 9th at 7.45 (doors open 7.15) YAT presents Six Characters in Search of an author written by Luigi Pirandello, translated by John Linstrum. Wed Nov 20th to Sat Nov 23rd in the studio The School For Wives.

LANDMARK ARTS CENTRE, Ferry Rd, Teddington. Sat Nov 23rd 7.30 to midnight Bollywod Bliss in aid of ChildHope. A night of live entertainment, music and dance.

LYRIC STUDIO THEATRE, King Street, Hammersmith. 8741 2311. Till Sat Nov 9th Theatre Centre and Nottingham Playhouse Roundabout TIE present Listen to your Parents by Benjamin Zephaniah Tues Nov 12th to Sat Nov 30th Out of Our Heads by Susan Earl and Janice Phayre.

LYRIC THEATRE, King Street, Hammersmith. 8741 2311.Till Sat Nov 23rd Frantic Assembly present Peepshow by Isabel Wright, , songs and creative involvement by Lamb, directed by Steven Hoggett and Scott Graham.

MAN IN THE MOON, King's Road, Chelsea. Not Mons. 7351 2876.

MARY WALLACE THEATRE, The Embankment, Twickenham.Tickets (£5/£6) to members only on 8744 0547.

ORANGE TREE THEATRE, Clarence St, Richmond, 8940 3633. Perfs Mon to Sat at 7.45, Sats at 4pm Thurs matinees (plus discussion) at 2.30 Till Sat Nov 23rd Saint's Day by John Whiting. Sun Dec 1st at 7pm international baritone Richard Stuart brings his own show As a Matter of Patter accompanied on the piano by Susan Cook.

PAUL ROBESON, CentreSpace, Treaty Centre, High St, Hounslow. Mon Dec 9th to Sun Jan 5th perfs generally 2pm and 7pm CIP's first pantomime Sleeping Beauty.

PUTNEY ARTS THEATRE, Ravenna Rd, SW15. 8788 6943 Till Nov 9th at 7.45 Trainspotting adapted by Harry Gibson from the novel by Irving Welsh.

QUESTORS THEATRE, Mattock Lane, Ealing. 8567 5184. Box Office 567 5184. Nov 9th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th at 7.45, Nov 10th at 2.30 The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Nov 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th at 7.45, Nov 17th at 2.30 Molly Sweeney by Brian Friel.

RICHMOND THEATRE. Box office 8940 0088. Generally eves at 7.45 pm, Wed and Sat mats at 2.30pm. Till Sat Nov 9th Mark McGann, Colin Baker, Louise Jameson in Corpse by Gerald Moon. Sun eves: Sun Nov 10th at 7.45 Mark Lawson; Sun Dec 1st at 7.45 Tony Benn. Mon Nov 11th to Sat Nov 16th Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Big Show. Mon Nov 18th to Sat Nov 23rd Gary Wilmot, Clive Francis, Jeffrey Holland and Andrew Greenough in Travels With My Aunt by Graham Green, adapted by Giles Havergal. Mon Nov 25th to Sat Nov 30th The Vagina Monologues. Mon Dec 2nd to Sat Dec 7th Tom Conti in One Helluva Life the Story of John Barrymore. Thurs Dec 12th to Sun Jan 19th Robert Powell, Bonnie Langrod, Mike McClean in Peter Pan.

RIVERSIDE STUDIOS, Crisp Road, Hammersmith, W6. 8237 1111. Mons (except Bank Hols) The Monday sessions - words and music. Till Sat Nov 23rd Group K present Presto - or the Secret Life of Swift and Gulliver. Tues Nov 26th to Sat Dec 14th Commedia and Comedy in Ophaboom's Robin Hood.

ROSE AND CROWN, 59/61 High St, Hampton Wick. 8296 9100. Tues Nov 16th to Sat Dec 21st, Tues to Sat at 8pm Grimms II.

ST MARY'S PARISH HALL, Church Street, Hampton. Thurs Nov 21st to Sat Nov 23rd at 7.45 St Mary's Drama Group present Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.

SECOMBE THEATRE, Cheam Road, Sutton. 8770 6990. Till Sat Nov 9th at 7.30, Sat mat 2.30 The Torch Players present Noel Coward's Present Laughter. Tues Nov 12th to Sat Nov 16th at 7.30 Sat mat 2.30 Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club presents the World Premiere of Simon Brett's Bad Dream.

TABARD THEATRE, 2 Bath Road, W4. 8995 6035. Till Sat Nov 9th eves at 8pm, mat on Nov 9th at 3pm Two Colour Theatre Co presents The Twelve Pound Look and A Well-Remembered Voice two one-act plays by JM Barrie.

VERA FLETCHER HALL, 4 Embercourt Rd, Thames Ditton. Box office Jon Leifer on 01372 462028 and Elemi Sports, 46 High St, Thames Ditton. Tues Nov 19th to Sat Nov 23rd at 7.30, Sat mat 2.30 Hinchley Manor Operatic Society present Aladdin: tickets on 8398 2343.

WIMBLEDON STUDIO THEATRE, The Broadway, Wimbledon. 8540 0362 (10am to 6pm Mon to Sat). Till Sat Nov 9th at 8pm, Sat mat 3pm Trivial Pursuits a comedy by Frank Vickery. Sun Nov 10th at 7.30 Pomp and Force of Circumstance.

WIMBLEDON THEATRE, The Broadway, Wimbledon. 8540 0362/7344 4444. One Nights Sun Nov 10th at 7pm The Gang's All Here 2002. Fri Nov 8th at 7.30 Bernard Manning. Sat Nov 9th at 7.30 It's a Cracker with Norman Collier, Mick Miller, Duncan Norvelle, Frank Carson.

YOUTH ACTION THEATRE offers vacancies to enthusiastic young drama enthusiasts aged near 16 up to 25. Contact Eric Yardley on 8979 7904. Meet at Collis Junior School, Fairfax Rd, Teddington Mon and Thurs at 7.30.

Art

ANDERSON HILL GALLERY, St Peter's House, 6 Cambridge Rd, Kingston. 8546 3800. Mon to Fri 9am to 5.30, Sat 9.30 to 4pm, Sun 11am to 3pm.

BLUE LOTUS GALLERY, next door to the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, 51 Felsham Rd, Putney. 780 0160. Open Sat 10am to 4pm Various arts and crafts.

FINE ART GALLERY, 27a Arragon Rd, Twickenham. 8892 1819. Paintings for collectors; Dutch Old Masters, English 19th & 20th century works and contemporary works. View by appointment.

FOUNTAIN GALLERY, 26 Bridge Road, Hampton Court, East Molesey. Open daily 1pam to 5.30 , closed Mon, Sun 11am to 4pm.

THE GALLERY, High Street, Hampton Hill. 8977 5273. Open Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm. Closed Sun.

GALLERYONE, 19 Station Road, Barnes. 8487 2144. Open Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm or by appointment.

GUNNERSBURY PARK MUSEUM, Pope's Lane, Ealing. 8992 1612. Open Apr to Oct 1pm to 5pm (6pm weekends and Bank Holidays). Nov to Mar 1pm to 4pm. Victorian Kitchens are open weekends during the summer. Kumbh Mela Peter Spenceley's renowned display of images and scenes from the great festivals in India.

KAREN TAYLOR, Contemporary Art Gallery, 18 Crown Road, St Margaret's. 8241 2020. Open Tues to Sat 10.30-6pm. Till Mon Nov 25th Journeys and Travel.

KEW GARDENS - White Peaks. Mon Nov 11th to Mon Jan 27th Natural Visions - new work by award-winning wildlife photographer Heather Angel.

KINGSTON MUSEUM, Wheatfield Way, Kingston. 8546 5386. Daily 10am to 5pm, closed Wed and Sun. There are regular lunchtime talks. Ring for details.Sat Nov 9th to Sat Nov 16th Highlights from Kingston Camera Club.

LANDMARK ARTS CENTRE, Ferry Road, Teddington. 8977 7558. Fri Nov 15th to Wed Nov 20th 11am to 5pm ARTS Exhibition Prize winning designers of many favourite TV programmes show their off-screen work including painting and sculpture.

LONDON WETLAND CENTRE, Barnes. Sat Nov 2nd to Mon Jan 27th Wildlife pencil drawings and acrylics by Andrew Forkner.

MUSEUM OF RICHMOND, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond. 8332 1141. Open Tues to Sat 11am to 5pm. May to Oct only, Sun 2pm to 5pm: adm now free. Till Sat Feb 15th The Star and Garter.looking at the past and present uses of Star and Garter Hill from the site of countryside inns to the home of disabled service men and women.

NEW GRAFTON, 49 Church Rd, Barnes. Till Sat Nov 9th Works by Anthea Craigmyle. Thurs Nov 14th to Sat Nov 30th Works by Fred Cumming.

THE OLD SORTING OFFICE, Community Arts Centre, Barnes Pond. Till Sun Nov 10th Exhibition of Watercolours by Elaine Delliere. Entrance £5 - to raise funds for the Eating Disorders Research Unit, and the Psychiatry Research Trust.

ORLEANS HOUSE GALLERY, Riverside, Twickenham. 8892 0221. Open Tues to Sat 1pm to 5.30, Sun 2pm to 5.30. Till Sun Nov 24th Dreamworks the ancient art of Tapestry - contemporary tapestries from the coast.

PEMBROKE LODGE, Richmond Park. 8948 7088. Often have art on display in the restaurant. Open daily 10am to 5pm. Till Fri Nov 29th - 10am to 3.30 - A Touch of the Orient: work by danili and Margaret Wall.

PENNY SCHOOL GALLERY, Kingston College, 55 Richmond Rd, Kingston. 8939 4601. Mon to Fri 10.30-5pm, Sat 11am-3pm. Till Sat Nov 16th Sun Chariots and Moonbeams new drawings and paintings by Russell Coulson.

POTTERY CAFE, 332 Richmond Rd, East Twickenham. 8744 3000.

RIVERSIDE GALLERY, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Ave, Richmond. Open Mon to Fri 10am to 6pm, Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 10.30-4pm. Adm free. Till Sat Nov 16th Felice Hodges recent works on paper, canvas and in sculpture - predominant subject matter is the River Thames.

ST MATTHIAS Church Road Richmond. Sat Nov 9th and Sun Nov 10th Friends of St Matthias 2002 Annual Art Fair.

TWICKENHAM MUSEUM, 25 The Embankment (opp St Mary's Church). Open Tues and Sats 11am to 3pm and Suns 2pm to 4pm. Villages on the River celebrates the history of Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons. Adm free.

WANDSWORTH MUSEUM, The Courthouse, 11 Garratt Lane, SW18 (opp the Arndale Centre). 8871 7074. Open Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 2pm to 5pm. Tea and Talk : Saturday Special Nov 9th 2pm to 3.30 The Emperor's New Coins. Till Sun Dec 1st Wandsworth Observed drawings and paintings of the Borough of Wandsworth by Stephen Chaplin..

WATERMANS, 40 High St, Brentford. 8232 1010. Till Sun Nov 10th Global Refugees Exile, Displacement and Belonging Thurs Nov 21st to Sun Jan 12th Bubbles by Wolfgang Muench ZKM German.

WHITE HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, The Avenue, Hampton (near Sainsburys). Sat Nov 9th 11am to 4pm White House Community Association Art Exhibition.

Classical

ADDISON SINGERS welcome new members of all ages and abilities to classes (vocal technique and solo coaching) and choirs (Oratorio, Chamber and Beginners) on Mons and Weds in W6. Details 8723 0256.

BARNES CHOIR hold rehearsals in termtime on Tues at All Saint's Church Hall, East Sheen Ave, SW14 from 8.15 to 10.15. New members are welcome. Contact the secretary on 8892 0514.

BARNES MUSIC SOCIETY offers a series of local concerts by outstanding performers for an annual sub of £35, £15 for full-time students and children under 18, family membership £70 to include young people's Saturday concerts. Tickets also available at the door. Student concessions. Details on 8876 8398.

CANTANTI CAMERATI rehearses during term time every Thurs at 7.30 at The Richmond Adult and Community College, Parkshot Centre, Richmond. This small choir specialising in unaccompanied English music. SATB vacancies occasionally arise; experienced singers are invited to call 8894 3773 for further details.

CHISWICK CHOIR holds rehearsals in term time at St Michael's Church, Elmwood Road, Chiswick, W4 on Tues eves from 8pm. New members welcome subject to audition. For details, contact membership secretary on 8994 4419.

CLIFDEN SINGERS, a ladies' choir hold rehearsals at the The Richmond Adult and Community College, Clifden Centre, Twickenham on Tues 7.30 to 9.30. New members welcome, particularly sopranos. Contact 8744 1662.

EMBER CHORAL SOCIETY rehearses every Wed 7.45 to 9.30 at the Church of Our Lady Church Hall, Hampton Court Way, Esher. Further enquiries to Vee Cockerell on 8398 3442.

GREENWOOD CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY hold practice sessions every Fri 7.30 to 9pm with a £3 cover charge - at The Greenwood Centre, School Rd, Hampton Hill. All grades welcome; ability to read music an advantage. Enquiries ring 8891 6889.

HAMPTON CHORAL SOCIETY rehearses every Tues at 7.45 in The Mall School, Hampton Road, Twickenham. This is a non-audition choir. For details of membership and concerts contact Richard Anderton on 8941 4998.

HOUNSLOW MUSIC THEATRE COMPANY hold auditions in Dec and rehearsals begin in Jan every Tues 6.30 to 9.30pm. On Mons 7 to 9pm a musical theatre access course will take place with tutors there to help with confidence and to gain experience before auditioning. Both take place at the Green School, Busch Corner, Isleworth. Contact 8847 1562.

KINGSTON CHORAL SOCIETY hold rehearsals each Thurs at Hollyfield School from 8pm to 10pm. New members welcome in all sections. Membership Secretary 8398 3545.

THE MEISTERSINGERS CHOIR a friendly high standard choir who meet each Mon at 7.30 in St Michael and All Angels Church, Bath Road, Turnham Green, Chiswick. They have opportunities for good soloists and work on an exciting variety of repertoire. New singers welcome, for more information telephone 8255 7190

RICHMOND ORCHESTRA rehearsals are held during term time each Wed at 7.30 in Shene School, Hertford Ave, SW14. New members are always welcome. For further information call the secretary, Donald Singer on 07947 820104.

SPECTRUM SINGERS singing lessons and courses for adults and children. Telephone 8994 8149 for details.

TEDDINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY hold rehearsals during term time each Mon 7.45 to 9.45pm at Waldegrave School, Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham. New members welcome. Contact 8979 3385.

THAMES CONCERTS SOCIETY presents a series of top-quality professional concerts in Kingston Parish Church, Market Place, Kingston. Contact Jane Wilby at 48 Buckingham Gdns, West Molesey KT8 1JT or on 8224 1374 for details and brochure.

THAMES PHILHARMONIC CHOIR (formerly John Bate Choir) rehearses on Tues eves alternately at South Thames College, Roehampton Lane and Shene School, Park Avenue, Sheen. New members welcome. Contact 8948 2607.

THAMESIDE LADIES BARBERSHOP CHORUS meet on Weds at 7.45 at The White House Community Association in Hampton. Contact Doris Watson on O1932 761382 or June Campbell on 01784 453343 - to book them or join the group.

THAMESIDE CLARINET CHOIR meets each Thurs in New Malden, 8pm to 10pm, for practice sessions. All abilities welcome. Ring Sophie McLoughlin on 8546 9110

TWICKENHAM CHORAL SOCIETY hold rehearsals during term time on Thursdays from 7pm to 9.30 at The Richmond Adult and Community College, Clifden Road, Twickenham. For more details ring 8892 0919.

TWICKENHAM OPERATIC SOCIETY rehearse each Wed at 8pm at The Crown, Richmond Road, Twickenham. New members welcome. All enquires to join or attend performances 01932 883269.

WEST LONDON OPERA rehearse Weds at 7.45. Additional chorus all voices welcome. For details ring Sheila or Tony Underwood on 8658 7642.

WHITTON CHORAL SOCIETY meet on Weds at 7.45pm in Whitton Baptist Church, Hounslow Road, Whitton. New members welcome in all sections. For further information ring Celia Heron on 8894 9943.

WIMBLEDON LIGHT OPERA All singers welcome. Meet every Tuesday 8pm at Lingfield Hall, Lingfield Rd, Wimbledon Village. Contact John Huckle 8944 2058.

WOMEN'S AFTERNOON CHOIR will rehearse every Mon during term time at the Clifden Centre RACC from 2 to 4pm. New members welcome. For details call 8894 3773.

Classical concerts

BARNES MUSIC SOCIETY At All Saints Church, East Sheen Sat Nov 23rd at 8pm Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra with music by Rossini, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius.

HAM HOUSE, Great Hall. Contact 8940 1950. Sun Nov 10th at 2.15 (lunch from 12.30) The Muses Garden with Julia Raeburn (singer/recorders) and Dawn Johnston (lute/theorbo) 16th and 17th century music celebrating the fruit and flowers f the landscaped gardens that were such an essential element of the English Country House.

KINGSTON PARISH CHURCH, The Market Place, Kingston. Often have lunchtime concerts from 1.15 to 2pm. Sat Nov 9th Kingston Choral Society with music by Handel, Purcell, Bach.

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Coombehurst Studio, Kingston Hill. Tickets 8547 8222.

LANDMARK ARTS CENTRE, Ferry Road, Teddington. 8977 7558 Sun Nov 10th at 7pm Songs for Church and Stage with Jessica Gould, soprano, Peter Martin, theorbo - a prog of Baroque music.

ORANGE TREE THEATRE, Clarence St, Richmond. 8940 3633. Sun Dec 1st at 11am Allegri String Quartet with music by Haydn, Britten, Schubert.

RICHMOND CHAMBER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at St Matthias Centre Richmond. 07801 845952.

RICHMOND CONCERT SOCIETY. Write to membership secretary Jill Warner, 62 Poulett Gdns, Twickenham TW1 4QR. email: www.richmondconcerts.co.uk.. Tues Nov 12th at The German School, Petersham Road, Petersham The New Professionals with music by Wagner, Britten, Walton.

ROYAL STAR AND GARTER HOME, Richmond Hill. Sat Nov 9th doors open 7pm, start 7.30 Spectacular Remembrance Concert featuring The Royal Military School of Music from Kneller Hall and the choir from The Old Vicarage School.

ST ANNE'S CHURCH, Kew Green. Sat Nov 9th at 8pm Concert by Kew Sinfonia with music by Mendelssohn, Mozart, Saint Saens, Poulenc.

ST JOHN'S CHURCH, Egham. Sat Nov 16th Ashford Choral Society with organist Lindsay Bridgwater - English and American music.

ST JOHN THE DIVINE, Kew Road Richmond. Sun Nov 24th at 7.30 Organ Recital by Matthew O'Sullivan, organist at St John's - the inaugural recital on the newly renovated organ.

ST PAUL'S CENTRE St Paul's Church, St Paul's Road, Brentford. 8568 7442. Wed Nov 20th Hazel Morgan (soprano), Christopher Roberts (piano).

Comedy

THE BRITANNIA, 5 Brewers Lane, Richmond. 8940 1071.Laughing Horse Comedy Club Doors open 7.30, show 8.30. For bookings call 07796 171190. Sun Nov 10th Dalton Trumbo's Reluctant Cabaret, Juliet Meyers, Johnny Fowler, Nick Page, Johnny Morris, Jimbo, Alex Musson, Cy Thomas and Steve Day, MC Devin McCarron.

THE GEORGE, Isleworth. 8560 1456. Gay cabaret: ring for details.

GEORGE IV, Chiswick High Rd. 8566 4067. Fri Nov 8th and Sat Nov 9th Richard Morton, Rudy Lickwood, Mike Gunn, Phil Butler.

THE LEATHER BOTTLE, Kingston Rd, Merton. 8542 7490. Occasional weekend bands.

THE LION, Wick Rd, Teddington. 8977 3199.

RIVERSIDE CLUB, Riverside Tennis, junction Staveley Rd, Burlington Ave, Chiswick. 8746 0756. On last Wed of each month Old Meadonians and Ha Bloody Ha comedy clubs. Aiming to provide top class midweek comedy at affordable prices.

ROWANS BAR, Stile Hall Parade Chiswick High Rd (near Kew Bridge). 8742 1649. Comedy Club.

SHANNONS, 34 High Street, Hounslow. 8572 8044. Laughing Horse Hounslow comedy ever Sat.

Rock, Folk, Jazz

ADDISON SINGERS welcome new members to a Jazz Choir on

THE AIRMAN, 1 Uxbridge Rd., Feltham. Every Mon 8.30 to 11pm The Heathrow Blues Jam.

THE ALBANY, Railway Approach, Twickenham. 07957 928207. Every Sun 7pm to 10.30 1950s roll/rockability record hop upstairs. Wooden dance floor, air-conditioned.

BB's BLUES CLUB, Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills. Sunday Rhythm & Blues. 8542 6644.

BELL INN, 8 Thames St, Hampton. 8941 9799. Jazz each Sun 8pm to 10.30. Sun fortnightly Guitar Cafe.

BLUE HAWAII, Kingston upon Thames. 8549 6989. Every Tues Smoke Stack - Blues Trio.

BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, opp West Sutton rail station. Sun Nov 10th Lovetrain Party Night.

BRIAN BARRIE BAND perform each Sat at the dinner dance at The Pembroke Restaurant, Richmond Hill Hotel. Dinner is served from 7pm, price £25. Dancing till midnight to a wide variety of music. Book on 8940 2247.

BREWERY TAP, Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford. Jazz on Thurs with Basin Street Six. Sun eves from 8pm The Steve Bember Duo. Tues eves One more time - Dixieland jazz.

BRITISH LEGION HALL, Park Lane, Richmond. Every Thurs 8pm to 9pm Beginners Jive Lesson.

BROADWAY BOULEVARD NIGHTCLUB, 10 High Street, Ealing, W5. Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat - music and dancing.

BULL'S HEAD, 373 Lonsdale Rd, Barnes. 8876 5241. Jazz club each evening, generally at 8.30. Fri Nov 8th Clare Teal - with Trevor Whiting, Martin Litton, Richard Jeffries, Rod Brown. Sat Nov 9th Alan Barnes with John Donaldson, Matt Miles, Matt Fishwick. Sun Nov 10th at 2pm The Outfit; at 8pm Lisa Fitzgibbons Trio. Mon Nov 11th Stormy Monday Club features Robin Bibi Band with US guest Leanne Binder. Tues Nov 12th The Red Stripe Band. Wed Nov 13th First Light with Ronnie Johnson and Phil Mulford. Thurs Nov 14th Alan Price.

BUSH HALL, 310 Uxbridge Rd, W12. 8222 6933.

CABBAGE PATCH, London Road, Twickenham. 8892 3874. Folk Singers every Sun 8pm to 10.30; members £4, non-members £5. Late bar and disco for over 21s Thurs, Fri, over 25s Sat; Quiz night. Eel Pie Club. Wed Nov 13th at 9pm A Night of Sect Appeal.

CAFE DYSART, Petersham. Every Fri Tall Poppy presents...

CARDINAL WOLSEY, Hampton Court. Irish sessions on Wed from 9.30.

CARLTON MITRE, Charlton Hotel, The Green, Hampton Court.. 8941 0683.New venue from Fri Nov 8th.

THE CASTLE, 18 Upper Square, South St, Old Isleworth. 8560 3615. Fri Nov 22nd Never the Bride.

CITY BARGE, Thames Rd, Strand-on-the-Green. Jazz and blues every Thurs with Martin Blackwell (piano), Eric Gilchrist (sax).

THE CLUBHOUSE, Richmond Road, Twickenham. Folk Club.

THE CROWN, Richmond Rd, Twickenham. 8892 5896. Every Thurs Jazz. Bluescene Club Free membership, £5 admission. Sat Nov 9th Jamie Marshall Band.

D SHANNON AND SONS, 32034 High St, Hounslow. 8572 8044. Live music each Thurs.

EALING TOWN HALL, Uxbridge Rd, W5. 8pm to 12.30. 8566 5226 (Mon to Fri). Sat Nov 9th 8pm to 12.30 Jiving Jamboree - The Starliters.

EMANDEL RESTAURANT, Kew Road, Richmond (opp Richmond Stn). Live music each Tues from Oct 1st - free to diners, book on 8940 1165.

EVERSHED SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, off Southdown Ave, Hanwell. Wed Nov 20th Andrew Varley.

THE FOX, Church St, Twickenham. Suns from 7.30 The Troubadours with Open-Mike and Come All Ye.

THE GLOBE, 104 Windmill Rd, Brentford. 8580 0086.

GREY HORSE, 46 Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames. 8541 4328. Sat Nov 9th Never the Bride.

HALFWAY HOUSE, Priests Bridge, Barnes. 8878 3176. Live jazz every Wed from 8.30 with Brenda's Boyfriends.

HOOK LINE AND SINKER, York Street, Twickenham. Each Tues 8.30 to 11pm Mike's Jazzers

IMPROMPTU, Lazy Jacks, 32 Turnham Green Tce, W4. 8994 3434. Fortnightly showcase for tunesmiths, musicians, poets, singers and DJs. Adm £5, ring for details.

HOOK LINE AND SINKER, York St (near Arragon Rd. Twickenham. Each Fri 8.30 to 11pm. Mike's Jazzers. Enquires to Mike 8893 1094. Admission free.

IRISH CENTRE, Blacks Rd, Hammersmith. 8741 3211. Sat Nov 9th at 8.15 Ron Kavana and Tomas Lynch.

JOHN BULL, 590 Chiswick High Rd, W4. 8994 0062.

JOLLY GARDENERS, 266 Twickenham Rd, Isleworth. 8892 1929. Karaoke on Fri. Quiz night every Mon. Ring for details. On Fri 8pm to 1am Socialising and Singles Club

LANDMARK ARTS CENTRE, Ferry Rd, Teddington. 8977 7558.

THE LION, Wick Rd, Nr Hampton Wick. 8977 3199. Each Thurs 8.30 to 11pm The Lion Jazz Club music in the mainstream. Live music every Sat at 9pm.

ORANGE TREE PUB Starting this week every Tuesday bands play from 9-11pm. For the next few weeks The McManus Brothers.

THE RAILWAY PUB, 3 Victoria Rd, Teddington. Fri Nov 8th Live music with The Red Hot Chilly Willys.

RED LION, 92-94 Linkfield Road, Isleworth. 8560 1457 Music every Sat, 8.45pm and Sunday, 2.30pm adm free.

RED LION (Upstairs) 166 Heath St, Twickenham. Acoustic Guitar Club, last Sun of each month from 8.30.

RISING SUN, Marble Hill. Every Fri - Open Piano Night from 8pm. Details on 8892 9277.

SUTTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB, Borough Sports Ground, Gander Green Lane, Sutton - opp West Sutton BR station. 01784 460094. Boom Boom Club.

TURK'S HEAD, Winchester Road, Twickenham. 8892 1972.

WATERMANS, 40 High St, Brentford. 8232 1020. Fri Nov 22nd at 8pm Trans Avatar Imlata Dance Company

WINNING POST, Chertsey Rd, Whitton. 8401 0844. Southdown Ave, Hanwell (near Boston Manor tube station). First-time visitors, entrance only £1.75. First Fri of each month Dec 23rd, Jan closed, Feb 7th Solid Soul System. Nov 22nd/ Dec 22nd (Sun)/Jan 24th/Feb 21st/Mar 14th/Apr 11th 9pm to 1am Twickenham Rocks - Classic Rock and Metal. Fri Nov 8th Live Band Friday - The Jive Romeros.

Specially for Children

BAC, Lavender Hill, Battersea. 7223 2223. Often have shows for children on Sats at different times. Sat Nov 9th at 2.30 The Little Angel Theatre in collaboration with Banyan Theatre Company present The Frog Prince.

BARNES MUSIC SOCIETY - Junior Concert at St Mary's Parish Church, Barnes. Sat Jan 25th at 5pm Moonshine.+

COLOUR HOUSE THEATRE, Merton Abbey Mills, SW19. 8542 6644. Sats and Suns at 2pm and 4pm. Tickets £5. Till Sun Nov 24th Robin Hood and the Silver Arrow.

LANDMARK ARTS CENTRE, Ferry Road, Teddington. 8977 7558. Till Tues Nov 12th noon to 3pm Tangled Webs also Fri Nov 8th at 2pm The boy who cried wolf and other amazing tales. Tues Nov 12th at 4pm The story of Pinnocchio. Sat Nov 9th at 6pm Recorder Day.

LYRIC THEATRE, Hammersmith. 8741 2311. Sat shows in the Studio at 11am and 1pm - ring for details. Sat Nov 9th at 11am and 1pm Pipsqueak Productions present A Puzzle for Pipsqueak.

MUSEUM OF RICHMOND, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Ave, Richmond. 8332 1141. Harry the Herald's Saturday Club 10am to 11.30- ring for details. Sat Dec 7th Christmas Tree Decorations

POLKA THEATRE FOR CHILDREN, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB. 8543 4888. Public perfs on Sats mainly 2pm and 5.30 but telephone theatre to confirm. Programme - Till Nov 9th Just So! by Jamila Gavin celebrating Kipling's Just So Stories for children aged 5 to 8; Nov 14th to Jan 26th Cinderella by Charles Way for children aged 6 and above; Jan 30th to Apr 12th Double Act by Jacqueline Wilson for children aged 8 and above. In the Adventure Room: till Nov 30th A different show every week. Sat Nov 9th Strawberry the Clown presents Funny Business for aged 3 and over.

WANDSWORTH MUSEUM, The Courthouse, Garratt Lane, SW18. 8871 7074. Sat Nov 9th 2pm to 3.30 for ages 5 to 11 The Emperor's New Clothes. Adm free but booking is essential.

WATERMANS High St, Brentford. 8232 1010. Often have children's shows on Sun aft. At weekends there are usually films suitable for a family audience. Every Wed Pandemonium music and fun 10.30-11.15 for 0 to 2 years; 11.30-12.15 for 2 to 4 years. Every Sat Drama Zone learning drama and confidence 10am-12pm for 5 to 8 years; 12.30-2.30 for 9 to 12 years. Sun Nov 10th at 3pm Cleveland Theatre Company present Gingerbread.

WIMBLEDON THEATRE, The Broadway, Wimbledon. 8540 0362. Tues Nov 12th to Sat Nov 16th (perfs Tues Thurs and Sat 2pm and 7pm; Wed 10.30 and 2pm; Fri 10.30 and 7pm) James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl adapted by David Wood.

Book Now!

The 11th year of Book Now! - Richmond's literary festival. Leaflets are available in local libraries.

Sun Nov 10th at 7.45 at Orleans House Mark Lawson.

Sun Nov 10th at 8pm at the Orange Tree Theatre Desert Island Books with Lee Langley in the chair - Howard Jacobson, Maggie Gee, Valerie Grove, AC Grayling. Mon Nov 11th at 8pm at Old Town Hall, Richmond John Nichol and Tonny Rennell.

Tues Nov 12th at 8pm at Old Town Hall, Richmond Hugo Williams.

Wed Nov 13th at 7.30 at Twickenham LibraryLiz Jensen.

Thurs Nov 14th at 8pm at Old Town Hall Richmond Oliver James.

Fri Nov 15th at 8pm at The Salon York House, Twickenham Bernard MacLaverty.

Fri Nov 15th Performance Poetry Day at East Sheen Library, Sheen Lane

Sun Nov 17th at 7pm at the Orange Tree An Audience with Richard E Grant.

Mon Nov 18th at 8pm at Old Town Hall Ann Widdecombe.

Fri Nov 22nd at 8pm at the Salon, York House, Twickenham Phil Craig, Tim Clayton.

Mon Nov 25th at 8pm at Old Town Hall, Richmond Claire Tomalin

Thurs Nov 28th at 8pm at Old Town Hall, Richmond Libby Purves.

Sun Dec 1st at 7.45 at Richmond Theatre An Audience with Tony Benn.

November 8, 2002 12:00