Vibe's going out gurus Charlie Hannah and Angie Quinn have dug deep to find the best events and shows going on in south east London and north Kent this weekend.
THEATRE - To Kill a Mockingbird at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford, on Saturday
Do you still consider the character of Atticus Finch to embody the pinnacle of grace, humility and courage under pressure?
Do you get a funny feeling of mystery and intrigue at the mere mention of Boo Radley?
Have you never read To Kill a Mockingbird? If you fit into any or none of the above categories then this play is for you. Adapted for the stage by the celebrated Christopher Sergel, this version of Harper Lee’s classic on racial inequality in the Deep South of America in the 1930s is a must see.
Go to orchardtheatre.co.uk
COMEDY - Bromley Comedy Club at The Churchill’s Studio Theatre, Bromley, on Saturday
They say that laughter is the best medicine. In fact, it is proven to decrease stress hormones and to improve your infection-fighting antibodies, while releasing endorphins that promote an overall feeling of well being.
Do you need any better reason to go to Bromley’s Live Stand up Comedy night? If you do, this might help: SILKY, the awesome guitarist/comedian will be headlining. Support is from Paul Rickets and Samantha Baines. All superb performers, with vast experience on the comedy circuit.
MUSIC - Live Music at The Bulls Head, Chislehurst on Sunday
Singer Huw Price performs along with saxophonist Roberto Manzin in the main bar. Go to thebullsheadhotel.co.uk
FOOD - Farmers Market at Horniman Museum and Garden in Forest Hill, from 9am to 1.30pm on Saturday
Saunter around the Horniman Farmer’s Market and see how much you can eat/drink in free samples for a leisurely Saturday breakfast.
There is a huge variety of stalls, selling everything from locally sourced veg, fruit, fish, meat, bread and flowers to tea, coffee, pastries, muffins and sausage rolls.
And when you’ve eaten your fill and ended up spending all your weekend’s budget in an hour, take a stroll through the beautiful adjacent gardens, or maybe hop down into the museum to survey the vast array of cultural artefacts of the Horniman collection.
COMEDY - Comedy at The Hob, Forest Hill from 9pm on Saturday
Presenting ‘The Very Best in London’s Stand Up’, the evening’s hilarity will come from Dominic Frisby, plus other guests. Tickets are £10 (£6 concs).
THEATRE - Two at The Erith Playhouse, Erith on Saturday
Following a landlord and lady’s challenging evening in their pub, the setting takes the audience to the North of England in 1989, with daring characters, conversations and a disastrous secret is revealed. Go to playhouse.org.uk
BOOZE - Bromley CAMRA Mad March Cider Festival on Friday and Saturday, noon to 11pm at the HG Wells Centre in St Marks
Sample the 40 ciders and perries from local producers as well as small producers around the country. Appreciate the subtle flavours, soak up the convivial atmosphere, enjoy the live music and fresh food provided by a caterer… basically a big piss-up. Entry costs £1. Go to bromley.camra.org.uk
HEALTH AND WELL BEING - The Secret Of Happiness - A Talk at Mycenae House, Blackheath, from noon to 1pm on Saturday
Take a break from your busy schedule and enjoy a well-earned hour of navel gazing. Contemplating the science on everyday happiness, this talk promises to provide you with practical tips on being a contented human being. The talk is by Mr S N Sippy who is a hypnotherapist at The Complementary Health Centre in Lee. Tickets cost £10. Click here
HEALTH AND WELL BEING - 'Pop-up' stop smoking clinic at Riverdale Centre, Lewisham, from 11am to 5pm on Saturday
Broken your new-years resolution to quit the fags? Do not fear. Pop down to the ‘Pop-up’ smoking clinic to get help with giving it another go. Free.
KIDS - Love2Dance at The New Generation in Wells Park Road, Sydenham, from 2pm to 4pm (beginners) and 6pm to 8pm (advanced) on Saturday
Have you got two left feet? Don’t want your son or daughter to have to walk down that same fateful path of embarrassment on the dance floor as you did?
Then send them to this group dance class so they can learn how to bust moves, pull shapes, and rock ’n' writhe like Beyonce. Alternatively, if they’re already a gifted mover, then send them along to the advanced class where they can meet like minded individuals, make friends, and learn impressive group dance formations. Call Joy Burnett, 0208 613 7662 or 0208 613 7660. It’s free.
Picture by Thomas Alexander
THEATRE - Kate at The Greenwich Theatre, Greenwich, until Sunday
Uncovering a hidden tale from World War Two, the narrative follows an Icelandic family post-invasion from 25,000 troops in 1940, brought to you by Lost Watch Theatre Company. Tickets cost greenwichtheatre.org.uk
FAMILY - Space Explorers at Royal Observatory Greenwich on Sunday
Astronomers lead family workshops in constructing a star finder and guidance on how to use it when identifying stars in the sky. Go to rmg.co.uk
FAMILY - Roller Disco at Cascade Leisure Centre in Gravesend from 6pm to 7.30pm (families) and 8pm to 9.30pm (open) on Saturday
Did someone say ‘Roller Disco’??? Yes you heard correctly. And you don’t need to hop into your time machine back to the 1970s, you can just drive on down to the Cascade Leisure Centre in Gravesend. Your kids can whizz around in circles and knock into each other.
And you can sigh contemplatively, and say that the music was better in your day. Entry costs £5. Book om 01474 337471 or 01474 337472
FAMILY - Family Praise Party with Duggie Dug Dug at St Peter’s Church in Bexleyheath from 3pm on Saturday
‘But Mum, I don’t want to go to Church, it’s boooooring.’ Christian parents throughout the land, do not despair at your blaspheming child.
There are fun ways to inform children about Jesus and his teachings. Like this workshop with the living legend Duggie Dug Dug, who involves action games, songs and puppets to get the Christian teachings across. Entry costs £5 or £10 for three children. Call Jim Charles on 0208 303 8713
DANCING - Strictly Come Bexley' Charity Ball at the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath from 6.45pm tonight
Strictly’s on, and there’s your husband muttering again that Mark Wright lacks a certain grace in the samba, and you say that Pixie Lott is fine at the uptempo numbers, but struggles with the subtleties in the ballads. Well then, put your money where your mouths are! Dust off those ball gowns and blow the cobwebs from your dinner jackets for this spectacular evening that includes a four course banquet and fun and informal dance tuition. Tickets cost £45. Call 020 3045 3678
THEATRE - The Producers at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley, from Saturday
Jason Manford, Phill Jupitus and Louie Spence star in the premiere of the touring version of Mel Brooks’ classic comedy, which was a hit on film, on Broadway and the West End. Go to atgtickets.com/bromley
COOKING - Craft Cooks Workshop at North West Kent College from 10.30am to 11.20 am on Saturday
Cooking from scratch, kids can have fun and get stuck in creating a variety of tasty foods to test and even take home Go to craftycooks.co.uk
MUSIC - Country to Country Festival at The O2, Greenwich on Saturday and Sunday
Dedicated to the country music, the weekend will be filled with 40 performances each day, pop-up stages, parties and more. Go to axs.com
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