At a bit of a loose end this weekend? Here’s our timely guide of things to do around Wimbledon and Mitcham between now and Monday morning.
Missed an event? Email newsdesk@wimbledonguardian.co.uk and add yourselves to our listings at www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/events.
The Glenn Miller Story at New Wimbledon Theatre, pictured below.
Big band fans can head down to the New Wimbledon Theatre to catch The Glenn Miller Story on for one night only this Saturday.
The Astor Big Band presents Miller’s true life story and plays all his hits including In The Mood and Moonlight Serenade. Half of the profits plus a collection at the performance will be donated to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
The Glenn Miller Story, New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, SW19 1QG, Saturday, April 18, 7.30pm, £17-£25, www.atgtickets.com
That’ll Be The Day at New Wimbledon Theatre.
Get ready to party as the rock’n’roll variety show That’ll Be The Day heads to the New Wimbledon Theatre tonight.
The production features a soundtrack full of classic hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s alongside hilarious comedy.
Rock’n’roll classics aplenty in That’ll Be The Day
That’ll Be The Day, New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, SW19 1QG, Friday, April 17, 7.30pm, £22-£28, www.atgtickets.com
Worple Group Art Exhibition at St Mark’s Church
The Worple Group of Artists are putting on their spring exhibition at St Mark’s Church in Wimbledon on Saturday.
There will be around 200 paintings and drawings on display by the 20 local artists that make up the group.
Worple Group Exhibition, St Mark’s Church, St Mark’s Place, Wimbledon, SW19 7ND, 10am-5pm, free.
Whatever the Weather, above, at the Polka Theatre.
Come rain or shine, gust or gales, children will be able to enjoy The Polka Theatre’s new show Whatever the Weather.
It is an imaginative show set in the charming world of a traditional alpine weather house.
Kids will be able to join the lovable characters on a journey of discovery. What happens when the winds of change blow? Blow so hard that everything becomes topsy-turvy? What will Mr Rain and Mrs Sunshine learn about themselves and each other in their new and unfamiliar conditions?
Whatever the Weather, The Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB, April 8-19, £11.50, www.polkatheatre.com, 020 8543 4888.
Next Week: Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man @ Wimbledon Theatre My Friend Mole @ Polka Theatre Operation Magic Carpet @ Polka Theatre
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