Listings RSC RIVALS COME TO GREENWICH THEATRE


Opening their Olympic year of programming, Greenwich Theatre presents an all-new production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night this month. The show is brought to Greenwich by The Movement, a young company


compared by critics to the Royal Shakespeare Company, and this is your only chance to see the show in London. Meanwhile, if you’re heading to North London, catch Greenwich’s co-production of Martin Crimp’s The Country. Presented with emerging young company As Told By, Crimp’s psychological thriller sees a couple’s rural idyll shattered by the arrival of a mysterious stranger. Twelfth Night, 17-21 Jan, Greenwich Theatre. 020 8858 7755 www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk The Country, 12-15 Jan, The Pleasance. 020 7609 1800 www.pleasance.co.uk


NEGLECTED A colourful exhibition of paintings by Chris Francis of the Thames, neighbouring sea areas and south east London. From 9 January – 5 February. 10am – 5pm. Free. Greenwich Tourist Information Centre, Pepys House, 2 Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich SE10 9LW.


course lots of audience participation. Times & ticket prices vary. Ticket Sales on 08448 717 620 (bkg fee) or online at atgtickets.com/ bromley (bkg fee). Churchill Theatre, Bromley. UNTIL 12 FEB Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2011. See images of meteors streaking through the night sky, vast galaxies millions of light-years away and the breathtaking Aurora Borealis hovering above the Earth’s horizon. This exhibition showcases award- winning photographs from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2011 competition. 10am – 5pm. Free. Astronomy Centre, The Royal Observatory, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, SE10 8XJ. UNTIL 19 FEB


Canary Wharf Ice Rink. Skate amongst the iconic buildings of Canary Wharf. Mon – Sat 9.45am – 11pm. Sun 9.45pm – 7.30pm. Last skate session begins one hour prior to closing time.Tickets from rinkside or ticketmaster.co.uk /0844 847 1546. FRI 6 JAN Dig-In. If you are interested and enjoy digging, sawing and removing ivy even in the coldest of weather. Gather at the Wildlife Centre at 9.30am, equipment will be provided. For more info call Sue Yates on 020 8692 1760. Wildlife Centre, South end of lake in the fl ower garden, Greenwich Park, Blackheath. The Constella Orchestra New Year Concert. Comprising of the fi nest music students from across the UK, the Constella Orchestra comes together to perform Mozart, Delius & Stravinsky’s Pulcinella (full ballet score). 7.30pm. £9, £5 concs (under 16s free) For info www.theconstellaorchestra.co.uk. St Margaret’s Church, Brandram Road, Blackheath SE13 5EA. SAT 7 JAN


ON OR OFF THE WATER


The Tullett Prebon London Boat Show, returns to ExCeL London from 6 –15 January and promises to be an enthralling day out for all. With amazing Show highlights – there’s the opportunity to try your hand at stand up paddleboarding, wakeboarding, sailing etc. Adults and children alike will be able to scale the replica HMS Victory rigging. Featuring almost 1000 boats of all shapes and sizes to climb aboard or gaze at, from entry-level wakeboards costing as little as £100, to glamorous and glitzy multi-million pound sailing and motor yachts. Adult tickets can be purchased in advance of the Show from just £16, with two children


going free (aged 15 or under) with each paying adult. www.london


boatshow.com or call the ticket hotline on


0871 230 7140. 40 l www.meridian-magazine.co.uk


Lunchtime Recital. Scipio Mosley, Classical Guitar. 1.10pm. Free. St Alfege Church, Greenwich Church Street, SE10. Woolwich Antiquarians. Magic lantern talk on London. Speaker Gerald Cramp. 2.15 pm Charlton House, Charlton, Charlton, SE7 8RE. SAT 7, 18, 20 & 21 JAN An Evening with the Stars: Telescope observing session. For a truly unique experience, book a place on a unique observing session. The programme includes a planetarium show, some time on the prime meridian with a hot drink and astronomers to hand, and a chance to look through our 18-tonne Victorian telescope at whatever the night sky has to offer. Suitable for children aged 7+. 5.25pm, 5.30pm, 6.45pm, & 6.50pm £16: per person, £50: family ticket. Bookings 020 8312 6608. Royal Observatory, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, SE10 8XJ. MON 9 JAN Giselle.The story of Giselle and her aristocratic but duplicitous lover Albrecht is set to a glorious score and brought to life by the magnifi cent costumes and virtuoso performances of the Russian State Ballet of Siberia. 7.30pm. £12 - £35. Ticket Offi ce 01322 220000. The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED.


TUES 10 & 11 JAN Swan Lake. Performed by The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia. The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story fi lled with magic, emotion and beauty. From the opulence and splendor of the magnifi cent courtroom to the exhilarating lake scenes where swans play in perfect formation, Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music creates a truly unforgettable experience. 7.30pm, Mat 2.30pm. £12 - £35. Ticket Offi ce 01322 220000. The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED. WED 11 JAN Tea Dance with Mr Wonderful Dancing. Come and join us for an afternoon of dancing, tea and cake! Whether you are a regular on the dance fl oor, or this is your fi rst time, our Tea Dances are a friendly, welcoming and fun way to get your toes tapping. There is plenty of time to sit down for a chat in between dances if you wish, and after all that activity, we are sure you will welcome our delicious tea and cakes. 2pm. £5. www.trinitylaban.ac.uk. Blackheath Halls 23 Lee Road London SE3 9RQ Great Hall, Blackheath Halls THURS 12 JAN Lunchtime Recital. Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance. 1.10pm. Free. St Alfege Church, Greenwich Church Street, SE10.


THURS 12 – 15 JAN The London Bike Show. One of the largest and most exciting cycling events within the UK. Whether you’re looking to buy your fi rst bike, treat yourself to some new gear or want to check out the latest bike designs, The London Bike Show has it all. Thurs 12pm – 7pm, Fri & Sat 10am – 7pm, Sun 10am – 6pm. 020 7511 8504. 1 Western Gateway London E16 1XL. FRI 13 - 14 JAN


London Ice Sculpting Festival. Canary Wharf will once again host the annual world-class ice festival (see website for details www. mycanarywharf.com)Canada Square Park & Jubilee Place Mall, Canary Wharf E14. SAT 14 - 15 JAN Miki. Children’s story about Miki, Polar Bear & Penquin. Extraordinary puppetry featuring amazing underwater creatures and songs to sing along to. 11am & 2pm. Adults £10, Child & Concs £7.50, Family ticket £30. Box offi ce 020 8858 7755. www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk. Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill SE10. MON 16 JAN Charlton & Blackheath Amateur Horticultural Society. Talk tba. 7.45pm. Visitors £1 per meeting. Charlton House Community Centre, Charlton Village SE7 8RE. TUES 17 JAN Iron Founding in the Weald. Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Jeremy Hodgkinson. 7.30pm. Non members £1. The Old Bakehouse, (back of Age Exchange shop) Bennett Park, Blackheath SE3. TUES 17 - 21 JAN Twelfth Night. The Movement’s latest production 7.30pm. Wed & Sat Mat 2.30pm. £15 concs £10. Box offi ce 020 8858 7755. www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk. Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill SE10.


LONDON BOAT SHOW


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