15 Jun
Beekeeping Taster Day
What goes on in the mysterious world of the beehive?

With guidance and demonstrators from Wimbledon Beekeepers' Association's beekeepers, you will have the opportunity to take a look inside a hive and discover the fascinating craft of beekeeping.
The session will consist of a practical introduction to the world of the honey bee and experience some of the various tasks a beginner will have to master. You'll be able to see inside a hive, hold a frame with honey bees on it and get to know if beekeeping is something for you.
Sat 15 Jun 2024, 2:00 pm
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22 Jun
18 Aug
Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts
Saturday 22 June – Sunday 18 August

Recommended for ages 6-12



Sam Wu is NOT a scaredy-cat (except he is). When a trip to the Space Museum goes terrifyingly wrong, Sam begins a mission to prove to everyone that he is a fearless space adventurer…

Adapted for stage from Katie and Kevin Tsang’s best-selling book, join Sam and his deadly pet snake sidekick as he faces his fears and tries to defeat the Ghost King once and for all at the premiere of this brand-new adventure.

Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts by Katie & Kevin Tsang. Illustrations © 2018 Nathan Reed. Published by Farshore, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.



Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes (including an interval)



Access Performances:

Relaxed: Saturday 20 July 11am

Audio described: Sunday 21 July 2.30pm

BSL interpreted: Friday 26 July 2.30pm

Captioned: Wednesday 31 July 2.30pm



Tickets from £10*

(Group and multi-buy offers available)

*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs apply.
Sun 18 Aug 2024, 2:30 pm
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28 Jun
St John's June Lunchtime Concert: Anthea Fry (piano)
Please join us for our June lunchtime concert at St John's, Wimbledon with local piano legend, Anthea Fry.

Generously supported by the Tertis Foundation, Anthea will be playing much-loved favourites by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms and Mendelssohn.

Doors open from 12.30pm for tea/coffe/homemade cake and savouries. Entry is free with a retiring collection to support St John's Music Fund.

To join our mailing list and for more information about upcoming concerts, please email: jane.long@me.com.
Fri 28 Jun 2024, 1:45 pm
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03 Jul
11 Aug
How to Catch a Star
Wednesday 3 July – Sunday 11 August

Recommended for ages 3-5



Once there was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. This is the story of his adventure.

Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar are proud to present How to Catch a Star.

This adaptation directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn, seamlessly blends stunning puppet design by Suse Reibisch, a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, with Branar’s signature storytelling - creating a show which reminds us all to follow our dreams.

How To Catch a Star is published by HarperCollins Children’s Publishers.



Approximately 45 minutes



Relaxed performance: Sunday 21 July 10.30am



Tickets from £14*

(Group and multi-buy offers available)

*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs apply.
Sun 11 Aug 2024, 1:30 pm
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20 Jul
Beekeeping Taster Day
What goes on in the mysterious world of the beehive?

With guidance and demonstrators from Wimbledon Beekeepers' Association's beekeepers, you will have the opportunity to take a look inside a hive and discover the fascinating craft of beekeeping.
The session will consist of a practical introduction to the world of the honey bee and experience some of the various tasks a beginner will have to master. You'll be able to see inside a hive, hold a frame with honey bees on it and get to know if beekeeping is something for you.
Sat 20 Jul 2024, 2:00 pm
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21 Apr
St John's July Lunchtime Concert: Robert Mingay-Smith (organ)
Please join us for our July lunchtime concert at St John's, Wimbledon with our Director of Music, Robert Mingay-Smith (organ)

Generously supported by the Tertis Foundation, Robert will be playing works by Charles Villiers Stanford in his centenary year.

Doors open from 12.30pm for tea/coffe/homemade cake and savouries. Entry is free with a retiring collection to support St John's Music Fund.

To join our mailing list and for more information about upcoming concerts, please email: jane.long@me.com.
Sun 21 Apr 2024, 3:52 am
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27 Sep
St John's September Lunchtime Concert: Naomi Wright (cello)
Please join us for our September lunchtime concert at St John's, Wimbledon with Naomi Wright (cello) after the August break in our series.

Generously supported by the Tertis Foundation, the programme is TBC.

Doors open from 12.30pm for tea/coffe/homemade cake and savouries. Entry is free with a retiring collection to support St John's Music Fund.

To join our mailing list and for more information about upcoming concerts, please email: jane.long@me.com.
Fri 27 Sep 2024, 1:45 pm
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16 Nov
26 Jan
The Nutcracker
Saturday 16 November – Sunday 26 January

Recommended for ages 5-12



A festive, magical quest for the whole family

When Clara receives a super-cool enchanted Nutcracker toy, one thing’s for sure - she doesn’t want her accident-prone little brother, Fritz, anywhere near it! But with rumours of an evil, seven-headed Mouse King trying to steal Christmas, Clara might just need the help of Fritz to save the day!

Join Olivier award-winning Little Bulb ("Wolf Witch Giant Fairy") and Polka Theatre for a magical, musical quest of heroism and surprising rodent singalongs, featuring a sleigh-load of familiar festive bangers that’ll have you dancing in your seat.



Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes (including an interval)



Access Performances:

Relaxed: Saturday 7 December 11am

Audio described: Sunday 15 December 2.30pm

Captioned: Saturday 11 January 11am

BSL Interpreted: Sunday 12 January 2.30pm



Tickets from £10*

(Group and multi-buy offers available)

*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs apply.
Sun 26 Jan 2025, 2:30 pm
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