Wandsworth Arts Fringe Reaches Final Weekend
Shows in Putney include comedy, drama and Agatha Christie
Migrants from Ukraine and Afghanistan tell their story in Still Here
June 21, 2024
The seventeen-day long Wandsworth Arts Festival draws to a close this weekend but there are still a number of shows in the Putney area you can see.
Unique Community presents Still Here at the Arches at St. Mary’s Church from 21 – 23 June.
After a sell out run in 2023 The Stork Project is back to showcase the talents of migrants from Ukraine and Afghanistan as they dissect what it is like after the big event has happened and life has to continue.
Lives have been altered forever but while we’re all still here let’s share some stories and try to understand..
The performances begin at 7.30pm and tickets cost £10 or £8 for concessions.
Running until Saturday 22 June, the Putney Theatre Company are staging Go Back for Murder at the Putney Arts Theatre on Ravenna Road.
Can you ever truly remember your past? One rainy London day Carla Crale decides she will attempt to discover the truth about her father’s murder and prove her mother innocent of the crime. With the help of her solicitor Justin Fogg, they plan to interview the five people who were present at Amyas Crale’s murder that long summer, all those years ago. But these five witnesses are haunted by their past, their memories seem ever changing, they not only have to battle their own ghosts but also the possibility that the truth they believed may be false.
Adapted by Christie herself from her book 'Five Little Pigs' this murder mystery examining the danger of relying on personal testimony warped by time, prejudice and perception, is a dark and emotional journey through the past.
Evening performances start at 7.45pm and there is a Saturday matinee at 3pm.
Tickets cost £16 or £12 for concessions.
On Friday 21 June at 9.10pm at The Arches at St. Mary’s Church, there is Dodomu Nights: Fem Comedy Night.
Fem Comedy Night showcases the best in female identifying and non-binary comedians including brand new performers and London comedy veterans.
Tickets cost £10 or £8 for concessions.
Zhiyan Cai: The Nine Songs – Asian Art Exhibition
Wednesday 12 June to Sunday 23 June
'The Nine Songs - Asian Art Exhibition' unveils a captivating display of the diversity and ingenuity inherent in Asian culture.
Comprising both a visual arts exhibition and a theatrical exhibition, the art exhibition will be showcased at Putney Library, featuring traditional and contemporary works such as paintings, sculptures, and photography by talented Asian artists. (See separate listing for performance information.)
"The Nine Songs" aims to underscore the unique allure and limitless creativity of Asian culture, inviting participants to immerse themselves in an artistic landscape that seamlessly melds traditional and modern elements. Join us in exploring the captivating blend of Asian traditions and the marvels of contemporary technology.
The Arches At St Mary’s Church, High Street, Putney, SW15 1SN
Above is just a selection of the events that are on across the borough. For full listings visit the WAF web site.
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