Pick of the week – from uplighting tunes to out-of-this-world exhibitions
Wardrobe refresh
Fancy updating your wardrobe? Head down to the Deptford Lounge Clothes Swap on 24 February (and the last Saturday of every month) and swap items to give them a new home.
Admission is free, so bring in your old clothes and swap them for something new, one item is worth one token (with a maximum of 8 per person).
Please note that they don’t accept children’s clothes, underwear, socks, tights, or anything damaged or torn. Any items left after the event will be donated or saved for future events.
24 February, and the last Saturday of every month
Admission: Free
9 Giffin Street, Deptford, SE8 4RJ
deptfordlounge.org.uk/whats-on/event/clothes-swap/
Julian Clary in Jesus Christ Superstar
A new production of the iconic global phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar comes to the Churchill Theatre in Bromley for one week only, with Julian Clary as Herod.
Originally staged by Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this reimagined production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades.
Choreographed by Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), with music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas.
Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him”, “Gethsemane” and “Superstar”.
Monday 26 February to Saturday 2 March, 2:30pm, 7.30pm
Admission: £28-£60 (plus a transaction fee of up to £3.95)
Churchill Theatre Churchill, High St, Bromley, BR1 1HA
trafalgartickets.com/churchill-theatre-bromley/en-GB/event/musical/jesus-christ-superstar-tickets
Brighten up your Monday
If by Monday lunchtime you need some uplifting, then this could be just the trick. Take those Monday blues away by going to Blackheath Halls for a lunchtime recital.
On Monday 26 February, a young piano trio who are already taking the chamber-music scene by storm, are playing – and it only costs a tenner.
Astatine Trio were formed at the Royal College of Music in 2021. They were awarded first prize at the 2022 Senior Intercollegiate Piano Trio Competition as the youngest entrants, with an average age of 18.
Monday 26 February, 1:10pm
Admission: £10
Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, SE3 9RQ
www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/lunchtime-recital-astatine-trio-2/
Starry-eyed
Glittering stars, shimmering galaxies, fiery suns and silver moons – wherever you are in the universe, don’t miss Astronomy Photographer of the Year 15.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual competition featuring the world’s greatest space photography.
You’ll find over 100 photographs on show in this special exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, displayed at their best on brilliant lightbox displays.
Open daily, 10am to 5pm
Admission: Adults £10, concessions £6.50, children £5
National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, SE10 9NF
www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/astronomy-photographer-year/exhibition
In the Name of Love
The world’s premier show in celebration of Diana Ross and The Supremes is coming to Broadway Theatre.
Prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told.
A chronological history of hits from a career culminating in over 100 million record sales fronted by two international Diana Ross performers Cheri Jade (The Supremes) and Tameka Jackson (Solo Career).
Enjoy ‘Where Did Our Love Go’, ‘Baby Love’ ‘Stop in The Name of Love’, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, ‘Upside Down’, ‘My Old Piano’, ‘I’m Coming Out’, ‘Chain Reaction’, and so many more!
Friday 8 March, 7:30pm
Admission: £26.50
Broadway Theatre, Rushey Green, Catford, SE6 4RU
www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk/events/diana-ross-story/
Treat your mum to tea this Mother’s Day
Celebrate motherhood with an exclusive afternoon tea experience in the regal setting of the Old Royal Naval College’s Painted Hall.
While dining within the beauty of the Painted Hall, savour a selection of finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserve, and a range of exquisitely presented pastries and teacakes.
Sunday 10 March, 1pm, 3:30pm
Tickets: Adult £65, child £40
Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9NN
