Mary Wallace Theatre
The Mary Wallace Theatre on Twickenham Riverside
is owned by the Richmond Shakespeare Society, a
highly-respected amateur dramatic society, with a
wide membership. It was founded in 1934 to perform
Shakespeare's plays annually in the open air.
The Embankment, Twickenham TW1 3DU
Tel: Box Office 07484 927662 (10am-7pm)
Web: richmondshakespeare.org.uk
No wheelchair access
Nearest Station: Twickenham (trains)
Hampton Hill Theatre
A purpose-built theatre with a 200 seat auditorium
and a 50 seat studio, is home to Teddington Theatre
Club and available for external theatrical and
business hire. See website for full list of forthcoming
productions.
Web: hamptonthilltheatre.org.uk
Nearest Station: Fulwell (trains)
Normansfield Theatre
Built in 1879 Dr John Langdon Down, Normansfield
Theatre is a Grade II listed Victorian Theatre. The
restored Victoria scenery, which has no equal
anywhere else in Britain, is extraordinarily complete
with over 100 pieces of stock scenery. They were
Langdon Down Centre
The Langdon Down Centre and Normansfield
Theatre are situated in the former home of Dr
John Langdon Down, who used a revolutionary,
enlightened approach in the care of those with
learning disability.
The Langdon Down Centre, Normansfield, 2A
Langdon Park, Teddington TW11 9PS
Tel: 0333 1212 300
Web: langdondownmuseum.org.uk
Email: info@down-syndrome.org.uk
Nearest Station: Hampton Wick (trains)
Eel Pie Island Museum
Located in central Twickenham, just a short stroll
from the island itself - famous for its role in the 60s
music boom, its working boatyards and thriving
creative community.
1-3 Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AB
Web: eelpiemuseum.co.uk
Open: Thurs-Sun 12-6pm - last entry 5.30pm
Admission: £3 single visit (under 16s free, with
adult)
£5 Annual Passport (unlimited visits for a year, plus
15% discount on food at the Eel Pie Pub)
Full disabled access (please note we do not have
disabled toilet facilities)
Nearest Station: Twickenham (trains)
in receipt of Heritage Lottery Grant in 2015, which
included the development of photographic catalogue
of every piece of scenery and a virtual theatre. A
regular programme of performances and events
take place and are available on their website. The
theatre is hired out regularly for performances, fairs,
classes and talks.
The Langdon Down Centre, Normansfield
2a Langdon Park, Teddington TW11 9PS
Tel: 0333 1212 300
Web: langdondowncentre.org.uk
Email: info@downs-syndrome.org.uk
Full disabled access
Nearest Station: Hampton Wick (trains)
Orange Tree Theatre
The Orange Tree Theatre is one of the most wellrespected independent Off West
End theatre, and
the only theatre in the round in London, producing
rediscoveries and new plays in its intimate 180-seat
auditorium
1 Clarence Street, Richmond TW9 2SA
Tel: 020 8940 3633
Web: orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Box Office opening hours Mon-Sat 12pm - 6pm
Shows: Mon-Sat evening 7.30pm, Thurs & Saturday
2.30pm
Tickets from £15.00
Nearest Station: Richmond (District Line tube,
Overground and trains)
museum
and theatre
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