Haven’t we missed live performances?! The restrictions of lockdowns have made us realise how much we took for granted.
I consider myself lucky to have attended the first of the Riverside Arts Centre Showcase come back events re-cently. This afternoon tea concert featured Mengyang Pan (pictured), a pianist of international class and re-nown. She has collaborated with top conductors such as Ashkenazy, presented with the Tagore gold medal by HRH Prince Charles, the highest honour possible. She has been presented to the Queen for her contribution to music and art. And here she was performing at the River-side Arts Centre! Look out for further concerts: www.ticketsource.co.uk/riversidepresents, and also the listings in this magazine.
We also attended a performance at a new theatre. This time in Esher. Esher Theatre only opened in September and is just by the council offices, with easy parking. Have a look at what’s on at eshertheatre.com. In November they are putting on RC Sherriff’s ‘Journey’s End’.
Esher Theatre is at Community Walk. Esher, KT10 9RA. Tel 07794 362 999.
Finally, remember the Riverhouse Barn just over Walton Bridge. I attended a lunch time concert there recently. Stunning music. Book in advance but the request is to leave a mindful donation. Details at riverhousebarn.co.uk. The next lunchtime concert is October 13th at 1pm.