Spring has Sprung, with the School Easter holidays there is lots to look forward to in your local area.  From live music performances and comedy shows to art exhibitions, pottery making experiences and Easter trails, we highlight some of the best and most  exciting events across West London in our what’s on in Shepherds bush and Hammersmith  April  2024 guide.

RIVERSIDE STUDIOS

HANSEL AND GRETEL AND THE EASTER EGG HUNT
WEDNESDAY 3 - SUNDAY 7 APRIL 2024

In this whimsical twist on the classic tale, join Hansel and Gretel as they embark on an exciting Easter egg hunt adventure  Packed with laughter, surprises, and Easter joy, this delightful play is sure to enchant audiences of all ages. BOOK HERE 
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RIVERSCRIBES: PLAYWRITING
WEDNESDAY 3 APRIL - WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 2024

Riverside Studios is delighted to present Riverscribes, a regular drop-in playwriting group suitable for anyone over the age of 18. Whether you’re working on a script and want some creative inspiration, you're intrigued by the idea of writing a play, or you simply want a creative outlet, these monthly meetups are informal, fun and open to everyone.

Led by actor and writer, Nadine Gray, Riverscribes is a place to develop your playwriting skills through ice-breakers, writing exercises and the sharing of ideas. There will also be an opportunity to test out the scripts of the group with script-in-hand performances.
Riverscribes meet every third Wednesday of the month at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith from 7pm-8:30pm.    Tickets are £5 and free for Dive In Members.
 

Live Next to The Appollo

Tuesday 12th March  - Tuesday 30 April 2024
See the best acts from the circuit at the legendary Riverside Studios before they get their own Netflix special.
A specially selected line up of London’s best and up-and-coming comedians from London, commutable distances from London and the odd international superstar guest willing to make you laugh for absolute peanuts.
Up to eight brilliant acts a night in a jam-packed evening of stellar stand up comedy bliss.
Find out more about the evening here.

JAZZ CAFE POSK

GIANLUCA DE MARTINI QUARTET: LOVE'S IN NEED OF LOVE TODAY Saturday 13 April 2024

As Stevie Wonder says in the song that gives the title to the concert: “don’t delay and send your love in right away”! Tonight, together we will go through the dynamic lyrics and the beautiful melodies of some of the most incredible love songs of all times. 

JULIAN COSTELLO QUARTET WITH GEORGIA MANCIO
Friday 19 April 2024 with special guest Georgia Mancio!

Julian Costello is a musician, composer, and teacher from London. He plays his saxophone and tries to approach life with humour.   His Quartet has toured the UK three times with support from the Arts Council and also toured Germany, Belgium, France and Poland.  The Julian Costello Quartet will be playing tunes from their new album “And All the Birds Were Set Free” which is being released on Friday 26th April

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LYRIC THEATRE

Faith Healer
14 Mar - 13 Apr 2024
Brian Friel’s play Faith Healer has spellbinding allure, and powerful stage mystery; it has thrilled audiences across the world since it first opened on Broadway in 1979. 
Find out more about the comedy and productions and how to book tickets here.

IRISH CULTURAL CENTRE

The Irish Creative Collective presents Comhráite, with Fergal Keane
A dynamic live series of ordinary conversations with extraordinary people.
For 40 years, Fergal Keane’s sagacious reporting has transported us into the heart of conflicts across the world. From Kyiv to Kigali, he has held architects of atrocity to account while championing unsung stories of bravery, resilience and resistance.Spanning a plethora of subjects including Irish identity, humanitarian and economic crises and his own experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder, his work has shone a light on countless crucial issues of our times; leaving audiences better informed of -and more engaged with- the world as a result.
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Dallahan  Saturday 6th April 
Following the release of their debut album When the Day Is On the Turn in 2014, Dallahan toured extensively in Europe and North America, establishing themselves at such prestigious international events as Milwaukee Irish Fest, Celtic Connections, Tonder Festival and countless others. The band was again shortlisted for ‘Album of the Year’ and they won ‘Instrumental Cut of The Year’ at the LiveIreland Awards (USA). In 2019, they released their third album Smallworld to critical acclaim and were shortlisted in the German Music Critics Choice Awards.

To date, they have brought their live show to 20 countries, earned three nominations for ‘Folk Band of The Year’ in 2016, 2019 and 2022 they continue to evolve their sound – which they call their own brand of World-Folk – as is evident on their upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Speak of the Devil’ which is set for release in early 2023.

Tim Edey in Concert Saturday 13 th April
Tim brings remarkable musical virtuosity, along with his effervescent performance, engaging personality and a sense of fun – combining this with a show that celebrates the music of both the Celtic, folk tradition’s plus excitng gypsy jazz, classical, acoustic  pretty much any style of music that Tim feels like at theme.

In 2023 Tim played headline shows at major festivals including Priddy, Broadstairs, Warwick, BLAS, Celtic Connections, Celtic Colours (Canada) and many more…

LEONARD BARRY: LITTORAL TOUR 2024
Andy Morrow and Seamie O’Dowd Saturday 20th April

Barry’s beautiful third solo album, released in January 2024, ten years after the acclaimed New Road. Produced by Michael McGoldrick, the album celebrates Leonard’s wealth of influences and knowledge as a master of the uilleann pipes. The title reflects both Leonard’s youth in the townland of Kilmoyley in North Kerry, and his current home on the Sligo coast, celebrating his journey as a musician with some of the many artists he has met on the way.   In April 2024 he tours Littoral with Andy Morrow on fiddle, and Seamie O’Dowd on vocals, guitar, and bouzouki.

The Daoirí Farrell Trio  Friday 26th April 
‘The finest Irish male folk singer-storyteller this side of Christy Moore and Paul Brady.’ The Weekend Australian
Since launching his own solo live career at the 2016, Daoirí Farrell has gone from strength to strength with numerous honours from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards to ALSR Celtic Music accolades and worldwide touring. He has also received endorsements from the likes of Christy Moore (‘Daoirí has assumed the mantle of Luke [Kelly]’) and Mark Radcliffe (‘What a voice’).
Daoirí’s long-awaited fourth album, The Wedding Above In Glencree, was released in late February 2023 and made the RTÉ Radio 2 playlist in Ireland and reached number 11 on the Official UK Folk Albums Chart.
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Monthly Tea Dances Thursday From 1.30 – 4.30pm every one welcome  £5 to attend

 

EVENTIM APOLLO

MIKA
TUESDAY 9TH APRIL 2024

Platinum-selling artist MIKA has announced the UK dates of his highly anticipated Apocalypse Calypso Tour, which includes a date at Eventim Apollo in April 2024 with support from SYREETA.

JOHNNY MARR 
FRIDAY 12TH APRIL 2024
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Johnny Marr has announced a UK headline tour for April 2024, which includes a show at Eventim Apollo on 12th April with support from Gaz Coombes.

The news arrives amidst a buzz of activity celebrating the first ten years of Johnny Marr’s prolific solo career. Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr, a major new collection curated by Johnny, is set for release on 3rd November via BMG. The album also includes two brand new songs titled ‘Somewhere’ and ‘The Answer’, and a number of unheard demos.

PALOOMA FAITH  17th April  
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British pop superstar Paloma Faith will embark on the ‘The Glorification Of Sadness Tour 2024’ across UK & Ireland, which includes a headline show at London’s Eventim Apollo in April 2024.
Gearing up for another monumental chapter, Paloma Faith returns with the release of her brand new single and video ‘How You Leave A Man.’ The single precedes the 16th February release of Paloma’s sixth studio album ‘The Glorification of Sadness’ via RCA Records.
Please note Paloma Faith will be doing 2 sets on her upcoming tour and there will be no support. The first set starts at 8pm prompt.
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WHAT’S ON IN SHEPHERD’S BUSH IN MARCH 2024

O2 SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE

Paul Weller Tuesday 2nd April 

Paul Weller, recently announced a 15-date April tour he starts off here in Shepherds Bush . With a career spanning 5 decades and an extensive and eclectic catalogue of songs to delve into, expect to hear new tracks from Paul’s forthcoming album “66” (released May 24th) along with deep cuts from his back catalogue and fan favourites.
Information and tickets 

WESTFIELD

THE UPSIDE DOWN SUNFLOWER GARDEN & MEET PADDINGTON!
from 01 April to 07 April
From 1-7 April, step into Spring and join us in the Upside Down Sunflower Garden for canvas painting, seed potting and face painting and more! There will also be an opportunity to meet the famous loveable bear, Paddington! Make sure to grab a photo for your memories.
11am–4pm (Monday-Saturday) and 12pm-4pm (Sunday).
Location: Level 0, near NEXT 

Monday 1 April : Storytelling & Meet Paddington
Storytelling sessions will run at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30
meet Paddington sessions will run at 11-11:40, 12-12:40, 1-1:40, 2-2:40 and 3-3:30

EID FESTIVAL WEST LONDON 

There's so much to eat, shop, discover and enjoy at the 2024 London Eid Festival - back for it's fifth year at Westfield London!

Join us on Westfield Square where you'll find live entertainment, face painting and some of the best halal food london has to offer including gourmet burget, fusion cuisine and - of course - plenty of sweet Eid treats!

And there's no better place for you to get the perfect gift for some - or just treat yourself - than our Atrium where you'll find jewellery, fragrances, homewares and henna artists to help you celebrate.

To continue celebrations after the Eid Festival, Maaida Noor will be hosting a water colour workshop at Westfield London on Saturday 20 April where you can explore the significance of Islamic geometric patterns and learn different methods to paint them using water colours. Limited spots are available for workshops - please book HERE .

KINDRED STUDIOS
A free guided tour of our sell-out A Seat At My Table, an exhibition which has brought the work of 17 female artists from the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Please email us here to book a place
admissions@kindredstudios.co.uk

BUSH HALL
 

Ciarán Bartlett
Thursday 04 April 2024
Doors Open: 19:00

Hot on the heels of two sold-out SSE Arena dates Belfast comedian Ciarán Bartlett announces his brand new GIANT tour set for stages across the UK & Ireland in Spring 2024!

Bringing his arena-filling set to a venue near you, GIANT sees Ciarán tell outrageous stories, sing filthy songs, spin bad yarns, and drop knockout one liners.

Friday 12th April
Bush Hall Presents with Jen Brister

Live at the Apollo, QI and Mock The Week’s, JEN BRISTER brings a headline set to Bush Hall this April. One of the UK’s brightest comedy stars and critically acclaimed author of The Other Mother, Jen has also appeared on Hypothetical, Comedians Giving Lectures, and presented for BBC 6 Music.

Friday 26th April 
Police Dog Hogan

The band are thrilled to be back at Bush Hall to perform a special concert in aid of the Hammersmith and Fulham Food Bank to who will receive all proceeds from the show. “Since they made their album debut back in 2010, Police Dog Hogan have been building a reputation as one of the country’s finest live bands and folk-country acts,” said Folk Radio in 2022. “Overground is their finest hour yet.”

Police Dog Hogan combine guitar, fiddle, banjo, trumpet and accordion with bass and drums to create a driving country-folk sound that has earned them a large live following.
Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is an independent charity supplying emergency food parcels to local people in crisis. Demand has doubled in the last year . 
PLEASE SUPPORT BOOK TICKETS HERE 

Bush Hall, London.
Saturday 27 April 2024
HOT VOX Presents:  Marianne // Lilypads // The 253 + More
Discover the future of music at Bush Hall’s electrifying grassroots showcase! Join us in the heart of Shepherd’s Bush for an unforgettable night of raw talent and undeniable passion. Experience a diverse lineup of the best up-and-coming artists as they take the stage to show London what they’ve got! With Bush Hall’s iconic ambience setting the scene, get ready to be immersed in a night of unforgettable melodies and infectious rhythms.

For all tickets and information at Bush Hall  Book Here