Want to have a fun day or evening out this week (Monday August 24 to Friday August 28) but have no idea where to go?
With our What's On round-ups, every Monday and Thursday, we're bringing you details of what's going on, when, and how much it will cost, over the coming days so you and your children are never bored, especially now the school summer holidays are under way.
Pick your favourite event and have a great day out, locally:
Ealing area
Enjoy a ghostly summer workshop near you!
Monster Cat Theatre is holding a summer workshop event - The Ghosts of Pitzhanger Manor, an unexpected Summertime escapade.
The event is a three-day fun workshop full of rehearsing, prop making and scene painting with a performance on the final day.
The workshop is suitable for ages five to 13.
What: Monster Cat Theatre summer event
Where: The Parish Hall, New Broadway, Ealing, W5 2XA
When: Wednesday August 26 to Friday August 28
Cost: £90 per child
Call: 020 8567 5276
Fulham area
See a hilarious Shakespeare play at The Drayton Arms
Wyrd Sisters Theatre presents classic Shakepearean comedy Much Ado About Nothing... Filled with witty hilarity and mistaken identity, this play is definitely worth a watch.
What: Much Ado About Nothing at The Drayton Arms Theatre
Where: The Drayton Arms Theatre, 153 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW5 0LJ
When: Play runs until Saturday September 5
Cost: Tickets cost from £7 to £12
Call: 020 7835 2301
Hammersmith area
Watch an amazing evening of Soca music
Machel Montano is a Soca artist from Trinidad, who is set to supercharge the Eventim Apollo this August.
With musical collaborations with Wyclef Jean, Shaggy, Pitbull, Arianna Grande and Nigeria's Timaya under his belt, this artist is well worth a watch.
What: Machel Montano in Concert: On My Way at the Eventim Apollo
Where: Eventim Apollo, 45 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, W6 9QH
When: Friday August 28, 6.30pm
Cost: Tickets from £51.75
Call: 020 8563 3800
Harrow area
Pamper a pony this summer!
Join a fun pony pampering session in Pinner this summer holiday! Interact with these cute animals in a beautiful rural setting with glorious sunshine (hopefully!)
What: Pony Pampering Sessions in Pinner
Where: Oxhey Lane Farm, Oxhey Lane, Hatch End, Pinner, HA5 4AH
When: Every Wednesday of the summer holidays (next session Wednesday August 26, 12pm)
Cost: £25 per child
Email: oxhey258071@yahoo.co.uk
Hounslow area
Learn watercolour with the stunning backdrop of Hogarth House
A watercolour workshop at Hogarth House with Liz Butler, artist member of the Royal Watercolour Society will be held this summer.
Come along and improve your watercolour and observational skills, while painting indoors from seasonal botanical specimens or outside in the beautiful garden!
What: In and Out of the Garden at Hogarth House
Where: Hogarth House, Hogarth Lane, Great West Road, Chiswick, W4 2QN
When: Friday August 28, 11am
Cost: £55 per person (materials will be provided)
Call: 020 8994 6757
Uxbridge area
See a classic '80s musical at Beck Theatre
The Beck Theatre's summer project production this year is Fame!
Based on the hit 80's film, Fame the Musical tells the story of a group of talented young students, striving to be the best in the tough world of show biz... Don't miss out on seeing this classic!
What: Fame the Musical at The Beck Theatre
Where: The Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2UE
When: Thursday August 27 to Saturday August 29
Cost: Tickets range from £12 to £15.50
Call: 020 8561 8371
If you're looking for events to put in the diary, check out all of our listings for children's theatre this summer.
