These Old Shades
Saturday 25 July 2026
19:00 to 21:00
A collaborative event celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Georgette Heyer's novel These Old Shades, which is set in the mid-eighteenth century. It is part of the Phenomenal Females project led by Arts Richmond. The programmes will include scenes from the book, solo and ensemble dances, and Georgian songs by female composers.
Patricia Hammond - Mezzo Soprano
Helen Davidge - Dancer, Founder of Georgettes; Actor
Erika Sanderson - Actor
Georgettes of Oxford - Dancers
The Capability Consort - Baroque Dance Quartet
Anyone able and willing to listen and watch is welcome to attend this colourful occasion at this Georgian jewel on the Thames, whether or not they are familiar with the music, dances, songs and scenes to be performed. Advance booking is recommended as the Temple is small - and tickets are cheaper [£20; £12.50] - although admittence at the door wll still be possible [costing £22]. You can buy tickets HERE.
The painting is a self portrait of Rosalba Carriera [1673 - 1757], reproduced by kind permission of the National Gallery.
| Contact |
William williamjsummers@icloud.com 07949 652 315 |
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| Location |
Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare, Garrick's Lawns, Hampton Court Road Hampton on Thames Middlesex TW12 2EJ (view map) |
| Cost | £20; £12.50 [under-18s. students. unemployed, Temple volunteers] |