Celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of David Garrick's arrival in Hampton have continued throughout the summer season and are now reaching a climax and a close.

Garrick, who lends his name to the famous London club and the theatre, as well as, locally, the Lawn, House, Temple and Ait in Hampton, revived the plays of Shakespeare in the 18th century.

Following the Richmond Drama awards on Sunday 12th September, which have a Garrick theme, David Garrick's Shakespeare Temple at Hampton will be open all day from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th September.

On the Saturday 18th at noon, the Mayor of Richmond will inaugurate Garrick Week at the Temple and Hampton Sailing Club will pay a tribute.And a special Garrick exhibition has now opened at Richmond Theatre.

On the Sundays of 19th and 26th at 7pm, there will be special Garrick performances at the Orange Tree Theatre, with a final party to conclude the special season to be held at Sunday 26th September.

Thursday, September 9, 2004

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