February 2018
IAN SHAW – Jazz Vocals
IAN SHAW
IAN SHAW, “Best Jazz Vocalist” at the BBC Jazz Awards in 2007 and 2004, and nominated in the Best UK Vocalist category at the Jazz FM awards in 2013
Find out more »March 2018
An evening of chamber music with THE JIGSAW PLAYERS
The JIGSAW PLAYERS - a pool of musicians, all of them international prize winners, members of Britain's most prestigious orchestras (Royal Opera House Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Orchestra London Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonia Orchestra.
Find out more »April 2018
EDUALD BUCH – piano recital
Eudald Buch studied at the Montserrat Abbey Choir School and is currently studying with Vladislav Bronevetzky at the Superior School of Music of Catalonia in Barcelona. In addition, he has received advice from Pascal Devoyon, Jaques Rouvier, Maria Jesús Crespo, and in particular from Christian Blackshaw.
Find out more »Guided Tour of Southside House
Guided tours of Southside House are every Wednesday Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holidays from 01 April - to 30th September 2018. Must pre-book online on www.southsidehouse.com
Find out more »Guided Tour of Southside House
Guided tours of Southside House are every Wednesday Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holidays from 01 April - to 30th September 2018. Must pre-book online on www.southsidehouse.com
Find out more »Guided Tour of Southside House
Guided tours of Southside House are every Wednesday Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holidays from 01 April - to 30th September 2018. Must pre-book online on www.southsidehouse.com
Find out more »May 2018
Jazz with Omar Puente
Violinist, teacher and ambassador for the Cuban Ministry of Culture, Omar has performed with Winton Marsalis's Jazz at the Lincoln Centre Orchestra, members of the Buena Vista Club and appears regularly at major jazz festivals around the world.
Find out more »September 2018
FORGOTTEN FAIRGROUND ENSEMBLE
COMPOSER & TRUMPETER MATT GOUGH brings the eight piece to Southside House for a preview performance of music from their upcoming debut album, plus the premier of Matt Gough’s stunning new work, 'The Man With The Umbrella'.
Find out more »November 2018
NEVER SUCH INNOCENCE
NEVER SUCH INNOCENCE with Christopher Kent - actor & Gamal Khamis - a narrative of words and music from the First World War
Find out more »January 2019
A Sunday recital with Violinist Elisabeth Schneider
A Sunday afternoon recital with Violinist Elisabeth Schneider's ‘unique musical understanding', the ‘exceptional emerging talent’ of Hellensmusic alumni Eudald Buch (piano) and the 'terrific panache' of Ella Rundle (cello), combine in a contrasting programme featuring Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Schmidt
Find out more »May 2019
Southside House: Public Guided Tours
Public guided tours of Southside House. Every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays at 2 pm and 3.30 pm, until 29th September 2019. House closed for Wimbledon Tournament (1st-14th July) and other occasional dates. Click here for details. Adults: £9.00 Students: £7.50 Family ticket: £20 (2 adults and 2 children under 16) On Wednesday, 3.30pm tours, Seniors Concession: £5.00 (Pay on arrival) The street gates open 20 minutes before each tour. Visitors may pay on arrival or book online and are…
Find out more »The Jigsaw Players: Violatastic | 100 year-old Masterpieces
The last Southside House concert of the Jigsaw Players 10th anniversary season celebrates all things viola! The chosen pieces are melodious and harmoniously-stirring masterpieces composed by some of the greatest latter-day exponents of the instrument. Programme: Rebecca Clarke: Sonata for Viola Ernest Bloch: Suite for Viola and Piano Paul Hindemith: Sonata for Viola and Piano op11 n.4 Purchase tickets online or by phone - 07738 707 516 - direct from the Jigsaw Players
Find out more »One Guitar – Many Worlds, with Miguel Saavedra
A classically trained musician and a gifted performer, Colombian guitarist Miguel Saavedra has devoted two decades to a passionate investigation of contemporary guitar music. This is his first visit to the UK. The evening will feature Spanish traditional pieces and colourful Tunisian timbres, Latin American popular rhythms and Brazilian jazz harmonies, as well as internationally acclaimed living composers such as Sergio Assad and Cuban Leo Brouwer.
Find out more »August 2019
Southside House Open Garden Weekend
Admission Adults: £4.00 online booking; £5.00 at the gates. Family ticket: £10.00 online booking (2 adults & two children); £12.00 at the gates. Tea and home-made cakes available. In aid of the Southside House restoration programme.
Find out more »September 2019
I Spy!
The story of the London home of secret agent Major Malcolm Munthe MC. Tour of the house and drinks included in ticket price.
Find out more »October 2019
The Toby Boalch Quartet, featuring Brigitte Behara
Birmingham-based jazz pianist Toby Boalch presents his settings of classic poetry in song form. To explore the variety and depth of human experience he has drawn from a broad range of works, from William Blake to the poetry of Asian mystic traditions. The song-setting is inspired by vocal artists such as Becca Stevens, Joni Mitchell and Pentangle, while the music still reflects Toby’s earlier compositional influences; John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler and Wayne Shorter.
Find out more »Jigsaw Players and Lev Parikian: And the Bird Called
Musician and author of Why Do Birds Suddenly Disappear? Lev Parikian joins forces with the Wimbledon-based chamber ensemble the Jigsaw Players for an evening of good-humoured readings and uplifting music on avian themes. Lev Parikian is the Artistic Director of The Rehearsal Orchestra, the City of Oxford Orchestra and several London amateur orchestras.
Find out more »Ian Shaw
Ian Shaw’s recordings and live performances as a jazz singer have been recognised by two BBC jazz awards (2004 and 2007), a Parliamentary award (2018) and numerous award nominations including Downbeat Magazine (2017) and Jazz FM (2013 and 2019). Ian presents the weekly Ronnie Scott’s Radio Show for Jazz FM in the UK. This show is syndicated worldwide and is also to be heard on British Airways long haul.
Find out more »November 2019
Elisabeth Zeuthen and William Howard: Viola and Piano Recital
Enjoy an afternoon of music with WILLIAM HOWARD, one of Britain’s leading pianists, who is joined on the viola by ELISABETH ZEUTHEN SCHNEIDER - one of the founders of the Thy Chamber Music Festival.
Find out more »February 2020
Hellensmusic fundraising concert & supper
Nelly and Adam Munthe invite you to a candlelit celebration in support of HELLENSMUSIC. A recital by Maya Iwabuchi (violin), - Principal violin, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Joint artistic director of Hellensmusic - and Hellensmusic Alumni, Élisabeth Pion (piano), Toby Cook (viola), Akito Goto (cello) PROGRAMME to include Mozart, Piano Quartet in E-flat Major K 493 and Schumann, Piano Quartet in E-flat Major Op. 47. Wine and supper will be served after the concert. Doors open at 19:00
Find out more »Opera Prelude concert & afternoon tea
In conjunction with the PMMCT, Opera Prelude presents ‘My Love is like a Red Red Rose’ – songs of love and devotion. An afternoon with some of opera’s brightest young stars: ALEX THOMPSON, tenor MIMI DOULTON, soprano MARIA LEVANDOVSKAYA, piano RICARDO PANELA, baritone.
Find out more »October 2021
Southside House Creative Writing Workshop: Bringing Characters to Life
A new series of Creative Writing Workshops at Southside House, running throughout October and November.Every Saturday morning author and Southside curator Juan Tafur encourages attendees to tap into their creativity and put stories to paper. Each workshop is a unit, so can be booked separately according to interests and convenience. This session focuses on how to bring characters to life. Head to Southside and let its tales inspire your imagination!
Find out more »Southside House Creative Writing Workshops: Camera Rolling….Dialogue
A new series of Creative Writing Workshops at Southside House. Fun engaging exercises, key writing tips and a rare chance to enjoy Southside intimately as its tales inspire your own. Each workshop is a unit, so can be book separately according to interests and convenience. In this session learn how to write dynamic, crisp dialogues. Head to Southside and let its tales inspire your words!
Find out more »Macbeth by Candlelight
An electrifying adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy created specifically for Southside House on Halloween. A candlelit performance that will appeal to veteran Bard fans and youngsters alike. Ticket prices - Afternoon/Evening: Adult: £20/22 Child: £16/18 Family: £50/54
Find out more »Macbeth by Candlelight
An electrifying adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy created specifically for Southside House on Halloween. A candlelit performance that will appeal to veteran Bard fans and youngsters alike. Ticket prices - Afternoon/Evening: Adult: £20/22 Child: £16/18 Family: £50/54
Find out more »November 2021
Bossa Nova and Latin Jazz with the Georgia Mancio Trio
Southside House plays host to an uplifting journey across the lands of Bossa Nova and Latin Jazz with multi-award winning Georgia Mancio (vocals), Jo Caleb (guitar) and David Ohm (percussion). Proceeds from the concert will go to 'Back To The Wild CIC' in Hellens Manor, Herefordshire. Complimentary glass of wine and nibbles. Discounted tickets (£25) available for students, ICOM and Freedom Pass holders.
Find out more »Southside House Creative Writing Workshops: Expressing Emotion
A new series of Creative Writing Workshops at Southside House. Fun engaging exercises, key writing tips and a rare chance to enjoy Southside intimately as its tales inspire your own. In this session learn how to learn to identify the feelings running through the story and develop a proper vocabulary of emotions to express and convey to readers. Each workshop is a unit, so can be book separately according to interests and convenience. Head to Southside and let its tales…
Find out more »Ian Shaw – Side by Side Afghan Refugees Fundraiser
Vocalist and pianist extraordinaire Ian Shaw, with a cast of top performers, presents an unforgettable jazz evening at Southside House. Proceeds will go to charity Side by Side.
Find out more »Creative Writing Workshop at Southside House: Listening for your Voice
A new series of Creative Writing Workshops at Southside House. Fun engaging exercises, key writing tips and a rare chance to enjoy Southside intimately as its tales inspire your own. Each workshop is a unit, so can be book separately according to interests and convenience. This final session focuses on style and tone. Attendees are encouraged to learn to listen to themselves and find their own voice as writers. Head to Southside and let its tales inspire your words!
Find out more »December 2021
Merry Little Christmas at Southside House
Celebrate the advent of Christmas at beautiful Southside House. Resident musician Georgina Melling — a gifted pianist, violinist and vocalist — has put together a sweet programme of traditional English, Irish and French songs along with the classic carols that we all love to sing along to. Enjoy Southside at its cosiest with family and friends — candles, tea, mince pies, twinkling little stars! -- in what might be the last festive season in this magical place. Doors will be open half…
Find out more »Springtime in Venice: Classical Music at Southside House
Southside House brings you a Classical Music Gala with Lana Trotovsek (violin), Maria Canyigueral (piano) and Boris Bizjak (flute): three gifted young musicians who have already earned praise around the world. From Beethoven's Spring Sonata to Prokofiev's Carnival of Venice, the trio will take us on an inspiring, uplifting journey that also includes pieces by Hoffmeister and Clara Schumann. Enjoy a rare opportunity to see these up and coming virtuosi in the intimate setting of Southside's Music Room. Doors open…
Find out more »February 2022
Valentine’s Tales By Candlelight
Celebrate the spirit of Valentine's with this special evening tour of Southside's most inspiring love stories. Emma Hamilton, Sir Joshua Reynolds, the Queen of the Fairies, so many tales of the loving and the beloved, in the unique atmosphere of Southside House by candlelight. Discounted tickets available for students and freedom pass holders.
Find out more »March 2022
Southside House Writing Saturdays
Treat yourself to time to write and learn how to tap into your creativity in the inspiring atmosphere of Wimbledon's quirkiest historical home. Each Saturday session is an autonomous workshop, so you can book them separately or jointly. Discounts will be given for multiple bookings. See booking website for details. Saturday 5th March : A Writer's Secret Dairy This first session explores ways to activate our creativity and apply it to those everyday stories that make us who we are.…
Find out more »Southside House Writing Saturdays
Treat yourself to time to write and learn how to tap into your creativity in the inspiring atmosphere of Wimbledon's quirkiest historical home. Each Saturday session is an autonomous workshop, so you can book them separately or jointly. Discounts will be given for multiple bookings. See booking website for details. Saturday 5th March : A Writer's Secret Dairy This first session explores ways to activate our creativity and apply it to those everyday stories that make us who we are.…
Find out more »Resonance of Buenos Aires with Massa Trio
Enjoy an evening of music, memory and passion with Argentinian bandoneonist Omar Massa, hailed as Astor Piazzolla’s unofficial successor, and his internationally acclaimed companions: pianist Kim Barbier and violinist Markus Daunert.
Find out more »Southside House Writing Saturdays
Treat yourself to time to write and learn how to tap into your creativity in the inspiring atmosphere of Wimbledon's quirkiest historical home. Each Saturday session is an autonomous workshop, so you can book them separately or jointly. Discounts will be given for multiple bookings. See booking website for details. Saturday 5th March : A Writer's Secret Dairy This first session explores ways to activate our creativity and apply it to those everyday stories that make us who we are.…
Find out more »Southside House: Home of a Spy!
Discover the fascinating story of Major Malcom Munthe, the SOE and MI5 agent who settled in Southside House after World War II and turned it into a theatre of fantasy, heritage and the most extraordinary stories.
Find out more »April 2022
Southside House Writing Saturdays
Treat yourself to time to write and learn how to tap into your creativity in the inspiring atmosphere of Wimbledon's quirkiest historical home. Each Saturday session is an autonomous workshop, so you can book them separately or jointly. Discounts will be given for multiple bookings. See booking website for details. Saturday 5th March : A Writer's Secret Dairy This first session explores ways to activate our creativity and apply it to those everyday stories that make us who we are.…
Find out more »Spring Classical Music Gala
Enjoy a memorable evening with Danish violinist Elisabeth Zeuthen Schneider and Italian pianist Daniele Rinaldo. The event promises a journey across inner and outer landscapes that will delight Southside and classical music lovers alike.
Find out more »Southside House Writing Saturdays
Treat yourself to time to write and learn how to tap into your creativity in the inspiring atmosphere of Wimbledon's quirkiest historical home. Each Saturday session is an autonomous workshop, so you can book them separately or jointly. Discounts will be given for multiple bookings. See booking website for details. Saturday 5th March : A Writer's Secret Dairy This first session explores ways to activate our creativity and apply it to those everyday stories that make us who we are.…
Find out more »May 2022
Southside House Writing Saturdays
Treat yourself to time to write and learn how to tap into your creativity in the inspiring atmosphere of Wimbledon's quirkiest historical home. Each Saturday session is an autonomous workshop, so you can book them separately or jointly. Discounts will be given for multiple bookings. See booking website for details. Saturday 5th March : A Writer's Secret Dairy This first session explores ways to activate our creativity and apply it to those everyday stories that make us who we are.…
Find out more »Southside House Writing Saturdays
Treat yourself to time to write and learn how to tap into your creativity in the inspiring atmosphere of Wimbledon's quirkiest historical home. Each Saturday session is an autonomous workshop, so you can book them separately or jointly. Discounts will be given for multiple bookings. See booking website for details. Saturday 5th March : A Writer's Secret Dairy This first session explores ways to activate our creativity and apply it to those everyday stories that make us who we are.…
Find out more »Songs for the Soul with Mohammed Vakil: Southside House
Enjoy an evening of Sufi music with celebrated singer Mohammed Vakil.
Find out more »June 2022
Secret Stories from Southside House
Learn the heretofore untold stories of Southside House, the quirkiest and most mysterious historical home in Wimbledon. Limited attendance.
Find out more »Folk Music in the Garden at Southside House
Head to historical Southside House for an afternoon of folk music with some of London's finest emerging singer-songwriters, led by their talented resident musician and multi-instrumentalist Georgina Melling. Old classics, vibrant original songs and laid back fun in Southside's beautiful garden - take your own picnic and book while there are still tickets available!
Find out more »July 2022
Southside House hosts: Persephone and the Pomegranate Seeds
Shadow Road Theatre Company returns to Southside with a thrilling original version of how the seasons came to be! Enjoy this fabulous production and arrive early to explore the delights of Southside's garden.
Find out more »Southside House hosts: Persephone and the Pomegranate Seeds
Shadow Road Theatre Company returns to Southside with a thrilling original version of how the seasons came to be! Enjoy this fabulous production and arrive early to explore the delights of Southside's garden.
Find out more »Stand Up Comedy with Jo Kelen at Southside House
Enjoy The Edinburgh Fridge Show at Southside House. 45 minutes of funny poems and character monologues from a fridge called SMEG, a tomato, a caterpillar and who knows what else! All set in Southside's gorgeous garden.
Find out more »September 2022
London’s Lost Painter – Art Exhibition
Meet Southside's original artist-in-residence Peter Munthe, who helped transform the house into the unique place it is. His paintings and drawings - most unseen for decades - bear witness to a zealously private life dedicated to his craft. A rare chance to spend time in this beautiful historic house and acquire a memento from Peter's cherished home. Opening: Friday 24th September at 6:30 pm Sunday Toast (closure): Sunday 26th at 5 pm Entrance is free but there is limited attendance.…
Find out more »October 2022
Southside House: Candlelit Tour
Experience the beauty and mystery of Southside House and hear the stories of its history in this fascinating candlelit tour. Limited attendance.
Find out more »Southside House: Candlelit Tour
Experience the beauty and mystery of Southside House and hear the stories of its history in this fascinating candlelit tour. Limited attendance.
Find out more »Southside House: Farewell Concert
Say a final goodbye to Southside House at their farewell concert. Put the date in your diary and check their website for details nearer the time.
Find out more »Latin Jazz with Omar Puente
Enjoy this final Southside House jazz concert with Cuban maestro Omar Puente and brilliant composer and pianist Ilario Ferrari. Doors open at 7:30 pm Music starts: 8:00 pm Limited attendance.
Find out more »November 2022
Southside House Tour: Home of a Spy!
Don't miss this chance to visit Southside and discover the fascinating story of Major Malcom Munthe and his adventurous life as a secret agent during World War II as we tour the quirky historical home that he turned into the most extraordinary refuge. Documents from the PMMCT Archives, including Top Secret Files from the period, will be on display.
Find out more »Southside House Tour: Home of a Spy!
Don't miss this chance to visit Southside and discover the fascinating story of Major Malcom Munthe and his adventurous life as a secret agent during World War II as we tour the quirky historical home that he turned into the most extraordinary refuge. Documents from the PMMCT Archives, including Top Secret Files from the period, will be on display.
Find out more »December 2022
Southside House Christmas Carols Evening
Enjoy a sweet programme of traditional songs and sing along carols by candlelight at historic Southside House. General admission: £20 plus booking fee. Student concession tickets: £15 plus booking fee. Family tickets: £54 plus booking fee.
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