What's On in Brentford this weekend: Theatre, cinema and beer festival

By Cesar Medina

12th Oct 2023 | Local News

French Impressions is an opportunity for those interested in film, especially French film, to watch a movie and discuss it (credit: Watermans).
French Impressions is an opportunity for those interested in film, especially French film, to watch a movie and discuss it (credit: Watermans).

What's On in Brentford is brought to you by our sponsor Watermans.

Struggling to think of what to do this weekend? Don't worry, Brentford Nub News has you covered with some of our top picks!

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1. Windrush Secret (16)

About: Set in 2018, Windrush Secret is about a young white far-right racist party leader, a black Caribbean diplomat and an Oxford educated Home Office government official who are giving speeches on the same day, at different times, in separate locations about a million people who migrated from the Caribbean to Britain between 1948 and 1973 ( Windrush Generation), and the British political scandal which began in 2018.

One of them has a dark secret that he struggles to come to terms with during his fiery speech – it will change his life forever!

Warning: this play contains offensive language which may cause offence. Age restriction 16+

Time: Friday 13 October, 7:30pm.

Where: 40 High St, Brentford TW8 0DS

Price: £11.25 - £18

More information here.

2. French Impressions: Smoking Causes Coughing (15)

About: After a devastating battle against a diabolical turtle, a team of five avengers – known as the TOBACCO FORCE - is sent on a mandatory retreat to strengthen their decaying group cohesion. Their break goes wonderfully well until Lézardin, Emperor of Evil, decides to annihilate planet Earth… But will they repair their relationship in time for a final epic battle

From visionary director Quentin Dupieux (Rubber, Deerskin) comes an absurd and darkly hilarious superhero movie unlike any other.

French Impressions is an opportunity for those interested in film, especially French film, to watch a movie and discuss it in a discussion led by our resident French film expert, Jon Davies.

Time: Saturday 14 October, 1pm (Film talk 60 minutes; Film screening 77 mins).

Where: 40 High St, Brentford TW8 0DS

Price: £15 and £14 for concessions.

More information here

3. Bridge-Tober: Boston Manor Beer Fest

About: The beer festival is hosted by The Potting Shed, a coffee shop, events destination and hub for park users and local businesses to come together at Boston Manor Park.

Located at Space M4, the open-air venue events space in Boston Manor Park, the festival will include live music, food stalls, beer, cider and boozy coffee stalls.

Time:

  • Friday 13 October 6pm – 11pm (13+ over only) 
  • Saturday 14 October 12pm – 5pm 
  • Saturday 14 October 6pm – 11pm (13+ over only) 

Where: Space M4 The Potting Shed, Brentford, TW8 9JU.

Price: Click on the link to see ticket prices.

More information here

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