What's on in Clapham this weekend

Good morning, and welcome to your weekly round up of What's on in Clapham.

Every Thursday we compile all the eye-catching events occurring in and nearby Clapham over the weekend. 

Read on for Clapham's not to be missed outings this week, and remember, you can add your event for FREE using the Nub It button!

Thursday, March 16 (until March 18): Swim

Liz grew up in the Lake District. She spent her childhood walking in the fells, playing in the lakes and in the river at the end of her garden. After time away living in the City, Liz returns to the hills and into a new village for a new chapter of her life. But when her new community is rocked by tragedy, Liz rediscovers outdoor swimming and how it can keep both her and her new friends afloat. 

SWIM is a tender tale based on a true story, featuring live music and video projection. Written and performed by Liz Richardson (Gutted), SWIM premiered at Theatre by the Lake in Spring 2022 ahead of a rural and UK theatre tour.

Friday, March 17 (Until March 19): Seen 00:25

This is not a good girl gone bad story, it's a good girl gone psychotic and absolutely obsessive type of tale.

Have you ever wished to be sick?

Miss A is obsessed with Robert Pattinson, Instagram, body image, her own reflection on any kind of screen and the source of all things.

On a journey of self-destruction and self-discovery all at once, Miss A examines that the world she lives in without leaving the sanctuary of her room.

Taking the name of the girl who was first diagnosed with anorexia, she navigates and explores the twenty-first century, and the societal triggers that have damaged her and other young women's mental health.

Friday, March 17: Live Music - The True Believers

The True Believers (named after the 1986 Nanci Griffith album "Last of The True Believers") are an Americana/Country/Folk Band formed in Ladywell, South East London in May 2016. They were formed by satirical stand-up comedian and musician STEVE GRIBBIN, late of Alternative Comedy Stars Skint Video, and now himself a fully established favourite on the live comedy circuit.

They have released one EP on Deep River Records called "Calico" preceded by two albums "Songs In The Key Of Heartbreak" in March 2020 and "The Garden Sessions" in Feb 2023.

Saturday, March 18: Myth Refreshed

A night crossing cultures and disciplines to resurrect the power of myth.

Featuring a range of performances – from cosmic jazz and mystical theatre, to enchanted dance and divine fine arts. This deep-rooted evening will build an astral bridge from our ancestral roots to a flourishing future by re-examining and reclaiming our stories through contemporary cultural arts, community, and the myth.

Saturday, March 18 (until March 19): Aiyaa 哎呀

Aiyaa Interjection. (China, Hong Kong, Singapore, informal)ah; oh; an exclamation of exuberance, a shout of hurt, a cry of fear, an accusation of blame, the reflex of being startled and the embrace of joy.

A Chinese mother straddling Eastern and Western expectations while navigating the perilous path of perfect parenthood, Aiyaa encompasses the full spectrum of motherhood.

This semi-autobiographical show by Lucia Tong follows a mom in an IG world struggling to keep her sanity in the midst of opposing social and cultural values. Should you be a tiger, helicopter, crunchy, scrunchie mom or none of the above? And how do we keep up with the Joneses while keeping our head above water in our inherited sense of identity?

A physical and comedic show that takes raw and honest look at personal migrant heritage and the struggle to meet modern expectations of motherhood. 

Sunday, March 19: You Are African First Before Anything

"Remember you are African first before anything," wise words from Chile's mother. They could communicate better, but will she listen? Mum's word is final.

A mother and daughter with opposing perspectives on life. The old vs. the new. You Are African First Before Anything highlights the strained relationship between a British Nigerian Woman in her mid 20's and her very traditional mother, exploring marriage, customs and feminism. 

Until March 19: Murder Ballad!

In 1923 Agatha Christie perfected the murder mystery. In 2023 Hot Cousin will butcher it.

Become a detective and piece together an online collage of clues over the course of the fortnight, ending in a big online messy gathering where the murderer is revealed. 

This ode to Agatha Christie in a digital space exploits the short form nature of social media to serve daily doses of high camp crime. Loosely inspired by The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Christie's own disappearance and true crime culture, Murder Ballad! asks; what can the internet bring to solving a mystery? How can we unite across the globe to become Hercule Poirot? And WHO THE BLOODY HELL DUNNIT? 

Murder Ballad! will contain: internet drama, camp restagings, testimonials, thinly veiled political satire, memes, live stream arguments, deep dives, surreal response videos, audio walks and murder. A lot of murder.