Ravenscourt Arts Theatre

05/07/2024

End of the beginning

In 1992, I moved to London. I was leaving Barnsley behind, which didn't really get on with me. I moved to South Norwood, then Croydon, then Greenford, and then nearly 18 years ago to Hammersmith.

There I took on a church and theatre project (Ravenscourt Baptist Church and Ravenscourt Arts Theatre). Over the last few months, I knew it was time to move on. Now house is on the market and removal quotes are coming in. In a few months we will leave London behind and by the autumn we will move into a new place.

I'm dealing with all kinds of mixed feelings right now. Lots of memories, some sadnesses, and a sense of wonder about the possibilities of the new situation.

Particularly appreciate the prayers of those who are praying people.

I guess over the next weeks I'll post some memories of what has happened over these last many years.

23/03/2024

Anybody in Hammersmith and Fulham tomorrow should call in around 1 o'clock to our church/theatre where they will find a free Easter dinner of Roast Lamb and Roast Beef being served. Our Christmas one has become such a success, we thought we'd try one at a different point in the year...

Why not come along?

15/11/2023

15/11/2023

29th November 2023

Paul Cookson & Stewart Henderson - Words, Words, Words...

Doors open 7p.m.

https://www.wegottickets.com/event/600335

Two of our favourite poets on one evening.

Concession rates available.

05/10/2023

All tickets for tonight's China Crisis concert are sold. We have no returns.

02/10/2023

China Crisis concert - 5th October 2023

7:00 p.m. - Doors open
7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Novelty Island (Opening act)
8:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. - China Crisis

About Novelty Island:
Novelty Island is the project of Liverpool-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Tom McConnell. McConnell grew up between Newcastle and Liverpool and takes inspiration from the pop music, surrealism and melancholy of the North.

After a series of psychedelic EPs, the debut Novelty Island album How Are You Coping With This Century? was released in Autumn 2021. It led to the Novelty Island live band performing at Glastonbury and supporting Sea Power and The Pale White around the UK. McConnell then turned to recordings he’d made at Abbey Road Studios and Damon Albarn's Studio 13 for the second Novelty Island album, Wallsend Weekend Television. The album was released in March 2023 and followed by a 10-date UK headline tour. Both Novelty Island albums have received five-star reviews from Shindig and R’n’R as well as support from Mojo, BBC Radio 6, BBC Introducing and Absolute Radio.

McConnell also creates the surreal imagery around Novelty Island in the form of papier-mâché props, dreamy animations, claymation videos and a never-ending Instagram account.

06/05/2023

The China Crisis concert which is scheduled for next Saturday (13th May) is to be postponed, due to illness in the band. We are waiting for the new date. Tickets for the old date will still be valid. Refunds will be issued to those who cannot make the new date, but we ask for a little patience. Our ticket agency will issue all necessary refunds once the new event is announced.

Ravenscourt Arts Theatre

15/04/2023

Last opportunity to book for China Crisis...

China Crisis Ravenscourt Arts May 13th 2023 Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. China Crisis found major success in the UK with five Top 40 singles, ten Top 50 singles and three Top 40 albums and hits across Australia, Euro...