Douglas and Gordon Weekend Guide: Battersea, Balham & Clapham

The weekend is here at last! Plan your time off with our handy Douglas and Gordon weekend guide, and have a great one.

The Clapham Grand

The Grand hosts London's Comedy Carnival on Saturday the 18th January, featuring anarchic magical comedy and sleight of hand from stand-up, author and regular contributor to BBC's Don't Miss A Trick, Pete Firman, with appearances by Sara Pascoe, Addy Van Der Borgh and MC Pete Jonas. No under 18’s allowed. Doors open from 7pm until 10pm.

Theatre 503

“Woman in the Dunes” now playing until Saturday the18th January 2014, at Theatre 503. The play was adapted from the classic 1962 Japanese novel by Abe Kobo about a stranded insect-collector who is offered a bed for the night in a local village.

Abbeville Road Artisans’ Market

Visit the Abbeville Road Artisan’s Market every Sunday, from 10am-2pm, inside the Bonneville Primary School playground, Bonneville Gardens, off Abbeville Road, SW4 9LB. You can find some of the finest fresh produce London has to offer; from brilliant seasonal veg, to cuts of meat, exquisite cakes and pastries.

Riverside Studios

Don’t miss the first weekend of “Othello”, now showing at the Riverside Studio. Set in a turbulent hierarchical world, power and position make the highest prize. When one man’s ambition fails he exacts his twisted, jealous vengeance under the guise of love and loyalty. Tickets start from £10.00; multiple showings available.