Tea House Theatre

139 Vauxhall Walk London, SE11 5HL United Kingdom

02072074585

“A rarity worth shouting about.” — Londonist

Winner of Time Out Love London Awards 2014, 2016 & 2018!
Winner of the Best Closed Cafe Award 2020!

WELCOME TO THE TEA HOUSE THEATRE

An independent tea house, theatre and events venue in the heart of Vauxhall.

Housed in a beautiful Victorian former pub beside the historic Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, the Tea House Theatre is a place to eat, drink, meet, work, relax and be entertained.

By day, settle in for exceptional loose-leaf tea, hearty breakfasts, proper sandwiches, homemade cakes and freshly prepared food. By night, the Tea House comes alive with theatre, live music, jazz, poetry, murder mysteries and special events throughout the year.

We are trying to be different. We will not hurry you. If you visit us on your lunch break, then have one — take your time, enjoy your food and go back to work properly refreshed. If you want to have a meeting, we will leave you to it. If you are “working from home”, we have Wi-Fi and plenty of space to settle in.

If you have children, we have highchairs, a chest of toys and milkshakes. We always have the daily papers, so please relax, take a load off and share in what we are trying to create.

There is no rush, no corporate formula and — famously — no coffee. Just good tea, good food, conversation, creativity and a wonderfully individual atmosphere.

Come for breakfast or lunch, spend an afternoon over a pot of tea, join us for dinner and a show, or simply come in and have a cuppa.

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Classical Gypsy Song Recital

Classical Gypsy Song Recital.

Live Music from Emma Jungling and Frederic Bager.

Show Only £15

Dinner & Show £35

Call the House to book 0207 207 4585

In these times of turmoil, we would like to take you on a tour of European gypsy music to celebrate the beauty and culture of our continent. With a mixture of songs and piano solo, we will take you from the Czech Republic to Spain, with stops in Hungary and Romania.

Bon voyage!

MENU

Starters:

German Rouladen

Bacon, Onion, Pickle and Mustard Rolled in Prime Beef.

or

Spicy Czech Bean Soup

Seasonal Vegetables, Beans, Herbs, Spices and Tomatoes.

Served with Rustic Bread.

MAINS:

Cesky Gulas (Goulash)

Aromatic Czech Beef Goulash with Vegetables, Garlic and Paprika. Served with Dumplings.

or

Vegetarian Paella

A Hearty Vegetable Stew with Paella Rice.

PUDDINGS:

Papanasi

Traditional Romanian Ricotta Cheese Filled Doughnut. Served with Clotted Cream and Jam.

or

Crema Catalana

Authentic Spanish Dessert Similar to Creme Brulee with a Hint of Orange. Served with Fresh Fruit.

Programme:

 

Dvorak's Gypsy songs:

1. Má píseň zas mi láskou zní/ I chant my lay, a hymn of love

2. Aj! Kterak trojhranec můj/Hey, how my triangle

3. A les je tichý kolem kol/The woods are silent all around

4. Když mne stará matka/Songs my mother taught me

5. Struna naladěna/ Tune thy strings, oh gypsy!

6. Široké rukávy/Flowing sleeves and trousers

7. Dejte klec jestřábu/ Cloudy heights of Tatra

Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances (piano solo):

I.              Bot tánc / Jocul cu bâtă (Stick Dance)

II.              Brâul (Sash Dance)

III.              Topogó / Pe loc (In One Spot)

IV.              Bucsumí tánc / Buciumeana (Dance from Bucsum)

V.              Román polka / Poarga Românească (Romanian Polka)

VI.              Aprózó / Mărunțel (Fast Dance)

Brahms' Zigeunerlieder: 

1.         He, Zigeuner, greife in die Saiten/ Ho there, Gypsy! Strike, resounding every string

2.         Hochgetürmte Rimaflut/ High and towering Rima stream

3.         Wißt ihr, wann mein Kindchen/ Know ye, when my loved one

4.         Lieber Gott, du weißt/ Dear God, do you know how often

5.         Brauner Bursche führt zum Tanze/ Sunbrown lad to dance is leading

6.         Röslein dreie in der Reihe/ Rosebuds three, all on one tree

7.         Kommt dir manchmal in den Sinn/ Does it sometimes come to your mind

8.         Rote Abendwolken ziehn/ Rosy evening clouds

De Falla's Seven popular songs:

1. El paño moruno/ The Moorish Cloth

2. Seguidilla murciana

3. Asturiana

4. Jota

5. Nana

6. Canción

7. Polo


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