Pick of the Week

By Holly O’Mahony

Laugh locally

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The Tramshed’s monthly comedy night returns this Friday, bringing a chance to see TV faces practise their latest material live. At the time of writing, the line-up is yet to be revealed, but if January’s laugh-along is anything to go by – when Harriet Kemsley, Abi Clarke and Juliane Deane brought the house down – you’re in for a treat. So get off your sofa, switch off the telly, and support your local comedy club.

The Tramshed, 41 Woolwich New Road, London SE18 6ET. February 17, 7pm. Admission: £10. www.tramshed.org/whats-on/comedy-at-tramshed

Run for joy

While walks around the park may leave you with frosty extremities in the winter months, a run will have the opposite effect – honestly. If you struggle to motivate yourself to get up and out alone, you can join hundreds of others this Saturday for the Greenwich Park Meridian 5K or 10K run. No traffic here, just spectacular views of the River Thames and National Maritime Museum. The run begins and ends at the bandstand in the centre of Greenwich Park. Spectating? Warm up with something from the food and drink stalls that can be found at the start, halfway point and end of the course.

Greenwich Park, Charlton Way, London SE10 8QY. February 18, 10am - 12:30pm. Admission: £30+ www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/ upcoming-events/greenwich-parkmeridian-5k-and-10k-race

Tomorrow’s talent comes knocking at Greenwich Theatre

The talented students of prestigious drama school Rose Bruford are staging a production of Scissors by young playwriting star Chris Bush (whose latest play Standing at the Sky’s Edge is currently showing at the National Theatre). The story follows a battle to claim a derelict factory in Sheffield. But is it really out of use? As Scissors is part of a triptych of plays by the award-winning writer, the students are blending it with excerpts from its predecessors Rock and Paper. The production marks a chance to see some of the most exciting work made in recent years, performed by fresh faces on a local stage.

Greenwich Theatre. Crooms Hill, London SE10 8ES. February 18 - 21, 7pm and additionally at 2pm on 21st.

Admission: £11. www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/scissors/

Crypt-ic secrets

St Alfege Church is inviting visitors on a behind-the-scenes tour of the church’s hidden spaces. Browse its 300-year-old galleries then descend into its crypt, hearing stories about the history of Greenwich and its people as you go. The tour is part of the Heart of Greenwich Place and People Project, and is open to just 10 participants at a time, so advanced booking is essential.

St Alfege Church, Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 9BJ. February 18, 11:45am12:45pm. Admission: £6.84. www.st-alfege.org.uk/

Mapping the past through art

Private art gallery M1 Fine Art is hosting a solo exhibition of artworks by Sydney-based artist Angela Morris-Winmill. Comprised predominantly screen-printed, gold-leafed, hand-embellished maps, the exhibition Adorn, is a tribute to some of Angela’s favourite cities, including Paris, Edinburgh, New York and Sydney. Each of the works are for sale too, so you can take home a piece of the puzzle that speaks to you too. Also on show are artworks featuring animal bones, which have long been a signature trope of the artist’s work.

M1 Fine Art Gallery, 20 Nelson Road, London SE10 9JB. February 3 - 22, 10am - 6pm. Admission: FREE. www.m1fineart.com/exhibitions/87angela-morris-winmill-adorn-soloexhibition/overview/