Scott Joplin's opera set in America's deep south of the early 20th century comes to Greenwich theatre courtesy of Pegasus Opera Company who have previously lit up the stage at Sadler's Wells.
Treemonisha is an educated former slave who tries to free her community from their stifling superstition and ignorance. She is met with the hostility and suspicion that Joplin also faced.
Last time we saw something curated by David Starkey, it was the majestrially brilliant Henry VIII exhibition at the British Library back in 2009. Well now he's back with what looks like another cracker...
The consistently brilliant National Maritime Museum in Greenwich marks the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic with an exhibition exploring the stories behind the tragedy. Also, check out this musical...
The Royal Observatory Greenwich hosts an exhibition marking the the journey of Venus in front of the Sun on 5th June - an event that will not take place for another 105 years. Until 02.09.12.