Clapham Lights 2025
at The Polygon, London
Free
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PRESENTED BY OMNIBUS THEATRE
FUNDED BY THIS IS CLAPHAM
It’s that time of year again! Don your woolly hats and kickstart the season to be jolly with the annual Clapham festive lights switch on.
Join us on The Polygon this November to watch our magical flying bear switch on Clapham Old Town Christmas tree lights, with the help of our soon-to-be-announced auction winner!
Featuring a winter market full of artisanal seasonal treats from local establishments, warming mulled wine, live jazz, exciting rides, carol singing and a special performance from BGT star Jonathan Rippon to get you in the festive spirit. There’s something for the whole family to enjoy!
Drop into Omnibus Theatre between 3:30 and 5:15pm, where little ones will have the chance to make their very own decorations with a local artist. This experience is completely free and will be followed by a glowing procession over to the tree to begin the event!
Get your festive season off to a flying start right in the heart of Clapham’s buzzing Old Town.
Jonathan Rippon
BGT Star Jonathan's singing career began as a Choral Scholar at King's College, Cambridge. As a Bass in various choirs, he has sung at prestigious international venues such as Sydney Opera House, Sagrada Familia and The Royal Albert Hall; From Opera at Edinburgh Festival to Disney at Wilderness, even Early Music in Bermuda, his vocal diversity shines through. Jonathan has also sung backing with London Contemporary Voices for artists such as Sam Smith, Kim Wilde, Laura Mvula and Basement Jaxx, and recorded at Abbey Road Studios with Classic FM chart-act The Cantus Ensemble. Following a successful partnership with international pop hit-makers Charlie Mason ('Rise Like a Phoenix'- Conchita Wurst) and John Matthews (The Cuban Boys), in August 2016 Jonathan released his debut EP 'Sunrise', a highly charged collection of synth-pop and disco club tunes on dance label Banoffesound. In 2020, Jonathan released two new singles, 'Feel the Fire', co-written with Olly Shelton and 'Lifetime Guarantee' co-written with John Matthews. 'Feel the Fire' also includes brilliant dance remixes. 2024 saw Jonathan's comedy career move on apace, as he was a finalist in the Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year competition, performing a set including musical comedy at the legendary Clapham Grand. He also was a semi-finalist in the prestigious comedy competition, So You Think You're Funny, performing a set at the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time.…
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The Polygon
Clapham Old Town
London
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on Fri 28 November 2025