The pony man
Thelwell Country: 70 years of Norman Thelwell brings together thousands of illustrations, landscapes and humorous drawings. The show will be at the Mall Galleries in London later in the year, but opens at the Southampton City Art Gallery for two months from July 4. Information: 023 8083 3333.

Take a bow
Ten children from Northmead junior school, Surrey, will perform a new work for violins by Malcolm Singer in the London Chamber Orchestra’s concert at St John’s, Smith Square, London, on June 20. Tickets: 020 7222 1061.

Stand up for kids
James Campbell claims to be Britain’s only stand-up for children. Sample Comedy4kids at South Hill Park, Bracknell, tomorrow, then at the Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury (June 22), Norden Farm, Maidenhead (July 26), Brook Theatre, Chatham (July 27), and the Lighthouse Arts Centre, Poole (July 28).

House and garden
The Isle of Wight Garden Show in the grounds of Osborne House between June 20 and 22. Information: 0870 444 8890.

Hackney drama
Elmina’s Kitchen by Kwame Kwei-Armah at the National Theatre (Cottesloe). Tickets: 020 7452 3000.

To crown it all
The Coronation ceremony is celebrated in an exhibition at the Drawings Gallery, Windsor Castle. Information: www.royal.gov.uk

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