THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT – YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON
Looking forward to the end of Lockdown 2? Fancy finding out what’s on in and around Surrey in December? Take a peak at the pick of events that are scheduled for the month ahead and get set some much needed cultural relief – socially distanced, of course! As befitting this totally baffling year, be sure to call the event in question prior to your departure to ensure the event is going ahead! Fingers crossed, eh? (X)
GERRY ANDERSON & CHRISTOPHER BURR’S TERRAHAWKS – THE BRAY STUDIOS PRODUCTION SALE / NOVEMBER 30 / EWBANK’S AUCTION ROOM, WOKING
Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and Terrahawks fans unite! Making the ideal Christmas present for any Gerry Anderson fan, Ewbank’s Auctions near Woking will host an online auction that features an estimated £150,000 lot of never seen before memorabilia, puppets and props that were used in many of creator Gerry Anderson and Christopher Burr’s productions. F.A.B.
For more information, visit ewbankauctions.co.uk
HUNDRED WATT CLUB: THE ART PARLOUR / DECEMBER 3 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
The Boileroom re-opens its doors to the public for the first time since lockdown this December as they invite their good friends Hundred Watt Club and your fine selves to the venue for a festive fancy life-drawing experience. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as you put pen/pencil/crayon to canvas and capture the glittering candy cane model Bootsy Bonafonte (pictured at the top of this blog) before a cockle-warming festive burlesque experience. Get creative and get Christmassy as snowy films and seasonal songs play along in the background.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
SH!T ACTUALLY / DECEMBER 3 – 5 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
A two-woman, 100% faithful, word-by-word* remake of the Christmas film we all hate to love: ‘Love Actually’. The ‘rising stars of performance art’ (Telegraph) Rebecca Biscuit and Louise Mothersole take on their most challenging roles yet. All the roles. With live songs, queer love stories, and politics questioned by women with actual lines – come to this adults-only celebration of Christmas Actually at the Rose Theatre in Kingston this December. With tip-top safety measures in place, get set to witness this new cult Christmas hit.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
D!CK THE ADULT PANTO / DECEMBER 5 – 31 / THE BACK ROOM OF THE STAR INN
For a naughty night out this Christmas, Guildford Fringe is proud to present the return of their ever-popular adult panto. Get ready for D!CK as he slips into the Back Room of The Star Inn in Guildford to perform to a real-life audience this Christmas. With a drastically limited number of tickets available to ensure a socially distanced space, get your tickets quick before an inevitable sell-out.
For more information, visit guildfordfringe.com
TLC DECK OF CARDS VOL II. CHARITY AUCTION / DECEMBER 11 / EWBANK’S AUCTION ROOM, WOKING
Strike a deal and get set for this unique charity auction held at Ewbank’s Auction Rooms in support of the Transplant Links Community. Raising money for kidney transplant training in developing countries; a whole host of public figures and artists have been commissioned by Dame Floella Benjamin to create a unique design on a playing card from a deck of cards. Each original artwork will be sold by Ewbank’s Auction this December raising money that will ultimately save lives. The first auction that took place in 2018 featured cards designed by the likes of Grayson Perry, Quentin Blake, Bear Grylls and Joanna Lumley.
For more information, visit ewbankauctions.co.uk
LIVE AT THE ROSE – WITH PHIL WANG & IAIN STERLING / DECEMBER 13 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Head to Rose Theatre in Kingston this December for a night of COVID-secure comedy, as the team at the Rose continues to bring you the very best line-ups featuring some of your favourite stars. Featuring Phil Wang, Iain Sterling, Sophie Duker and hosted by Jayde Adams, get your tickets quick for a long-overdue night laughing out loud.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
KIT AND MCCONNEL / DECEMBER 15 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Cabaret veterans Kit Hesketh-Harvey and James McConnel arrive at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford this December. Like Santa and his sack of presents, the duo arrive heavily laden with their 2020 take on subjects ranging from Macron to mackerel and Putin to Pampers, join them for an evening of wit, musical silliness, improvisation and general absurdity.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
DILLIE KEANE: LOVE AND OTHER BAD IDEAS / DECEMBER 17 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
For a night of silly ditties, Fascinating Aïda’s Dillie Keane returns to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for a delightful evening of hilarious songs and stories accompanied by Michael Roulston.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY CLUB / DECEMBER 18 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
The U.K.’s premier baby-friendly comedy club! Featuring the funniest comedy stars from the circuit and T.V., These events are all about you, the parents! Please note: the brilliant comics will be performing their usual adult material, which is why there is a 15-month age limit for little laughers.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
STAND-UP COMEDY CLUB / DECEMBER 18 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club: your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment. Age guidance: 16+.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
NT LIVE ENCORE: FLEABAG / DECEMBER 19 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. The hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the B.B.C.’s hit T.V. series Fleabag was captured live on stage from London’s West End in 2019.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
FUNNY GALS: A HISTORY OF WOMEN BEING HILARIOUS IN MUSICALS / DECEMBER 20 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Love musicals? Love laughing? Fancy a giggle this December? Of course, you do. For a night full of the funny stuff, head to the Rose Theatre in Kingston and join Funny Gals Vikki Stone and Natasha Barnes as they explore the comic music written for women in musicals. From Ethel Merman to Avenue Q, via Sondheim and Streisand, Vikki and Natasha will share with you the music that they love, ensured to make you laugh.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org