THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
Need to know what’s on this November? Featuring a fine array of cultural accoutrements to add to your calendar, find below a fiesta of fun to be had over the coming weeks. Comedy, theatre, live music, adventures – you name it, we’ve probably got it!
GSC PRESENT: TALES FROM HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN / OCTOBER 16 – NOVEMBER 6 / ST NICOLAS’ CHURCH, GUILDFORD
This autumn, the award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company invite you to join them on a musical journey of discovery full of light and laughter and some of the best-loved tales of all time. GSC brings seven of Hans Christian Andersen’s stories to life in a brand-new stage adaptation with original music and lyrics, staged in the Victorian St Nicolas’ Church, in central Guildford. Inspired by the story of The Little Match-Girl and set in the present day, GSC Associate Playwright Ant Stones (Grimms’ Fairy Tales, Alice in Wonderland) weaves together four other favourite tales (The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea, Thumbelina) with two rarer stories of The Darning Needle and The Puppet Showman.
For more information, visit guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk
IGNITE / OCTOBER 22 – NOVEMBER 7 / POLESDEN LACEY, DORKING
For a visual spectacle to behold, head on over to the estate of historic Polesden Lacey for the essential after-dark experience that is Ignite. Follow the trail of lights and lanterns and be enchanted by the fantasy and magic as you wander through flickering flames with your friends and family. Not to be missed. Book some tickets quick.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
WILLY MASON / NOVEMBER 2 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
The quite wonderful Willy Mason comes to The Boileroom in Guildford for an evening of heartfelt and thought-provoking lyricism delivered in the humble and husky tones that could New York state born Mason is known for. Catch him playing tracks from his latest album, Already Dead.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
SCOUTING FOR GIRLS / NOVEMBER 3 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
They’re so lovely; merchants of pop-rock, Scouting For Girls come to Guildford’s G Live this month, playing tracks from their ridiculously catchy back catalogue as well as some new ones from their latest release, Easy Covers.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE / NOVEMBER 4 – 5 / MILL STUDIO, GUILDFORD
Monroe, as we’ve never seen her before, alone in her bedroom, in dressing gown and slippers. No glitz, no glamour, no masks. Overdosed on pills, the woman behind the icon unravels her remarkable life and bares all, revealing a biting intelligence, a frustrated talent and an imperfect body. A stark confessional, offering a radical interpretation of the Hollywood icon’s life until the moment of her untimely death.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
THE SEVEN POMEGRANATE SEEDS / NOVEMBER 4 – 20 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
The Seven Pomegranate Seeds takes seven contemporary stories grounded in prominent, mythical origins, directed by Melly Still and starring Niamh Cusack and Shannon Hayes. Persephone, Hypsipyle, Medea, Alcestis, Phaedra, Creusa and Demeter, the women of Euripides’ plays, are reimagined as people of today in an unexpected fusion of celebrity, inappropriate desires, historical police investigations and missing children. A severed maternal bond threads each story, charting a journey through rage and redemption towards a compelling conclusion.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
LUISA OMIELAN: GOD IS A WOMAN / NOVEMBER 4 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
With shows such as What Would Beyonce Do, Am I Right Ladies and Politics For Bitches, Luisa Omeilan is the bringer of brilliantly funny beacons bursting with guidance and inspiration to her fellow human beings. Bringing her latest show, God is a Woman, to Camberley Theatre this November, bag yourself a ticket quick and get ready to laugh your socks off.
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
BEARDYMAN / NOVEMBER 5 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Beatboxer-extraordinaire, the one and only Beardyman, arrives at The Boileroom in Guildford this November, bringing with him beats and sounds to astound one and all. Winner of the UK Beatbox Championships in 2006, festival favourite Beardyman has gone on to win countless awards and accolades. So snap up a ticket quick and prepare to party.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
THIS IS THE KIT / NOVEMBER 5 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
Makers of melodic folk music that’ll leave you enchanted for days on end, This Is The Kit are finally heading out on tour to celebrate the release of the latest, highly acclaimed album Off Off On. Playing Guildford Cathedral this November, get set for an atmospheric night of dreamy folk in the unique setting of the Cathedral.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
TANNAHILL WEAVERS / NOVEMBER 6 / GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB, GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
Enjoy a right ol’ knees up at the Grayshott Folk Club this month as Scotland’s finest, Tannahill Weavers, travel south of the border to perform. A traditional folk/pipe band, expect to be ceilidh dancing the night away.
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
YOUSEF / NOVEMBER 6 / THIRTY3HZ, GUILDFORD
Guildford’s boutique nightclub Thirty3Hz are no strangers to welcoming some of the finest selectors on the planet to their humble home. This month, one of Britain’s most respected DJs, Yousef, arrives to provide the beats to make your feet freak on the dance floor.
For more information, visit thirty3hz.com
DORKING TOWN ARTISAN MARKET / NOVEMBER 7 / ST. MARTIN’S WALK CAR PARK, DORKING
The monthly Dorking Artisan Market celebrates the very best local products made by small businesses and artisanal producers. With the next market being held in St Martin’s Walk Car Park from 11 am – 4 pm on Sunday, November 7, browse a huge variety of stalls including junktiques, arts and crafts, artisan food and drink and vintage brocante and meet the fascinating local traders behind the businesses. With free Sunday parking and entry to the market also free, Dorking Artisan Market provides the perfect excuse for a day out in Dorking and a stroll to discover the town’s independent shops, cafes and businesses.
For more information, visit dorkingtownpartnership.co.uk
SIX / NOVEMBER 8 – 13 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Featuring a killer soundtrack, the multi-award-winning, international smash hit musical SIX comes to Woking this November. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st-century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves, but their lipstick is rebellious red.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com
STAND-UP COMEDY IN THE ABERCORN ROOM / NOVEMBER 10 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Following a successful summer season of comedy within the Walled Garden of Painshill Park, Crack Comedy are back to bring you a monthly comedy night in Cobham. Taking place on the second Wednesday of every month, expect some funny folk from the telly and some up and coming comic’s currently working the circuit.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
SCREAM PHONE / NOVEMBER 10 / MILL STUDIO, GUILDFORD
It’s 1989, the girls are having a sleepover, and you’re like, totally invited! Pillow fights in their underwear, singing into hairbrushes, and gossiping about their crushes; what could possibly go wrong? As long as they don’t answer the oversized pink phone… dun dun DUUUN! Based on the retro classic game Dream Phone, Scream Phone will take you on a killer journey back to the ’80s with an infectious original* soundtrack. Scream meets Clueless in this hilarious spoof horror musical!
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
GIRLI / NOVEMBER 10 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Back with new music, dance, stomp and sway the night away to some alternative synth-centric grunge-pop, as Girli makes a stop at The Boileroom this month.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
WINTER CRAFT FAIR + DESIRE JEWELLERY AND SILVERSMITHING FAIR / NOVEMBER 10 – 14 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
For the first time ever Craft In Focus who organise the Spring Craft Fair at RHS Garden Wisley will be staging its popular Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair alongside a mixed discipline craft fair at RHS Garden Wisley from 10-14 November.Whether you’re looking to treat yourself, purchase a unique gift for someone special or commission something for a special occasion, make a date to visit these two events held within the Garden.
For more information, visit craftinfocus.com
JAYDE ADAMS: THE BALLAD OF KYLIE JENNER’S OLD FACE / NOVEMBER 12 / BELLERBY STUDIO, G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Stand-up comedian and host of Channel 4’s Snackmasters and Crazy Delicious, the hilarious Jayde Adams arrives at G Live’s Bellerby Studio this November. Catch her hit show and discover what’s really going on behind all that noise and self-promotion.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
ENTERTAINMENT AUCTIONS / NOVEMBER 17, 18, 19 + 28 / EWBANK’S AUCTION ROOMS, SEND
Entertainment enthusiasts take note; purveyors of past and present treasures, Ewbank’s Auction Rooms found near Woking have a plethora of pretty awesome auctions to get involved with this month. Big kids can get their mitts on Toys & Models (17), while film and tv fans should think about venturing to Memorabilia and Movie Props (18), the John Farmer Movie Poster Collection (19) and Vintage Posters (28). So get ready to bid, battle and win something special this November.
For more information, visit ewbankauctions.co.uk
WARD THOMAS / NOVEMBER 14 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Returning to their spiritual home of Surrey, country-singing sisters and identical twins Ward Thomas are heading out on an acoustic tour that’ll see them perform at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this November. Playing tracks from their top 10 album Restless Minds.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com
GABRIELLE / NOVEMBER 15 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Dreams do come true! The sultry songstress, Gabrielle, famed for a string of hits (Dreams, Walk on By, Rise, Out of Reach), heads out on the road celebrating 20 years of her ‘Rise’ album this November. Catch the multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter at G Live in Guildford.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL / NOVEMBER 15 – 20 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
The hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to Woking’s New Victoria Theatre with a production guaranteed to have you dancing the night away! Featuring the hit songs Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids in Town and many more. Don’t miss this irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days – let your hair down and book now!
For more information, visit atgtickets.com
TELL ME ON A SUNDAY / NOVEMBER 16 – 20 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Starring Jodie Prenger, Tell Me On A Sunday charts the romantic misadventures of an English girl in New York during the heady days of the 1980s. This iconic musical features Andrew Lloyd Webber’s wonderful score, including the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face and title track Tell Me On A Sunday. In addition, this new production directed by Paul Foster includes an intimate post-show chat with Jodie charting her life, love and experience playing the role of ‘Emma’.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
PAUL MCCAFFREY: LEMON / NOVEMBER 19 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Laughter-maker Paul McCaffrey brings his brand new stand-up show, Lemon, to Farnham Maltings this May. Listen to his struggles as he gets to grips with the latest technology, his fears that he’s being spied on by the Chinese – and how he set fire to his oven gloves. The man is an absolute Lemon. Funny though!
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
MOCK TUDOR COMEDY CLUB / NOVEMBER 19 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON ON THAMES
The Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre monthly comedy night returns to warm your cockles this November. Featuring a star-studded line-up not to be missed, catch the quick wit of Chris McCausland, Joanne McNally and Stephen Bailey for a laugh-out-loud evening of entertainment in Walton-on-Thames.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
DESI CENTRAL COMEDY SHOW / NOVEMBER 19 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
Featuring stand-up comedians Hyde Panaser, Noreen Khan, Eshaan Akbar and Kane Brown, the Desi Central Comedy Show comes to Camberley Theatre this month for a night of the funny stuff.
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
ALAN BENNETT’S ‘PEOPLE’ / NOVEMBER 24 – 27 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
The renowned Guildburys Theatre Company performs Alan Bennett’s naughty but nice theatre production of People at the Electric Theatre in Guildford. Join Lady Dorothy Stacpoole, as she provides a film company with the perfect porn movie location to raise some essential funds. Cue hilarity as Bennett’s signature humour comes to the fore.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
BIRDY / NOVEMBER 26 / PRYZM, KINGSTON UPON THAMES
It’s been five years since her last music, and this November, Birdy celebrates the release of her latest album Young Heart with a performance for Banquet Records at Pryzm. So get tickets quick before a sell-out.
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com
PAUL FOOT: SWAN POWER / NOVEMBER 27 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Quirky comedian Paul Foot brings his Swan Power to Farnham Maltings this month. His impressive mullet has been seen on various TV shows, including 8 Out of 10 Cats and Never Mind The Buzzcocks; watch on as Paul pontificates on topics like Nanna on the rack and murdering Santas. Live by the swan, fly by the swan.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE DARKNESS / NOVEMBER 30 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Wailing guitars and vocals, wild rockers The Darkness comes to G Live in Guildford, promising a night of sing-along anthems and smiles. Celebrating the news of their new album Motorheart, support on the night comes from British Lion, the side project ofIron Maiden founder and bassist Steve Harris.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
ALADDIN: ONE RUB TOO MANY / NOVEMBER 25 – DECEMBER 31 / THE BACK ROOM OF THE STAR INN, GUILDFORD
Those naughty lot at Guildford Fringe are at it again. Back in The Back Room of The Star Inn for a season of silly adult panto, catch Aladdin give his lamp a good rub this winter. Not for the faint-hearted, expect unending innuendo from start to finish.
For more information, visit guildfordfringe.com
LIGHTBOX LATES / NOVEMBER 25 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
On the last Thursday of the month, the Lightbox in Woking keeps their doors open for a bit longer as the Lightbox Late sessions return. Featuring a range of monthly meets for like-minded folk to assemble, choose from The Lightbox Book Group (6 pm) and Poetry Open Mic Night (8 pm).
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk