THE GUIDE TO YOUR WEEK
Looking for something to do in Surrey? Check out our pick of some of the best events taking place across the county next week. Whether you fancy some theatre, live music, comedy, burlesque, arts, food, family or even the odd festive event – find yourself something fun to do from the eclectic selection found below…
PRANKSTERS THEATRE COMPANY: ONE MAN, TWO GUV’NORS / NOVEMBER 20 – 23 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Pranksters Theatre returns to action to present the laugh-out-loud, classic crime caper One Man, Two Guv’nors. Richard Bean’s English adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters, the scene is set n 1960s Brighton, as we follow the antics of Francis Henshall amidst the chaos of the criminal underworld.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
HORRIBLE HISTORIES / NOVEMBER 20 – 23 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Enjoy hellish and heinous tales as the hugely popular Horrible Histories hobbles into Woking. Choose from not one, but two terrifically terrifying shows – Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians– as you discover the gruesome details of bygone days. Featuring actors and 3D special effects, see history comealive before your very own eyes.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
TOPLOADER / NOVEMBER 22 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Get Dancing in the Moonlight and feel alright as Toploader performs at Cranleigh Arts Centre this month. Synonymous with late nineties nostalgia, relive the good times and add this live music listing to your diary.
For more information, visit www.cranleighartscentre.org
HAMPTON COURT PALACE ICE RINK / NOVEMBER 22 – JANUARY 5 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Get set to skate at Hampton Court Palace this month as their ice rink returns for the festive season. Enjoy spectacular views of the Thames-side Tudor palace in what is undoubtedly one of the most scenic outdoor ice rinks in the country. Take part in either daytime or evening skating sessions, and follow your follies on the ice with a mug of something hot in the Café Bar located alongside the ice-rink.
For more information, visit www.hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk
PRIORY FARM’S CHRISTMAS FOOD FESTIVAL / NOVEMBER 23 – 24 / PRIORY FARM, REDHILL
Whet your appetite and be inspired by an abundance of festive foods at Priory Farm’s Christmas Food Festival. Find some delectable presents for loved-ones, as well as stocking up on some special treats from artisan food producers, as you get set for an unforgettable Christmas Day feast.
For more information, visit www.prioryfarm.co.uk
GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS FAIR / NOVEMBER 22 – 23 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
Guildford Cathedral hosts its annual winter market and fair for two days of festive fun and Christmas shopping. Find bespoke one-off gifts and unique decorations from a wide range of artisan stall-holders.
For more information, visit www.guildford-cathedral.org
WALTON’S CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHT / NOVEMBER 23 / HIGH STREET AND HEART PLAZA, WALTON-ON-THAMES
Experience the Festival of Light in Walton with an all-day celebration marking the switching on of the Christmas lights. With entertainments and activities commencing from 9.30 am, save the date and make a festive day of it.
For more information, visit www.wotta.co.uk
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING CLASS / NOVEMBER 25 / SILENT POOL DISTILLERS, ALBURY
Be the envy of your neighbours by creating a beautiful festive wreath to hang on the door of your homestead. Enjoy a full demonstration on how to create the perfect wreath, and then take the plunge yourself while supping on festive gin cocktails and taking bites of the odd festive treat along the way.
For more information, visit www.silentpooldistillers.com
VINTAGE BAUBLE MAKING / NOVEMBER 26 – 28 / POLESDEN LACEY, DORKING
Create your very own vintage-style baubles at this arts and crafts workshop being held at Polesden Lacey. Using mixed media and chalk paints, create gorgeous decorations that’ll be unique to you and your tree this year.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
CRAFT IN FOCUS / NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 1 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
For those keen on creative curiosities, meet with craftspeople and stall-holders gathered from around the country at the Christmas Contemporary Craft and Design Fair this month. Get set for some festive shopping this winter in the beautiful grounds of West Horsley Place, and be inspired by some brilliant arts and crafts.
For more information, visit www.craftinfocus.com
FESTIVE CERAMICS / NOVEMBER 27 + DECEMBER 3 / LEITH HILL PLACE
Take some time out from the busy festive schedule and be inspired by the landscape of the Surrey Hills, as you take up an afternoon of ceramics at Leith Hill Place. Learn surface decoration techniques, and create your own Christmas tea lights and hand-made decorations in clay.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
CHRISTMAS FAIR / NOVEMBER 27 – 28 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
This great midweek Christmas Fair is being held at the Farnham Maltings in November. Browse from over 150 stalls selling a wealth of exciting gifts to give, and take part in the free drop-in workshop to make your own unique Christmas tags. – all the whilel enjoying the typical festive frivolities of listening to Christmas carols whilst supping on mulled wine and munching on many mince pies.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
WILLOW WEAVE A CHRISTMAS STAR / NOVEMBER 27 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Head over to Cranleigh Arts Centre and learn how to create a willow star decorated with fairy lights at this fun craft workshop taking place this November. Weave your willow and then hang your final product upon the front door or atop your Christmas tree.
For more information, visit www.cranleighartscentre.org
SINDERS – THE ADULT PANTO / NOVEMBER 27 – JANUARY 11 / THE BACK ROOM OF THE STAR INN, GUILDFORD
Sweeping us in the basement from the rear, the oh-so naughty Guildford Fringe once again presents their adult panto to discerning audience members. Coming to the fore this festive season, take a peek as Sinders gets a taste of the action. Will the handsome prince slide into Sinders DMs, or will the ugly stepsisters get in the way of true loves course?
For more information, visit www.guildfordfringe.com
STITCH PARTY / NOVEMBER 27 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Get nifty with some needlework at this Stitch Party held at Riverhouse Barn Art’s Centre in Walton. These evening workshops will show you various hand stitching techniques, enabling you to go on to create your own quirky designs. Great for promoting wellbeing and taking some time out from any busy schedules.
For more information, visit www.riverhousebarn.co.uk
SOPHIE ELLIS BEXTOR / NOVEMBER 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The distinctive vocal tones of Sophie Ellis-Bextor, accompanied by a full orchestra and band, arrive at G Live in Guildford this November for a sumptuous night of the singer’s biggest hits. Since 2001 Sophie’s racked up a string of Top 10 singles, including Take Me Home and Murder on the Dancefloor.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
HUNDRED WATT CLUB: THE ART PARLOUR / NOVEMBER 28 /THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Put pen, paintbrush or pencil to paper and take part in this alternative life-drawing session held at Guildford’s creative arts hub, The Boileroom. Presented by the ever-tantalizing, burlesque and vaudeville enthusiasts the Hundred Watt Club, expect a multi-sensory evening filled with eccentric curiosities and curves.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
BAUBLE CAKE CLASS / NOVEMBER 29 / VICTORIA’S KITCHEN, WOKING
Be the ultimate party host this Christmas and learn how to make awesome Bauble Cakes to share with your friends and family. These sweet treats can make a great festive food gift (but will be quite suited to an intimate evening with just you and your belly too).
For more information, visit www.victorias-kitchen.com
COBHAM EXTRAVAGANZA / NOVEMBER 29 / HIGH STREET, COBHAM
Kick-off the Christmas season in Cobham, with a festive extravaganza of epic proportions. From roasted chestnuts and steaming mulled wine to arts and Christmas crafts, join in with the fun from 4 pm.
For more information, visit www.cobhamvillage.co.uk
PORCELAIN TREE DECORATIONS / NOVEMBER 29 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Get crafty this Christmas by taking part in this porcelain tree- decoration workshop. Learn how to make delicately-shaped decorations to hang on your own tree or to give as a gift – the choice is yours, as they say.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
LIGHT OUR SKY LANTERN PARADE / NOVEMBER 30 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Take part in the Light Our Sky Parade this November and light up the night sky with a carnival of woodland animals. With the parade leaving from the Electric Theatre at 4.30 pm, join in with the festivities and make your way through the town, accompanied by the sound of live music and bands performing in the procession. Be part of the action and pop along to one of several lantern workshops taking place throughout the town, and create your very own woodland creature lantern ready for the big day.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
SHAPPI KHORSANDI: SKITTISH WARRIOR…CONFESSIONS OF A CLUB COMIC / NOVEMBER 30 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Comedian, author and cultural icon Shappi Khorsandi comes to Cranleigh at the end of the month for an evening of quick wit and hilariously candid observations. Side-splittingly funny – witness the confessions of a club comic.
For more information, visit www.cranleighartscentre.org
CELTIC CHRISTMAS WEEKEND / NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 1 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE
Experience the sights, smells and sounds of midwinter with the Celtic Christmas Weekend at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village. Enjoy festive activities for the whole family, sing carols merrily, make a plethora of Christmas decorations, enjoy festive crafts and, of course, meet Father Christmas himself. This event typically sells out, so get your tickets quick to avoid disappointment.
For more information, visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk
CHRISTMAS FAIR / NOVEMBER 30 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Visit The Lightbox in Woking for this festive Arts and Crafts Fair, and get a head start on your Christmas shopping. It features a variety of handmade crafts including jewellery, paintings, glasswork, and ceramics. Enjoy mulled wine, mince pies and live music while browsing the original pieces on sale.
For more information, visit www.thelightbox.org.uk
GODALMING CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL / NOVEMBER 30 / HIGH STREET, GODALMING
Enjoy Godalming’s annual Christmas Festival and lights switch-on with this all-day fiesta of all things festive. Browse the stalls in search of Christmas gifts, or simply soak up the Yuletide atmosphere.
For more information, visit www.godalming-tc.gov.uk
MERRY CHRISTMAS WEYBRIDGE / NOVEMBER 30 / BAKER STREET, WEYBRIDGE
From 1 pm – 6 pm, enjoy a winter wonderland in Weybridge, as Baker Street is transformed into a hub of festive activities. Browse and buy from a range of stalls, as well as tucking into the odd mince pie and sup of mulled wine.
For more information, visit www.allaboutweybridge.co.uk
STRUMMING SANTAS: WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT / NOVEMBER 30 / ALDERSHOT
Love a strum? Do you fancy taking part in a world record attempt in the name of charity? Raising money for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, pick up a ukulele and head for Aldershot this November to be part of a record attempt to get as many people wearing Santa’s hats to strum their strings and play some songs at the same time.
For more information, visit www.pth.org.uk
THE INGRAM COLLECTION: YOUNG CONTEMPORARY TALENT / NOVEMBER 30 – JANUARY 5 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Explore your visual senses at The Lightbox this November and discover the work of artist Tomas Harker, winner of The Ingram Collection Young Contemporary Talent Purchase Prize. With free entry until the New Year, why not meet the artist at a special talk scheduled for the afternoon of December 4 which is also free to attend, though booking in advance is required.
For more information, visit www.thelightbox.org.uk
AN EVENING WITH ALAN MCGEE / NOVEMBER 30 / THE FIERY BIRD, WOKING
Founder of indie behemoth Oasis, the legendary band manager Alan McGee comes to The Fiery Bird in Woking for an evening discussing his career in music. Not to be missed. Book your tickets quick.
For more information, visit www.fierybirdvenue.org.uk
SURREY PRIDE: WINTER PRIDE / DECEMBER 1 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
After the success of Surrey’s first Pride event in August, Winter Pride arrives at the Electric Theatre in Guildford this December. Taking place on World AIDS Day, this all-day celebration will feature three shows of amazing live music, comedy, drag acts and entertainment for everyone. Get involved and snap up a ticket quick.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
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