WHAT’S ON IN SURREY
Find out what’s on in Surrey this week with our latest guide to going out
FILM FESTIVAL
JULY 23 – JULY 28 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Witness a week of eclectic film at the Electric Theatre Film Festival this week. From Monday – Saturday, take advantage of some one-off screenings of some of the best in international film. Featuring; Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (Monday), The Square (Tuesday), I Am Not a Witch (Wednesday), Frantz (Thursday), A Fantastic Woman (Friday) and Happy End (Saturday).
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
JOKE IN THE BOX
JULY 26 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Enjoy a jolly night with comedians Adam Larter and Sean McLoughlin at Joke in the Box held at The Lightbox in Woking. Much more than a gallery and museum space, the Lightbox host a monthly showcase of some of the finest stand-up comedy acts on the circuit. Fancy getting fed before the fun begins? Pre-order from a fine selection of burger-based fare courtesy of The Lightbox’s in-house eatery, Seasons Café.
For more information, visit www.thelightbox.org.uk
SHOWADDYWADDY
JULY 27 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
With one of the best names in the business, Showaddywaddy arrive at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking for one night only. Having sold over 20 million records worldwide and celebrating 40 years since their inception in Leicester, one of rock ‘n’ rolls hardest working bands hit the road once again to perform a selection of hits from the decades.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
THE GARDEN SHOW
JULY 27 / LOSELEY PARK, GUILDFORD
The Garden Show at Loseley Park returns for another year promising inspiration for you and your garden. With a range of exhibitors to enhance both your home and garden, plus food and drink demonstrations and entertainment for the kids, there really is something for everyone. Explore the exceptional walled gardens as well as listening to talks from those in the know. How do you revive your garden after a long hot summer? Find out at the Garden Show!
For more information, visit www.loseleypark.co.uk
THE BARRICADE BOYS
JULY 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
As the Guildford Fringe Festival comes to a close for another year, you are invited to be thoroughly entertained by The Barricade Boys at Guildford’s G Live. Performing some of the world’s biggest show-tunes, this all-male vocal group are on their way to even bigger things.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
JESUS JONES
JULY 29 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Feed your soul with some live music this Sunday and catch some classic 90s alternative rock in the form of Jesus Jones. With a sound that characterised the early 90s, Jesus Jones found fame with songs such as ‘International Bright Young Thing’, ‘Real Real Real’ and ‘Right Here Right Now’. Get yourselves ready for a night of nostalgia and head for the intimate environs of The Boileroom in Guildford for one to remember.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
EDINBURGH PREVIEWS: THE STEVENSON EXPERIENCE & FELICITY WARD i
JULY 29 / THE ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
The famed Edinburgh Fringe Festival kicks off this August and, as such, comedians the length and breadth of the country are scribbling their set lists and adding the final touches to their shows. Double-trouble from down under comes by way of bickering Aussie twins The Stevenson Experience, whilst the ridiculously funny Felicity Ward will reveal her ‘Work in Progress’ as part of Electric Theatre’s Edinburgh preview comedy series.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
MOCK TUDOR SUMMER PREVIEW FEST!
JULY 29 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Comedy comes to the fore once again as the Mock Tudor Summer Preview Fest continues for a summer of funny at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton-On-Thames. This week Tom Lucy and Marlon Davis take to the stage to sharpen their tools before venturing north of the border to Edinburgh for the ‘big one’.
For more information, visit www.riverhousebarn.co.uk
SUMMER HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN
JULY 30 – AUGUST 3 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE
Stuck for ideas for the kids this summer? Zoom and vroom your way to Brooklands Museum for a summer holiday of family fun and take a ride around the famous Brooklands race track as summer holiday fun returns to the museum. Marvel at some amazing machines and learn all about the history of British motor sport at this truly inspirational space.
For more information, visit www.brooklandsmuseum.com
WILD SUMMER CAMP
JULY 30 – AUGUST 17 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Painshill Park in Cobham is a great place to set up camp this summer – more so a Wild Summer Camp. Learn how to build a den, light your own fire the bush-craft way and create your own woodland mask.
For more information, visit www.painshill.co.uk
WAR HORSE
AUGUST 1 – AUGUST 18 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
The National Theatre’s mesmerisingly theatrical masterpiece, War Horse comes to the New Victoria Theatre in Woking this August. The adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel of the same name tells a tale of courage, loyalty and friendship set against the backdrop of the First World War. The global phenomenon has previously spent eight years in the West End as well as been seen by over seven million people throughout 97 cities in 10 countries.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
SUMMER HOLIDAYS: FLORABUNDUNANCE
AUGUST 1 – AUGUST 2 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Take part in a floral fiesta this summer and find your way to Watts Gallery Artists’ Village on the outskirts of Guildford. Once home to the inspirational Victorian artists George Frederic Watts and his wife Mary, take part in the Florabundance family trail amongst the woodland and create sun prints on acetate to add to a giant flower installation found on the grounds of the gallery and museum.
For more information, visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk
ELVIS PRESLEY MEMORABILLIA AUCTION
AUGUST 2 / EWBANK’S AUCTION ROOMS, WOKING
Ewbank’s are proud to announce the addition of an extra auction to their calendar. An Elvis Presley single owner unreserved auction of over 100 lots. Many of the lots include 100’s of items including over 5000 CDs, 2000 DVDs, 500 vinyl records, Toys and other Elvis collectibles. The collection was consigned from an individual who had collected Elvis Presley memorabilia for the last 40 years. The majority of the collection dates from 1980-2000. The auction will be held on August 2nd at 12pm and is available for online bidding.
For more information, visit www.ewbankauctions.co.uk
STAYCATION LIVE FESTIVAL
AUGUST 3 – AUGUST 5 / PHILIPS MEMORIAL PARK, GODALMING
A summer attraction in itself, enjoy a summer staycation in Godalming and head to the annual freemium event of Staycation Live Festival held on the Philips Memorial Park in town as well as venues across the town. Enjoy three days of free entertainment for the family with performances from some of the best up-and-coming artists in the area and much more.
For more information, visit www.staycationlivefestival.co.uk
DINOSAUR WORLD
AUGUST 3 – AUGUST 4 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Go wild and get ready for a family adventure like no other as the interactive experience of Dinosaur World lands at Guildford’s G Live this August. Discover all about these amazing creatures that roamed our world once upon a time, as well as meeting a Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
MALTINGS MONTHLY MARKET
AUGUST 4 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Farnham Maltings’ monthly market is back to showcase the best independent craftspeople, emerging designers, food producers and traders in the South East. Taking place on the first Saturday every month, browse and buy a treasure trove of exciting items for you and for your home.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
THE LOXWOOD JOUST
AUGUST 4 – AUGUST 5 / LOXWOOD MEADOW, LOXWOOD
Lovers of all things mediaeval are implored to make their way beyond the borders of Surrey to Loxwood Meadow, for the great Loxwood Joust. Returning for another year of ancient entertainments, you’re invited to drink mead and be merry, take part in workshops, eat much food and revel amongst the outrageous as times of yesteryear are rekindled. Taking place over the first two weekends in August, it’s a great chance to re-live the magic and mayhem of mediaeval life. Dress up and be a part of it!
For more information, visit www.legendpresents.co.uk
BIRDS OF PREY
AUGUST 4 – AUGUST 5 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
See how they soar and enjoy a very special weekend at RHS Garden Wisley as Bird of Prey demonstrate their mastery of the sky in magical displays. Watch agility demonstrations as well as admiring the sheer beauty these birds possess up close and personal. Events take place at 11am and 2pm each day.
For more information, visit www.rhs.org.uk
YOGA BRUNCH
AUGUST 5 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Feeling the need for a summer detox? Breathe and stretch your way to feeling super this Sunday with Yoga Brunch taking place at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton-On-Thames. Yoga sessions takes place at 8am followed by a healthy brunch to help you on your way to feeling great.
For more information, visit www.riverhousebarn.co.uk
OFF THE KERB COMEDY CLUB
AUGUST 8 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Make Farnham Maltings your destination for a carnival of comedy as Off The Kerb Productions bring you a host of some of the finest up funny people in the land for a night of jokes, followed by laughs, followed by more jokes. Why not make a night of it and tuck into some tasty curry beforehand? Booking is advised.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
NILE RODGERS & CHIC
AUGUST 9 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
The formidable talents of disco’s finest, Nile Rodgers and Chic perform at The Jockey Club Live at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher this August. Listen to the sounds of horses galloping and enjoy horseracing in the day before a musical extravaganza takes place in the evening. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to party to hits such as ‘’Le Freak’’ and ‘’Good Times’’ as Nile Rodgers and Chic prepare for the release of their first new album for 25 years in September.
For more information, visit www.thejockeyclublive.co.uk
CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE
AUGUST 9 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Love science and technology? Then Café Scientifique maybe the place for you. A fun and informal way to learn about the world we live in, each month a speaker of scientific importance passes through the doors of The Lightbox in Woking to speak on their chosen subject. This month’s Café Scientifique focuses on the topic of networks; neural, social, cyber and transport – what makes them tick and what differentiates them?
For more information, visit www.thelightbox.org.uk
ETHAN JOHNS
AUGUST 11 / ST. MARY’S CHURCH, GUILDFORD
For fans of Folk and Americana, the musical talents of Ethan Johns are laid bare at this very special performance taking place at St. Mary’s Church in Guildford. More commonly found in the studio producing the likes of Ryan Adams, Laura Marling and Ray Lamontagne, Johns himself is a songwriter and composer releasing a trio of sweet sounding Americana style albums in the past.
For more information, visit www.people-music.com
HEATHERS (30TH ANNIVERSARY)
AUGUST 12 / EVERYMAN CINEMA, ESHER
Watch a cinematic classic as Heathers celebrates 30 years since hitting our movie screens. This seminal coming of age film depicting high school life in America features Wynona Ryder and Christian Slater in a darkly comic telling of popularity, clique-life and mass-killings. Sit back and relax in comfort as The Everyman Cinema in Esher takes care of the rest.
For more information, visit www.everymancinema.com
WEYFEST
AUGUST 17 – AUGUST 19 / RURAL LIFE CENTRE, TILFORD
Weyfest returns to the Rural Life Centre in Tilford for a mammoth weekend of music and entertainment for the whole family. Found on the outskirts of Farnham, this year’s acts include the likes of Aswad, 10cc, Judie Tzuke, Hayseed Dixie, Dreadzone, Cast and Sunday headliners, the super-group SAS Band featuring Roger Taylor of Queen, Madeleine Bell, Paul Young, Toyah and Chris Thompson.
For more information, visit www.weyfest.co.uk