WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
As we enter the final few days of September, we thought it wise to provide you with a splattering of things to do in this home county we call Surrey. Celebrate, conversate, masticate and gesticulate at the shear magnitude of mega good times that can be found below…
GROAN UPS / SEPTEMBER 20 – 25 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
The award-winning Mischief Theatre are back at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud this month with their brand new comedy about the trials and tribulations of growing up. Do we choose who we become? Is the story of our lives already written? Do we ever really grow up? Follow an unruly classroom of six-year-olds on their journey through anarchic high school teenagers to the challenges of adulthood.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS / SEPTEMBER 21 – 25 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Disney’s classic movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks is bought to life in this magical musical appearing at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre. Packed with the original songs by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), join the orphaned Rawlins children and find out what happens when they stay with trainee witch Eglantine Price.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com
OLGA KOCH: HOMECOMING / SEPTEMBER 23 / BELLERBY STUDIO, G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Star of Mock the Week and QI, comedian Olga Koch takes her latest show on the road arriving at G Live’s Bellerby Studio along the way. Armed with a new passport, join Olga as she tries to work out who the hell she is as an immigrant and certified teen drama queen.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
OKTOBERFEST / SEPTEMBER 23 – 26 / LION GREEN, HASLEMERE
Get a taste of the great Bavarian beer celebration of Oktoberfest at this early bird festival in Haslemere this month. Hosted by the town’s finest purveyors of all things craft beer, West Street-based Red.H, head to Lion Green in your loveliest pair of lederhosen and clink a Stein or two with friends old and new.
For more information, visit redh.co.uk
SCRUMMY MUMMIES / SEPTEMBER 24 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Grab your Gin in a tin, put your control pants on, and pop in a pantyliner – the Scummy Mummies are BACK! And after the year they’ve had, Helen and Ellie are going OUT OUT! So join the duo for an evening of comedy, songs, filth and laughs. Everyone’s welcome, from mums and dads to carers, grandparents, and people who want to be reminded they’re really glad they don’t have kids.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
CONTEMPORARY ART FAIRS / SEPTEMBER 24 – 26 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
This September, the Contemporary Arts Fair comes to Sandown Park in Esher for a weekend of exhibitions, workshops, and demonstrations. Peruse and purchase unique works of art, as well as meeting the artists themselves. From £40 to £4,000, find something that meets your budget and be inspired by contemporary art.
For more information, visit contemporaryartfairs.co.uk
PRIDE IN SURREY / SEPTEMBER 25 / GODALMING TOWN
Celebrate love, inclusion and diversity as Pride in Surrey arrives in Godalming this September. Take part in the celebrations with a parade through the town centre before venturing onto Godalming Park for further festivities. A free event (but a donation of, say, £1 would be great), where all are welcome – enjoy live music, food and drink and much merriment in celebration of everything Pride.
For more information, visit prideinsurrey.org
SIOBHAN MILLER & BAND / SEPTEMBER 25 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
Winner of the BBC Radio Young Folk award, Siobhan Miller, arrives at Grayshott Folk Club with her band to play her unique interpretations of classic and contemporary folk songs. One to watch, enjoy some outstanding live music in the intimate environs of Grayshott Village Hall and revel in the return of live culture.
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
TRINITY FOLK FESTIVAL PRESENTS: MERRY HELL / SEPTEMBER 25 / ST. MARY’S CHURCH, GUILDFORD
With no official Trinity Folk Festival to speak on this year, the fine folk behind the scenes have worked hard to bring you a regular taster of some of the finest folk musicians currently plying their trade. This month, head for the truly atmospheric environs of St. Mary’s Church and enjoy the musical musings of Merry Hell. A festival favourite that’ll certainly be raising the roof get yourself a ticket or two for a night of quality folk music.
For more information, visit trinityfolkfestival.co.uk
DAVID BADDIEL – TROLLS: NOT THE DOLLS / SEPTEMBER 26 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Comedian, writer and football anthem-maker David Baddiel is back in town with his brand new tour Trolls Not The Dolls. Following his five-star, Olivier Award-nominated hit one-man show My Family: Not The Sitcom, and the return to number 1 of his seminal football anthem Three Lions (a record-breaking fourth time at the top of the UK Official Charts), Baddiel returns to the stage, tackling the 21st-century troll – or rather the digital heckler of the internet age – is the only way a comedian knows how; by wittily taking them down.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
VINTAGE POSTERS AUCTION / SEPTEMBER 26 / EWBANK’S AUCTION ROOMS, WOKING
There’s something special about vintage movie posters. Unique pieces of history, each with their own endearing illustrative charm, why not scour the auction room for your new favourite piece of artwork to hang on your wall? From Kenneth Williams in Carry On Screaming to Leatherface of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, find an array of cult-classic posters to bid and win on at this auction located at Ewbank’s on the outskirts of Woking.
For more information, visit ewbanksauctions.co.uk
PATISSERIE AT HOME – MACARON CLASS / SEPTEMBER 26 / VICTORIA’S KITCHEN, MAYFORD GREEN
Looking to find out how to create the perfect sweet treats? Pop along to this workshop at Victoria’s Kitchen in Woking and master the art of making magnificent macarons that’ll be sure to wow your grateful guests when they next pop over for a cuppa.
For more information, visit victorias-kitchen.com
HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUG / SEPTEMBER 26 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
Have you ever wondered how the Koala learnt how to enjoy a good cuddle? These fuzzy, cuddly bears haven’t always embraced the exchange of oxytocin that a good hug can bring; however, Karen the Koala is ready to let you know all about it as Steven Lee’s best-selling book is presented on stage; filled with songs, games, lover and laughter.
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
MERCER SURREY HALF MARATHON / SEPTEMBER 26 / WOKING > GUILDFORD
Regarded as one of the UK’s best half marathon road races, sign up, set goals and beat PBs – all whilst raising money for a multitude of charities. Or, if you’re just planning to watch, be sure to check out the route so that you know where to go to support all the racers.
For more information, visit aat-events.com
THE SURREY HILLS CHALLENGE / SEPTEMBER 26 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Get set for the Surrey Hills Challenge and run like the wind! Tipped as the biggest sporting challenge in Surrey, participants can enter one of five different challenges that will take in the scenic views and the steep verges of the Surrey Hills. Choose from The Ultra (60k), The Forty (40k), The Half (21k), The Ten (10k) and The Five (5k), so get your legs at the ready and fuel your engines for some mega marathon-running this September.
For more information, visit surreyhillschallenge.com
WILLIE J HEALEY / SEPTEMBER 27 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Part of the Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery’s Revive Live Tours, get a dose of dreamy indie-pop from the wonderful Willie J Healey, who makes a welcome return to The Boileroom after a re-scheduled tour or two. Playing tracks from his 666 Kill EP and his 2020 album Twin Heavy, expect a night of exceptional indie music in Guildford. As part of the Revive Live Tour, if you play the National Lottery, you can book a ticket and get a free one for your BFF at the same time. Score. #ComeTogether to #ReviveLive music!
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
SCHOOL OF ROCK / SEPTEMBER 27 – OCTOBER 2 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Get ready for a rock’ n’ roll education as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical based on the iconic movie starring Jack Black arrives on stage at New Victoria Theatre in Woking this September. Be inspired by almighty riffs and drum solos, and expect to rock your socks off.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com
JAY RAYNER / OCTOBER 3 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
The award-winning restaurant critic, MasterChef judge and writer Jay Rayner comes to Camberley Theatre this month, asking the all-important existential question of what one might eat should it be there last? Listen to Rayner wax lyrical about the concept of the last supper and why it intrigues us. Based on his latest book, find out what might be on the menu of Rayner’s last supper this autumn.
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
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