WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Golly gosh have we got a guide for you this week. From fringe theatre and loud live music, to foodie treats, Christmas sweets and everything in between – find yourself something to do this November, with our weekly guide to what’s on in Surrey…
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
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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
THE PERFECT ROAST – ONE DAY COOKERY COURSE / NOVEMBER 5 / THE ABINGER COOKERY SCHOOL, DORKING
Learn how to make the most delicious roast dinner from those in the know at this one-day cookery course in Abinger. Get a step by step guide to cooking all those tasty trimmings and wow your friends and family with your newfound skills on a chilly weekend this November.
For more information, visit abingercookeryschool.com
GSC PRESENT: TALES FROM HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN / UNTIL 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
THAMES MEANDER HALF MARATHON & MARATHON / NOVEMBER 6 / YMCA HAWKER CENTRE, KINGSTON
Legs at the ready as the Thames Meander Half Marathon and Marathon returns this November. A fast, flat and scenic race, start and finish at the YMCA Hawker Centre HQ while taking in the sights of London from the Thames Path in between.
For more information, visit www.hermesrunning.com
SPONTANEOUS POTTER + SPONTANEOUS POTTER KIDZ / NOVEMBER 6 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
For kids and big kids alike, fans of Harry Potter need to attend this Spontaneous Potter Kidz show at the Electric Theatre in Guildford. Receiving rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe and now touring the world with their improvised comedy show, you, the audience, throw your story suggestions to the stage and wait for the magic to unfold. Expect much laughing, much music, and a mighty fine afternoon of funny theatre. Kids not as keen on Potter as you are? Check out the adult show on the evening of the same date.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
PORCELAIN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS / NOVEMBER 6 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Get crafty this Christmas by taking part in this porcelain tree decoration workshop taking place on multiple dates throughout November and December. Spend the evening learning 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 farnhammaltings.com
CHRISTMAS ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR / NOVEMBER 6 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
If you love nothing more than giving unique gifts to our loved ones, then a trip to the Rural Life Living Museum’s Christmas artisan Craft fair is a must. Featuring a range of local artisans and craftspeople, find a festive feast of decorative and edible presents to peruse and purchase.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
THE WHISKEY AFFAIR / NOVEMBER 6 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
An ode to this discerning drink of choice, celebrate whiskey with a day of celebration, education, and perhaps some kind of inebriation. Discover a plethora of producers from far and wide, all vying for the attention of your taste buds. Then, enjoy masterclasses, tasters, live music and more at G Live in Guildford.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
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
A TASTE OF DENBIES GAME EVENING / NOVEMBER 6 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Discover a world of game with this special menu at Denbies this month. The evening’s food will be paired with the estate’s award-winning wines, featuring Denbies’ IWC Gold Award-winning sparkling Greenfields and their trophy-winning Noble Harvest dessert wine.
For more information, visit denbies.co.uk
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
IGNITE / UNTIL 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
ANNIE JUNIOR / NOVEMBER 6 – 7 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Join red-haired orphan Annie as she searches for a place to call home and family to call her own as Showdown Theatre bring the hot musical to the stage of Cranleigh Arts Centre this November.
For more information, visit cranleighartscentre.org
COUNTRYSIDE DAY / NOVEMBER 7 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Jump back to Sandown Park on Countryside Day – Sunday, November 7. Marking the return of Jump racing for the 2021/22 season with a heart-pounding, mud splattering afternoon of on-track action coupled with entertainment for all the family. So bring the little ones along and enjoy a petting farm, autumn crafting and face painting – a brilliant day for all the family to enjoy!
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.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
NAPPY MONDAYS – NO TIME TO DIE / NOVEMBER 8 / DORKING HALLS
New parent? No time to catch Bond’s latest epic at the cinema? No worries! Head to Dorking Halls for their exclusive parent and baby Nappy Monday sessions. Enjoy the latest films with the little nippers (all screenings are rated 12A or lower) in a relaxed environment with the lights up, and volume reduced.
For more information, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk
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
POTTERY WITH SHELLEY: CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS / NOVEMBER 11 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Get creative in Cranleigh this November and sign up for this 5-week pottery workshop where you’ll learn to create some festive decorations and gifts for the season ahead. Suitable for beginners and those with experience.
For more information, visit cranleighartscentre.org
PEPPA PIG’S BEST DAY EVER / NOVEMBER 12 – 13 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Spend the afternoon with everyone’s favourite, Peppa Pig, as she is accompanied by George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig for a road trip to remember. Packed with plenty of songs and games, go on an adventure with Peppa at G Live this November.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
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
A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS / NOVEMBER 13 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Spend the day celebrating the season in style with this vintage shopping experience at the Rural Life Living Museum near Farnham. Browse and buy vintage wares as you wander from stall to stall to the sounds of the 1940s and 1950s.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
FAIRY DOORS AT PAINSHILL / UNTIL NOVEMBER 14 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Little wooden fairy doors will be hidden around the landscape garden for families to find this autumn. Seek and you shall find a magical adventure for the little one’s in your life. Price included in general admission tickets.
For more information, visit painshillpark.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
GUILDFORD FLAMES VS FIFE FLYERS / NOVEMBER 14 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
Are you looking for a new hobby? If you’re looking for end-to-end entertainment, head for Guildford’s Spectrum and discover the electric energy of a Guildford Flames Ice hockey game. Taking on the Fife Flyers this November, kids go free for this fixture. Face-off is at 6 pm.
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
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