WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Welcome back to another edition of ‘What’s On This Week’. By golly have we got a list of events for you to digest and decide upon whether you fancy getting some tickets or not. If you’re looking for a night out on the town or a day out with your darling family, find below a ton of fun to be had this week. Hi, ho, here we go!
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
RURAL CRAFT ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS FAIR / NOVEMBER 18 – 21 / LOSELEY PARK
A creative Christmas awaits at the Rural Craft Association’s annual Crafts for Christmas event held on the grounds of beautiful Loseley Park. Makers from all over the county will be present to exhibit their wonderful talents. So pick up something special, something unique, for the loved ones in your life.
For more information, visit loseleypark.co.uk
HAMPTON COURT PALACE ICE RINK / NOVEMBER 19 – JANUARY 2
Get set to skate at Hampton Court Palace this month as their ice rink returns for the festive season. With a larger ice-rink taking centre stage to ensure a suitably socially distanced, enjoyable time for all, witness spectacular views of the Thames-side Tudor palace in what is undoubtedly one of the most scenic outdoor rinks in the country. Take part in either daytime or evening skating sessions and relax with a mug of something hot in the Café Bar. Advanced booking is essential.
For more information, visit hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk
ENTERTAINMENT AUCTIONS / NOVEMBER 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. Check out the John Farmer Movie Poster Collection (19) and Vintage Posters (28) and get ready to bid, battle and win something special this November.
For more information, visit ewbankauctions.co.uk
GLOW 2021 / NOVEMBER 19 – JANUARY 4 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Lighting up our lives once again, the magical Christmas Glow returns to RHS Gardens Wisley this month. The festive event at RHS Garden Wisley will once again put on a captivating light show and musical accompaniment designed by an in-house team to highlight some of the garden’s best-loved sights. Twinkling lights draw visitors through the Pinetum, Seven Acres and Wisteria Walk, with spectacular moments en route and vibrant displays to be found both inside and outside the Glasshouse.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS FAIR NOVEMBER 19 – 20 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
Guildford Cathedral hosts their annual winter market and fair, and this year, you lucky folk get to experience the event for not one day but two whole days of festive fun and shopping. Find bespoke one-off gifts and unique decorations from over 50 stall-holders.
For more information, visit guildford-cathedral.org
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
SNOWSAURUS / NOVEMBER 20 – JANUARY 9 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Go on a Snowsaurus safari trail at Painshill Park this winter. Discover incredible statues, including a colossal T-Rex and learn fun facts about these ancient creatures that once roamed the planet. Tickets must be booked in advance.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
DAVID LITCHFIELD: LITTLE BEAR’S CONCERT TOUR / NOVEMBER 20 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Visit the Lightbox this November and join the celebrated author of the ‘Bear and the Piano’ series, David Litchfield, as he heads out on the road with his Bear Band concert tour. Enjoy a reading of his latest book, the Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert’ accompanied by live music from David and his merry band of Bears.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
SURREY SCORCHERS VS LONDON LIONS / NOVEMBER 20 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Ever been to a basketball game? Enjoy four quarters of end-to-end action as the Surrey Scorchers take on the London Lions in the BBL Championship this month. The Scorchers will be hoping to dent the Lions’ ambitions and add some valuable points to their tally.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
THE NARNIA ADVENTURE WALK / NOVEMBER 21, 27 + 28 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON ON THAMES
Take a step through the wardrobe and enter this magical, immersive and interactive experience for all ages at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre this November. Meet characters from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in this fun outdoor theatre performance.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
CHRISTMAS FAIR / NOVEMBER 24 – 25 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
This excellent midweek Christmas Fair held at the Farnham Malting this November. Browse from over 150 stalls selling a plethora of exciting gifts to give, take part in the free drop-in workshop to make your own unique Christmas tags, and enjoy the usual festive frivolities of listening to Christmas carols sipping on mulled wine and munching on many mince pies.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
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
THE CHRISTMAS FAIR AT ASCOT / NOVEMBER 25 – 28 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
Unearth a wonderful Winterland of gifts at this Christmas Fair held at Ascot Racecourse this November. Featuring over 150 stalls of quality gifts, food and accessories, find presents for your friends and family in one handy shopping trip.
For more information, visit ukgrandsales.co.uk
WILD GAME FEAST OVER FIRE / NOVEMBER 25 / THE SALTBOX, PRIORY FARM, REDHILL
It is, of course, Game season, and who better to visit to taste the season than wild cooking, feast over fire aficionados The Salt Box. For an alternative to dining out in the town’s latest eateries, head for the woods of Priory Farm for a Game feast cooked over the open fire in the great outdoors. Meet fellow intrepid foodies whilst sampling the very best in local and seasonal produce.
For more information, visit wearethesaltbox.co.uk
FESTIVE SUPPER CLUB / NOVEMBER 25 / MANDIRA’S KITCHEN, SILENT POOL, ALBURY
As we near the seasonal festivities, head for Mandira’s Kitchen at Silent Pool for an alternative festive supper club this November. Whether celebrating with friends, family or colleagues, visit Mandira’s Winter Gazebo and treat your tastebuds to an Indian feast.
For more information, visit mandiraskitchen.com
SURREY HILLS CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR / NOVEMBER 26 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Celebrating the very best of Surrey Hills’ arts, crafts and artisanal produce, head for the spectacular environs of West Horsley Place and enjoy this hyper-local Christmas Fair that’ll be bursting with some truly unique gifts to give.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
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
COBHAM EXTRAVAGANZA / NOVEMBER 26 / COBHAM
It’s back! 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 in Cobham from 4 pm.
For more information, visit facebook.com/Cobhamourvillage
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR / NOVEMBER 27 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Enjoy a holly, jolly atmosphere and visit The Lightbox in Woking for this festive Arts and Crafts Fair this November. Get a head start on your shopping and browse among the stalls featuring a variety of handmade crafts, including jewellery, paintings, glasswork, and ceramics.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
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
BOX HILL CHRISTMAS FAIR / NOVEMBER 28 / TITHE BARN, BOX HILL, DORKING
Get all your Christmas shopping done in one place and venture to the scenic Tithe Barn at Box Hill for a Christmas Fair that’ll fill you with all the Christmas feelings.
For more information, visit funyardevents.co
WOKING FC VS BARNET / NOVEMBER 27 / THE LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING
This November, the Cards come up against Barnet in a mid-table clash that will see both contesting teams going all out for the three points at stake. Can Woking climb up the Vanarama National League Table and creep into the play-off places before Christmas. Find out at The Laithwaite Community Stadium this month.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk