WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Got much on this week? If you’re looking for some of the best day’s out in Surrey this September, then we’d suggest taking note of this veritable treasure trove of ideas. Live music, theatre, family days out, foodie festivals… you know the drill – here layeth the latest instalment of the Guide To Your Week In Surrey…
HAMLET / UNTIL SEPTEMBER 25 / THEATRE ROYAL, WINDSOR
As we enter the last few week’s of Hamlet’s extended run at Theatre Royal in Windsor, get ready for a new era of theatre as acclaimed director Sean Mathias leads an all-star cast in Shakespeare’s tragedy, Hamlet. Government guidelines permitting, hopeful audience members will be able to choose on-stage seats, presenting them with the opportunity to experience some genuinely world-class theatre up-close. Led by Mathias, catch one of the stages best-loved plays performed by a cast that features none other than Jenny Seagrove and Sir Ian McKellen.
For more information, visit theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT / AUGUST 28 – OCTOBER 2 / ORANGE TREE THEATRE, RICHMOND
Directed by Diane Paige, Athol Fugard’s seminal classic lets us into Frieda and Errol’s clandestine love story that can only ever be inevitably interrupted by the white supremacist law of apartheid South Africa. Sharing their hopes and fears for the future, expect some powerful theatre at the Orange Tree in Richmond this month.
For more information, visit orangetreetheatre.co.uk
LEOPARDS / SEPTEMBER 2 – 25 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Sex, power and consent – can we ever atone for the sins of our distant past? When Niala arranges to meet celebrated charity leader Ben in the bar of a London hotel for career advice, their evening unfolds into something far less professional. As the weather closes in and secrets start to surface, the consequences of their choices leave them nowhere to hide. Leopards is a new play about the image we construct of ourselves and explores what it truly means to be good.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
SPACE / SEPTEMBER 3 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Be transported back to the 90s with a night of music from Liverpudlian legends Space. Following their debut album Spiders, released in 1996, the sounds of Space became synonymous with a time when indie rock n roll reigned supreme. With a new album on the way, expect to catch some classics old and new at The Boileroom in Guildford this month.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
ROB BECKETT – WALLOP / SEPTEMBER 3 – 4 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Well endowed with white teeth that shine like the icy north-pole Santa calls home, catch the hilarious ‘mouth of the south’, Rob Beckett, as he brings his brand of non-stop laughs to the New Victoria Theatre this month with not one but two dates! So get tickets quick before it sells out.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com
THE NUTS CHALLENGE / SEPTEMBER 4 – 5 / HENFOLD LANE, DORKING
Get wet, wild and downright dirty as the obstacle course of all obstacle courses – Nuts Challenge – returns to the wilds of the Surrey Hills. Choose from 7, 14, 21 or 28k races for a ridiculously fun-fuelled day of fitness.
For more information, visit thenutschallenge.co.uk
CIDER AND SAUSAGE FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 4 / GOSTREY MEADOW, FARNHAM
Cider and Sausage…could there be two sweeter sounding words? What’s this? A whole festival dedicated to such fineries! You bet. Head to Farnham’s Gostrey Meadow for a day celebrating all things Sausage and Cider this September. Choose from the family-friendly daytime session (12 – 4) or Adults only (5 – 9). Discover a range of sausages from home and abroad and local cider producers vying to quench your thirst and live music courtesy of The Funky Funks.
For more information, visit farnhamlions.org.uk
WENDY JAMES / SEPTEMBER 4 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Transmission Vamp vocalist, 80s icon and pin-up, the actual, real-life Wendy James arrives in Guildford for a night of psychedelic blues, rock and punk from her latest album Queen High Straight. So get set for a night to remember.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
RURAL LIFE VINTAGE REVIVAL / SEPTEMBER 4 – 5 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM
Taking place on Friday and Saturday at the Rural Life Centre, enjoy a plethora of entertainments to fill your weekend. Live music, vintage stalls, dance lessons, retro cinema, makeovers -and much more.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
FANTASTIC FOOD FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 4 – 5 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Surround yourself with some of the finer things in life this September as you’re treated to a fiesta of fabulous food curated by the Fantastic Food Festival. Surrounded by the breathtaking views of the Surrey Hills surrounding Denbies Wine Estate, browse and buy a bounty of food-stuffs for your tastebuds to enjoy.
For more information, visit denbies.co.uk
STUDIO SUNDAY’S: EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING / SEPTEMBER 5 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Get experimental at The Lightbox this month and explore the different materials and techniques that you can employ to create your very own artistic masterpiece. Between 11.30 am till 1 pm, drop into the studio any time to sit down and get arty. Fun for the whole family, but great for those 4+.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
JAY MILLER’S CIRCUS / SEPTEMBER 6 – 15 / LION GREEN, HASLEMERE
Roll up, roll up! Jay Miller’s Circus will be arriving on Haslemere’s Lion Green this September with a host of death-defying entertainment to make you oooh and ah all night long. A spectacle to behold, enjoy some family fun at the circus this month.
For more information, visit jaymillerscircus.co.uk
STORYTELLING FOR UNDER 5s / SEPTEMBER 7 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Head for The Lightbox in Woking this month for a morning of stories, rhymes and fun for under 5s and their adult. Spaces are limited, and entry is on a first-come, first-served basis at reception from 10.30 am on the day. Admission is free, though a donation is welcome.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
GREASE / SEPTEMBER 7 – 11 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Whip out your leather jackets and pink-bombers and join Rydell High’s finest, as Danny and Sandy are unexpectedly reunited after some summer lovin’. Will they be able to rekindle the flame, or will ego and grease get in the way? Enjoy songs from one of the finest soundtracks to belong to the stage and screen and get your Grease Lightning on as you go on an electrifying journey in Woking this September. Grease IS the word. The word that you heard.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com
RHS GARDEN WISLEY FLOWER SHOW / SEPTEMBER 7 – 12 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
If you, like many, have developed some green fingers in the past year or so, then you might be looking for some inspiration in order to freshen things up in your garden. One of RHS Garden, Wisley’s flagship events, enjoy a range of floral displays, expert talks and much more. Tickets must be booked in advance.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
CRACK COMEDY / SEPTEMBER 8 / 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
CRIMES IN EGYPT / SEPTEMBER 8 – 9 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Fancy a classic who-dun-it kind of night at the theatre this September? Join a versatile cast of just four as they bring to life the lives of lascivious lawyers, crocked captains, fastidious physicians, ardently amorous authors, feuding femme Fatales, plodding paramours, friendly first mates and attractive Americans in this romp up the Nile inspired by Christie, Coward and Wodehouse.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
INTO THE WOODS: PARENT & CHILD FOREST SCHOOL / SEPTEMBER 10 – OCTOBER 15 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, parents and children can head to scenic Painshill Park for a morning or afternoon of Forest School. From 10 am – 11.30 am or 1 pm – 2.30 pm, spend time in the great outdoors and participate in a range of really wild bushcraft activities in a fun and safe environment. From sensory free play in the woods to songs and stories around the campfire, let nature nurture your wild child and book your space today.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
HASLEMERE WALKING FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 10 – 11 / HASLEMERE
One foot in front of the other and repeat with gayful joy. After the success of last year’s inaugural festival, the Haslemere Walking Festival returns. An excellent opportunity for people to learn about Haslemere’s history and wildlife while enjoying some of the charming walking areas both within Haslemere and the surrounding countryside.
For more information, visit haslemere.com
SWEATER WEATHER / SEPTEMBER 10 – 11 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
‘Tis the season to awaken our woolly friends from their summertime hibernation and welcome the humble sweater back to our wardrobes. Whether your persuasion lies with a pullover or you like to have a jolly jape in your jumper, celebrate Sweater Weather at Farnham Maltings this month. Enjoy two days of talks, workshops, stalls and more. Booking in advance is a must.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
Surrey Hills Wood Fair / September 11 – 12 / Fish Pond Copse, Cranleigh
For lovers of lumber, gorgeous grains and wonderfully whittled wood, the Surrey Hills Wood Fair takes place at scenic Fish Pond Copse in Cranleigh Showground. Packed with all the traditional charm of a rural day out in the Surrey Hills, visitors can expect a fun day for the family, with workshops and demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend. Discover a world of wood, with stalls to browse and buy from and refreshments from local food and drink producers to keep you sustained and suitably refreshed.
For more information, visit surreyhills.org
ART CLUB: PLEIN AIR PAINTING / SEPTEMBER 11 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Aimed at 13 – 18-year-olds with a penchant for paint, wander over to Watts Gallery Artists’ Village on the outskirts of Guildford and spend the morning painting in the great outdoors. Led by Royal Drawing School alumnus and artist Tim Patrick, students will work with paints at an easel, try painting Plein air (outside), experimenting with different ways to capture light, colour and nature with paints.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
TWILIGHT RUNAWAY CHALLENGE / SEPTEMBER 11 / BLACKBUSHE AIRPORT, CAMBERLEY
Whether you fancy running it, cycling, skating it, or even scooting it, head for Blackbushe Airport this September and participate in the Twilight Runway Challenge. Choose from distances of 3k, 5k or 10k before taking to the runway and raising money to support local causes.
For more information, visit twilightchallenge.co.uk
BOOKHAM FOOD FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 11 / BOOKHAM BARN HALL & FIELD
A family-friendly, food-centric date awaits your diaries this month as the Bookham Food Festival sets up camp for the day at Bookham Barn Hall and Field. Featuring local produce, international cuisine, and cooking demonstrations, those who wish to quench their thirst will also be treated to a bar serving beers, ales, wine and Gin from the local’s fine array of breweries and distilleries.
For more information, visit bookhamfoodfestival.co.uk
WALTON FOLK FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 11 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON ON THAMES
Fancy some folk music this month? Featuring a fantastic line-up of established bands alongside up and coming artists, catch the likes of The Trials of Cato, Jacob and Drinkwater, Kim Lowings and the Greenwood, Odette Michell and many more. Space is limited, which means you must book a ticket quick to avoid disappointment.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.com
JAY FOREMAN’S DISGUSTING SONGS FOR REVOLTING CHILDREN / SEPTEMBER 11 / THE SHED, WHITEHILL & BORDON
Fancy a fun day out with the family? For a truly hilarious and horrible afternoon of nonsense, join the award-winning musical comedian Jay Foreman as he sings silly songs and recites potty poems about all the most hideous and heinous things you can imagine. Ideal for kids aged 5+
For more information, visit theshedwb.com
SURREY CHILLI FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 11 / WALTON-ON-THAMES CRICKET CLUB
Have your taste buds got what it takes to sample some fiery foodstuff? Taking place at Walton-On-Thames Cricket Club, enjoy a chilli-themed day and perusing the different stalls showcasing the very best in chilli-infused food and drink.
For more information, visit thelocalfoodfestival.com
SURREY GIN FEST / SEPTEMBER 11 / LOSELEY PARK, GUILDFORD
If you’re bonkers about the botanical brilliance of Gin, then go ahead and celebrate this September by attending the Surrey Gin Fest held at Loseley Park. Heralded as the UK’s biggest Gin Festival, as well as Gin, Gin and more Gin, attendees will also get to sample the delights of local artisan food stalls and live entertainment from the main stage. So what are you waiting for? See you at the bar.
For more information visit, surreyginfest.com
FARNHAM PILGRIM MARATHON / SEPTEMBER 12 / THE SANDS, FARNHAM
The fantastic thing about running events in Surrey is that you’re never short of a decent view or two. This September, the Farnham Pilgrim Marathon and Half Marathon are back as runners’ race from The Sands in Farnham to the halfway marker of St. Martha’s Church in Guildford and back. For those of you looking for more of a meander, participants can take part in a family walk. Celebrations aplenty take place at the finish line with bacon sandwiches and plenty to keep supporters and spectators entertained throughout the day.
For more information, visit farnhampilgrim.org.uk
JOHN LYDON – I COULD BE WRONG, I COULD BE RIGHT / SEPTEMBER 12 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
He might be wrong, he might be right, but what we do know is that one of the original punks, the enigmatic and iconic Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – takes to the stage of the Rose Theatre in Kingston for a night of observations on life’s latest offerings. Coinciding with the publication of his most recent book by the same name, expect an insightful night that may or may not put a smile on your face.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
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