YES FAM!
Fill your family days with fun and check out our guide events taking place in Surrey this March...
STORY CAFÉ: FARMER DUCK / MARCH 3 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Get comfy, get cosy, and listen to Martin Waddell and Helen Oxenbury’s award winning tale of a hard working duck who’s had enough of his lazy farmer. Get involved with craft projects and themed activities for a fun-filled afternoon at the Story Café.
For more information, visit www.riverhousebarn.co.uk
THE CAT IN THE HAT / MARCH 7 – 9 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
What happens when in a cat in a hat sits on your mat? Based on the Dr. Seuss classic, catch the maniacal and anarchical world of the Cat in the Hat as he comes to play and cause mischief aplenty at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
TINY DANCERS FAMILY RAVE / MARCH 9 / RUBIX, UNIVERSITY OF SURREY
Looking to rave all day but fear that responsibility of parenthood might get in the way? For a family day with a difference, get onto the dancefloor and throw some shapes to show the kids how it’s done (or not). Featuring an abundance of bubbles, balloons and beats dance the day away together at the Tiny Dancers Family Rave.
For more information, visit www.tinydancersevents.com
SCIENCE WEEK AT WISLEY / MARCH 9 – 17 / RHS GARDENS WISLEY
Love science? Showcasing the extraordinary research carried out behind the scenes at the RHS Gardens, Wisley, discover more about the brilliance of botany with hands-on workshops, demonstrations and talks, held throughout the week.
For more information, visit www.rhs.org.uk
MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL / MARCH 12 – 16 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Dreamworks’ magical animated movie Madagascar is brought to life in this live musical adaptation at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre. Join the colourful cast of creatures, Alex (X-Factor winner Matt Terry), Marty, Melman and Gloria as they escape New York’s Central Park Zoo, before finding themselves in unfamiliar territory in a land far, far away.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com/woking
THE JUNGLE BOOK / MARCH 16 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Jellyfish Theatre presents a brand new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s story of young Mowgli the man-cub, and his adventures with Baloo the bear and Bagheera the big black panther as they show him the ways of the jungle and who he should be wary of.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: AT SEA / MARCH 17 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Set a course for comedy and sail away with The Noise Next Door as they seek to capture the fearsome Captain Bloodbeard in an afternoon of silly theatre. Enjoy mermaids, magic and singalong sea shanties, as the multi-award winning cast of quick-witted comedians takes your suggestions for the story, stand them upside down and set them back down again.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
SLAM 2019 / MARCH 23 / RHODA MCGAW THEATRE, WOKING
Love to dance? Want to be inspired by some serious talent? Woking SLAM is a community-led creative platform that celebrates the urban dance scene, and features some of the best dance troupes in Woking and Surrey. Enjoy an electric night of entertainment with body-poppin’, break-dancing and beats.
For more information, visit www.dancewoking.com
SHREK THE MUSICAL / MARCH 23 – 30 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Everybody’s favourite loveable ogre, Shrek, is brought to life by Guildford School of Acting in this fabulous fairytale featuring a feast of familiar characters. Get set for a musical escapade of epic proportions this March. Fun for the whole family,
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
DAVID BADDIEL’S ANiMALCOLM THE MUSICAL / MARCH 28 G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The award-winning Story Pocket Theatre presents its musical adaptation of David Baddiel’s story about a boy, Malcolm, who finds an unexpected affinity with the animals he thought he didn’t like. Featuring physical theatre, puppetry and much music, witness this comic-book tale as it comes alive on stage.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
MUM AND CHILD SEWING WORKSHOP / MARCH 30 / PACKHOUSE, FARNHAM
Fancy some arts and crafts with the kids? Spend the morning learning to sew and work on a project together, getting tips and tricks along the way to create yourself a drawstring backpack, mini messenger bag or hand warmers. Discover a great way to spend future family time at the sewing machine – free from screens!
For more information, visit www.packhouse.com
THE MAGIC GARDEN / MARCH 31 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Meet mythical beasts and enter a curious world of wonder within Hampton Court Palace this Spring, as The Magic Garden returns to capture kids’ imaginations. Explore the historic royal palace and its fascinating history, with a fun trail around the garden, discovering legends and tales of the kings and queens who once lived there.
For more information, visit www.hrp.org.uk