THE GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
Looking to find out what’s on? Check out our weekly guide to what’s going on and find all the latest entertainment, food & drink, family and sports events taking place across Surrey and Berkshire…
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL / AUGUST 20 – 24 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
An era of music defined by one record label that few could compete with – welcome to the world of Motown the Musical. From Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson to the Jackson 5 and Marvin Gaye, get set for an evening of endless hits featuring a tonne of classic songs to sing-a-long to – make it a night in Motown this August.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
MOVIE POSTERS AUCTION / AUGUST 23 / EWBANKS 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 Screamingto Leatherface of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, find an array of cult classic posters to bid and win on at this auction found at Ewbank’s on the outskirts of Woking.
For more information, visit www.ewbanksauctions.co.uk
WISLEY LIVE LATES / AUGUST 23 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Experience the wonder of RHS Garden’s Wisley as the sun-sets and the dusky glow of August illuminates the garden in all its glory. An exceptional setting in any season, take a stroll through the ornamental gardens and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Wisley after hours in this special series of late events featuring live music until 9 pm. Last entry is at 8 pm!
For more information, visit www.rhs.org.uk
BLOCK PRINTING FOR TEXTILES / AUGUST 24 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Fancy some arts and crafts? Keen on creating your very own fashion masterpiece? Head along to the Farnham Maltings for a day learning how to block print for textiles. Create cool designs and get crazy with colour, before realizing you’ve just found your new favourite hobby.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
RITA ORA / AUGUST 24 / ROYAL WINDSOR RACECOURSE
A lady who needs no introduction, global superstar Rita Ora performs at Royal Windsor Racecourse this August. Following a day at the races , Rita will take to the stage to play a string of hits from a catalogue of music that features 13 top ten singles and songs from her number 1 platinum-selling debut album.
For more information, visit www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk
HAMPTON COURT FOOD FESTIVAL / AUGUST 24 – 26 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Henry VIII’s sprawling palace will be the venue for a bank holiday bursting with delicious food and fabulous entertainment. Explore the palace grounds – and its famous maze – while grazing on tantalizing street food and drinking and dining at a host of pop-up bars and food stands. Try your hand at Tudor cookery or a bevy of other hands-on masterclasses, or simply shop among dozens of artisan food producers, while live music plays on. See live demonstrations from some of the brightest stars of UK cookery including Chef Michel Roux Jr, Masterchef superstar Nadiyah Hussein, and presenter of BBC1’s hugely successful series Eat Well For Less, Chris Bavin.
For more information visit www.hrpfoodfestivals.com
WIMBLEDON PARK FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL /AUGUST 24 – 26 / WIMBLEDON PARK
Back for its 6th year, Wimbledon Park will once again be bursting with over 45 stalls offering a wide range of food and drink, including artisan bread and pastries, cheeses and charcuterie, and hot food from all corners of the world. The Festival Kitchen will have a full programme of renowned chefs and food experts giving cookery demonstrations, talks and tastings. With plenty of fun kids’ activities and a live DJ and beers, ales, cider, gin and prosecco for the adults there really is something for everyone!
Find out more at www.fantasticbritishfoodfestivals.com
RICHMOND RIVERSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL / AUGUST 24 – 25 / RICHMOND BRIDGE
From 11 am – 6 pm, head for Richmond Riverside for a free music festival taking place on the banks of the River Thames. Featuring live bands performing throughout the course of the weekend, pull up a pew and enjoy some freemiumentertainment this summer.
For more information, visit www.visitrichmond.co.uk
QUACKY RACES / AUGUST 26 / MORDEN HALL PARK
Returning to Morden Hall Park this summer, why not take the family out for a day of quacky races? Hire some rubber duckys and race them down the river to see who is fastest. Quack! Quack!
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
AMELIE / AUGUST 27 – 31 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
For fans of the original film, enjoy an evening of screen-to-stage drama at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking this month. Get lost in a world of dreams and music with young Amelie, as she peruses her imagination to discover the power of possibility in this beautiful musical inspired by the five-time Oscar-nominated film.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
THE LADY VANISHES / AUGUST 27 – 31 / THEATRE ROYAL, WINDSOR
The devilishly funny Hitchcock thriller The Lady Vanishes comes to Theatre Royal for a night of classic whodunnit. Join socialite Iris and musician Max, as they try to solve the disappearance of Iris’s mysterious travelling companion.
For more information, visitwww.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
THE RAMBLERS WALK / AUGUST 28 / POLESDEN LACEY, DORKING
If you’re keen on a ramble around the countryside estate of Polesden Lacey, then on the 4th Wednesday of every month you can! They’re suitable for anyone capable of walking for an hour and a half and dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE: BEING DAVID BOWIE / AUGUST 29 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Love David Bowie? Love science? August’s edition of Café Scientifique, held at The Lightbox in Woking, features Will Brooker, who spent an entire year living as David Bowie. All in the name of research through performance, Will attempts to understand the life and work of the enigmatic maestro from Mars, and will reveal all at this fascinating talk.
For more information visit, www.thelightbox.org.uk
DRINK & DRAW / AUGUST 29 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Scribblers, scrawlers and drawers rejoice and commune with like-minded folk of Guildford’s creative community at Drink & Draw. Bring your sketchbooks, pens, pencils, and if you’re feeling generous, some of your favourite equipment to share. Drink & Draw is free to attend, but donations are more than welcome to help fund the project further.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
NEW SLANG: THE FUTUREHEADS / AUGUST 29 / PRYZM, KINGSTON
Celebrating the release of their sixth album, Powers, North-East indie-rockers The Futureheads play Banquet Records’ regular instalment of the New Slang indie night at Pryzm this August. Get your tickets quick, before it sells out.
For more information, visit www.banquetrecords.com
WOKING FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL / AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1 / JUBILEE SQUARE, WOKING
The annual Woking Food & Drink Festival returns to the town centre this September, promising a bumper weekend of eats and treats for visitors to discover and devour. Watch cooking demonstrations, listen to bite-size talks from chefs and enjoy pop-up dining experiences throughout the town. The three-day free festival of food and drink is not to be missed.
For more information visit, www.wokingfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
WINDSOR & ETON BEER FESTIVAL 2019 / AUGUST 30 – 31 / WINDSOR & ETON BREWERY, WINDSOR
This year, the Windsor and Eton Brewery are pulling out all the stops to ensure that every guest gets the chance to experiment and indulge in some of the finest produce that the brewing world has to offer. Expect over 30 beers and guest ciders from breweries far and wide, and a souvenir tasting glass and access to the Brewhouse for your allotted session time. With two days of local food, live music and a whole jukebox selection of craft beers, this could be the best W&E Beer Festival yet!
Find out more at www.webrew.co.uk
SECRETT’S SWEETCORN FESTIVAL / AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1 / SECRETT’S, MILFORD
An entire festival dedicated to the crop we call sweetcorn. Make your way to Secrett’s Farm in Milford for a three-day extravaganza dedicated to the versatile vegetable. With fun activities and more, make it a day with the family.
For more information visit, www.secretts.co.uk
SECRET WIDGET FEST / AUGUST 30 – SEPT 1 / HURTWOOD PARK POLO CLUB, EWHURST
Shhh, don’t tell anyone, there’s a Secret Widget Fest taking place at Hurtwood Park Polo Club this August. Enjoy 3 days of live music featuring 30 classic blues and rock bands playing across three stages.
For more information, visit www.hurtwoodparkpolo.co.uk
DASH OF COLOUR / AUGUST 31 / FRIMLEY LODGE PARK
In aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, enjoy some colourful cardio this September and enter the Dash of Colour event being held at Frimley Lodge Park. Run or walk the 5K circuit and get doused in powdered paint as you make your way to the finish, all the while raising the valuable pennies needed in order to keep the hospice running.
For more information, visit www.pth.org.uk
RURAL LIFE VINTAGE REVIVAL / AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 1 / RURAL LIFE CENTRE, TILFORD
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, www.rural-life.org.uk
BLACK FUTURES / AUGUST 31 / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON
Marking the release of their hotly-anticipated debut album, Never Not Nothing, techno punks Black Futures bring their apocalyptic anthems to The Fighting Cocks in Kingston for a night of no-nonsense noise. Expect an existential experience to remember. Make weird. Live Free.
For more information, visit www.the-fighting-cocks.co.uk
KINGSTON CARNIVAL / SEPTEMBER 1 / TOWN CENTRE, KINGSTON
Kingston Carnival returns this September, promising a day of sound and colour from across the world. Featuring groups taking part in the previous weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival, expect a parade to remember and be prepared to party.
For more information, visit www.kingtson.gov.uk
OUTDOOR CINEMA: E.T / SEPTEMBER 1 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Phone home and say, you’re out for the night; you’re heading out with the gang to help reunite an Alien with his pals and will be back later. Watch Steven Spielberg’s 80s classic tale of friendship, as E.T takes to the big screen of the outdoor cinema held at Farnham Maltings.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SUMMER FUN / UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Celebrating the 50thanniversary of Eric Carle’s classic tale of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, RHS Garden Wisley will host a number of summertime activities that the whole family can enjoy. From taking a trail through the garden and creating a giant collaborative artwork to puppet shows, storytelling workshops and more.
For more information, visit www.rhs.org.uk