WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY
Twiddling your thumbs wondering what’s on this week in Surrey. Well twiddle no more dear reader and take a look-see at what lies in wait. Theatre, comedy, sports fixtures, family cookery lessons – we’ve got the lot. Take a peek, peruse, and then plan safe in the knowledge that your social life is sorted for the week.
PERSUASION / FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 19 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
A Rose Original Production, witness Jane Austen’s classic get re-worked and remixed for the twenty-first century. With a soundtrack featuring the likes of Frank Ocean, Dua Lipa and Cardi B, catch this riotously reimagined romantic comedy on stage in Kingston this February.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
TOUCH RUGBY / EVERY MONDAY / IMBER COURT, EAST MOLESEY
Are you looking to get fit and make new friends? Touch rugby held at Imber Court is a great way to start the week. Aimed at both men and women as well as anyone over the age of 14, enjoy the beautiful game safely whilst getting a good workout at the same time.
For more information, visit imbercourt.com
MAKE A KNITTED SPRING WREATH / MARCH 7 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Welcome the season of spring and head for Farnham Maltings to take part in this spring wreath workshop. Suitable for beginners, learn how to make a floral wool wreath for your home and celebrate the impending season.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP DAY / MARCH 8 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Experience a race day steeped in heritage and tradition as the Gold Military Cup makes a return to Esher’s Sandown Park. First, run back in 1841, the race will feature some of the finest military amateur jockeys in the country. Gates open at 11.45 am, the first race at 1.50 pm and the last race at 4 pm.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown
JASON MANFORD: LIKE ME / MARCH 9 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Pleading for your approval this March, stand-up comedian Mr Jason Manford takes to the stage at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre, inviting one and all to spare a couple of hours to come out and work those chuckle muscles. So go on, have a laugh.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE – THE PLAY / MARCH 9 – 12 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Local stalwarts to the stage, The Prankster’s Theatre Company present Shakespeare in Love – The Play at the Electric Theatre. Join penniless playwright William Shakespeare as he meets the beautiful Viola. The cure to a chronic case of writer’s block will love conquer or crumble under the scrutiny of feuding families and unwanted betrothal. Book a ticket and find out more later this month.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
WOODLAND FEAST OVER FIRE / MARCH 9, 10, 18 + 19 / PRIORY FARM ESTATE, REDHILL
After some seasonal hibernation, the wild and wonderful Salt Box team returns with their super-popular Woodland Feasts Over Fire. For an alternative to dining out in the town’s latest eateries, head for the woods of Priory Farm and join wild food specialists The Salt Box for a woodland feast cooked over the 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
RHYS JAMES / MARCH 9 / ESHER THEATRE
Find your fix of the funny stuff this month and head for Esher Theatre for an intimate night with stand-up comedian Rhys James. A regular merrymaker on Mock The Week and star of his own BBC Radio 4 series, get your giggle on and save yourself a seat pronto.
For more information, visit eshertheatre.com
THE LADY IN THE VAN / MARCH 9 – 12 / THE BARN, WEST MOLESEY
Providing the local community with fifty years of entertainment, the excellent Barn Theatre Club in West Molesey present The Lady In The Van by Alan Bennet. Telling the (mostly) true tale of Miss Shepherd, enjoy a comical coming together in Camden Town between a man and a lady in a van.
For more information, visit thebarntheatremolesey.co.uk
THURSDAY PRINT CLUB FOR KIDS / MARCH 10, 17, 31 / CASS ART, KINGSTON
Taking place above the Cass Art store in Kingston, get experimental with art and explore shape, colour and texture. With different techniques and topics to explore, check out the sessions online and discover various workshops to attend.
For more information, visit cassart.co.uk
SURREY SCORCHERS VS GLASGOW ROCKS / MARCH 11 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
It’s been a tough season for Scorchers. Whilst team spirit remains high under Coach Creon, sadly, the league standings don’t lie, with the team languishing second from bottom. Can this fixture against the bottom of the table Glasgow Rocks yield the points the team deserve? Support the side and make your way to Surrey Sports Park to cheer them on.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
WILDLIFE MOSAICS / MARCH 12 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATION CENTRE, LEATHERHEAD
Discover your inner artist and head for Surrey Wildlife Trust’s base near Leatherhead for a morning making and creating mosaic’s. Be inspired by nature and learn about the art of tiling using a variety of pre-cut templates depicting wildlife creatures.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
CHILDREN’S COOKERY CLASS / MARCH 12 / ABINGER COOKERY SCHOOL, DORKING
Suitable for culinary kids aged seven and above, get gastronomic with your gang and feed the fam with these excellent children’s cookery classes held at Abinger Cookery School. Cooking sweet and savoury dishes, expect some yummy food to fill your tummy and take your newfound skills back home with you.
For more information, visit abingercookeryschool.com
BIG FISH, LITTLE FISH FAMILY RAVE / MARCH 12 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Turn up the volume at this family-friendly rave. Get ready for some swashbuckling action as you get dressed in your most piratey pirate outfit. Then, walk the plank and skank away to the very finest in hip hop, drum ‘n’ bass, acid house and techno tracks for your tots to throw mad shapes to. Enjoy glitter galore, as well as a variety of themed activities suitable for ages 0-8.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE LITTLE MERMAID JR / MARCH 12 / ESHER THEATRE
Performed by students from Theatretrain in Oxshott, head for Esher Theatre and dive into this Disney Junior production of The Little Mermaid. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairytale, join Ariel on her journey under the sea and onto land as she discovers love, sacrifice and the inevitable obstacle along the way.
For more information, visit eshertheatre.com
ETHICAL VEGAN MARKETS / MARCH 12, 19 + 27 / EGHAM, WALTON + EPSOM
Ethical Vegan Events will pop up throughout Surrey with their excellent markets. Free to attend, expect to find a host of vegan foodie treats and eats as well as a range of vegan products for you and the home that has been ethically and sustainably produced.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.co.uk
FOREST BATHING / MARCH 12 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATION CENTRE, LEATHERHEAD
Join like-minded lovers of forest bathing and feel the energy and restorative power that a good forest bath can bring. Then, stand beneath the overarching branches, give a trunk a good hug and leave feeling rejuvenated and ready for the day.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
GUILDFORD FLAMES VS NOTTINGHAM PANTHERS / MARCH 13 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
The fixtures are coming thick and fast for the Flames this March. Having played four fixtures within the space of 12 days, Paul Dixon’s men welcome Nottingham Panthers to the Spectrum Leisure Complex’s ice rink for a no-nonsense dual for maximum points. Get involved, grab a ticket and get ready for the action – face-off at 6 pm.
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com