WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
It’s safe to say there is a bounty of brilliant of events to pick and choose from this week in Surrey. Whether it’s an Easter Egg hunt with the fam, a murder mystery at the theatre with friends or a night of the very best in live music – get out and about with this guide to going out.
THE MOUSETRAP / APRIL 10 – 15 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Spend an evening in agonising suspense, as Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery The Mousetrap arrives at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking. With a potential plot twist at every turn, this is a tale of nerve-shredding moments, murder and motive.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE / APRIL 11 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a self-built Hovercraft! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300% Explosive. 400% Fun.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
EASTER FAMILY FUN / APRIL 11 – 14 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
West Horsley Place invites one and all to enjoy a range of egg-citing Easter Family Fun events. From rabbit and minibeast hunting to creative sessions and storytelling, enjoy the great outdoors and take a wander around the wider estate for more Fun and games.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
EASTER FARM CAMP / APRIL 11 – 14 / HASLEMERE
Enjoy nature’s playground and join the team from Surrey Hills and Rivers for a four-day adventure in Haslemere’s surrounding countryside. Enjoy hikes, nature watch and, of course, the odd toasted marshmallow next to an open fire. Sign up now and reserve your space.
For more information, visit surreyhillsandrivers.co.uk
DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS / APRIL 11 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
For those who have longed for some artistic sense but have struggled to find where to start, head along to the atmospheric environs of West Horsley Place this month for this Drawing for Beginners Class. A friendly and relaxed introduction to the basics of drawing led by artist Jane Allison. Drawing is a language and everyone can learn to draw! This workshop will introduce students to the fundamental skills needed to translate what you see into a two dimensional image.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
GORDON BUCHANAN: 30 YEARS IN THE WILD / APRIL 12 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
After a sell-out tour last year, Gordon Buchanan is going back on tour. One of the most prominent wildlife presenters and filmmakers working today, Gordon’s journey is a remarkable story to tell. Looking back at his incredible 30 years working both behind and in front of the camera. This will be a rare opportunity to discover what has driven his career and what are his most favourite wildlife encounters.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
MAGICAL BONES: SOULFUL MAGIC / APRIL 13 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
He’s back! Following sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival and across the UK, the Britain’s Got Talent finalist takes to the road with a brand-new show full of the most awe-inspiring and high energy magic you’ll see this year. Catch the magic unfold at Farnham Maltings this month.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
METALLICA: 72 SEASONS – GLOBAL PREMIERE / APRIL 13 / EVERYMAN CINEMA, ESHER
Love a good head bang? Be the first to hear Metallica’s new album 72 Seasons, the day before its release – on the big screen of Esher’s Everyman Cinema with pummeling surround sound.
For more information, visit everymancinema.com
BEN GREGORY / APRIL 13 / BANQUET RECORDS, KINGSTON
Lead singer of the once Liphook based band Blaenavon, Ben Gregory comes to Kingston’s finest Banquet Records to play an in-store set celebrating the release of his new album, ‘episode’. Get a ticket quick!
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com
EASTER ADVENTURE CAMP / APRIL 13 + 14 / SANDOWN SPORTS, ESHER
If you’re looking for your kids to spend some of their energy this summer, why not book one of Sandown Sports Ultimate Adventure Camps? With a range of activities and interests catered for, kids can take to the trees for a Skywalk Adventure, try their hand at London’s only ski slope, take part in Dance classes or play a range of sports, including Table Tennis, Squash, Golf, Archery and Football. So save your space today and head to their website to make your booking.
For more information, visit sandownsports.co.uk
ESHAAN AKBAR: THE PRETENDER / APRIL 14 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Whether it’s you, the person you go on a date with, your boss, or the opinion-makers on TV, we’re all pretending we know what we’re doing. We don’t. And it’s about time we all had a proper laugh about it. After supporting some of the biggest acts in the UK, be sure to snap up some tickets and enjoy the quick wit of Eshaan Akbar – The Pretender.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
GATE STREET SPRING FAYRE / APRIL 14 / GATE STREET BARN, BRAMLEY
Celebrate the season of Spring and head for the charming setting of Gate Street for this Spring Fayre. Roam the bluebell paths and woodland walks while enjoying an array of local purveyors selling their artisan wares. From arts and crafts to food and drink, celebrate Spring and book a ticket right now.
For more information, visit gatestreet.co.uk
GUILDFORD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRESENT: WILL’S BIRTHDAY BASH / APRIL 14, 15, 19, 22 + 23 / VARIOUS VENUES, GUILDFORD
As well as being St George’s Day, April 23 is widely recognised as the day on which William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. And since 2011, Guildford’s award-winning Shakespeare company have been marking the occasion with a series of sell-out special events. This year, join the popular Sonnet Walk Weekend (April 22 + 23); GSC Young Company will be performing their new play, Rosen Stern & Guilden Crantz Are…Lost (April 14 + 15) and you can also catch First Folio @ 400 (April 19), which celebrates the 400th anniversary since Shakespeare’s plays were printed as a collected work.
For more information, visit guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk
MARTIN HARLEY / APRIL 15 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
The UK’s very own Blues Brother, virtuoso guitarist Martin Harley comes to the Farnham Maltings this month. Martin’s solo shows are known for mixing excellent musicianship and songwriting with a down-to-earth sense of humour and tales of 3 decades of world travel.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
MOCK TUDOR COMEDY CLUB / APRIL 15 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
For your fill of the silly stuff this month, make your way to Walton’s Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre and get ready for a giggle or two at the monthly Mock Tudor Comedy Club. Enjoy sets from headliner Danny Buckler, the laugh-out-loud Luke Toulson and your MC for the night, Michael May.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
INTRODUCTION TO DECOUPAGE / APRIL 15 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Fancy getting crafty? Head to Farnham Maltings for this Introduction to Decoupage workshop. Learn about decoupage used on furniture and decorative objects. During the course you’ll also practise traditional decoupage, which involves colouring and cutting out paper designs to apply to a small painted box. Book your spot now!
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
SURREY SPORTS PARK OPEN DAY / APRIL 15 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Fancy free access to Surrey’s premier sporting facility? Surrey Sports Park is holding an open day this April whereby you’ll get to take part in a full timetable running all day featuring sessions from across the Sports Park’s sports and fitness programmes, while there will also be open access to facilities such as the gym, swimming pool, climbing wall, sports courts, and The Rig. A family-friendly event; make a day of it and enjoy some sports.
For more information, visit surreysportspark.co.uk
ETHICAL VEGAN EVENTS / APRIL 15 + 22 / WALTON + WOKING
Ethical Vegan Events will once again be popping 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. Catch them in Walton and Woking this April.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com
ROLLERSKI / APRIL 16 / DORNEY LAKE, WINDSOR
Love to ski and slalom your way down the slopes but struggle to find some snow-capped peaks to indulge your desires? Have you ever thought about rollerskiing? A great workout that will help improve agility and balance, whizz your way around Dorney Lake near Windsor this April and discover your new favourite sport.
For more information, visit rollerski.co.uk
JAPANESE GANSAI BOTANICAL PAINTING WORKSHOP / APRIL 16 / CASS ART, KINGSTON
In this workshop, participants will learn about Japanese painting and its techniques, and create their own A5 artwork inspired by Iwasaki Tsunemasa’s Honzo Zufu (本草図譜), a vast chronicle of botany from 18th and 19th century Japan.
For more information, visit cassart.co.uk
SACRED CRYSTAL SOUND JOURNEY & CACAO CEREMONY / APRIL 16 / MERROW VILLAGE HALL, GUILDFORD
If you require some deep relaxation, then this gentle sound bath with candlelit crystal bowls will take you on a journey like no other. Taking place on the third Sunday of every month a Merrow Village Hall on the outskirts of Guildford, sign up online and await a truly blissful experience.
For more information, visit lifewithgongs.com
EASTER LINDT GOLD BUNNY HUNT / APRIL 1 – 16 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt returns to the beautiful surroundings of Hampton Court Palace. Hunt high and low around Henry VIII’s home and gardens and meet some of the palace’s most famous characters from the past.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
EASTER HOLIDAYS: READY TO RACE / APRIL 1 – 16 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE
For mini motor-heads, head for Brooklands Museum this Easter as they get ready to race. Take part in motoring workshops, explore the secrets of Brooklands and marvel at some pretty amazing machines. Under 5s have the pleasure of using the museum’s pedal planes and pedal cars throughout the holiday. Buy tickets online.
For more information, visit brooklandsmuseum.com
EGGSTRAORDINARY DRAGON TRAIL / APRIL 1 – 16 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Find all the dragons and their eggs at Painshill this Easter holiday with this eggs-cellent family statue trail. Magical beasts have come to the landscape to lay their eggs; can you make your way through the park and find them all? Perfect for all the family, the dragon trail follows a 1 mile route for those with buggies or little legs!
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
EASTER AT THE MUSEUM / APRIL 3 – 14 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Hop, hop, hoppity-hop! Roam over to the Rural Life Living Museum this Easter and try to find the trail of eggs that silly old Easter Bunny has left behind. They really must be more careful. Collect a trail sheet on arrival and head out on a hopping-mad adventure.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
THE SMEDS AND SMOOS / APRIL 4 – 16 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
A stellar show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Enjoy music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged three and up this Easter.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
THE BUBBLE SHOW / APRIL 16 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Join Mr Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and even fire bubbles!
For more information, visit electric.theatre