INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN SURREY
Celebrate fabulous femmes and join together to mark International Women’s Day this March. From film screenings and life drawing, to talks and gigs – check out how to celebrate wonderful women in Surrey with this guide to what’s on…
FRIDA KAHLO, 90 / MARCH 8 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Released to coincide with International Women’s Day, Exhibition on Screen bring Frida Kahlo back to the cinema. Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her, but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows, and the floral crowns? Head for Cranleigh Arts Centre this month and take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the truth behind her often turbulent life.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
THE FIGHT FOR THE VOTE FOR WOMEN IN THE SURREY HILLS / MARCH 8 / THE GUILDFORD INSTITUTE
Exploring the contribution of some of the women of the Surrey Hills who worked for the vote for women between 1867 and 1928, head for The Guildford Institute for a historical talk on the counties prominent women of the suffragette’s campaign.
For more information, visit Guildford-institute.org.uk
MARY WATTS: ARTIST & WRITER + WOMEN’S CIRCLE / MARCH 8 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE
To celebrate International Women’s day, head for this talk and discover more about Marty Watts’ passion for writing and how her words provide an intimate insight into life at Limnerlease with her artist husband, G F Watts. Continuing with the celebrations, come together and discover contemporary female stories of Artists, Watts Gallery staff and women connected to Watts as they share their stories, challenges and ideas. All are welcome
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
THE ART PARLOUR: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S WEEK EDITION / MARCH 9 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Celebrating fabulous femmes worldwide, sign up to this life drawing class hosted by burlesque and vaudeville aficionados Hundred Watt Club in a special International Women’s Week edition of their popular art event. A life drawing class with a difference put pencil, charcoal, pastel or pen to paper and capture the moment.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
YAMA WARASHI / MARCH 13 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Born in Japan and based in London, Yama Warashi comes to The Boileroom in Guildford with her Japanese folk dance, free jazz, tribal African music and psychedelic music. An exciting artist that’ll leave you captivated and a must-see for any music fan. Book a ticket and celebrate female-fronted music, breaking the boundaries.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
FLORENCE: THE LESSER-KNOWN LIFE AND LEGACY OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE / MARCH 13 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Florence Nightingale was a campaigner and reformer whose pioneering use of statistics called for government accountability and equal access to healthcare for all. This one-woman performance of original song and storytelling shines a light on lesser-known aspects of Florence Nightingale’s life and work, questioning why Florence’s extraordinary and wide-ranging achievements are so often overlooked.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk