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THE SECRET LIVES OF WORDS / SEPTEMBER 1 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON

Take a journey into the curious, unexpected, and downright surreal origins of the words we use every day. Susie will retell the adventures that lie hidden within such words as lasagne (involving a chamber pot) and bugbear (a terrorising monster), and explain such oddities as the silent h in ghost and the mysterious disappearance of kempt, gormful, and ruly (and yes, you really can be gruntled).

For more information, visit rosetheatre.org

GUILDFORD JAZZ AND SOUL FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 4 – OCTOBER 17 / VARIOUS VENUES, GUILDFORD

Guildford Jazz is teaming up with local music venue, bars, cafes and restaurants across Guildford to present a celebration of the best in UK and local jazz and soul over September and October. In addition to ticketed events with leading UK jazz and soul artists, the festival will include lots of free events with talented local musicians performing in pop-up venues all across town. Headline acts include Natalie Williams Soul Family, who make a rare appearance outside their monthly sold out residency at Ronnies, and Bill Laurance, the 5 times Grammy award winning pianist and founding member of Snarky Puppy. Other acts include; Award winning saxophonist Tony Kofi and the Organisation, Jazz pianists Jason Robello and Gwilym Simcock, Rising jazz stars vocalist Emily Masser and saxophonist Alex Clarke.

For more information, visit guildfordjazz.org.uk 

 

BASKET WEAVING  / SEPTEMBER 4 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Join Lizzy Maskey from Pippin & Gile to learn how to make a traditional willow basket. On this basket weaving course you will be  taught all the steps to make your very own stake and stand wicker basket, as well as discuss willow harvesting and basket after care. With expert tuition and all the necessary equipment to delve into this wonderful ancient craft, book your spot online and get ready to weave some magic. 

For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org

 

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS  / SEPTEMBER 6 – 15 / EVERYWHERE

Throughout the country, sites of historical significance will open their doors to the public as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme. From Painshill Park and West Horsley Place to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and Watts gallery Artists’ Village, discover Surrey’s hidden history and heritage while discovering hidden gems on your doorstep this September.

For more information, visit heritageopendays.org.uk

 

ROGER SANCHEZ / SEPTEMBER 7 / THRTY3HZ, GUILDFORD

Thirty3Hz return from their summer break with there legend that is Roger Sanchez set to grace the hallowed decks of Guildford’s boutique bass-iest place. Get some tickets, like now. 

For more information, visit thirty3hz.com

 

FRANKENSTEIN (ON A BUDGET) / SEPTEMBER 7 / THE ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD

One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong? Frankenstein (On a Budget) features one actor, some decidedly dodgy backdrops, lots of weather based puns, plenty of cardboard props and more hats than you can throw a stick at. Can our ill fated doctor build his monstrous creation, play 25 characters, sing a lot of songs, attempt accents from across the world, perform a dance routine, and ultimately save the day in just 60 minutes?

For more information, visit electric.theatre

IMPROMPTU SHAKESPEARE / SEPTEMBER 11 – 12 / NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE, WIMBLEDON

Buckling on the bard’s britches to improvise the plays he never wrote.Sad that Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for over 400 years? Well, hold onto your doublets, ruffs and trunk hose. The Bard is back! With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by Impromptu Shakespeare’s whip smart cast.

For more information, visit atgtickets.com/new-wimbledon-theatre

 

SHAMILTON: THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL / SEPTEMBER 12 / THE ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Ever heard of this show Hamilton? Shamilton is just like that but, *ahem*, better! Expect the same level of hip hop, incredible songs, stunning choreography and powerhouse singing…except made up by the cast. Join the Shamilton cast as they improvise an epic musical, based on a historical figure of your choosing, from Genghis Khan to Winston Churchill to Kim Kardashian.

For more information, visit electric.theatre

NILUFER YANYA / SEPTEMBER 13 / THE DISCO ROOM, PRYZM, KINGSTON

To celebrate the release of the new album ‘My Method Actor’ Nilufer Yanya returns to Kingston to play in The Disco Room at Pryzm. One of the most exciting musicians today, Nilüfer Yanya returns with a brand new studio album ‘My Method Actor’ set to release Sept 13th via Ninja Tune. With a unique blend of soulful melodies, indie rock grit, and jazz influences, Yanya’s music continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

For more information, visit banquetrecords.com 

UNRAVEL….AUTUMN / SEPTEMBER 13 – 14 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

‘Tis the season for crafty, sew and sews and knitting enthusiasts to unite and descend upon Farnham Maltings for the knitting fiesta, Unravel Autumn. Featuring a programme of bookable workshops, talks and demonstrations led by UK and International experts and a marketplace of over 70 quality exhibitors selling yarn and fibre accessories. So roll up and meet like-minded lovers of darn good yarn.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

 

DAWN FRENCH IS A HUGE TWAT / SEPTEMBER 17 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

“This show is so-named because unfortunately, it’s horribly accurate. There have been far too many times I have made stupid mistakes or misunderstood something vital or jumped the gun in a spectacular display of twattery. I thought I might tell some of these buttock-clenching embarrassing stories to give the audience a peek behind the scenes of my work life…Roll up!  Book early to see the telly vicar lady be a total twat on stage, live in front of your very eyes. And ears.” Dawn French

For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford

 

JOE WILKINSON: WORK IN PROGRESS / SEPTEMBER 17 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Come and see inside the weird and wonderful mind of comedian Joe Wilkinson. Joe is doing a Work In Progress show which may or may not work. He doesn’t want you to travel far in case it doesn’t work. The bits that do work may go into a worldwide tour if he can be bothered. As seen on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Taskmaster, Him & Her, and Joe & Katherine’s Bargain Holidays.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

 

UKULELE BEGINNERS / SEPRTEMBER 19 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Go from absolute beginner to playing your favourite songs in a matter of weeks. Learn in a friendly environment, make some new friends and have a lot of fun. The ukulele is very easy to learn, very popular and you don’t need any prior musical knowledge to play. You will need your own ukulele.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

 

IN-STORE GIG: GIA FORD / SEPTEMBER 19 / BANQUET RECORDS, KINGSTON

How often do we hear from the outsider’s perspective? For rising new artist Gia Ford, those figures on the fringes of society are by far the most fascinating. Her songs tell the stories of the downtrodden to the down right dangerous. And through them, we begin to hear familiar, uncomfortable truths about ourselves. Catch Gia perform songs from her new album with an intimate, in-store set at Kingston’s acclaimed Banquet Records.

For more information, visit banquetrecords.com 

 

THE THREE DEGREES / SEPTEMBER 20 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD

Ready for some living legends? Soul sisters, The Three Degrees, arrive at Guildford’s Boileroom this September. Formed in 1963, the trio—originally consisting of Fayette Pinkney, Shirley Porter, and Linda Turner—achieved global acclaim in the 1970s with hits like “When Will I See You Again” and “T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia).” Their blend of soul, pop, and disco secured their place in music history, earning them the distinction of being the longest-running female vocal group. get tickets quick. 

For more information, visit theboileroom.net

CABARET NIGHT WITH BAMBI BANG BANG / SEPTEMBER 20 / FALLEN ANGEL BAR, GUILDFORD

Bambi Bang Bang is the hostess with the mostess. You can expect song, silliness, sauciness and sass from this absolute QUEEN! Save your seat online and get set for a night to remember. 

For more information, visit fallenangelbar.com 

NEVER LET ME GO / SEPTEMBER 20 – OCTOBER 12 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON

What if you discovered your whole reason for being was not about your life but about making someone else’s possible?  Your dreams, your desires, your love for another, all of them irrelevant in a world that values only what you give, without question or condition, to someone you’ve never met and will never know. Memory and reality collide in this stunning new staging that challenges us to think about what it means to be human. What it means to have hope and heart — to love and to lose.

For more information, visit rosetheatre.org

PRIDE IN SURREY / SEPTEMBER 21 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD

Celebrate love, inclusion and diversity as Pride in Surrey arrives in Guildford this September. Take part in the celebrations with a parade through the town centre before venturing onto Stoke Park for further festivities. A free event where all are welcome – enjoy live music, food and drink, and a youth zone for the kids. ‘pay what you can’ (minimum £1) and book your tickets online. 

For more information, visit prideinsurrey.org

 

SURREY HILLS ARTISAN MARKET / SEPTEMBER 21 – 22 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM

Come and meet over 60 Surrey Hills Artisans at this special Artisan market at Painshill. Browse handmade arts and crafts, sample locally made food and drink and meet a wide selection of exceptional artisans all based in the Surrey Hills.  Plus you can enjoy acoustic music for Surrey Hills singer song writers.

For more information, visit painshill.co.uk

 

THE LORD OF THE RINGS MARATHON: EXTENDED EDITIONS / SEPTEMBER 21 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING

Love Lord of The Rings? Venture from the Shire to the depths of Mordor, as you take on this truly epic quest. Enjoy 685 minutes of unadulterated, uninterrupted Middle Earth fantasy courtesy of the movie loving folk at Woking’s Nova Cinema. 

For more information, visit novacinema.com

THE SCUMMY MUMMIES: GREATEST HITS / SEPTEMBER 24 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess! For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to sold-out audiences around the country. Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your gin-in-a-tin, pop a panty liner in, and let’s party!

For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

HERE YOU COME AGAIN  – THE NEW DOLLY PARTON MUSICAL / SEPTEMBER 24 – 28 / RICHMOND THEATRE

For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy. Packed with the iconic songs Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again and more, this lively and touching new musical tells the story of a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton gets him through trying times. With her wit, humour and charm, Dolly teaches him a whole lot about life, love and how to pull yourself up by your bootstraps … even if your bootstraps don’t have rhinestones! This is one musical that is sure to make you smile.

For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond-theatre 

 

QUEENZ – DRAG ME TO THE DISCO / SEPTEMBER 25 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING

Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. Featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, the gals are ready to drag you to the dancefloor and serve up the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars & dazzling disco divas.

For more information, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre

 

PAUL CARRACK / SEPTEMBER 26 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING

After leaving school aged 15 Paul Carrack had one aim in life, to be on the road, playing in a band. In an astonishingly varied and fulfilling career the Sheffield born singer, songwriter and self taught multi instrumentalist has covered hundreds of thousands, if not millions of miles in pursuit of that dream. Touring and performing live is in his DNA. A night not to be missed, catch Paul and his six-piece band live at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this September.

For more information, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre

 

DJ FORMAT / SEPTEMBER 27 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD

Bob your head and get down to Guildford’s Bolieroom as DJ Format arrives for a night on the ones and twos. A truly beloved British DJ and producer known for his contributions to the hip-hop and turntablism scenes.

For more information, visit theboileroom.net

 

COMEDY LADDER / SEPTEMBER 27 / CRANLEIGH ARTS

If you’re looking for a night of laughter and good times, look no further. Comedy Ladder at Cranleigh Arts features some of the best comedians in the UK, including some you’ll recognise off the telly! With a diverse range of comedy styles, from observational humour to surreal satire, from dry wit to physical comedy –whatever floats your funny boat, they’ve got you covered! Book your tickets now!

For more information, visit cranleigharts.org

ELEANOR CONWAY: TALK DIRTY TO ME / SEPTEMBER 27 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Eleanor Conway is a multi award winning comedian who specialises in her own brand of filthy, honest, up front and hilarious shows about sex, dating and addiction. In a world where women in heterosexual relationships still do the bulk of housework and childcare yet orgasm the least during sex – Conway asks are we really that far along in the fight for gender equality? Who really benefits from marriage and babies? And how can straight women finally negotiate equal pleasure in the bedroom?

For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford 

 

BABY BUSHKA / SEPTEMBER 27 / THE ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD

The magic and music of Kate Bush is brought to you by this 8-women powerhouse ensemble from San Diego, California who perform a ‘wonderfully bewitching’ operatic pop night of exhilarating music bursting with wit, creativity and humour. Filled with four-part harmonies and epic choreographed dancing, Baby Bushka captures the wonder of Baroque Pop and beauty of ’80s glam into a night of virtuoso musical creativity you have to experience to believe.

For more information, visit electric.theatre

GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB: THE HENRY GIRLS / SEPTEMBER 27 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL, NR HINDHEAD

The Henry Girls are sisters Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin from the most Northerly part of  Co. Donegal in Ireland. Infused with the rich cultural heritage of their native Donegal but with a Transatlantic flavour, their music has been described as: ʻfull bodied and powerfully dynamicʼ by Froots magazine. They have successfully learned to interweave their traditional roots with contemporary elements, earning them both commercial success and spectacular critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Catch them at the Grayshott Folk Club this September.

For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk

CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER – LOVE LETTERS / SEPTEMBER 27 – 28 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Arguably the most recognisable West End performer of her generation, Author, Actress, Vlogger and award-winning sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher is heading back out on the road in autumn of this year! Love Letters will see Carrie explore all forms of love from romantic to maternal, unrequited to obsessive, all told through a concert of musical theatre favourites.

For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

 

RHOD GILBERT & THE GIANT GRAPEFRUIT / SEPTEMBER 28 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING

Previously, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour. But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs… with a little help from an old adversary.

For more information, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre

 

SAMBROSO ALLSTARS: BEUNA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB / SEPTEMBER 28 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD

Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club’s eponymous debut? Winning the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album, it remains a high watermark – not just for Cuban music but world music as a whole – having been only one of two non-English speaking albums to be included in Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums of all time list. Sure to be a sell-out night, head online for some tickets pronto. 

For more information, visit theboileroom.net

SANDI TOKSVIG: FRIENDS OF DOROTHY / SEPTEMBER 30 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Following the sell-out 2022 tour of Next Slide Please, the comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner returns to theatres with an evening to celebrate the publication of her new novel. The show will be packed with silly stories, profound truths, fascinating facts, readings from the book and a quick-fire Q&A. Life affirming, wise and funny, Sandi investigates what it really means to be a ‘Friend of Dorothy’.

For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford

 

AN EVENING WITH ROBERT LINDSAY / SEPTEMBER 30 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

As Robert puts it, “Acting allows you to live a thousand lives in one lifetime.” Honest, surprising, and often hilarious, with the chance to ask Robert your own questions—don’t miss this opportunity to share and relive Robert’s many lives with the man himself at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud later this month. 

For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

 

OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY / EVERY MONDAY / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON

Head for The Fighting Cocks in Kingston every Monday for the Outside The Box Comedy Club and have a proper laugh. This month catch sets from the likes of Joel Dommett, Jen Brister and more. 

For more information, visit outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk

 

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