WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Can you believe we’re heading toward the end of the month already? time flies when you’re having fun. get some more fun with this guide to what’s good in the friendly neighbourhood of surrey…
POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP / JANUARY 23 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Join our Poet in Residence Nia Broomhall to use the beautiful surroundings of Painshill as inspiration for your own poems that explore your relationship with the natural world and the seasons.No previous writing experience necessary. Bring writing materials if you wish, but some will be provided. Parts of the workshop take place outside in the landscape, please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR / JANUARY 23 – 27 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Roll up, Roll up! And take your seat for the ever-popular ‘War Game’! A cornerstone of modern musical theatre and one of the very greatest stage satires, Oh What A Lovely War is an extraordinary theatrical journey bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
PEPPA PIG’S FUN DAY OUT / JANUARY 24 – 25 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day. Packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddles, Peppa’s Fun Day Out guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa fans, and a perfect introduction to theatre.
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
TALES AFTER DARK: BURNS NIGHT / JANUARY 25 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
“From ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord deliver us.” Join West Horsley Place for Auld Lang Syne on a Scottish-flavoured evening, with logs burning on the fire and the cold January winds howling. Discover West Horsley Place’s Scottish links, and how far a lady will go to protect her castle. Be spellbound by tales of abduction by the fairies. And celebrate Burns Night in style as we pay tribute to Scotland’s favourite storyteller with a spooky tale directly inspired by one of his most celebrated poems.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
ROYAL OPERA: RUSALKA / JANUARY 25 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING
Rusalka, a water spirit, lives with her family in the pure waters of the forest lake. When she falls in love with a Prince, she sacrifices her voice and leaves her home in the hope of finding true love in a new world – a world that does not love her back. Enjoy this Royal Opera House production beamed straight to your seats at Woking’s Nova Cinema.
For more information, visit novacinema.com
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: DEAR ENGLAND / JANUARY 25 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING
Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play beamed straight to your seats at Woking’s Nova Cinema.
For more information, visit novacinema.com
SUSHI MAKING / JANUARY 25 / THE ABINGER COOKER SCHOOL, DORKING
Roll up, roll up and sign up for this evening Sushi Making course at the awesome Abinger Cookery School. Learn the art of sushi and have a cheeky bite to eat as you discover how to roll like a pro. Then, become a master and invite your friends for a Japanese feast this January.
For more information, visit abingercookeryschool.com
BURNS NIGHT / JANUARY 25 / THE HOGS BACK TAP
Enjoy an ode to Rabbie Burns as Surrey’s finest Hogs Back Brewery pay homage to the Scottish poet. Tuck into a three-course meal, a little dram of something special for the address, and a traditional ceilidh to finish! And yes, Haggis is on the menu!
For more information, visit hogsback.co.uk
GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP DAY / JANUARY 26 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Experience a race day steeped in heritage and tradition as the Grand Military Gold Military Cup returns 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
JEFF INNOCENT / JANUARY 26 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
British Comedian of the Year Winner and social media sensation Jeff Innocent is embarking on his first ever nationwide UK tour. Jeff will be bringing his unique and hilarious cultural insights on the road for the first time in a career that has spanned almost three decades and earned him a reputation as one of the greatest living comedians the country has to offer. Highly anticipated and long overdue. This will be an hour of standup comedy that you do not want to miss. In fact. There’s just one ticket left! Go get it!
For more information, visit electric.theatre
SARAH MILLICAN – LATE BLOOMER / JANUARY 26 – 27 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.In Late Bloomer , Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other. Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her.
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
SNUFF / JANUARY 26 / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON
UK punk veterans Snuff come to The Fighting Cocks in Kingston for a rare acoustic performance. Enjoy a performance of the first Snuff acoustic record; Come On If You Think You’re Rachmaininov, LIVE.
For more information, visit the-fighting-cocks.co.uk
CAN BEAR’S SKI? / JANUARY 27 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Little Bear can’t catch the funny joke at school when friends are laughing, but feels the crunch of snow on frozen pavements. Join Little Bear and Dad Bear as they learn how there are many ways to communicate love, and to find your place in the world. Can Bears Ski? is based on the book by poet Raymond Antrobus, Ted Hughes award-winner, who draws on his own experience as a deaf child in a hearing world.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
TRUST 10K RUN / JANUARY 28 / POLESDEN LACEY, DORKING
Are you a regular runner looking for a challenge? The National Trust’s monthly 10K trail runs held at Polesden Lacey are a great way to keep fit or train for upcoming challenges. Consisting of various terrains, runners enjoy the exceptional surroundings of Poleden Lacey before heading out onto Ranmore Common. Taking place on the fourth Sunday of every month, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned competitor, all are welcome.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
NURTURING YOURSELF / JANUARY 28 / VAYU YOGA, GUILDFORD
Nurture yourself at this self-care practice workshop taking place at Vayu Yoga in Guildford. This specially curated series is a journey through the elements earth, fire, water, air and space) The elements have roots in various ancient traditions. In the session you’ll ‘greet your fee’ with a homemade nourishing scrub, be guided to a gentle release technique using acupuncture points, use flowers and herbs to create a mandala and enjoy a sweet nourishing treat and home-made restorative tea. The perfect antidote to those January blues.
For more information, visit vayu-yoga.co.uk
SUNRISE MEDITATION & FOREST BATHING / JANUARY 28 / PITCH HILL, CRANLEIGH
Start your Sunday the right way and head for Pitch Hill in Cranleigh for a spot of Sunrise Forest Bathing. The place where George Harrison was supposedly inspired to write ‘Here Comes The Sun’, feel the energy and restorative power that a good forest bath and meditation can bring and leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready for the week ahead.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
CHARLOTTE PLANK / JANUARY 27 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Charlotte Plank is a 22 year old singer-songwriter-producer inspired by an eclectic array of artists, genres and eras from 90s grunge and DnB to modern Pop. She’s landed herself two UK Top 40s in just 1 year of releasing music, with Top 5 single with Rudimental ‘dancing is healing’ and summer anthem ‘Rave Out’ with Turno and Skepsis. And guess what? She’s coming to The Boileroom in Guildford. Get involved.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB: SIMON MAYER + HILARY JAMES / JANUARY 27 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
Master of the mandolin, Simon Mayer is joined by longterm partner and multi instrumentalist Hilary James for Grayshott Folk Club’s first gig of the year. Expect an evening of virtuoso folk – get some tickets now.
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
ALICE AT THE ASYLUM / JANUARY 27 – 28 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Theatre Lab Company’s new production is an innovative re-telling of the beloved classic story, Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland accompanied by an original live musical score. Opening at The Electric Theatre on Lewis Carroll’s 192nd birthday, enjoy a story that blends the old and the new, classic and contemporary, reality and imagination, all coming together in the quest to understand our identity.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
TROYE HAWKE – WORK IN PROGRESS / JANUARY 28 / EPSOM PLAYHOUSE
Everyone’s favourite 1930’s throwback greetings and compliments aficionado Troy Hawke arrives at Epsom Playhouse with his brand new show. A journey which started with a non-consensual customer service shift outside TK MAXX in Macclesfield has lead him around the world and directly into the orbit of the world’s biggest sporting figures. He’s confused Premiership footballers, been threatened by heavyweight boxers and improved the vocabulary of Formula 1 legends. Catch this silly cad this Jan.
For more information, visit epsomplayhouse.co.uk