THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
Need to find out what’s going on in Surrey this month? For the best in live music, comedy, and theatre events, our monthly guide to all That’s Entertainment is here to provide you with dates aplenty for your diary. A chronicle of all things arts, crafts and culture awaits…
STEPHEN BAILEY: CAN’T BE BOTHERED / FEBRUARY 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Comedy’s greatest gossip, Stephen Bailey invites you to G Live in Guildford for an evening observing the latest goings-on currently taking place in the world. With a splatter of storytelling and some inappropriate anecdotes thrown in for good measure, enjoy a mighty fine night of stand-up comedy that’ll leave you giggling all the way home.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
AN EVENING WITH TONY McCARROLL / FEBRUARY 28 / THE FIERY BIRD, WOKING
Spend the night with the original drummer and founding member of Oasis, Tony McCarroll, as he sits down for a revealing Q&A session at The Fiery Bird in Woking. Listen to anecdotes from his career in music as well as what it was like working with Brit Pop’s most infamous brothers.
For more information, visit www.fierybirdvenue.org.uk
SARPA SALPA / FEBRUARY 28 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Having just released their debut EP ‘Say Something’at the start of the year, the guitar-fuelled pop anthems of Sarpa Salpa will be heard to full effect at The Boileroom this month. With regular plays on BBC Radio 1, catch the Northampton-based band live at the venue, and dance the night away with happy abandon.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN DELUXE / FEBRUARY 28 / THE EXCHANGE, TWICKENHAM
Combining comedy and music, jovial genius Rich Hall invites you to his Hoedown Deluxe. Like his Hoedown before, but a more evolved and honed version, expect the typical quick wit and lyricism that Hall regularly brings to sold-out crowds across the country, right here in Twickenham this February.
For more information, visit www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk
BLOBBIE WILLIAMS / FEBRUARY 29 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
Providing equal measures of comical and musical genius, the heavyweight king of pop and comedy Blobbie Williams arrives in Camberley for a night paying tribute to his slightly more slender namesake, Robbie. Sing along to the hits, and sit back for an enthralling night of nonsense.
For more information, visit www.camberleytheatre.co.uk
IT’LL BE ALT RIGHT ON THE NIGHT / FEBRUARY 29 / MILL STUDIO, GUILDFORD
From the team that brought you Bismillah! An Isis Tragicomedythis new play, written and performed by Matthew Greenhough, asks the great question…is conservatism the new punk rock? Join previous punks and best mates Greeny and Stevo as they make their way through the age of division, and political divide in It’ll Be Alt Right on the Night.
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
ADAM HILLS: WORK IN PROGRESS / FEBRUARY 29 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
The host of the award-winning Channel 4 series The Last Leg,stand-up comic Adam Hills arrives at Cranleigh Arts Centre as he takes to the road trying out his latest material. It might be funny. It might not. Find out for yourself and help further shape his latest content with yelps of glee later this month.
For more information, visit www.cranleighartscentre.org
THE BERKSHIRE BLAG SOUNDCLASH / FEBRUARY 29 / THE OLD COURT, WINDSOR
Air horns at the ready as the Berkshire Blag crew bring a good ol’ fashioned Soundclash to the Old Court in Windsor. Expect big bass and dubplates galore as DJ pioneers Fabi Paras, Davey G and Chad Jackson do battle to bring on the noise.
For more information, visit www.oldcourt.org
WORTH THE WEIGHT VINTAGE KILO SALE / MARCH 1 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Looking for something old but new to wear? Fancy rummaging your way through tons of quality vintage garments? Arriving at the Electric Theatre for a day of shopping madness, the Worth The Weight Vintage Kilo Sale will provide rails and rails of pick-and-mix men and women’s clothing from the 1960s onwards. Save the planet by buying second hand and get a kilo of clothes for just £15, with individual items starting from a little as 75p.
For more information, visit www.tickettailor.com
JOEL DOMMETT: UNAPOLOGETIC (IF THAT’S OK?) / MARCH 1 / DORKING HALLS + MARCH 15 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
A face regularly found on your TV screens, be it in a jungle or unmasking celebrities, comedian Joel Dommet returns to his spiritual home on stage to bring you bang up-to-date with his life since his last live show.
For more information, visit www.dorkinghalls.co.uk
FINLAY SHAKESPEARE / MARCH 2 / PATS STUDIO ONE, UNIVERSITY OF SURREY, GUILDFORD
Fancy some music for your Monday? Bristol-based artist, and founder of Future Sound Systems, Finlay Shakespeare will perform material from his acclaimed electronica release Domestic Economyas well as some of his latest work from an album in progress. Entrance is free, just register online and get ready to feed your ears with some eclectic electric music.
For more information, visit www.surrey.ac.uk
BANG BANG! / MARCH 2 – 7 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
The one and only John Cleese has only gone and written his first stage play, hasn’t he? TheMonty Pythondon-mega and Fawlty Towersfarce-master extraordinaire, Cleese’s adaptation of Monsieur Chasseby Georges Feydeau hits the road this spring, starring Tessa Peake-Jones (Raquel from Only Fools and Horses)and Tony Gardner (My Parents are Aliens). Expect comic calamities a-plenty.
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
ED BYRNE: IF I’M HONEST / MARCH 4 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
A regular on shows such as Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Top Gearand QI, stand-up comedian Ed Byrne is back with his brand new show. Taking a long hard look at himself, Ed will try to unravel whether any of his character traits are worth passing on to his kids. Live the legacy, and join Ed at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking this month.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
HUNDRED WATT CLUB / THE ART PARLOUR / MARCH 5 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD + AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE & VAUDEVILLE / MARCH 6 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
The devilishly delicious delights of Hundred Watt Club return for a vaudevillian invasion of Guildford this March. Put a double date in your diaries and try your hand at an alternative life drawing session at The Boileroom before taking a pew at The Electric Theatre the following night for an evening of burlesque entertainments to tantalise the mind.
For more information, visit www.hundredwattclub.com
BOOT RECORDS PRESENTS: MICALL PARKNSUN, THE SCRIBES & OPEN MIC / MARCH 6 / SUBURBS, GUILDFORD
Nod your head, shake your shoulders and make your way to The Suburbs for night of Hip Hop featuring heavyweights in the game, Micall Parknsun, Jazz T, The Scribes and DJs Miracle & Chud (The Steel Devils). Got some rhymes? Take part in an open mic session with hosts Squeaky Da Rixter and Mr Fame.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BootRecords
LIVE AT THE MALTINGS / MARCH 6 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
A brand new stand up comedy night arrives at the Farnham Maltings this March, bringing much of the funny stuff in tow. Featuring an outlandish line-up of multiple award-winning comics catch the quick wit and quips of John Robins, Kiri Pritchard-Mclean, Ivo Graham and Olga Koch.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
THUMPER / MARCH 6 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Dublin-based band Thumper heads out on tour this spring, bringing their brand of high-energy garage punk rock to The Boileroom. Featuring no less than four guitars stage front and two drummers, sing-along, sway that hair like you just don’t care, and get ready for a sweaty night of unadulterated dancing.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
UNDERCOVER 8: THE FINAL UNDERCOVER FESTIVAL / MARCH 6 – 7 / THE FIERY BIRD, WOKING
Ready for some punk and Oi? Undercover Festival returns to Woking’s Fierybird for two days of non-stop knees-up. In what will be a final hurrah for the festival, catch the likes of Johnny Moped, Subhumans, Roddy Radiation and The Skabilly Rebels, 999, Chelsea, Menace and much, much more.
For more information, visit www.fierybirdvenue.org.uk
KAREN & GORKA: FIREDANCE / MARCH 7 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Strictly Come Dancing’s Gorka Marquez and Karen Hauer are set to send temperatures soaring with their brand new Latin spectacular FIREDANCE, arriving at G Live this March. Expect sequins and feather boas to make way for hot pulsing beats, seductive choreography and passionate performances. Backed by an incredible live band featuring Latin musicians, and supported by a dynamic dance ensemble, they will be performing Argentine Tango, Flamenco, Contemporary, Paso Doble, Samba and Salsa.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
CHLOE FOY / MARCH 8 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Celebrating International Women’s Day, The Boileroom hosts a trio of exceptional female music-makers this March. Capturing the attention of listeners both in the UK and across the pond in the US, headliner Chloe Foy brings her breathtakingly beautiful songs to the fore this month, with support coming from the awesome Martha St Arthur and Claudia Kate.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
JACK DEE: OFF THE TELLY / MARCH 8 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Returning to the stage with his brand new stand-up show, the dulcet tones of that man ‘Off The Telly’, Jack Dee, can be heard at the Rose Theatre this March. Listen to Mr Dee wax lyrical about the laborious nature of his life on stage and screen for an evening of hilarious entertainment.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
EDUCATING RITA / MARCH 9 – 14 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD + MARCH 24 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Written by Willy Russell, one of Britain’s best comedies, Educating Rita, is on tour this March. Previously adapted for the award-winning film starring Julie Walters and Michael Caine, see Stephen Tompkinson reprise the role of Frank, and get set for a night of hilarious and heartwarming storytelling.
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
TOKEN MAN COMEDY / MARCH 11 / THE EXCHANGE, TWICKENHAM
A regular fixture on the events calendar of The Exchange in Twickenham, the Token Man Comedy Club returns for a night of the good stuff. With regular line-ups that seek to feature some of the best female comedians on the stand-up comedy circuit – along with a ‘Token Man’ included for good measure – get your giggle on to the quick wits of Suzi Ruffell, Kate Lucas, Carrieanne and Darren Altman.
For more information, visit www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk
CONSERVATION OPEN STUDIO / MARCH 12 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Enjoy a rare insight into the art of conservation at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village. See the conservation studio in action, speak to the resident De Laszlo Conservation Fellow Sally Marriott, and find out about the ongoing conservation work being done at Watts Gallery.
For more information, visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk
LUCY PORTER: BE PREPARED / MARCH 12 – 13 / BELLERBY STUDIO, G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Heading out around the country with her brand new show Be Prepared, stand-up comedian and TV favourite Lucy Porter returns with a laugh-out-loud look at how to ready oneself for some of life’s more unique challenges. Catch her chat about being in the Brownies, and dancing around with Wotsits up her nose.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
WINDSOR FESTIVAL SPRING LEAP: ZIMBE! / MARCH 12 / ST GEORGE’S CHAPEL, WINDSOR CASTLE
Windsor Festival returns to our cultural calendar with its Spring installment of performances and creative workshops taking place across the borough. Featuring performances from the choirs of St George’s School, joined by The Queen’s Six, Jazz Quintet and the St George’s School Community Choir, expect an evening of vibrant African songs, set in the splendour of St George’s Chapel.
For more information, visit www.windsorfestival.com
THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: IN CHARGE! / MARCH 13 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Aficionados of improvised comedy, comic quartet The Noise Next Door are back on tour with their brand new show In Charge! Expect hilarious scenes; mind-blowing songs and finely-tuned anarchy.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
DRAWING FOR ADULTS / MARCH 13 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Whether you’re a regular scribbler, doodler or a fine art aficionado – or perhaps just looking to start something new – then why not pop along to The Lightbox in Woking and join fellow aspiring artists for some inspirational drawing around the museum and gallery space. Tools are provided, and booking is essential.
For more information, visit www.thelightbox.org.uk
THE URBAN FOLK QUARTET / MARCH 13 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
From folk-rock to folk-pop, there’s a lot of folking noise around. So what might one expect from a night with The Urban Folk Quartet? Mashing together an eclectic palette of sonic soundscapes, expect this fiddle-led troupe to fuse folk with dub, funk, Afrobeat and north-Indian rhythms that come together seamlessly, with folk featuring at the core of it all. This is folk – but not as you know it!
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB: HARRY HILL’S CAVEMAN – A WORK PLAY IN PROGRESS / MARCH 13, 16 + 17 / CORNERHOUSE THEATRE, SURBITON
The voice of You’ve Been Framedand star of TV comedy shows galore, the one and only Harry Hill will be providing audiences with a glimpse of his latest playwork in progress, Caveman,at the Cornerhouse Theatre in Surbiton this month. Choose from the multiple dates on offer, and get a ticket quick before it sells out.
For more information, visit www.outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk
VINTAGE FASHION FAIR / MARCH 14 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Vintage joie de vivre!Spend a leisurely Saturday browsing and buying from the many stalls of beautiful vintage clothing, shoes, handbags, hats, jewelleryand textiles. All authentically vintage, and dating from the 1900s– 1980s, this fabulous fair offers wearable vintage at affordable prices, and a selection of vintage designer labels. There’s something to suit all tastes and budgets.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR / MARCH 14 – 15 / SANDOWN PARK, ESHER
The Contemporary Arts Fair comes to Sandown Park in Esher this March for a weekend of exhibitions, workshops anddemonstrations. Peruse and purchase unique works of art, as well as meeting the artists themselves. From £40 to £4,000, find something that meets your budget, and be inspired by contemporary art.
For more information, visit www.contemporaryartfairs.co.uk
THE QUEEN’S SIX / MARCH 14 / WINDSOR GUILDHALL
Forming part of Her Majesty’s own choir at St George’s Chapel Windsor, experience the beautiful harmonies created by The Queen’s Six within the atmospheric environs of Windsor’s Guildhall. Book tickets quick, before an expected sell-out performance.
For more information, visit www.windsor.gov.uk
STUART LAWS IS ALL IN / MARCH 14 / THE OLD COURT, WINDSOR
Enjoy a Saturday night of stand-up comedy and head for The Old Court to be entertained by the gilet-wearing stand-up, viral Twitter superstar Stuart Laws. Asking life’s biggest questions, like whether he is a winner or a loser, his latest show is all about making difficult decisions, choosing different paths and ‘gettin’ jiggy wit’ it’.
For more information, visit www.oldcourt.org
WELLIES & WALKIES / MARCH 15 / RURAL LIFE CENTRE, TILFORD
Raising vital funds to support local hospice care charity Phyllis Tuckwell, put on your wellies and get ready for walkies with your four-legged friends and a cohort of like-minded canine lovers. From 10 am till midday, take a walk from the Rural Life Centre through to scenic Bourne Woods, all the while accompanied by bounding hounds at your side. £10 per pooch, including a doggie bag. Humans walk free!
For more information, visit www.pth.org.uk
ED BYRNE: IF I’M HONEST / MARCH 15 / RICHMOND THEATRE
A regular on shows such as Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Top Gearand QI, stand-up comedian Ed Byrne is back with his brand new show. Taking a long hard look at himself, Ed will try to unravel whether any of his character traits are worth passing on to his kids. Live the legacy, and join Ed at Richmond Theatre this month.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL / MARCH 16 – 21 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
The iconic musical Priscilla Queen of the Desertis touring its way around the UK, and arriving at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this month. Expect fabulous feathers, stunning costumes, glitter galore and a non-stop parade of dance-floor anthems.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
6-WEEK POTTERY CLASS / MARCH 17 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Ready for a new hobby? For anybody keen on trying something new, become potty about pottery and sign up for this six-week course in Cranleigh. Learn the basics, before evolving your own art form and creating pieces to take home.
For more information, visit www.cranleighartscentre.org
GHOST STORIES / MARCH 17 – 21 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Found lurking in the darkest corners of Richmond Theatre, the worldwide stage phenomenon Ghost Storieswill have you on the edge of your seat this March. Not for the faint-hearted, get set to be spooked as your deepest fears and most disturbing thoughts are imagined live on stage.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
JEN BRISTER: UNDER PRIVILEGE / MARCH 18 / THE EXCHANGE, TWICKENHAM
The outspoken and hilariously irreverent Jen Brister has it all: a wife, kids, a house and job she loves (sometimes). So what the hell is she moaning about? Join Jen as she muses upon the often-controversial subject of ‘privilege’. Who has it? Who doesn’t? And why does no one like to admit it if they have any?
For more information, visit www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk
LEVELLERS / MARCH 19 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Brighton-based, punk folk-rock band Levellers are back on the road, celebrating the release of their forthcoming album Peace.Still going strong after 30 years on the scene, their riotous live shows are not to be missed. Support on the night comes from The Leylines.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
VICTORIA MELODY PRESENTS PROFESSIONAL STRANGER / MARCH 19 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Immersing herself within the various tribes that make up the complex canvas of contemporary society, Victoria Melody creates theatre shows inspired by her time spent within others’ worlds. From being a pigeon fancier to a northern soul dancer, in her latest work Victoria embarks on becoming a stand-up comedian. Find out how she fares in Farnham this March.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
GUILDFORD JAZZ FEST / MARCH 20 – 22 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Discover a range of jazz-inspired events at this year’s Guildford Jazz Fest, held at the Electric Theatre. Enjoy a whole weekend of music from leading UK jazz, Latin and funk artists, as well as listening to fascinating talks, taking part in singing workshops – and taking time out for a cream tea or two.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
KIRI PRITCHARD-McLEAN: EMPATHY PAINS / MARCH 20 / BELLERBY STUDIO, G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Multi-award-winning comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean (Have I Got News for You, Live at the Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order) is back with her fourth full-length show. Previous shows have seen her tackle structural racism, sexism, child-grooming, adoption and emotional abuse, so what seemingly unfunny subject has she picked to turn into laughs this year? Chernobyl? The shrinking size of creme eggs? No: Empathy. Which sounds fine actually, but maybe not the way Kiri tackles it.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
THE THREE MUSKETEERS: A COMEDY ADVENTURE / MARCH 20 – 21 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Armed with a baguette and his questionable steed, accompany the courageous d’Artagnan on his quest to join the illustrious company of the Three Musketeers. Get set for a comedy adventure like no other, and be transported to the French countryside for an evening of nonsense. Produced by the award-winning Le Navet Bete, creators of the hit show Dracula: the Bloody Truth.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
MAD HATTERS COMEDY BALL / MARCH 20/ THE FUZZY BEAR, WINDSOR
Go crazy and get mad at the Mad Hatters Comedy Ball taking place at The Fuzzy Bear in Windsor. Enjoy a G & Tea party with a range of gin cocktails to choose from, before sitting back and letting the hilarities unfold with a night of first-class stand-up comedy.
For more information, visit www.fuzzybearwindsor.co.uk
SIP & PAINT / MARCH 21 / CELLAR MAGNEVAL, WOKING
For a casual afternoon of culture, spend your Saturday afternoon from midday until 3 pm at this Sip and Paint event at the continentally-inspired Cellar Magneval in Woking. Sip from a wide choice of wines stocked behind the bar, and paint a beautiful piece with guidance from local artist Yana Lynch.
For more information, visit www.cellarmagneval.com
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB: THE SIOBHAN MILLER BAND / MARCH 21 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
Winner of the BBC Radio Young Folk award, Siobhan Miller, arrives at Grayshott Folk Club with her band to play her unique interpretations of classic and contemporary folk songs. Support comes from former Grayshott residents Lyre.
For more information, visit www.grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
VOLKSWORLD SHOW / MARCH 21 – 22 / SANDOWN PARK, ESHER
Keen on the Camper? Big on the Beetle? Lovers of these cult classic motor machines should take note as Volksworld returns to Sandown Park, Esher. Expect a gargantuan amount of gasoline guzzling mean machines, trade stands, swapmeet tables, live music, VW entertainment and more, held throughout the course of this two-day festival.
For more information, visit www.volksworld.com
LOST IN MUSIC / MARCH 22 / THEATRE ROYAL, WINDSOR
Get Lost in Music and be transported back in time to the disco dancing sounds of the 70s. Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic, and lose yourself in a night of live music at Theatre Royal, Windsor.
For more information, visit www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
FRIENDSICAL THE MUSICAL / MARCH 23 – 28 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
The hilarious parody musical inspired by the hit TV show Friends,Friendsicalarrives at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford for an evening of nostalgic nonsense. Follow Ross, Rachel and co. as they navigate life, love – and Richard’s moustache.
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
LEE SCRATCH PERRY / MARCH 24 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
The don-mega of Dub, the inimitable Lee Scratch Perry returns to The Boileroom in Guildford this March for a monumental night of reggae music and island vibes. This colourfullyinspirational octogenarian has been helping create and shape reggae and dub music since the 60s, and is still as culturally influential today as he was back then. Pull up and get set for an Irie night, dub-style.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
RHS SPRING FREE DAY / MARCH 24 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
There’s no sweeter sound than the word ‘free’when it comes to guiding you through the month’s roster of events. On 24thof this month visit the horticultural haven of RHS Garden, Wisley, free of charge. That’s right – zip. Zilch! Enjoy the seasonal delights of spring as the gardens begin to bloom brightly with a kaleidoscope of colour.
For more information, visit www.rhs.org.uk
BOOK GROUP / MARCH 26 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Love words? Love it when they’re joined together in cohesive sentences to form stories to stir the soul and inspire imagination? Chat to fellow fans of fiction and join The Lightbox’s monthly book group. March’s meet will discuss The Poet’s Wifeby Judith Allnat. No need to pre-book, simply join in with the conversation.
For more information, visit www.thelightbox.org.uk
DAVE KELLY BAND / MARCH 26 / EEL PIE CLUB, TWICKENHAM
For your fix of live music this March make your way to the Eel Pie Club, found at The Cabbage Patch Pub in Twickenham. With regular greats from the rhythm and blues world passing through the doors every week, this month join Dave Kelly, joint lead singer and founding member of The Blues Band. As he and his band perform, watch a living slide guitar legend in action.
For more information, visit www.eelpieclub.com
MOCK TUDOR COMEDY CLUB / MARCH 27 / 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 Danny Buckler, Jarlath Regan, Greg Burns and Yuriko Kotani.
For more information, visitwww.riverhousebarn.co.uk
JONATHAN PIE: FAKE NEWS TOUR WARM UP / MARCH 27 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
The seriously funny, no-nonsense newsreader Jonathan Pie is back this November. Frustrated, angry, and with a point to prove, look on as Pie attempts to host a night of serious discussions on current affairs, while simultaneously trying to smash the system from within. Join him for a night of political comedy that soon descends into chaos.
For more information, visit www.camberleytheatre.co.uk
MILTON JONES IN MILTON: IMPOSSIBLE / MARCH 27 – 28 / RICHMOND THEATRE
One man. One mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Join the ever-ambitious Milton Jones as he reveals the truth about being an international spy before he’s given a disappointing new identity which forces him to appear on shows such as Mock the Weekand Live at the Apollo. Nonsense by the sackful and deftly daft comedy awaits you.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
EARTH HOUR / MARCH 28 / EVERYWHERE
Taking place at8:30 pm,Earth Hourhelps to raise awareness of how our actions are damaging the planet. Climate change is harming wildlife, oceans are being suffocated by plastic, and the forests and wild places which animals called home are being destroyed. Make a pledge to the planet, and switch it off for an hour this March.
For more information, visitwww.wwf.org.uk
VICTORY TEA DANCE / MARCH 28 / WILFRID NOYCE CENTRE, GODALMING
Godalming’s LynchPin Productions presents a Victory Tea Dance to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of WW2. From 4 pm – 6 pm, swing the afternoon away with live music from the fantastic Katie’s Crooked Swing Band playing the hits of the 1940s, and listen to actors reading first-hand accounts of the Spitfire Girls. There will be Victory tea, cakes and sandwiches, plus a cash bar, and the chance to win superb prizes from the finest local producers. And if you come in 1940s’ attire (or make-do-and-mend charity finds), you may win a prize for ‘smartest-dressed’!
For more information, visit www.lynchpinptc.co.uk
ONE NIGHT WITH ANTON & ERIN / MARCH 29/ DE VERE BEAUMONT ESTATE, OLD WINDSOR
Fancy spending the night with Strictly Come Dancingfinalist Anton Du Beke and his professional partner Erin Boag? Enjoy an extraordinary evening of dancing and dining at the De Vere Beaumont Estate and be treated to an experience like no other. As well a performance of their breathtaking ballroom showcase there’ll be a chance to learn how to dance, with a lesson from the stars. Fans of Strictlyshould get their tickets quick for a night to remember.
For more information, visit www.donaheys.co.uk
COME WHAT MAY / MARCH 30 – 31 / THEATRE ROYAL, WINDSOR
An all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza awaits at the Theatre Royal in Windsor this March, as the ultimate tribute to Moulin Rougearrives on stage in a cacophony of colour. Bursting at the seams with timeless classics to sing-a-long with, get into the mood, get into the groove – and expect a glamorous night in the underworld of Paris.
For more information, visit www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
LOVELY MUSIC NIGHT / MARCH 31 / THE FIERY BIRD, WOKING
Fancy some lovely music? Get your fill of fresh acoustic tunes from the best emerging artists on the scene at The Fiery Bird in Woking. Enjoy four bands for just £5 OTD, and discover some new favourites.
For more information, visit www.fierybirdvenue.org.uk
JULIET & ROMEO / MARCH 31 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Think you know the real story of Romeo and Juliet? What if it turns out that they didn’t actually die in a tragic misunderstanding, but grew up and lived happily ever after… sort of… Join the now middle aged lovers, as their haunted by the pressures of being the poster couple for romantic love and now confronting their struggles on stage with you the audience as their witness. Their therapist told them was a terrible idea.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
QUIZ NIGHT / EVERY THURSDAY / THE STOKE PUB & PIZZERIA, GUILDFORD
Exercise your mind at this super popular weekly quiz hosted by Mr Fame at The Stoke Pub & Pizzeria in Guildford. Grab a gang of your most erudite and earnest pals for a night of cranial competition accompanied by some sustenance in the form of pizza to fuel your way. Pre-booking online is essential to guarantee a table with proceedings kicking off at 8.00pm.
For more information, visit www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk
OPEN MIC / EVERY WEDNESDAY / THE GREY HORSE, KINGSTON
Taking place every Wednesday at the Grey Horse in Kingston, pluck up the courage and express yourself at this weekly open mic night hosted by Ram Jam Records. With guitar amps, bass amp, piano and drum kit all provided, simply bring yourself and your chosen instrument along before taking to the stage to do your thang. Whether you want to go solo, as a duo, as a band – or even as a magician – sign up on the day from 6 pm onwards.
For more information, visit www.ramjamrecords.co.uk
ONE TO LOOK FORWARD TO…
PINOCCHIO GETS WOOD – THE SUMMER ADULT PANTO /JULY 6 – 18 / THE BACK ROOM OF THE STAR INN, GUILDFORD
Due to swelling demand, those frisky folk over at Guildford Fringe Theatre Company proudly announce a new member to their roster of annual events. Get set for the inaugural performance of their summer adult panto and enjoy Pinocchio Get Wood at this summer’s Guildford Fringe Festival. Book tickets quickly before an inevitable sell-out.
For more information, visit www.guildfordfringefestival.com
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