THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
“Whats on in Surrey” we hear you cry. Cometh the month of February, cometh the fun. While it may be the shortest month of the year, that won’t stop the non-stop entertainment coming your way. Find below our latest chronicle of arts, crafts and culture for your perusal and pleasure…
INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK / JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 6 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Celebrating the nation’s great institutions, independent venues, head for Guildford’s esteemed live music and arts community hub, The Boileroom, for a week of wild and wonderful music. Featuring headliners; SOAK, The Bug Club, Pom Poko, Joe and The Sh!tboys, Bess Atwell, The Skints, Field Music, as well as numerous bands to warm the nights up – support the scene and turn up to your local independent venue.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB PRESENTS: NIALL MCNAMEE / JANUARY 28 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
If you fancy some sweet folk music to warm your winter nights, then head for this month’s instalment of Grayshott Folk Club and cuddle up to the cosy tones of Irish singer-songwriter Niall McNamee. One to watch, sit back, relax and be serenaded by McNamee’s rustically smooth tones and storytelling.
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL / FEBRUARY 1 – 5 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Join Doralee, Violet and Judy as they team up and take care of business in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this February. Starring Claire Sweeney as ‘Violet Newstead’, enjoy a great night out accompanied by a classic musical score featuring that hit tune.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
STEWART LEE: SNOWFLAKE / TORNADO / FEBRUARY 3 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Catch a double-bill featuring two sixty minute sets from stand-up comedy legend Stewart Francis at Kingston’s Rose Theatre this February. Snowflake will feature a heavily rewritten show from the original that has been on hold for the past two years, while the second half tornado questions big Stew’s place in the comedy marketplace. So buckle up for a whirlwind night of laughter.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
LOOKING OUT, LOOKING IN / FEBRUARY 4 – MARCH 6 / DAVIES GILDER GALLERY, NEW HOUSE, GUILDFORD
New House Art Space host their first exhibition, Looking Out, Looking In’ in celebration of the creative hub’s resident artists. The first of many events and exhibitions taking place at the Davies Gilder Gallery, found behind Bridge Street, meet artists and likeminded folks with a penchant for art and find out more about Guildford’s newest creative space.
For more information, visit the boileroom.net/newhouse
MARK WATSON: THIS CAN’T BE IT / FEBRUARY 4 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
What with a global pandemic etc., it’s safe to say we’ve all had a moment or two (or a million) of reflection, begging existential questions on life’s fragility. One man that assuredly has it covered is Welsh funnyman, Mark Watson. Catch the man himself cram a couple of years of pathological overthinking into an evening of stand-up.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
ED BYRNE: IF I’M HONEST / FEBRUARY 5 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
A regular on shows such as Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Top Gear and QI, stand-up comedian Ed Byrne is back on the road 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 Guildford’s G Live this February.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
GUILDFORD ILLUMINATED – SPACE & LIFE / FEBRUARY 9 – 12 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
Journey through space, light and time this month and head for this illuminating and inspiring light and sound installation taking place at Guildford Cathedral. Created by the artistic collaboration ‘Luxmuralis’, be surrounded by light and sound as it projects bounces onto the architectural features of this iconic brutalist structure.
For more information, visit guildford-cathedral.org
SHEILA’S ISLAND / FEBRUARY 10 – 19 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Featuring an all-star cast of fabulous femmes, Tim Firth’s (Calendar Girls, Kinky Boots) Sheila’s Island will premiere at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre before touring nationally. Starring Sara Crowe, Rina Fatania, Judy Flynn and Abigail Thaw, enjoy a night of sharp-witted comedy as a team bonding expedition goes comically awry.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
UNRAVEL… A FESTIVAL OF YARN / FEBRUARY 11 – 13 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Farnham’s annual fiesta of all things yarn and yarn making returns to its spiritual home of The Maltings for three a three-day festival this February. From knitting and crochet to spinning and weaving, sign up to a multitude of workshops and talks, as well as meeting like-minded makers and creators. So whether you fancy learning how to make custom-fit socks or want to perfect your Baltic Braid, become one with the yarn this month.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
BARRIOKE / FEBRUARY 11 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
He is the one, and only Barry from EastEnders, AKA actor Shaun Williamson arrives at The Boileroom for a spot of Barrioke. You guessed it; it’s Karaoke, but with Barry, from EastEnders. Hosted by the man himself, sing your favourite tunes with some accompaniment from Shaun as he swoons and supports you in your moment on stage and under the spotlight.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
JAMES BOND 007 AUCTION / FEBRUARY 11 / EWBANK’S AUCTION ROOMS, WOKING
Find 007-heaven at Ewbank’s Auction Rooms near Woking this February with this specially curated James Bond movie memorabilia collection. Satisfy your license to bid and win on an array of movie posters and more as Ian Fleming’s famed double agent becomes the main feature of this unmissable auction. Browse the catalogue online beforehand, find your favourite items, and prepare to go head to head with fellow faithful followers of the man they call Bond. James Bond. The item featured above is for James Bond Thunderball (1965) Advance British Quad film poster. The design features two panels of poster illustration on the left by Frank McCarthy and two on the right by Robert McGinnis. The poster was designed with the intention that it would be cut into four pieces. Very few examples (complete or otherwise) have survived, folded, 30 x 40 inches. Estimate: £8,000-12,000. The sale also includes a first edition Casino Royale book estimated at £5,000-8,000
For more information, visit ewbankauctions.co.uk
HUNDRED WATT CLUB – A VALENTINES EVENING OF BURLESQUE AND VAUDEVILLE / FEBRUARY 12 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
This February, the dastardly and downright naughty Hundred Watt Club returns to the Electric Theatre in Guildford for a romantic and raunchy rendezvous celebrating all things lust and love. Not for the fainthearted, leave your inhibitions at the door and prepare for a night to remember as you’re entertained by the very best from the burlesque and vaudeville.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
WAITRESS / FEBRUARY 14 – 19 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Starring Chelsea Halfpenny (BBC’s Casualty and ITV’s Emmerdale) and Matt Willis (Busted, Wicked), the hit musical comedy Waitress arrives at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre, serving up some sweet treats for theatre fans to tuck in to. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, dreams of happiness, but life gets complicated when a hot doctor arrives on the scene. Find out more this February.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
ED GAMBLE / FEBRUARY 16 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The excellent Ed Gamble comes to Guildford’s G Live for a night of japes and jolly good times. After a sell-out tour of his house in 2020 (extended into 2021 due to popular demand), Ol’ Broken Pancreas is charged up and ready to flick the switch on another night of attention-seeking. Co-host of the award-winning mega-hit podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, Taskmaster champion, and has his own special Blood Sugar available worldwide on Amazon Prime – get some tickets quick!
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB: ZOE LYONS / FEBRUARY 17 / ESHER THEATRE
Showcasing the very best stand-up comics currently working the circuit, join the Outside the Box Comedy Club at their new home for Esher Theatre’s monthly instalment of the funny stuff. Headlining this month’s comedy night is the outstandingly funny Zoe Lyons. So get some tickets and indulge in a much-needed belly laugh.
For more information, visit eshertheatre.com
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME / FEBRUARY 19 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Ah, the beautiful game. Love it or hate it, it’s everywhere, isn’t it? This laugh-out-loud look at our undying obsession with football celebrates everything from weird match-day rituals to ridiculous armchair punditry, explores the highs and lows of football fandom and may even attempt to explain the offside rule. Delivering a knockout performance, enjoy a ballsy, high-energy show brimming with nostalgia and set to a backdrop of chant-along hits and a buzzing soundtrack. Even if football isn’t your thing, this electric, feel-good show will persuade you of its charms.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH / FEBRUARY 21 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Folk singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich brings his blissful tunes to Guildford this February, playing songs from his latest record as well as some blasts from the past. A master of his craft, enjoy a night of first-class music in the intimate environs of The Boileroom.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
LIGHTBOX LATES / FEBRUARY 24 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
On the last Thursday of the month, the Lightbox in Woking keeps their doors open for a bit longer for their popular Lightbox Lates. Enjoy free entry to all galleries from 5 pm – 8.30 pm as well as joining in with monthly meets for like-minded folk to assemble, choose from The Lightbox Book Group (6 pm), The Paint Club (7 pm) and Poetry Open Mic Night (8 pm).
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
LUKE KEMPNER: MACHO MACHO MAN / FEBRUARY 24 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
Star of Spitting Image and Steph’s Packed Lunch, master of mimic Luke Kempner, comes to Camberley Theatre with his brand new show Macho Macho Man. Join the journey as Luke tries to work out what masculinity really means with the help of Louis Theroux, the cast of Downton Abbey and even Jürgen Klopp. Don’t miss this remarkable one-man show from one of Britain’s most exciting, new comedy talents.
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
CRIMES, CAMERA, ACTION / FEBRUARY 25 – 26 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Get set for a classic whodunit as the multi-award-winning New Old Friends return to the stage with their latest show. Crimes, Camera, Action whisks the audience to golden-era Hollywood and introduces a new lead detective, a world-weary, hard-boiled private-eye in the mould of Humphrey Bogart: meet Stan Shakespeare. Hold onto your hats and get set for an action-packed adventure.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
THE SHAPESHIFTERS / FEBRUARY 26 / THIRTY3 HZ, GUILDFORD
Noughties nu-disco and house favourites The Shapeshifters come to Guildford’s boutique nightclub Thirty3Hz for a night of dance floor classics. Coming to the fore with their chart-topping hit ‘Lola’s Theme’ back in 2004, catch a true legend of the game in the heart of Guildford town this February. Get a ticket quick before a sell-out show.
For more information, visit shademusic.co.uk
NISH KUMAR: YOUR POWER, YOUR CONTROL / FEBRUARY 26 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Political comic. Observer of life. Silly man. The hilarious Nish Kumar comes to G Live in Guildford to take back control! After standing on the sidelines witnessing two years of upheaval and uncertainty that has been beyond our control, Kumar comes to save the day with his new show. Save yourself a spot and get ready for some seriously decent stand-up comedy.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
PERSUASION 24 / FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 19 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
A Rose Original Production, witness Jane Austen’s classic get re-worked and re-mixed for the twenty first century. With a soundtrack featuring the likes of Frank Ocean, Dua Lipa and Cardi B, catch this riotously reimagined romantic comedy on stage in Kingston this February.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
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