THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
Looking for something to do that DOESN’T involve Christmas? If you’re looking to escape from the festivities for a short time, then why not take a peek at our latest guide to entertainment in Surrey. From Improv Comedy Jams and music from The Jam, to stand-up comedy and a theatrical extravaganza – check it out and make some plans.
IMPROV COMEDY JAM / NOVEMBER 30 + DECEMBER 14 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Think you’re funny? Of course, you do. For those interested in expressing their comical quips to an adoring audience, internationally renowned improv comedy teacher Chris Mead is holding a couple of comedy jams. Pay what you can and learn how to turn your wit into one-line wonders, and discover how spontaneity can spur you on to bring others laughter and joy.
For more information, visit the farnhammaltings.com
FROM THE JAM + very special guests BUZZCOCKS / DECEMBER 2 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Led by The Jam’s original bass player and songwriter Bruce Foxton and Russel Hastings, From The Jam celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Jam’s final 1982 farewell tour, Beat Surrender. Punk Rock n Roll’s finest, Buzzcocks.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
BAD MANNERS / DECEMBER 6 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
The legendary Buster Bloodvessel and his band Bad Manners are coming to The Boileroom in Guildford! Once banned from Top of The Pops, Bad Manners were inspired by the late 70s ska scene and were famed for their on-stage antics, not to mention Buster’s inordinately long tongue. So get a ticket quickly for a night to remember.
For more information, visit the boileroom.net
CRAWLERS / DECEMBER 8 / PRYZM, KINGSTON
Celebrating the release of their new mixtape ‘Loud Without Noise’, the slewy Rock-Pop quartet Crawlers come to Kingston to play a reduced capacity show at Pryzm. Tipped for big things, the band’s debut UK tour back in April sold out, so expect a special night.
For more information, visit the banquetrecords.com
AFFORDABLE ART MARKET / DECEMBER 10 / NEW HOUSE ART SPACE, GUILDFORD
Fancy some affordable art? New House Art Space is holding an affordable art market at the gallery from 10 am – 4 pm this December. Featuring local makers, creators and artistic innovators, expect ceramics, prints and more as gifts to give to your pals or, indeed, keep for your fine self.
For more information, visit newhouse.art
MARTIN & ELIZA CARTHY / DECEMBER 11 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Folks’ finest family duo, Martin and Eliza Carthy, come to Walton’s Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre this month, treating ears to an eclectic range of songs and tunes from their vast repertoire. Expect an evening of traditional and contemporary folk music from arguably two of the greatest English folk musicians.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
GRANT LEE PHILLIPS / DECEMBER 11 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
If you watched waaay too much Gilmore Girls back in the day, you may remember the town troubadour who would pop into the fore on occasion to play a tune or two. The musician in question is Americana singer-songwriter Mr Grant Lee Phillips, who will take a trip across the pond this December and land on stage at The Boileroom in Guildford. Cool huh? Get a ticket quickly for a night of some sweet live music.
For more information, visit the boileroom.net
SING-A-LONG-A-GARETH / DECEMBER 15 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Choirmaster Gareth Malone is back on the road, inspiring audiences far and wide to embrace the joy of singing. Head for Guildford’s G Live this December and have a good sing-song with Gareth as he plays and sings his way through tunes he’s performed on television over the last 15 years. Come with a choir, or go solo – just expect to sing!
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
DREAMBOYS – NO STRINGS ATTACHED / DECEMBER 16 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Need to warm up from the cold outside? The Dreamboys are coming to get Guildford all hot and steamy with their latest ‘No Strings Attached’ tour (ahem). So whether it’s an alternative Christmas party night out or you just fancy catching some muscly men in their birthday suits – get some tickets and get ready for a red hot night out. Not for the faint-hearted.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL / DECEMBER 19 – 30 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Starring Strictly’s Kevin Clifton and Maisie Smith, Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning worldwide film phenomenon Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is coming to Guildford’s G Live this December. Directed and co-choreographed by Britain’s best-loved TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood, enjoy an alternative Christmas show filled with music and magic.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
MIKE WOZNIAK / DECEMBER 19 / FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON
The hilarious and heavily moustached Mike Wozniak comes to Kingston’s Fighting Cocks for a night of nonsense this December. So forget your worries and nab yourself a ticket for a wickedly funny night out.
For more information, visit outsideboxcomedy.co.uk
HERSH DAGMARR – INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN: THE SONGS OF THE PET SHOP BOYS / DECEMBER 22 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Join the immortal and immoral Hersh Dagmarr as he deconstructs the songs of The Pet Shop Boys and transports them to the Weimar era with his pianist and arranger extraordinaire Karen Newby as a love letter to London.
For more information, visit electric.theatre