THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
Looking for some entertainment in Surrey this June? Well it looks like you’ve hit the jackpot! Find below all you need to know about events taking place this month. Live music, not so live music, stand-up comedy, outdoor theatre, arts, crafts and enough culture for the vultures to feel certifiably fed. That’s entertainment!
DON LETTS (DJ SET) / JUNE 2 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Fancy a night of truly excellent music? The legend that is Donovan Letts comes to spin tunes from his untouchable record collection this month. A British film director, disc jockey and musician, Letts first came to prominence as the videographer for the Clash, directing several of their music videos. Snap up some tickets quick.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
TOYAH / JUNE 3 / ESHER THEATRE
Following her 2021 Top 25 charting album “Posh Pop” and over 80 million worldwide YouTube views for her weekly Sunday Lunch videos with Robert Fripp, national music legend and true icon Toyah is back on tour. This special tour celebrates 40 years of the iconic singer and actress. Performing her smash hit singles, I Want To Be Free, and It’s A Mystery, alongside her other greatest hits, including Thunder In The Mountains, Echo Beach and many more classics.
For more information, visit eshertheatre.com
SURREY ARTISTS’ OPEN STUDIOS / JUNE 3 – 18 / VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The Surrey Artists’ Open Studios return this June. Be inspired by and discover local artists who call Surrey their home as they invite you into their creative spaces. So take the trail, and why not purchase a particular piece of art that will take pride of place at your place?
For more information, visit surreyopenstudios.org.uk
OUTDOOR THEATRE AT PAINSHILL PARK / JUNE 3, 9 + 18 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Painshill Park sets the stage for a trio of Outdoor Theatre events this June. Featuring Robin Hood, A Midsummer Nights’ Dream and Twelfth Night, take your place on the lawn of the walled garden and bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Feel welcome to bring dinner in the form of a picnic and homemade snacks, while drinks will be provided by an outdoor bar selling non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL / JUNE 6 – 17 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Serenading you into summer with style this June, Hampton Court Palace Festival returns for a month of majestic music in the historical surroundings of the palace. Dance the nights away to an eclectic lineup of artists, including Gladys Knight, Soft Cell, Grace Jones, Kool & The Gang, Kaiser Chiefs, Tom Jones, Bjorn Again and Rick Astley.
For more information, visit hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY BANGERS LIVE! / JUNE 8 / MILL STUDIO, YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Join James for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous, singalong tunes to take you back to your Primary School days. Of course, you won’t have to sit cross-legged on the school hall floor, but you will be encouraged to sing along! As well as the assembly bangers, there will be other musical surprises, throwback mashups and reflections on growing up in the 90s.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
MARK SIMMONS: QUIP OFF THE MARK / JUNE 9 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of One-liners’ Mark Simmons brings his brand-new show on the road. This isn’t your average one-liner show, as there is a running theme throughout. Mark’s parents sold the house he grew up in this year, and he had to collect his box of stuff from the loft. Come discover what’s in the box in this top-level one-liner show structured in a way you’ve never seen before.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
BEAT PRESENTS: BINKER GOLDING / JUNE 9 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Catch a true gem o the jazz scene at Guildford’s The Boileroom as Binker Golding arrives to play some tunes. A leading light of the new London jazz scene, multi-award-winning saxophonist & composer Binker Golding won the Jazz FM instrumentalist of the Year award in 2020 & in the duo Binker & Moses, the MOBO award in 2015.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
THREAD 2023 / JUNE 10 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Join like-minded lovers of good yarn at the ninth annual Thread Festival, taking place at the master-crafter mecca that is the Farnham Maltings this June. Enjoy workshops, talks, demonstrations and exhibitions, and a vibrant marketplace ready and waiting for you to snap up some textile treats to take home.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE QUEEN’S READING ROOM FESTIVAL / JUNE 11 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
A brand new literary festival is taking place at Hampton Court Palace this month. The Queen’s Reading Room will stage its first festival with speakers including Dame Judi Dench, David Olusoga, Kamila Shamsie, Ben Macintyre and Ken Follett. The festival follows the success of Her Majesty’s book club, which launched on Instagram in January 2021 and has since amassed over 160k followers internationally.
For more information, visit royalreadingroom.uk
THIS IS THE KIT / JUNE 12 / PRYZM, KINGSTON
Celebrating the release of the new album ‘Careful Of Your Keepers’, This Is The Kit visits Kingston to play at Pryzm. Produced by Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals), the album is out on June 9. So get some tickets for a night of exceptional live music.
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com
QUALITY STREET / JUNE 13 – 17 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
For a ridiculous evening of romantic comedy, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford welcomes this rare revival of J.M Barrie’s play Quality Street in June. Written years before his classic adventure tale featuring a certain Peter Pan, did you know that Barrie’s Quality Street was so well-known that it inspired the now-famous chocolates of the same name?
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
THE SERIAL KILLER NEXT DOOR WITH EMMA KENNY / JUNE 14 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
One of the UK’s most notable Psychological Therapists and Crime commentators, Emma Kenny, discusses what creates a serial killer at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this month. Spooky. What creates a serial killer, and could anything have prevented their potential from being activated, or were they simply born to kill? If you want to find out, knock yourself out and purchase a ticket today.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
OFF THE KERB COMEDY CLUB / JUNE 14 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Farnham Maltings partner with Off the Kerb Productions to bring some much-welcome comic relief to folks in Farnham and beyond this June. Enjoy a summer’s Eve with two hours of some of the circuit’s best and brightest upcoming comics. Fancy some food with your funny? Tuck into treats from the barbecue that’ll be sizzling away before the entertainment kicks off. Tickets and food must be booked in advance.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
INTRODUCING CLAY AND CLAYMAKING / JUNE 14 – 15 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
A two-day workshop taking place at the achingly beautiful West Horsley Place; why not learn how to make clay this month? Led by clay expert Martin Brockman, you will meet at the outdoor workshop site on the estate, where Martin will talk through the local surroundings and the different materials available to work with over the day, including clay, charcoal and oak inks.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
DANNY BHOY / JUNE 15 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
It’s been a long wait for the globe-trotting Scot, but finally, the oh-so-funny Danny Bhoy is back on the UK stage with his brand-new show ‘Now Is Not A Good Time. So snap up a ticket quick for a date in Camberley this month.
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
GUILDFORD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRESENT: HENRY V / JUNE 15 – JULY 1 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
GSC revise two of their most requested shows this summer, and the first up is Henry V, Shakespeare’s triumphant story of victory against insurmountable odds and a celebration of theatre’s electrifying power. Guildford Cathedral will provide an awe-inspiring location featuring an especially designed backdrop projected on to the building itself. Get tickets quick.
For more information, visit guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk
DEPECHE MODE / JUNE 17 / TWICKENHAM STADIUM
Depeche Mode are bringing their Memento Mori Tour to Twickenham Stadium. This will be Depeche Mode’s 19th tour and their first in over five years. Depeche Mode remains an ever-evolving and singularly influential musical force, Having sold over 100 million records and played to more than 35 million fans worldwide. With support from Young Fathers, snap up some tickets quick!
For more information, visit twickenhamstadium.com
GEORGE HINCHCLIFFE’S UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN / JUNE 18 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Who is to blame for the worldwide phenomena of ukulele orchestras and ukulele mania? The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain! Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock stars of the “bonsai guitar”, who have plucked and sung, joked and whistled with Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat Stevens, The Ministry of Sound and Blue Peter.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
CELEBRATING WOMEN IN JAZZ / JUNE 18 / WATTS GALLERY ARTSISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Come relax with family and friends for this dreamy evening of smooth summertime jazz at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village. Bring a picnic and enjoy the ambience of the beautiful landscape and Arts and Crafts setting, with top-quality musicians from Guildford Jazz playing an excellent selection of Jazz favourites on the gallery lawn. Perfect.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
ANNIE / JUNE 19 – 24 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Starring Craig Revel Horwood as Miss Hannigan, the hit musical Annie arrives at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this June. Be part of the magic and join our Annie as she embarks on a journey of trials, tribulations and show-tunes to find her true family.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA] / JUNE 21 – 24 / RICHMOND THEATRE
The story of how one man went from a peace-loving, long-haired hippy and would-be pop star to warmongering multimillionaire in just a couple of decades. Throw in a stellar cast of larger-than-life characters – Cherie Blair, Princess Diana, John Prescott, Peter Mandelson, Alastair Campbell, Osama bin Laden, George W Bush, Saddam Hussein and Gordon Brown – it’s Yes, Minister meets The Rocky Horror Show! And a musical like no other. A hilarious tragedy of political intrigue, religion, power and romance, this hilarious new show by Harry Hill and Steve Brown received critical acclaim following a sold-out run in London.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
PAINSHILL LIVE MUSIC LATES / JUNE 21 – JULY 13 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Throughout the summer, Painshill Park hosts their Live Music Late series. Featuring a mix of tribute bands and originals from a number of genres, watch the sunset over the lake as you listen to the sounds amplified from the stage. From mod and pop to rock and reggae, check out the lineup online and find your fave. Food and drink vendors will be on-site, or feel free to bring a picnic.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
WHOLE LOTTA COMEDY CLUB / JUNE 22 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Taking place at Guildford’s Electric Theatre, Whole Lotta Comedy presents a rip-roaring evening of laughs featuring a smorgasbord of stand-ups from some of the best comedians the UK circuit has to offer. June’s lineup includes Andy Parsons, Thenjiwe and Jon Long Join Gareth Neale.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
NATIONAL QUILT CHAMPIONSHIPS / JUNE 22 – 24 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Fancy yourself a master crafter? Love nothing more than spending your time making luscious quilts to keep you cosy? For your fix of fabric, head for the National Quilt championships over at Sandown Racecourse this June. Peruse and pore over a plethora of fabrics at this quilter extravaganza.
For more information, visit grosvenorshows.co.uk
KEITH BRYMER JONES / JUNE 23 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Spend a hilarious and uplifting evening with renowned British designer, bestselling author, and Great Pottery Throw Down judge Keith Brymer Jones as he shares stories of life in front of and behind the potter’s wheel. Dancer. Frontman of an almost famous band. Judge on The Great Pottery Throwdown. How did all that happen? Join Keith at Guildford’s G Live this month.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
MOCK TUDOR COMEDY CLUB / JUNE 23 / 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 John Robertson, Matt Green and Joe Bor.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
HUNDRED WATT CLUB: THE ART OF TEASE BURLESQUE WORKSHOP + AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE AND VAUDEVILLE / JUNE 24 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Chaotic, hypnotic, and just the right amounts of erotic, Hundred Watt Club invite you to join them at their Summer Soiree as they return to Guildford with a glittering, sizzling lineup of showgirls, comedy and cabaret acts! Hand-selected, jaw-dropping lineup to be announced. Expect the unexpected, but be ready for a beautiful, brash and bawdy night of very grown-up entertainment! Fancy learning how to strut your stuff like they do on stage? Learn how to make the moves and improve your confidence with the workshop earlier in the afternoon.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
ALL-DAY LIFE DRAWING / JUNE 25 / CASS ART, KINGSTON
Enjoy these monthly creative & dynamic workshops, which have been running at Cass Art for over 10 years and are suitable for all levels. You’ll have the opportunity to use a good range of media, explore traditional and contemporary approaches to life drawing and gain valuable feedback on your work. What are you waiting for? Get creative and sign up online.
For more information, visit cassart.co.uk
THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO / JUNE 27 – JULY 1 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Based on the acclaimed novel by Christy Lefteri, join Nuri the Beekeeper and his artist wife Afra as they are forced to flee their beloved home in the wake of war ravaging the country. A compassionate and beautiful play is a story of connection – between friends, families and strangers; The Beekeeper of Aleppo arrives at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this June.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
RIVERHOUSE HOOKERS – LEARN TO CROCHET / JUNE 27 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
On the hunt for a new hobby? Be a ‘crafty sew and sew’ this June and sign up for the Riverhouse Hookers based at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton-on-Thames. Learn the basics of crochet and meet like-minded lovers of a good yarn at this great workshop.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
THE BEAT / JUNE 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Legendary 2-Tone Punk Ska Reggae Group The Beat arrive at Guildford’s G Live this June. Formed in 1979, the band led by vocalist Dave Wakeling released their debut single, an infectious cover of the Smokey Robinson hit ‘Tears of a Clown’ and have since gone on to become one of the pioneers of the 2-Tone scene along with the likes of The Specials, Madness and The Selecter. So get your knees up for a proper celebratory skank this month and snap up some tickets quick.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
LIGHTBOX LATES / JUNE 29 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
On the last Thursday of the month, the Lightbox in Woking keeps its 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; Drawing For Adults (6pm), The Lightbox Book Group (6 pm), Write Out Loud Poetry Open Mic Night (7 pm).
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
HELLFIRE COMEDY CLUB / JUNE 30 / BELLERBY STUDIO, G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Get hot under the collar for a night of red-hot comedy at the Hell Fire Comedy Club held at G Live. Tuck into some fiery curry before belly-laughing the night away to jokes told by some of the hottest comics on the scene.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
MURDER, SHE DIDN’T WRITE / JUNE 30 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
A classic murder mystery is created on the spot in this ingenious and hilarious show from The Bristol Improv Theatre’s resident company.You become Agatha Christie in this improvised comedy as each night; an original murder mystery play is created based entirely on audience suggestions. The suspects will gather, the killer will strike, and the tension (and laughs) will ramp up to a riveting and rollicking denouement when the detective reveals the solution to the case.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
JO BRAND / JUNE 30 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Join Jo Brand as she takes to the road trying out new material along with her special guest, Andy Robinson. Long established as one of the UK’s best comics, Jo Brand is the star and writer of Getting On, the BBC’s BAFTA award-winning series set on a hospital’s geriatric ward, which was partly inspired by her earlier career in nursing. Get tickets now and help Jo test the road with her new bits.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org