THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT: ARTS, CRAFTS & CULTURE IN SURREY THIS MONTH
Looking for some fun? You’ve come to the right place! Providing you with enough arts, crafts and culture to feed a hungry vulture for a month – find out what’s on in Surrey this month with the latest edition of ‘That’s Entertainment’.
SHOOTING HEDDER GABLER / SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 21 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
A Rose Original Production in association with The Norwegian Ibsen Company, Shooting Hedda Gabler is a radical and affectionate adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, written by Nina Segal and directed by Jeff James (Persuasion), about doing whatever is necessary to get the shot. Expect a suspense-filled night in Kingston this month.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
QUEER NATURE / SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 29 / ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, KEW
This October, celebrate the diversity and beauty of plants and fungi with an inspiring new festival at Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew – Queer Nature. From the fascinating science behind plants and fungi to the connections between plants and LGBTQ+ communities, enjoy this celebratory programme of events that include talks, live music, comedy and more.
For more information, visit kew.org
GUILDFORD BOOK FESTIVAL / OCTOBER 1 – 18 / VARIOUS LOCATIONS, GUILDFORD
The Guildford Book Festival is back to provide literary lovers with an array of readings and events from some of the country’s finest writers and personalities. Now in its 34th year, this year’s Festival highlights include History Day at West Horsley Place featuring Alison Weir, Tracy Borman, Simon Heffer and Martin Willams. Festival favourite and Sunday Times number one bestselling Kate Mosse will discuss her new novel, The Ghost Ship, an epic tale of courageous women struggling to survive in a man’s world, and New York Times bestselling Dan Jones returns to the Festival with his Essex Dogs sequel, Wolves of Winter. And there will also be an opportunity to hear from Judy Murray, former Scottish international tennis player and Strictly Come Dancing contestant, who comes to the Festival with her debut novel, The Wild Card.
For more information, visit guildfordbookfestival.co.uk
SIMON BRODKIN: SCREWED UP / OCTOBER 1 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Fresh from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster and Lee Nelson creator Simon Brodkin is back with an outrageous new stand-up show. Watch him get all Screwed Up at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this month.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
LIFE OF PI / OCTOBER 2 – 7 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Based on the global phenomenon and winner of the Man Booker Prize, selling over fifteen million copies worldwide, Life of Pi is the acclaimed and hugely popular adaptation of an epic journey of endurance and hope. Arriving at Woking’s New Victoria this month, snap up some tickets quick for a wild adventure.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
THOMAS TRAUX / OCTOBER 4 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Merging a fevered imagination and solid songwriting with a mad scientist’s brain for weird gadgets, American singer Thomas Truax is a true one-off. Though Thomas usually performs solo, other notable past supporters and collaborators have included Jarvis Cocker, Duke Special, James Smith of Yard Act, Richard Hawley, Bob Log III, the Dresden Dolls and the late author Terry Pratchett. Catch a curious night of live music down at The Boileroom in Guildford this month.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
AN EVENING WITH THE HOLLIES / OCTOBER 5 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The Hollies have been entertaining audiences for over the last 60 years with their timeless hits such as Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress), The Air That I Breathe, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, and Bus Stop. The band’s music has transcended generations and their live performances continue to captivate fans worldwide. Catch iconic British music live at G Live in Guildford this month.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
GAG HOUSE COMEDY CLUBS / OCTOBER 6, 13 + 21 / GODALMING, ONSLOW VILLAGE, GUILDFORD + CAMBERLEY
Fancy some funny? Of course you do. It’s good for you don’t you know? Catch the latest names in stand-up comedy as monthly giggles return to Godalming, Camberley and Guildford courtesy of the Gag House Comedy Clubs.
For more information, visit gaghousecomedy.com
THE TRIALS OF CATO / OCTOBER 6 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Formed in Beirut, the band returned to the UK in 2016 before performing tirelessly up and down the country, leading to BBC Radio 2’s Mark Radcliffe hailing them as “one of the real discoveries on the folk circuit in recent times.” Their debut album, Hide and Hair, won Best Album at the 2019 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Their hotly anticipated second album was released last winter, and now they come to Farnham Maltings! Get some tickets quick for a night of awesome live music.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
DAME JOAN COLLINS – BEHIN DTHE SHOULDER PADS / OCTOBER 8 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
To coincide with the release of her much-anticipated memoir Behind the Shoulder Pads, global superstar Dame Joan Collins is embarking on a brand new tour. Featuring seldom told tales, enchanting anecdotes, and rare and fascinating footage from her seven decades in showbusiness, the evening will be full of the usual wit, candour, and of course glamour that we have come to expect from this British born Hollywood legend.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
A VOYAGE ROUND MY FATHER / OCTOBER 10 – 14 / RICHMOND THEATRE
BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee Rupert Everett will star in John Mortimer’s celebrated autobiographical play A Voyage Round My Father. Growing up in the shadow of a brilliant and eccentric barrister, a man whose tea-time conversation could take in music hall, adultery, evolution, the ridiculous inconvenience of sex, Shakespeare, and the importance of avoiding anything heroic in wartime, the son continually yearns for his father’s love and respect. Catch this funny caper at Richmond Theatre this October.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
FRANKIE BOYLE: LAP OF SHAME / OCTOBER 11 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Frankie Boyle’s on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
COOPS / OCTOBER 11 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Not many rappers can boast that their first ever live performance was at London’s O2 Arena, supporting hip hop legend, Nas.Influenced by the greats, Coops is as real as they come with his feet planted firmly on the ground and a very bright future! Bob your head and get down to the Boileroom for some serious British Hip Hop.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB: JAMES YORKSTON WITH NINA PERSSON / OCTOBER 14 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
Two legends. One night. songs from their recently-released collaborative album, called “The Great White Sea Eagle”, folk musician James Yorkston joins forces with The Cardigans singer, Pearson for a night of truly special live music.
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
TERRARIUM WORKSHOP / OCTOBER 14 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Join Renée AKA The Girl who Gardens to make a Kilner Jar Terrarium and bring some botanical charm to your home or someone else’s home. At the workshop, Renée will show you how to add all the ingredients and plants to create a mini garden to bring some of nature’s Vitamin G to your front room. Book tickets online today.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS / OCTOBER 14 – 15 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Feeling creative? Are you a lover of all things arts and crafts? Be inspired by the return of the Festival of Crafts taking place at the Farnham Maltings this October. Buy from over 70 designers and makers in a marketplace featuring homewares, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass and more.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
HEATHERS / OCTOBER 17 – 21 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Following two smash hit West End seasons, a record-breaking run at The Other Palace and winning the WhatsOnStage award for BEST NEW MUSICAL, Heathers The Musical, the black comedy rock musical based on the eponymous 1988 film, embarks on a new national tour taking in Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this month.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
BARRY CAN’T SWIM IN-STORE GIG & DEBUT ALBUM SIGNING / OCTOBER 18 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Record Corner is excited to welcome multi-faceted Scottish artist, Barry Can’t Swim, to a special in-store live gig at Guildford’s Boileroom, where he will also be signing his debut album ‘When Will We Land?’ out on general release Ninja Tune on 20 October.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
SHIBORI / OCTOBER 19 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Welcome to the wonderful world of Shibori, a Japanese resist dye technique. During this 1- day workshop you will learn a variety of Shibori techniques, preparing and dyeing samples in both Indigo and procion mx dyes. The workshop will take place in the beautiful and historic Tudor kitchen of West Horsley Place.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org.uk
WHOLE LOTTA COMEDY CLUB / OCTOBER 19 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Whole Lotta Comedy presents a rip-roaring evening of laughs, featuring a smorgasbord of stand-up from some of the best comedians the UK circuit has to offer. Each month’s show will see a different line-up, with a variety of comedy ranging from traditional stand-up to musical acts, observational, and the dark and daft. Laugh the night away at Guildford’s Electric Theatre this month.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
BEYOND SUPERVET: NOEL FITZPATRICK / OCTOBER 20 / DORKING HALLS
Noel Fitzpatrick takes to the stage this autumn as he brings his uplifting and motivating show back on the road, told with passion, humour and raw truth, learned from the thousands of animals he has helped through his career – and the people who have loved them. Beyond Supervet offers an antidote to the hectic whirlwind of modern living, bringing us back to the earthed basics, and showing that, at the end of the day, love really is all that matters.
For more information, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk
PETE FIRMAN: TRIKTOK / OCTOBER 21 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Pete is an award-winning performer who is not to be missed. Expect an evening of jaw-dropping magic and laugh-out-loud comedy. TrikTok takes Pete’s magic from the small screen to the stage and gives audiences a chance to see his critically acclaimed magical skills live
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
HUNDRED WATT CLUB – AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE & VAUDEVILLE + BURLESQUE WORKSHOP / OCTOBER 21 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Back by popular demand! Join Hundred Watt Club and their effervescent line-up of showgirls, vaudevillians, misfits & marvels for a ravishing, risqué and ridiculous evening of burlesque, comedy and cabaret. Fancy a go? The team will be hosting an ‘Art of Tease’ Workshop before the main event for those who want to learn the tricks of the trade. So get some tickets quick for a night of quirky curiosities.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
CABARET NIGHT WITH EVIE IVORY / OCTOBER 21 / FALLEN ANGEL, GUILDFORD
Inspired by Judy Garland, Mae West and The Rat Pack, Cabaret vocalist and burlesque performer Evie Ivory is a delightful mix of all things camp, Queer and vintage. This old soul serves you dazzling costumes, authentic vocals and character based tongue in cheek burlesque acts. Reserve your free table today for a naughty but nice night at Guilford’s Fallen Angel.
For more information, visit fallenangelbar.com
UNANNY: I KNOW WHAT I SAW / OCTOBER 22 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Do you believe in ghosts? Are UFOs real? Is the impossible possible Join Danny Robins, creator of the smash hit BBC Radio 4 paranormal podcasts Uncanny, The Battersea Poltergeist and The Witch Farm and award-winning West End play 2:22 – A Ghost Story, for the biggest investigation into the paranormal – ever.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
BRIDGET CHRISTIE: WHO AM I? / OCTOBER 22 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Bridget Christie is hot, but not in a good way. The 51 year old critically-acclaimed stand-up leaks blood, sweats, and thinks that Chris Rock is the same person as The Rock. It’s a menopause laugh-a-minute with a confused, furious, sweaty lady who is annoyed by everything.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
THE BODYGUARD: THE MUSICAL / OCTOBER 23 – 28 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
The international, award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back! Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love. Expect drama. Expect big songs. Get your tickets now.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
ALBERT LEE / OCTOBER 25 / EPSOM PLAYHOUSE
One of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, the Grammy Award-winning Albert Lee has worked with the likes of Eric Clapton, The Everly Brothers, The Crickets and Emmylou Harris over an illustrious career spanning 60 years. Catch him live at Epsom Playhouse later this October.
For more information, visit epsomplayhouse.co.uk
STEVE BACKSHALL / OCTOBER 26 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Steve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas. From Great whites to Great whales, seals to sardine shoals, Orca to the oddities of the deep: this is a fantastic opportunity for fans of all ages to dive deep into the wonderful world beneath the waves.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
PAUL YOUNG – BEHIND THE LENS / OCTOBER 26 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home). Now, on the 40th anniversary of No Parlez, he’s releasing a remarkable new record and publishing his extraordinary memoir; both called Behind The Lens. He’s touring the UK, too, where he’ll meet fans, sing hits and tell stories about his incredible career. So it’s time to revel in the classic hits and learn the stories behind them as Paul steps out from Behind The Lens.
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
TRUTH OR LIE IMPROV SHOW / OCTOBER 28 / COBHAM VILLAGE HALL
Pit your wits against our panel of talented actors who are happy to improvise their way out of telling the truth! Can you spot whose story is true in each round? Join am-dram here’s Cobham Players for a night of nonsense this October. A prize to the table with the highest score!
For more information, visit cobhamplayers.org.uk
GRAYSON PERRY: A SHOW ALL ABOUT YOU / OCTOBER 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
What makes you, you? Grayson Perry, white, male, heterosexual, able bodied, English, southerner, baby boomer and member of the establishment takes a mischievous look at the nature of identity in his new show that will make you laugh, shudder, and reassess who you really are.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
CHRIS MCAUSLAND / OCTOBER 30 / ESHER THEATRE
You might have seen him on Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He’s been called an ‘overnight success’ – even though he’s been doing stand-up for yonks! Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making
For more information, visit eshertheatre.com
THE KILLS / OCTOBER 31 / PRYZM, KINGSTON
To celebrate the release of their new album titled ‘God Games’, The Kills visit Kingston to play at Pryzm on Halloween. Get a ticket quick for a night of no-nonsense rock and roll that oozes cool.
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com