THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT – EVENTS IN SURREY
For foragers of fun and entertaining excursions, we present to you a feast of fine events to attend throughout Surrey this November. Horror, comedy, drama, live music, magical lights and much more await. Delve in and discover some dates for your diary.
JEKYLL & HYDE / OCTOBER 15 – NOVEMBER 5 / ST NICOLAS’ CHURCH, GUILDFORD
Guildford Shakespeare Company returns to the fore this autumn with a seasonal treat as they present the deliriously spooky, solo-actor adaptation of Robert Louis Stephenson’s classic Jekyll & Hyde. Staged at St Nicolas’ Church in Guildford, brace yourselves for a night of gothic horror.
For more information, visit guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk
IGNITE / OCTOBER 20 – NOVEMBER 6 / POLESDEN LACEY, GREAT BOOKHAM
For a visual spectacle to behold, head on over to the estate of historic Polesden Lacey for the essential after-dark experience that is Ignite. Follow the trail of lights and lanterns and be enchanted by fantasy and magic as you wander through flickering flames with your friends and family. Not to be missed. Book some tickets quick.
For more information, visit igniteatpolesdenlacey.seetickets.com
OTHELLO / NOVEMBER 1 – 5 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Frantic Assembly’s award-winning and electrifying take on Shakespeare’s ultimate tragedy of paranoias, sex and murder comes to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this November. Rooted in a volatile 21st century, expect broken glass, broken promises, poisonous manipulation and explosive violence.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST / NOVEMBER 1 – 12 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
A Rose Original, ETT, and Leeds Playhouse production, Oscar Wilde’s genius humour meets contemporary culture in a theatrical rollercoaster packed with shade, wit and plenty of gags at Kingston’s Rose Theatre this November. A classic satire vibrantly retold about dysfunctional families, class, gender and sexuality.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
PSYCHIC SALLY “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS” / NOVEMBER 1 + 2 / ESHER THEATRE
The one and only Psychic Sally arrives at Esher Theatre for not one but two nights this month. Expect some close encounters of an otherworldly kind as Sally seeks to meet those that have passed over to the other side. So sit back, relax with an open mind and be ready to come forward if you think the message is for you.
For more information, visit eshertheatre.com
SING-A-LONGA PUB QUIZ / NOVEMBER 2 / FALLEN ANGEL BAR, GUILDFORD
Love a pub quiz? Love singing? Combine your two interests and try out this sing-a-long pub quiz at Guildford’s quirky cabaret bar, The Fallen Angel. Put your brain and vocal cords to the test and see if you’re the best. Avoid the bitter disappointment of not being able to attend by booking your table online.
For more information, visit guildfordfringe.com
I, AM DRAM / NOVEMBER 3 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
I, AmDram is a comedic musical memoir of the musty vibrancy of amateur dramatics. For four generations and 90 years, Hannah Maxwell’s entire family have been involved in the musical theatre scene of Welwyn Garden City. Now a lesbian performance artist living in London, Maxwell revisits her hometown, her thespian family and memories of shows gone by. A story of return, reconciliation and rehearsals with mum. Step-ball-changing between suburb and city, I, AmDram, minds the gap between the identities we assert and the worlds we leave.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
WOMAN TO WOMAN / NOVEMBER 4 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Woman to Woman is a unique and timeless collaboration between four of the UK’s most celebrated female Singer-Songwriters performing their classic hit singles and album tracks alongside their sensational band. Featuring legends Beverley Craven, Judie Tzuke, Julia Fordham and Rumer, enjoy an evening of classic hits at Guildford’s G Live.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
MOVE TO THE BEAT: ALEX HITCHCOCK / NOVEMBER 4 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Guildford Jazz’s latest series of events at The Boileroom features London-based Saxophonist Alex Hitchcock. An Ivor Novello-nominated composer, Hitchcock is one of the foremost upcoming jazz talents in the UK right now. So get your fix of some fine music and book a ticket quickly.
For more information, visit the boileroom.net
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB: STEVE WICKHAM / NOVEMBER 4 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
Steve Wickham is one of the most excellent guys in Music. He also happens to be a gifted musician, composer and songwriter who has played alongside the best; U2, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Sinead O’Connor and, of course, Mike Scott of The Waterboys. This November, Grayshott Folk Club welcome Steve to the stage to play his original material from his two solo albums. So get a ticket quick for a memorable evening.
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
SPIKE / NOVEMBER 8 – 12 / RICHMOND THEATRE
While Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers get down to becoming overnight celebrities, fellow Goon and chief writer Spike finds himself pushing the boundaries of comedy and testing the patience of the BBC. An absurdly funny play by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman (The Wipers Times, Trial By Laughter) that delves into the inner workings of one of our most brilliantly irreverent comedy minds.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
RUSSEL KANE LIVE: THE ESSEX VARIANT! / NOVEMBER 9 + 10 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Russell Kane’s bringing to town his gut-punch funny, searing, award-winning take on the two years we’ve just gone through. Hailed as The Guardian’s Number 1 comedy performance to come out of 2020 (The Guardian are miserable and usually hate everything) – this high-octane show brings nuclear-energy belly laughs and pant-wetting observations which prove laughter really is the best medicine* (*actually, it’s probably hospital medicine).
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
DOUBLE LIFE: A VR MUSICAL / NOVEMBER 9 – 12 / MILL STUDIO, GUILDFORD
Fancy something a bit different this month? How about a VR musical? Yes, you read that right. Meet Guy. Guy is gay. Guy is a gamer. And Guy is looking for love – in virtual reality. Double Life is a brand new fusion of live musical theatre and VR. One-moment heartwarming, the next heart-breaking, Guy will introduce you to virtual reality, immersing you in his story, surrounding you with his own virtual world, and teaching you his favourite new GUY-inspired VR games.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
ANDY PARSONS: WORK IN PROGRESS / NOVEMBER 11 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Fancy being a test dummy for some potential funny? Andy Parsons is back at Cranleigh Arts Centre this November giving some new material a go. Let him know whether he’s on to a winner with this ‘Work In Progress’ show.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
DARKER SHORES / NOVEMBER 15 – 19 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Featuring an all-star cast of Max Caulfield and Juliet Mills, trot on over to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for a shadowy tale of suspense. It is Christmas 1875, and Professor Gabriel Stokes takes lodgings at The Sea House, cared for by Mrs Hinchcliffe, on a lonely stretch of the East Sussex coast. No sooner has he arrived than the troubled history of the house comes to the fore with unexplained and mysterious happenings. Join this terrifying journey to discover the truth and book some seats sooner rather than later.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
ANGEL BARNES / NOVEMBER 15 / ESHER THEATRE
The wonderfully funny Angela Barnes arrives at Esher Theatre for a night of stand-up comedy. So step inside from the cold and warm those cockles as Angela confides that while one might have good intentions, trying to live your best life, as it turns out, is really, really hard. Relate much? So get a ticket and let some laughs out this month.
For more information, visit eshertheatre.com
MIDWEEK MAKES / NOVEMBER 16 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Join Ceramicist in Residence Ashleigh Fisk, head for the wonderful Watts Gallery Artists’ Village for a midweek morning making ceramics. Inspired by Mary Watts teaching the local community to work in clay, get creative with clay and sign up for this workshop today.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
DAVID LEWIS GEDGE: TALES FROM THE WEDDING PRESENT / NOVEMBER 19 / PRYZM, KINGSTON
To celebrate the release of the second volume of his memoir in comic book form titled ‘Tales From The Wedding Present’, David Gedge of the legendary band The Wedding Present returns to Kingston to play a special seated, stripped-back set at Pryzm alongside a Q&A and book signing.
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com
JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET / NOVEMBER 19 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
One of the great British instrumentalists of his generation, James Taylor Quartet, is bringing his trademark howling Hammond to The Boileroom in Guildford this November. Without a doubt, one of the most essential jazz-pop crossover outfits in live Music, music lovers take note and do not miss this.
For more information, visit the boileroom.net
JAZZ SABBATH / NOVEMBER 19 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
I’ve been waiting to write about the fantastically named Jazz Sabbath since July. And here they are! This talented trio of music-makers play, you guessed it, jazz-infused Black Sabbath covers with a little swing throwing in for good measure. Their take on Paranoid will have you bobbing your head all night long. So get down with the funky stuff and get a ticket for some musical quips.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
JON RICHARDSON: THE KNITWIT / NOVEMBER 20 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Yarn-loving, comer-togetherer of cardigan-wearing folk, funnyman and Knitwit Jon Richardson arrives at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this November. Will the recycling be put out on the right day? Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine? How many lights are on upstairs when everybody is downstairs? Watch Jon pretend that these aren’t his foremost concerns as he leaves home on his first tour since the last one. Get tickets, like, now.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
SH*TFACED SHAKESPEARE: MACBETH / NOVEMBER 26 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, multi-sell-out fringe phenomenon that is Sh*t-faced Shakespeare is touring the UK with one of Shakespeare’s most loved plays: Macbeth. Why sh*t-faced? While an altogether serious adaptation of Shakespeare attempts to take place, one actor selected randomly will be entirely intoxicated. What could go wrong?
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
SQUEEZE / NOVEMBER 29 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
They’re cool for cats; music legends Squeeze come to Guildford’s G Live this November with support from their special guest, ‘the people’s poet, Dr John Cooper Clarke. Playing hits and hidden gems from their extensive back catalogue, join stellar songwriters Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook for a night of nostalgia.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
STEVE MASON / NOVEMBER 30 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Singer-songwriter and founding member of the Beta Band, Steve Mason, makes a welcome return to The Boileroom to kick off his latest tour. Playing tunes from his solo albums, expect new Music on the horizon, with a new track out soon and a new album planned for next year.
For more information, visit the boileroom.net
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