THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT – NOVEMBER
Need to know what’s on? From nights at the theatre and laugh out loud stand-up comedy to lantern parades and live music from local and international artists – delve in and find some dates for your diary this November…
ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL / UNTIL NOVEMBER 2 / ST NICOLAS’ CHURCH, GUILDFORD
Marking Guildford Shakespeare Company’s first London transfer, catch this co-production of the company’s adaptation of All’s Well That Ends Well in Guildford before it transfers to the Jermyn Street Theatre in London. Join GSC as they set Shakespeare’s tale of dilemma against a backdrop war-torn Europe.
For more information, visit www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk
DIWALI LANTERN PARADE / OCTOBER 31 / GLOUCESTER SQUARE, WOKING
From 6 pm witness Woking come alive with light and colour, as the annual celebrations of Diwali take place. Enjoy a stunning parade, complete with lanterns, music and live performances.
For more information, visit www.celebratewoking.info
HALLOWEEN PARTY / OCTOBER 31 / GROWLERS & CANS, GUILDFORD
Will we? Won’t we? Who even cares any more? Live the terror and horror that is the fiendishly tandem force of Halloween and Brexit at this party at Growlers and Cans in Guildford. Dress as your favourite feckless politician, treading the tightrope of discourse, despair and unending political purgatory, or simply sip on some craft beers, blissfully unaware of the whole hoo-ha.
For more information, visit www.growlersandcans.com
MISTAJAM / NOVEMBER 1 / THIRTY3HZ, GUILDFORD
Radio 1’s maestro of the ones and twos Mistajam plays at Guildford’s Thirty3Hz for a special event featuring some special guests. Expect an eclectic night of electric sounds, and make sure you get a ticket quick before it sells out.
For more information, visit www.thirty3hz.com
HUMBLE PI: MATT PARKER’S COMEDY OF MATHS ERRORS / NOVEMBER 1 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Isn’t maths just the funniest? Join comedian, mathematician and Discovery Channel presenter Matt Parker as he philosophises, scrutinises and makes funny mathematics’ greatest near-misses and mishaps, involving planes, bridges, the Internet and more.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
MARI WILSON & THE NEW WILSATIONS / NOVEMBER 1 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
For an evening of glitz and glamour, join pop and jazz songstress Mari Wilson for an electric night of live music at the Electric Theatre. Accompanied by her 8-piece band The Wilsations, dress to impress and dance the night away.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
RICHMOND LITERATURE FESTIVAL / NOVEMBER 1 – 24 / MULTIPLE VENUES
Literary lovers unite, and descend upon Richmond for a month-long literature festival. Celebrating a jolly good read, meet celebrated and acclaimed authors, take part in workshops and listen to readings. Taking place at multiple venues, dive in and discover a wealth of words this November.
For more information, visit www.richmondliterature.com
PRIDE HORROR NIGHT / NOVEMBER 2 / SLUG & LETTUCE, WOKING
Be loud, proud and truly terrifying at Pride in Surrey’s Horror Night at the Slug and Lettuce in Woking. Enjoy drag acts, and enter the competition for best-dressed devil diva.
For more information, visit www.prideinsurrey.org
PELL ENSEMBLE: UPLOAD/UNPLUG / NOVEMBER 2 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Love your mobile phone? Love the Internet? Know how much personal data you give away on a daily basis? This intriguing piece of immersive theatre, presented by digital dance company Pell Ensemble, will use your live data and choices made via an app to shape a new human being before your very eyes. How complex a creature will be created? How far will humanity be taken? Upload or unplug – it’s your choice.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
KNIT A BLANKET / NOVEMBER 2 / THE PACKHOUSE, FARNHAM
Feeling crafty? Head for this workshop at The Packhouse in Farnham, and use your arms instead of needles to weave supersized yarn into your very own cosy blanket, ready to take home with you and snuggle with on a winter’s night.
For more information, visit www.sewatheart.co.uk
THE WORLD WE MADE / NOVEMBER 2 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Told by Keli and Luke, two students living in 2050, get a glimpse into the future and discover the consequences of the world we’ve made. Meet ordinary people, living in an extraordinary reality, in this thought-provoking and profound piece of theatre in Farnham this month.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
DAME PENELOPE WILTON / NOVEMBER 3 / ORANGE TREE THEATRE, RICHMOND
As part of Orange Tree Theatre’s series of discussions with some of the nation’s best-loved actors this November, join in the conversation with Dame Penelope Wilton. Star of stage and screen since the 1970s, the evening offers a rare insight into her distinguished and illustrious career to date.
For more information, visit www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
AL MURRAY: LANDLORD OF HOPE AND GLORY / NOVEMBER 4 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Expect a barrel of laughs from the no-nonsenseboss we’d all like to have running our local. The King Cnut of common sense, Al Murray returns to the stage to inspire all things hope and glory.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
REGINALD D HUNTER / NOVEMBER 4 / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON
Catch the inimitable timing and quick wit of the one they call Reginald D Hunter, as he makes an appearance at the Outside the Box Comedy Club at Kingston’s Fighting Cock. Small, intimate, with plenty of scope for-in-your face stand-up comedy, support on the night comes in the form of funny folk Maff Brown and Paul McCaffrey.
For more information, visit www.outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk
THE NIGHT WATCH / NOVEMBER 5 – 9 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Written by Sarah Waters (Tipping the Velvet, The Paying Guest, The Little Stranger) and adapted by Olivier-nominated playwright Hattie Naylor, The Night Watcharrives at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford this November. Set in 1940s London, the play tells the stories of four ordinary people caught up in the aftermath of an extraordinary time.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
ODDBODIES PRESENTS KING LEAR / NOVEMBER 6 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Get set for this solo adaptation of Shakespeare’s ultimate tragedy, King Lear. Armed with only a drum, a guitar, a knife and a chair, experience a rollercoaster of emotions in this fast-paced, funny, poignant and heartbreaking drama of blindness, betrayal, love, loyalty and deceit.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
STITCH PARTY / NOVEMBER 6 + 27 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Get nifty with some needlework at this Stitch Party held at Riverhouse Barn Art’s Centre in Walton. These evening workshops will show you various hand stitching techniques, enabling you to go on to create your own quirky designs. Great for promoting wellbeing and taking some time out from any busy schedules.
For more information, visit www.riverhousebarn.co.uk
WANNABE – THE SPICE GIRLS SHOW / NOVEMBER 7 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Zig-a-zig-ahhh and get a heavy dose of Girl Power as Wannabe – The Spice Girls Showarrives at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this November. Join Scary, Sporty, Ginger, Baby and Posh for a poptastic night of non-stop sing-along.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
THE IMMIGRANT / NOVEMBER 7 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Enjoy a heartwarming and hilarious night of classic slapstick comedy in Farnham this month. Inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s original silent film from 1917, and based on accounts from immigrants finding a new home from home, join visual comedian Chris Michael as he re-works the content to tell a story of modern times. The show is fully accessible for deaf audiences.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
STEREO MCS / NOVEMBER 7 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Get yourself connected, and head for the dance floor of The Boileroom in Guildford for a night of 90s dance music courtesy of don mega’s the Stereo MCs. Get tickets quick for this intimate show that will undoubtedly sell out.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
THE LIFE AND RHYMES OF BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH / NOVEMBER 10 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
The poet, lyricist and writer Benjamin Zephaniah comes to the Rose Theatre in Kingston this month for an evening detailing his life, rhymes and times. Catch him revealing all, and book your tickets quick for an evening of words, wit and wisdom.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
PRISM / NOVEMBER 11 – 16 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Starring Robert Lindsay as Jack Cardiff, Prismtells the astonishing true story of the man who made Hollywood’s greatest divas beautiful. Retired to the Buckinghamshire countryside, join Jack in the autumn of his years, surrounded by memorabilia and memories of glamorous days gone by, as he attempts to tell his life story.
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
GORDON BUCHANAN: ANIMAL FAMILIES AND ME / NOVEMBER 12 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Just look at that super cute baby bear! Really wild guy Gordon Buchanan comes to Guildford’s G Live for an evening sharing tales of animals and their families. Check out Gordon’s films and photographs of some of natures greatest wildlife events in a show not to be missed.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
WHAT’S IN A NAME? / NOVEMBER 12 – 16 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Starring Joe Thomas (Inbetweeners, Fresh Meat), What’s In a Name?is the hilarious adaptation of the French film and stage sensation Le Prenom. Exploring whether a person’s name reflects who they are, take a seat at the table and get set for an evening of arguments that spiral hysterically out of control in Richmond this month.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
BLUE STOCKINGS / NOVEMBER 13 – 16 / HATCHLANDS PARK, GUILDFORD
An intimate production performed in the Music Room of Hatchlands Park, experience Guildbury Theatre’s production of Jessica Swale’s Blue Stockings. Built by Fanny Boscawen, one of the original bluestockings who fought for women to be permitted to graduate from Girton College, Cambridge, Hatchlands Park makes the ideal setting for this historic piece of theatre.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL / NOVEMBER 14 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
Set in the atmospheric setting of Guildford Cathedral, re-live the 850thanniversary of the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in this historical whodunnit. Daring to speak out against the king, Scena Mundi’s new staging of T.S Eliot’s poetic take on the assassination of this outspoken and courageous priest serves as contemporary echo and warning for our time.
For more information, visit www.guildford-cathedral.org
SISTER ACT / NOVEMBER 14 – 16 / RHODA MCGAW THEATRE, WOKING
Based on the iconic 90s film made famous by Whoopi Goldberg, get set for a feelgood musical, presented by Runnymede Drama Group, at Woking’s Rhoda McGaw Theatre.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
THE SELECTER / NOVEMBER 14 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Fancy some seasonal Ska music? Enjoy knees up and a skank as true heavyweights of the two-tone Ska movement, The Selecter, arrive in town for a party of epic proportions. Renowned for their high-energy performances, expect much dancing, much smiling, and much skanking.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
SH*T-FACED SHAKESPEARE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM / NOVEMBER 15 – 16 / THE EXCHANGE TWICKENHAM
The internationally acclaimed, award-winning and multi-sell-out Fringe phenomenon Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare are hitting the road. Arriving at The Exchange in Twickenham, enjoy this flagrantly funny rendition of the Great Bard’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The gist? One of the Sh*t-faced team gets chosen at random to perform a one-man show. Before doing so, said the nominee is given four hours to drink the wet stuff to whet their powers of creative recount and recall.
For more information, visit www.exchangetiwkcneham.co.uk
PUNK ROCK / NOVEMBER 15 – 16 / MILL STUDIO, GUILDFORD
Join a group of friends at a private British Grammar School as they explore adolescence, anxiety and the impending pressures of facing their A-Level Mock Examinations. Fascinatingly funny, and with plenty of shocks, get ready for some Punk Rock.
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
GUILDFORD GAG HOUSE COMEDY CLUB / NOVEMBER 16 / THE BACK ROOM OF THE STAR INN, GUILDFORD
Guildford Gag House is back at The Back Room of The Star Inn, as some of the finest comedians on the circuit are collected for your comic pleasure. Turning up to wax lyrical on the latest state of life, this month’s line-up includes Steve Bugeja, Joseph Wilson, Paul F.Taylor and Andy Storey.
For more information, visit www.guildfordfringe.com
STEVE MASON / NOVEMBER 18 /THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Singer-songwriter and founding member of the Beta Band, Steve Mason makes a welcome return The Boileroom to play tunes from his three solo albums. Releasing his latest album,About The Light, this is some live music well worth checking out.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
TORCHLIGHT TOUR / NOVEMBER 18 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE
The Torchlight Tour returns to Brooklands Museum this month for a celestial evening stroll under the stars and around the historic motor course. Warm clothes, sensible shoes and a torch are highly recommended, as Brooklands Museum’s expert guide leads you through the Motoring Village, Stratosphere Chamber, Test Hill and the Members’ Banking. Booking is essential.
For more information, visit www.brooklandsmuseum.com
THE LOVELY BONES / NOVEMBER 18 – 23 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Based on the world-famous novel by Alice Sebold, and adapted by Byron Lavery, The Lovely Bonestells the story of young Susie Salmon as she observes the aftermath of her untimely death. Exciting, emotional and uplifting, catch this heartfelt theatrical adaptation at the Yvonne Arnaud this month.
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
NATURAL DYEING WORKSHOP / NOVEMBER 18 + 26 / MORDEN HALL PARK
Get crafty at Morden Hall Park and learn how to create beautifully coloured textiles for you and your home. Using colours sourced from the natural world, experiment with this natural dyeing workshop, and find your new favourite pastime.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
PRANKSTERS THEATRE COMPANY: ONE MAN, TWO GUV’NORS / NOVEMBER 20 – 23 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Pranksters Theatre returns to action to present the laugh-out-loud, classic crime caper One Man, Two Guv’nors. Richard Bean’s English adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters, the scene is set n 1960s Brighton, as we follow the antics of Francis Henshall amidst the chaos of the criminal underworld.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
JONATHAN PIE / NOVEMBER 20 /G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The seriously funny, no-nonsense newsreader Jonathan Pie is back this November. Frustrated, angry and with a point to prove, look on as Pie attempts to host a night of serious discussions on current affairs, whilst simultaneously attempting to smash the system from within. Join him for a night of political comedy that soon descends into chaos.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
DEPECHE MODE: SPIRITS IN THE FOREST / NOVEMBER 21 / EVERYMAN CINEMA, ESHER
Directed by the award-winning filmmaker and artistic collaborator Anton Corbijn, this brand new film is a visual spectacle, capturing the seminal 80s band and their Global Spirit Tour.
For more information, visit www.everymancinema.com
ADAM KAY: ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS / NOVEMBER 21 – 22 / THE EXCHANGE, TWICKENHAM + NOVEMBER 23 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Get ready for the festive season with a healthy dose of funny, as Adam Kay reveals his hilarious observations from Christmas times behind hospital lines. A love letter to all those who get baubles and fairy lights in all sorts of bodily places they shouldn’t, listen to Adam’s stories from his time working in hospitals, and thank your lucky Christmas stars they’re not about you.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
BEATS TO THE RHYME / NOVEMBER 21 / THE GREY HORSE, KINGSTON
Think you’ve got rhymes? Ready to spit a few bars to some live beats? For those who love to rap, make your way to the Grey Horse in Kingston for Ram Jam’s open mic night. Rhyme along to a live band busting out some serious tunes, and freestyle your way to good times.
For more information, visit www.grey-horse.co.uk
TOPLOADER / NOVEMBER 22 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Get Dancing in the Moonlight and feel alright as Toploader performs at Cranleigh Arts Centre this month. Synonymous with late nineties nostalgia, relive the good times and add this live music listing to your diary,
For more information, visit www.cranleighartscentre.org
THE ENTERTAINER / NOVEMBER 25 – NOVEMBER 30 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Shane Ritchie stars alongside Diana Vickers and Sara Crowe in John Osborne’s classic play The Entertainer. Set in 1982, Archie Rice’s best entertaining days are behind him as he embarks on another summer season. With his son fighting in the Falklands and his daughter campaigning against the war, Archie’s professional and personal lives collide with devastating effect.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
SINDERS – THE ADULT PANTO / NOVEMBER 27 – JANUARY 11 / THE BACK ROOM OF THE STAR INN, GUILDFORD
Sweeping us in the basement from the rear, the oh-so naughty Guildford Fringe once again presents their adult panto to discerning audience members. Coming to the fore this festive season, take a peek as Sinders gets a taste of the action. Will the handsome prince slide into Sinders DMs, or will the ugly stepsisters get in the way of true loves course?
For more information, visit www.guildfordfringe.com
SOPHIE ELLIS BEXTOR / NOVEMBER 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The distinctive vocal tones of Sophie Ellis-Bextor, accompanied by a full orchestra and band, arrive at G Live in Guildford this November for a sumptuous night of the singer’s biggest hits. Since 2001 Sophie’s racked up a string of Top 10 singles, including Take Me Home and Murder on the Dancefloor.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
HUNDRED WATT CLUB: THE ART PARLOUR / NOVEMBER 28 /THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Put pen, paintbrush or pencil to paper and take part in this alternative life-drawing session held at Guildford’s creative arts hub, The Boileroom. Presented by the ever-tantalizing, burlesque and vaudeville enthusiasts the Hundred Watt Club, expect a multi-sensory evening filled with eccentric curiosities and curves.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
LIGHT OUR SKY LANTERN PARADE / NOVEMBER 30 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Take part in the Light Our Sky Parade this November and light up the night sky with a carnival of woodland animals. With the parade leaving from the Electric Theatre at 4.30 pm, join in with the festivities and make your way through the town, accompanied by the sound of live music and bands performing in the procession.
Be part of the action and pop along to one of several lantern workshops taking place throughout the town, and create your very own woodland creature lantern ready for the big day. Free and bookable workshops are available at The Electric Theatre (October 29, November 9+16), The Tunsgate Centre (October 26, November 23) and Guildford Library (November 7).
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
STRUMMING SANTAS: WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT / NOVEMBER 30 / ALDERSHOT
Love a strum? Do you fancy taking part in a world record attempt in the name of charity? Raising money for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, pick up a ukulele and head for Aldershot this November to be part of a record attempt to get as many people wearing Santa’s hats to strum their strings and play some songs at the same time.
For more information, visit www.pth.org.uk
SHAPPI KHORSANDI: SKITTISH WARRIOR…CONFESSIONS OF A CLUB COMIC / NOVEMBER 30 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Comedian, author and cultural icon Shappi Khorsandi comes to Cranleigh at the end of the month for an evening of quick wit and hilariously candid observations. Side-splittingly funny – witness the confessions of a club comic.
For more information, visit www.cranleighartscentre.org
THE INGRAM COLLECTION: YOUNG CONTEMPORARY TALENT / NOVEMBER 30 – JANUARY 5 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Explore your visual senses at The Lightbox this November and discover the work of artist Tomas Harker, winner of The Ingram Collection Young Contemporary Talent Purchase Prize. With free entry until the New Year, why not meet the artist at a special talk scheduled for the afternoon of December 4 which is also free to attend, though booking in advance is required.
For more information, visit www.thelightbox.org.uk
AN EVENING WITH ALAN MCGEE / NOVEMBER 30 / THE FIERY BIRD, WOKING
Founder of indie behemoth Oasis, the legendary band manager Alan McGee comes to The Fiery Bird in Woking for an evening discussing his career in music. Not to be missed. Book your tickets quick.
For more information, visit www.fierybirdvenue.org.uk
SURREY PRIDE: WINTER PRIDE / DECEMBER 1 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
After the success of Surrey’s first Pride event in August, Winter Pride arrives at the Electric Theatre in Guildford this December. Taking place on World AIDS Day, this all-day celebration will feature three shows of amazing live music, comedy, drag acts and entertainment for everyone. Get involved and snap up a ticket quick.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre