THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT – SURREY
Looking for adventures in Surrey this June? Whether you fancy some live music, musical theatre, stand-up comedy or just darn good night out, check out our pick of some of the best events taking place locally this month…
PRELOVED VINTAGE KILO SALE / JUNE 1 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
Bargains galore are in store at Vintage Kilo, held at Guildford Cathedral this June. Thrift-seekers are urged to join the weighvolution and pick up a kilo of vintage threads for just £15 at this unique vintage clothing event.
For more information, visit www.eventbrite.co.uk
THE GUILTY FEMINIST – LIVE / JUNE 1 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
The comedy phenomenon which has amassed in excess of 50 million downloads since its first podcast back in 2015, The Guilty Feminist arrives live in Woking this June. Comedian and host, Deborah Frances-White, will be joined by guests to explore the noble goals of the 21st-century feminist.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL / JUNE 5 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Four ladies, with seemingly nothing in common, happen to meet by chance at a department store and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing ‘The Change’. They soon bond as they realise that the menopause is no longer ‘The Silent Passage’, but an unavoidable stage in every woman’s life. Heading out for yet another UK-wide tour, join the Menopause gang for a night of hilarity and hot flushes backed by an instantly recognisable soundtrack of innuendo-laden versions of 60s, 70,s and 80’s pop classics.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
MUSIC FOR MEDELLIN – INSTRUMENT AMNESTY / JUNE 6 – 8 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Secretly hoarding a collection of unwanted musical instruments and equipment that are rarely used and slowly collecting dust? Fancy giving them a good home? The Boileroom have teamed up with charity In Place of War to help gather musical goods in order to help build a studio for disadvantaged kids in Medellin, Columbia. Think you can help? Simply pop down to the venue and drop off your unwanted gear between 6thand 8thJune and do some good for your less fortunate fellow musicians.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL / JUNE 6 – 22 / 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 night’s away to an eclectic line-up of artists including Jools Holland, The Jacksons, Busted, Caro Emerald, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Tears For Fears, Kylie, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe.
For more information, visit www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
HONEY BLOOD / JUNE 6 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Promoting their brand-new album In Plain Sight, Glaswegian fuzzy-rockers Honeyblood play the Boileroom this month as part of a wider UK tour. Shake your heads and dance along to some top quality tunes, with support from the awesome LUCIA.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
WATTS CINEMA / JUNE 7 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Enjoy an evening open-air cinema under-the-stars as some movie magic comes to Watts Gallery Artists’ Village. Watch the Oscar nominated film Hidden Figures, paired with the animated short film A Trip to the Moon, made by Georges Melies in 1902.
For more information, visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk
THREAD FESTIVAL / JUNE 8 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Crazy about crochet? Titillated by textiles? Get your fix of fabrics at the amazing Thread Festival taking place at the master-crafter mecca of the Farnham Maltings. Meet like minded enthusiasts of thread and needle-based activities at this sociable and inspiring day out. Enjoy workshops, talks, demonstrations and exhibitions, as well as a vibrant marketplace ready and waiting for you to snap up some treats to take home.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
ANNIE / JUNE 10 – 15 / 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 www.atgtickets.com
TWELFTH NIGHT / JUNE 13 – 29 / BANDSTAND, GUILDFORD CASTLE
One of Shakespeare’s finest comical confections, this is the tale of a cross-dressing, shipwreck-surviving, poetry-loving girl who finds herself at the centre of a not-so-average love triangle, all set around the beautiful stage of the Bandstand at Guildford Castle.
For more information, visit www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk
FRANK SANAZI AND THE IRAQ PACK: PUTTING ON THE BLITZ / JUNE 15 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
The unashamedly bold, brash and wickedly funny Frank Sanazi brings a cast of crazy characters to the Electric Theatre for a night of naughty comedy songs. Enjoy the führer’s renditions of all your favourite swing hits such as ‘Mein Way’, ‘Zieg Heil With Me’ and ‘You’ve Got Me Under Berlin’.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
FRAME WEAVING / JUNE 15 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Ever thought about weaving your very own tapestry? From historic scenes to abstract weaves, learn how to set up a frame and use naturally-dyed yarns to create your very own woven masterpiece.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
THE BROOKLANDS DOUBLE TWELVE MOTORSPORT FESTIVAL / JUNE 15 – 16 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE
Back at Brooklands Museum this month is the annual Double Twelve Motor Sports Festival. Organised in association with the Vintage Sports-Car Club, this event celebrates the rich and amazing history of Brooklands since the site first opened its gates back in 1907. For fans of mighty motors, this two-day extravaganza features Speed Trials, Driving Tests, the prestigious Double Twelve Concourse and Test Hill ascents, alongside family-friendly entertainment and activities.
For more information, visit www.brooklandsmuseum.com
AN AUDIENCE WITH HARRY REDKNAPP / JUNE 17 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Former football manager and winner of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, that colourful character Harry Redknapp comes to Guildford for an evening of anecdotes and tales.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
FOREST SCHOOL FOR GROWN UPS / JUNE 18 / RURAL LIFE CENTRE, TILFORD
Ever felt ever-so-slightly disgruntled that your kids, nephews or nieces get to do all these cool bushcraft activities at forest school? Now’s YOUR chance to get wild, with Forest School For Grown Up’s, held at The Rural Life Centre, Tilford.
For more information, visit www.rural-life.org.uk
MUSIC IN THE GROTTO / JUNE 20 – 21 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Hear the talented pupils from the Yehudi Menuhin School perform a range of music in the magical and mystical crystal Grotto of Cobham’s Painshill Park this June. Experience the wonder of these beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoy the sweet sound of music on a summers evening. Tickets include a glass of something sparkling.
For more information, visit www.painshill.co.uk
GIRLS LIKE THAT / JUNE 20 – 22 / MILL STUDIO, YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
An explosive new play exploring the overwhelming pressures existing within youth culture in the light of technological advancement, Girls Like Thatis the story of when social media goes horribly wrong.
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
MISS IN HER TEENS / JUNE 20 – 22 / THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, FARNHAM TOWN COUNCIL OFFICES
Catch moving tales of loss and love in the unique setting of Farnham’s Council Chamber, as LynchPin Theatre presents two plays as part of the Farnham Flash Festival this June.
For more information, visit www.lynchpintc.co.uk
NATIONAL QUILT CHAMPIONSHIPS / JUNE 21 – 23 / SANDOWN PARK, 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 Farnham Malting’s Quilters Fair taking place this January. Peruse and pore over a plethora of fabrics at this quilter extravaganza.
For more information, visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk
ANGELA BARNES: ROSE-TINTED / JUNE 22 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The frightfully funny Angela Barnes comes to town, seeking to find the brighter side of life with her new show Rose-Tinted. Get in on the action and have a giggle at G Live in Guildford.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
EDINBURGH PREVIEWS COMEDY SHOWCASE / JUNE 22 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
With the annual haha hurrah of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on the horizon, you may find one, two or a few comedians hurrying to hone their final show before the big one later this summer. Catch the comic genius of Sukh Ojila, Alice Marshall, Josh Berry and Adam Hess as they seek your seal of approval for their new material.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
STONES IN HIS POCKETS / JUNE 24 – 29 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Following four years in the West End, and winning the Olivier and Evening Standard awards for best new comedy, Stones in His Pocketstells the story of a small Irish village invaded by a Hollywood studio which sets up camp to shoot a historical feature film there.
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE / JUNE 25 – 29 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Based on the heart-warming Oscar-winning film, catch this new musical comedy from Tony Award-winners James Lapine (Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George) and William Finn (Falsettos, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). Hit the road and enjoy the ride for a journey of a lifetime this June.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
ELECTROLYTE PRESENTED BY W I L D C A R D / JUNE 26 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Multi award-winning theatre exploring mental health for a contemporary audience, Electrolyte features spoken-word poetry accompanied by original music, performed by six multi-instrumentalist musicians. Creative and compelling storytelling at its best.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
HUNDRED WATT CLUB: THE ART PARLOUR / JUNE 27 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
The fabulously creative folk over at The Boileroom welcome the equally fabulous Hundred Watt Club for an evening of multi-sensory life drawing. Put pen to paper and capture the shapes of award winning model Eliza Delite, before enjoying an intimate burlesque performance.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT / JUNE 27 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Got some rhymes? Express yourself through spoken verse at this poetry open mic night held at The Lightbox in Woking, or simply just catch local scribes speaking their truths, for a night of prose and performance.
For more information, visit www.thelightbox.org.uk
WISLEY LIVE LATES / JUNE 21 / RHS GARDEN WISLEY
Experience the wonder of RHS Wisley as the sun sets and illuminates the garden in all its glory. An exceptional setting in any season, take a stroll through the ornamental gardens and enjoy Wisley after hours with this special late-evening opening and live music. From 6 – 9pm (last entry is 8pm).
For more information, visit www.rhs.or.uk