THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! SURREY
Looking for a night out in Surrey? From dancing to the latest in live music, to laughing out loud at a comedy night – dip into our diary of days and nights out taking place in May
MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE / APRIL 30 – MAY 4 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Offering a powerful and contemporary interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s classic baller, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake arrives in Woking this month promising an evening of passionate performance.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
PARACHUTE FOR GORDO / MAY 1 / SUBURBS AT THE HOLROYD
Math-punk-post-rock band, Parachute For Gordo, bring the polyrhythms to the Suburbs this month. Promising a night of progressive music and mosh-pits, support comes from the Fugazi-inspired Moper and Brixton’s Hot Sauce Pony.
For more information, visit www.theholroydarms.com
INVESTEC INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL / MAY 2 – 11 / MULTIPLE VENUES, SURREY HILLS
Celebrating 10 years of world-class music performed in the Surrey Hills, the Investec International Music Festival returns this May. Featuring award-winning jazz vocalist Clare Teal and her Trio, the world-leading choir Tenebrae and festival co-founder Wu Qian performing with Finnish pianist Juho Pohjonen.
For more information, visit www.iimf.co.uk
SPRING CRAFT FAIR / MAY 2 – 6 RHS GARDEN WISLEY
Craft in Focus makesa welcome return to RHS Garden Wisley this May, with the ever-popular annual contemporary craft and design fair. Peruse and purchase from no less than 200 stalls sellingfine art, furniture, interior accessories, textiles, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, sculpture, andgarden furniture.
For more information, visit www.rhs.org.uk
VUKOVI / MAY 3 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
The excellent Vukovi play at The Boileroom this May to deliver an evening’s entertainment packed with glitter and pop-rock sing-a-long anthems to make your head bang. Support comes from Superlove and In Dynamics.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
LUCY PORTER: PASS IT ON / MAY 3 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Fancy some comedy? Catch Lucy Porter’s brand new stand-up show as she waxes lyrical about the little and not so little things in life that get passed from generation to generation. Dodgy knees? Global warming? What kind of legacy will Lucy leave for her kids? Find out more at Farnham Maltings.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
CANTALOoP / MAY 3 / SUBURBS AT THE HOLROYD
Need a night out? Feel the funk as Cantaloop come to Suburbs at The Holroyd for a night of non-stop party tunes blending funk, punk, soul and hip-hop. Support comes from local funksters Coco La Funk.
For more information, visit www.theholroydarms.com
WALTON FOLK FESTIVAL / MAY 4 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON-ON-THAMES
Fancy some folk music this May Bank Holiday? Featuring an amazing line-up of established bands alongside up and coming artists, catch the likes of False Lights, Daria Kulesh, Megson. Trials of Cato, Lukas Drinkwater, and many more.
For more information, visit www.riverhousebarn.co.uk
SURREY HILLS SCULPTURE GARDEN / MAY 4 – JUNE 2 / BIRTLEY ESTATE, BRAMLEY
The stunning 48-acre Birtley Estate provides the perfect venue for this annual Surrey Hills Sculpture exhibition. Featuring sculptures from across the UK, this is the largest temporary exhibition of its kind in Surrey and attracts sculptors from across the world.Moreover, all sculpture is for sale and proceeds from commissions go to the Surrey Hills Trust Fund.
For more information visit surreyhills.org
HASLEMERE FESTIVAL / MAY 11 – 27 / MULTIPLE VENUES, HASLEMERE
Haslemere Festival is back this month to showcase the very best in the arts and heritage that this great town has to offer. Scenically set amongst the rolling hills of Surrey, the town has a rich culture and history as well as a number of clubs and societies taking to the stage to appeal to a plethora of tastes.
For more information, visit www.haslemerefestival.org.uk
MALTINGS AT 50 / MAY 11 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Marking 50 years of the Maltings – celebrate the past, present and the future with a very special showcase event packed with entertainment for the whole family. Take part in taster craft workshops, enjoy live music in the courtyard and let the kids take part in activities planned throughout the day.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
VIAGRA BOYS / MAY 11 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
A band who know no-bounds, Sweden’s charismatic punks, the very awesome Viagra Boys make their way to The Boileroom in Guildford this month in support of their latest album Street Worms. Support comes from the superb Brighton-based Squid and Mice On Mars.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
THE LOCK-IN CABARET / MAY 11 / BACK ROOM OF THE STAR
The Lock-In-Cabaret is back for another night of veritable variety providing you with entertainments plucked and hand picked for your pleasure by hosts Griffin and Jones. Catch comics Chris Lynam and Pam Ford, magician and comedian Mark Watson, burlesque performer Velvet Jones as well as a set from the slapdash magicians themselves – Griffin and Jones.
For more information, visit www.guildfordfringe.com
DANNY HOWARD / MAY 11 / THIRTY3HZ, GUILDFORD
Thirty3Hz welcome back BBC Radio 1’s dance music don Danny Howard to the one’s and two’s for a very special Saturday night in Guildford. Joined on the decks by a host of guests, catch the likes of Pete Griffiths, Jason Chance and more – get tickets quick before an inevitable sell-out.
For more information, visit www.thirty3hz.com
GUILDFORD SWING JAM / MAY 12 / BACK ROOM OF THE STAR
Guildford’s brand-new monthly swing jam takes place in The Back Room of The Star Inn for a celebration of live music and dancing. Lindy-hop and jive your way through a Sunday afternoon, suitably dressed to impress potential dance partners and like-mindedlovers of all things swing.
For more information, visit www.guildfordfringe.com
NAPOLI, BROOKLYN / MAY 13 – 18 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Direct from Broadway, take a trip to 1960s Brooklyn and join the Muscolino sisters as they make sense of their surroundings in their Park Slope neighborhood.Starring Georgia May Foote (Coronation Street, Grange Hill), Hannah Bristow (Jane Eyre, National Theatre); Gloria Onitiri (Caroline or Change, The Bodyguard) and Stephen Hogan (The Tudors, Primeval).
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS / MAY 14 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Paul Merton is hitting the road accompanied by some of his fondest chums for an evening of improvised comedy. Joining Paul for the evening’s entertainment will be Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and Kirtsty Newton.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND: SPEAKY BLINDER / MAY 16 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Following a sell-out Fringe, one of the UK’s top comedians Chris McCausland is back on tour with his show Speaky Blinder. He’s blind, a dad, husband and he’s third in command. He’ll speaky about all of that, and loads more.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
TRINITY / FOLK FESTIVAL MAY 17 – 18 / MULTIPLE VENUES, GUILDFORD
Get folkin’ good times this May, as the superb Trinity Folk Festival returns to Guildford this May. Held at The Boileroom, Holy Trinity Church, The Royal Oak and The Star Inn – this year’s line-up follows the tradition of previous years featuring some of the top performers on the folk, roots and acoustic music scene.
For more information, visit www.trinityfolkfestival.co.uk
GIANT WOOL ARM KNITTING / MAY 18 / PACKHOUSE, FARNHAM
Feeling crafty? Head for this workshop at Packhouse in Farnham and use your arms instead of needles to weave supersized yarn into your very own blanket ready to take home with you.
For more information, visit www.packhouse.com
ESHER MAY FAIR / MAY 18 / ESHER GREEN
The annual Esher May fair takes place this month promising a day of family fun activities to join in with and local craft stalls to browse and buy from. From the fun fair and ferret racing to the Tea Pavilion and Pimms Tent – join in with the festivities from noon on Esher Green.
For more information, visit www.eshermayfair.org.uk
BROOKLANDS VINTAGE FESTIVAL / MAY 18 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE
Visit the birthplace of British motor sport and aviation, head to Brooklands Museum and turn back the clock for Brooklands’ Vintage Festival. A decade of fashion, commemoration, style and celebration – get dressed to the nines for the day and enjoy vintage joie de vivre at its best.
For more information, visit www.brooklandsmuseum.com
MOCK TUDOR COMEDY CLUB / MAY 19 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
As comedians up and down the country begin to fine-tune their comic talents ahead of the great Edinburgh Fringe, the Riverhouse Barn play host to some festival previews over the coming months. This May join the jolly funny Jake Lambert and Fern Brady.
For more information, visit www.riverhousebarn.co.uk
PINT OF SCIENCE FESTIVAL / MAY 20 – 22 / MULTIPLE VENUES, GUILDFORD
Taking place across the country, the Pint of Science Festival brings some of the most brilliants scientists to your local pub to talk about all the fascinating research taking place at the moment. From clever engineering to infinity and beyond discover events and talks taking place at Guildford pubs such as The Boileroom, The Star, The Weyside and Ye Olde Ship Inn.
For more information, visit www.pintofscience.co.uk
MARY PORTAS IN CONVERSATION: THE WORK LIKE A WOMAN TOUR / MAY 21 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
‘Queen of Shops’ Mary Portas comes to the Farnham Maltings this month for an evening discussing and delving into her new book, ‘Work Like a Woman’. Packed with tips, advice and tales from a woman who is on a mission to make the world of work a better place.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
WALKIES AT WISLEY / MAY 22 / RHS GARDEN WISLEY
Love RHS Garden Wisley but hate the thought of your dog knowing that you’ve been somewhere really exciting without them? Walkies at Wisley is your chance to take your well-behaved Terrence the Terrier, out and about to enjoy an afternoon in these gorgeous gardens.
For more information, visit www.rhs.org.uk
THE SKY AT NIGHT: DR MAGGIE ADERIN-POCOCK / MAY 25 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Learn more about our Lunar neighbor with the BBC’s ‘face of space’ this May. Scientist and broadcaster Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock comes to Watts Gallery Artists’ Village for an evening’s journey into the past, present and potential future of our moon.
For more information, visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk
HUNDRED WATT CLUB: AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE & VAUDEVILLE / MAY 25 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
The captivating delights of Hundred Watt Club are back at The Electric Theatre this month for an evening of vivacious vaudeville and bewitching burlesque. Your evening’s host Gracie will be joined by identical-twin burlesque duo L’Sheila Sisters, Bruce Airhead, Dixie Dread and more. Grown up fun, not for the faint hearted,
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
LOUIE SPENCE MASTERCLASS / MAY 25 – 26 / UNIVERISTY OF SURREY, GUILDFORD
Join the king of choreography, Louie Spence for a weekend of dance at the University of Surrey. These daylong workshops include 4, 1-hour workshops where you’ll learn about technique from Louie himself, before taking part in separate workshops to learn various dance styles.
For more information, visit www.louiespencemasterclass.com
HAPPY DAYS FESTIVAL / MAY 25 – 26 / IMBER COURT, ESHER
For a fiesta of feel good tunes, get yourselves over to Imber Court in Esher for the Happy Days Festival. Featuring a whole host of heavy hitters from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, join Jimmy Cliff, Sister Sledge, Maxi Priest, Aswad, Norman Jay and more this May.
For more information, visit www.hdfestival.co.uk
FARNHAM SPRING FESTIVAL / MAY 26 / GOSTREY MEADOW, FARNHAM
Celebrate spring with a days festivities taking place in Farnham. Dance to live music, tuck into tasty street food treats and take a ride on the fun fair in this fun day out for the whole family.
For more information, visit www.farnham.gov.uk
SURREY COUNTY SHOW / MAY 27 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD
Transporting rural life and the countryside to the town centre of Guildford this May Bank Holiday, The Surrey County Show features hundreds of animals on display as well as a feast of food and drink, crafts, shopping and entertainment.
For more information, visit www.surreycountyshow.co.uk
DRINK & DRAW / MAY 27 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Like to drink? Like to draw? Combine the two and head on down to The Boileroom for their monthly Drink & Draw event. Meet likeminded creatives in the community at this great get together that celebrates artistic expression. Bring your sketchbooks, pens, pencils for an evening of drinking and drawing.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
ROTTERDAM / MAY 27 – 29 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Following a critically acclaimed West End run, Jon Brittain’s Rotterdam arrives at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this April. Written by Jon Brittain, Rotterdam is a bittersweet comedy about gender, sexuality, and being a long way from home.
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
JULIAN CLARY: BORN TO MINCE / MAY 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Rude, crude and full of innuendo, the jolly naughty Julian Clary comes to Guildford’s G Live for an evening of saucy entertainment. He’ll have a sing song and bare his soul like never before.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
RUSSELL KANE – THE FAST AND THE CURIOUS / MAY 30 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Struggle to find timefor family, friends and love? Back with a brand-new show, Russell Kane’s quick wit makes quips on the urgency of life’s intricacies and discusses how to make the most of it.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
LEARN TO PAINT ABSTRACT ART / MAY 30 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
If you’ve been thinking about expanding your artistic horizons recently, then why not sign up for this abstract art class held at The Lightbox in Woking? Get top tips on how to express yourself through the medium of paint on canvas.
For more information, visit www.thelightbox.org.uk
MOVIE PROPS AND JAMES BOND AUCTION / MAY 30 & 31 / EWBANK’S AUCTION ROOMS, WOKING
Mad about the movies? Ewbank’s in Woking will hold two very special cinema inspired auctions this May. Pick up props used in Hollywood classics or find 007 heaven with a James Bond auction held the following day.
For more information, visit www.ewbankauctions.co.uk
JARROD DICKINSON / JUNE 1 / GRAYSHOTT GOLK CLUB
Texan titan Jarrod Dickenson performs at Grayshott Folk club this June playing bringing his inimitable brand of Americana and soul to the stage.
For more information, visit www.grayshottfolkclub.co.uk