WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Ready for a night out? perhaps a wholesome weekend excursion is on the cards? Whatever your penchant for pleasure, find something to do in your free time with this handy guide to going out in Surrey. Fancy that?
BLOOD BROTHERS / JANUARY 16 – 20 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. Get some tickets quick to catch a classic.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
MOST HAUNTED LIVE / JANUARY 16 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Presented by Yvette Fielding the first lady of the paranormal together with Karl Beattie and the Most Haunted team, you will be taken on the darkest, most terrifying journey of your life. Theatre audiences will be shaking in their seats as Yvette and the team present MOST HAUNTED’S ALL-TIME TOP 10 SCARES complete with unseen video footage from Haunted Castles, Manor Houses, Hospitals and Prisons. In this show no one is safe and “Seeing is believing” at Guildford’s G Live this January.
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
TOADS ON THE ROAD / JANUARY 16 / ST NICHOLAS CHURCH HALL, GUIDFORD
An engaging interactive talk from Regena Coult, Zero Carbon Guildford present this titilating talk this January. Enjoy an evening of getting to know Toads, their development and life cycle, their mass migration over the next few months, the dangers they encounter and how we can help them . You will have the opportunity at this fascinating talk to get up close and meet some Toads.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.com
VOLUNTEER DAY: COPPICING / JANUARY 16 / BROOKWOOD LYE, BROOKWOOD
Love nature? Of course, you do – that’s why you’re here. Join members from the Surrey Wildlife Trust over at Brookwood Lye on the outskirts of Woking. Dress for a day undertaking the practical duties required to maintain and conserve the local environment and meet a like-minded group of folks who love where they live.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
CHILDREN’S CONCERT / JANUARY 17 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The Children’s Concert returns to Guildford’s G Live this January. Enjoy an hour of wonderful music for 5-11 year olds, including Rossini’s colourful William Tell Overture, Piazzola’s Libertango , a popular film score, Offenbach’s Can-Can, a song to sing and much more – with lots of audience involvement inspired by the brilliant conductor Jonathan Willcocks and the musical magician Neil Henry!
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
PEOPLE, PLANET, PINT: SUSTAINABILITY MEETUP / JANUARY 18 / KERRERA CRAFT BEER & GIN BAR, GUILDFORD
For those keen on cutting down on their carbon footprint in both a professional and personal capacity, get together and chat over nibbles and some of the wet stuff at this soon-to-be regular addition to the sustainability scene’s events calendar. Started in Glasgow after COP26, this is an informal meet-up for like-minded folk with a passion for the planet to network and share ideas and practices.
For more information, visit small99.co.uk
WOOD & LINOCUT PRINTING / JANUARY 18 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Fancy a new hobby? Head for West Horsley Place for this one day workshop and create your own wood or linocut block to print onto paper and cards. Discover techniques to add further colour to your prints and leave feeling chuffed with your new found knowledge.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS / JANUARY 18 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Do you ever feel like you’re the only one struggling with the complexities of British social etiquette? Then join us for a hilarious show that celebrates all things awkwardly British. With a mix of stand-up and sketches from top UK comedians, you’ll be laughing at the absurdity of it all. Whether you’re a Brit or just a fan of British culture, this is a must-see show that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for all things hilariously British.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
ROOTS AND JOURNEYS / JANUARY 18 – MARCH 16 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
From artists’ garden sheds to the furthest peaks of the Himalayas, the works in this exhibition span the globe. Starting close to home with scenes and places familiar from every day, seven Surrey-based artists take us on voyages of discovery, sharing their wonder at the palazzos of Venice, the coastline of Cape Cod and beaches of Thailand, the busy streets of Hanoi as well as some of Britain’s best-loved landscapes.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
CRAFTING LIVE 2024 / JANUARY 19 – 20 / SANDOWN PARK, ESHER
Crafting Live is returning to Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher and bringing a whole host of crafty celebrities. Whether you are an experienced crafter or have just started, there are projects to which you can either follow step by step or add your own personal touch. Learn lots of new techniques and make new friends. So book your tickets right now, you crafty sew and sew.
For more information, visit craftinglive.co.uk
MOCK TUDOR COMEDY CLUB / JANUARY 19 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Put a smile on your face and head for the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre for the year’s first instalment of the Mock Tudor Comedy Club. With Julian Deane, Roger Monkhouse and Daisy Earl expect a line-up of some of the best up-and-coming stand-up comics on the scene.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
IN-STORE SET: FLAT PARTY / JANUARY 19 / BANQUET RECORDS, KINGSTON
To celebrate the release of their debut EP, Flat Party visit Kingston to play an in-store set. London based indie-risers Flat Party have announced their self-titled debut EP will be released digitally and on 12″ vinyl on 19th January 2024 via Submarine Cat Records. nab a copy and cop some tickets for this intimate in-store set right now you hear?
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com
MINI PAINTERS (UNDER 5s) / JANUARY 19 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Designed for little ones under 5, wander over to The Lightbox in Woking and join in with this messy painting session. Get creative and help improve sensory development and fine motor skills. All materials are provided, and advance booking is required.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
GLENFARCLAS WHISKY TASTING / JANUARY 19 / THE LIQS CLUB, ASHSTEAD
Warm those cockles and head for The Liqs Club in Ashstead for a sophisticated night sampling and sipping some rather fine Glenfarclas Whisky. If you like what you tase, why not consider becoming a member of the Liquid Gold Whisky Company whereby you’ll be able to choose from a selection of over 600 whiskies, as well as an extensive list of gins, wine, Champagne and cocktails. Sign me up! Drink Responsibly.
For more information, visit liquidgoldwhiskyco.com
SHACKLEFORD AFTER BURNER MTB / JANUARY 20 / SHACKLEFORD VILLAGE HALL, GODALMING
If you’re in need of some healthy competition after a month of seasonal indulgence, then get gin your bike and sign up for the Shackleford Afterburner. Choose from three gruelling mountain biking distances of 48km, 43km or 25km and sign up to sweat it out this January.
For more information, visit trailbreak.co.uk
SURREY SCORCHERS VS CHESHIRE PHOENIX / JANUARY 20 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
It’s safe to say his season’s BBL campaign has certainly seen an all-round improvement from the Scorchers. No longer propping up the table, the team have gained some valuable points with crucial wins against Bristol Flyers and Manchester Giants. Can they tame the high flying Cheshire Phoenix and grab some points? Find out later this month.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
WOKING FC VS OXFORD CITY / JANUARY 20 / THE LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING
After last season’s heroics, the Cards seem to have toppled somewhat. Manager-less and languishing towards the relegation places can Woking’s season turn in 2024. Fellow strugglers Oxford City come to the Laithwaite for must-win game. Get your tickets.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk
DARK SKIES SURREY HILLS 10K / JANUARY 20 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Taking place from 4 pm – 8 pm, sign up for the Dark Skies Surrey Hills trail run this January and enjoy an undulating, muddy and ultimately thrilling night run through England’s largest vineyard, Denbies Wine Estate. Choose from a 10 mile, 10K and 5K race. For the little ones in your life, there are also 1k and 2k kids races for 3 – 11-year-olds.
For more information, visit wildrunning.co.uk
ALAN WOOD: THE SMELL OF LOVE / JANUARY 20 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
The Smell of Love is an autobiographical story about an anosmic’s search for love. A mix of comedy, drama with a hint of a TED talk. Featuring recreations of past relationships, first dates that went wrong and musical interludes, this show is a frank, honest and occasionally uncomfortable story of attraction, intimacy, and what it means to be a smell-free singleton.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
YOGA & BRUNCH / JANUARY 21 / FARNHAM
Join The Yoga Brunch Club this January and enjoy seasonal retreats at some seriously epic locations suited to supercharging your body and mind. This month’s session takes place at a secret location in Farnham, with a focus on energising flow, breathwork and nourishment. Bliss.
For more information, visit yogaandbrunch.co.uk
KIDS’ SYMPHONIC SUNDAYS / JANURAY 21 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Get hands-on and have a go at a range of musical instruments by heading for this monthly gig for kids at Farnham Maltings. Discover a plethora of instruments to pluck and play with and expand your mini-me’s musical horizons.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE – SCIENCE SAVED THE WORLD / JANUARY 21 / RICHMOND THEATRE
This year saw Science lead the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a self-built Hovercraft! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300% Explosive. 400% Fun.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond