WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?
How did we end up here? It’s already late June and the time is flying by in a flash! Must mean we’re having fun right? We say, sit back and enjoy the ride as your eyes spy this splendid guide to events taking place in Surrey this week. Check it out.
THE PIRATE, THE PRINCESS AND THE PLATYPUS / JUNE 18 – AUGUST 20 / POLKA THEATRE, WIMBLEDON
Once upon a time, a pirate wanted to be a princess, a princess who wanted to be a pirate, and a platypus who was happy being exactly themselves! If your mini me’s have never been to the theatre, then why not take a trip to Wimbledon’s Polka Theatre this month and experience the magic of stage, lights and enchanting action. So this summer, join in with the action as The Pirate, The Princess, and The Platypus go on an adventure of self-discovery.
For more information, visit polkatheatre.com
DRINK & DRAW / JUNE 20 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Scribblers, scrawlers and drawers can rejoice and commune with like-minded folk of Guildford’s creative community at Drink & Draw. Bring your sketchbooks, pens, pencils, and some of your favourite equipment to share if you’re feeling generous. Materials will be available on the night.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
JOHN COOPER CLARKE: I WANNA BE YOURS / JUNE 22 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
The legendary punk poet, Dr John Cooper Clarke, arrives at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for an evening of poetry. Rising to prominence in the 1970s punk scene, his 2019 autobiography, named after his most famous poem, I Wanna Be Yours, (Macmillan), is a ground-breaking piece of literature. JCC goes into fascinating detail about his early life in Manchester leading up to punk superstardom, drug addiction and then the massive comeback as the major poet he enjoys today.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud-co.uk
STORYTIME: RAINBOW FROG / JUNE 24 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Aimed at little ones aged 2 – 5, spend the morning at Richmond Theatre for a spot of storytime. Join a Princess who hates green and slimy things as she meets something mainly green and slimy. Can the Princess free the frog from the spell they are under? Find out later this month.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
LIVE AT THE MALTINGS WITH JAMALI MADDIX & LOU SANDERS / JUNE 24 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Some super funny folk find themselves at the Farnham Matlinsg this June, and you, dear reader, are invited to get. Your. Giggle. ON! Headliner Jamali Maddix is joined by Lou Sanders, Ahir Shah and Andrew Maxwell as your host. So get tickets quick before it sells out.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND: SPEAKY BLINDER / JUNE 24 + 25 / BELLERBY STUDIO, G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Chris McCausland will be at G Live’s Bellerby Studio on not one but two nights this June. One of the UK’s top comedians, he’s back with Speaky Blinder’s show. He’s blind. He’s a dad. He’s a husband. He’s third in command. So he’ll speak about all of that and loads more.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
GUILDFORD FRINGE FESTIVAL / JUNE 24 – JULY 16 / VARIOUS LOCATIONS, GUILDFORD
Surrey audiences can look forward to the welcome return of Guildford Fringe Festival from Friday, June 24, until Saturday, July 16. With a packed programme of more than 100 live performances and arts events, enjoy comedy, theatre, live music, cabaret and much more.
For more information, visit guildfordfringefestival.com
MEDITATION: HOW TO STOP OVERTHINKING / JUNE 25 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Overthinking? Aren’t we all? Our minds are funny things, aren’t they? Spiralling into Spin City can seem like a daily chore, but how can we overcome the repeated patterns that our minds feel so compelled to conjure. Join Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo for guided meditations and practical advice for a happier life.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
SURREY STORM WALKING NETBALL FESTIVAL / JUNE 25 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
This June, local Vitality Netball Superleague side Surrey Storm hosts their first-ever Walking Netball Festival. If you and your netball loving friends fancy some friendly competition, why not sign up your team to compete? The deadline for entries is June 1, so be quick! Not played walking netball before? Taking place 11-12 on Fridays between now and June 10, get involved for a wiggle and a giggle.
For more information, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk
WEBER GRILL ACADEMY: AMERICAN BARBECUE / JUNE 25 / ABINGER COOKERY SCHOOL, DORKING
As the sun begins to grace our lives more frequently, it’s safe to say that barbecues should come to the fore when cooking our food. While we may all have our own specialities when it comes to the grill (mine’s black sausages), those folks from across the pond have got the goods when it comes to coal cooked food. So sign up for this excellent course and learn how to cook up a classic American barbecue this June.
For more information, visit weber.com
440 THEATRE PRESENTS: ROMEO & JULIET + HAMLET / JUNE 25 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Enjoy some open-air theatre this June and roam on over to Tilford’s Rural Life Living Museum to catch a Shakespeare double-bill. 440 Theatre will be performing Romeo & Juliet and a female-led Hamlet in the space of one evening! Act One sees the 440 team wrestle with a side-splitting Romeo & Juliet (Yes, a comedy!) followed by an even more outrageous Hamlet in Act Two.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
GT SESSIONS PRESENT: ONE SUMMER’S EVENING / JUNE 25 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Local musician Gavin Thomas curates this special edition of his renowned GT Sessions as Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre host One Summer’s Evening. A champion for local musicians; expect a plethora of outstanding performers playing original music and more. In aid of Samaritans, all profits from ticket sales will be donated.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud-co.uk
HUNDRED WATT CLUB: THE ART OF TEASE + AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE AND VAUDEVILLE / JUNE 25 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Let those summer temperatures soar to a whole new level as Hundred Watt Club return with their sell-out sexy soirée! Prepare to be teased by the cream of the glittering UK burlesque scene, to roll in the aisles at riotous comedy and be awestruck by incredible circus stunts. No two shows are the same, so expect the unexpected, but be ready for a good old-fashioned, bawdy & champagne-soaked variety show all tied up in a feisty, tongue in cheek ribbon!
For more information, visit electric.theatre
DENBIES NORTH DOWNS HALF MARATHON & 10K / JUNE 26 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
What better way to spend a Sunday than running around the exquisite site of Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking? Choose from a trail half marathon or 10k that’ll take you up, down and around this corner of the Surrey Hills. Love running with your dog? This event is now dog-friendly and features a canicross only wave with medals for pups that cross the finish line.
For more information, visit 209events.com
ETON DORNEY TRIATHLONS / JUNE 26 / DORNEY LAKE, WINDSOR
Cycle, swim and run this June as you compete in the Eton Dorney Triathlon this month. Taking place at the esteemed Olympic venue, this traffic-free triathlon event is flat and very, very fast, which is perfect for first-time racers and more experienced competitors alike. Sign up today and participate as an individual or as part of a team.
For more information, visit votwo.co.uk
SUMMER OF LOVE – SELF LOVE & WELLBEING FESTIVAL / JUNE 26 / THE BISLEY YURT, WOKING
Treat yourself and show some love for yourself and others by attending this Self Love and Wellbeing festival taking place on the outskirts of Woking. Raising money for and working alongside the domestic violence charity Hopeful Handbags; experience live music, street dancing, mindfulness, sound healing, chakra dancing, inner child healing, breathwork, and workshops in a safe and loving space. Suitable for all ages, bowl over to Bisley and feel the love this June.
For more information, visit eventbrite.co.uk
HALF-DAY WELLNESS RETREAT / JUNE 26 / GREAT FOSTERS, EGHAM
Fancy a mini-break? Feel a million miles away and head for the Great Fosters Hotel in Egham and into their beautiful Secret Garden for a half day’s break away from it all. With a focus on relaxation and fitness, your morning will include outdoor Vinyasa Flow Yoga, a mindfulness walk or a short 3 – 5km run, a Hatha Yoga Yoga session and refreshments.
For more information, visit eventbrite.co.uk