WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?
Making plans for the week ahead? Fancy a night laughing out loud? Or how about an adventure to forage fruits to snack on as the summer sun comes out to play? Whatever your pleasure, discover a tonne of fun in Surrey with our handy guide to what’s on this week…
THE PLAY WHAT I WROTE / JULY 4 – 9 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Hamish has written a play, an epic set in the French Revolution called ‘A Tight Squeeze for the Scarlet Pimple. Sean, on the other hand, wants to continue with their double act. He believes that if they perform a tribute to Morecambe and Wise, Hamish’s confidence will be restored, and the double-act will go on. But first, Sean needs to persuade a guest star to appear in the play what Hamish wrote… Expect a loving celebration of comic genius with a mystery guest star at every performance.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
WOKING FC V ARSENAL U23s / JULY 5 / LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING
Pre-season is upon us, which means now is the time to get a glimpse of next season’s teams as Woking FC takes on Arsenal U23s at the Laithwaite Community Stadium. Catch new coach Darren Sarl and a host of new signings in action this month.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk
ABIGAIL’S PARTY / JULY 5, 7, 8 + 10 / THE BARN THEATRE CLUB, WEST MOLESEY
Take a trip to 1970s suburbia as Mike Leigh’s highly acclaimed comedy is performed at The Barn Theatre Club in West Molesey. Join Lawrence, Beverley and a bevvy of neighbours as cocktails flow, disco tunes play, and social drama unfolds.
For more information, visit thebarntheatremolesey.co.uk
OTI MABUSE – I AM HERE / JULY 6 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Strictly Come Dancing and The Greatest Dancer reigning champion Oti Mabuse is creating a show like no other in 2022. Prepare for a night of electrifying choreography as Oti is joined by some of the world’s greatest dancers and the West End’s finest singers and musicians. So get your tickets quick for a night of electric entertainment at Guildford’s G Live.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
GUILDFORD ARTS SUMMER EXHIBITION / JULY 6 – 21 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Light, layers, colour, form and energy flow throughout this exuberant Exhibition which returns to Guildford’s historic riverside setting. Over 20 local and national artists display their ingenuity and creativity in glass, ceramics, wood, paper, prints, paintings, drawings and photography. In addition, there are two Meet the Artist Saturdays, and younger visitors have their own Art Quiz, with art materials and prizes supplied.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
BIG LAKE SWIM / JULY 6 + 20 / THE LAGOON, BUCKLAND PARK
Love wild swimming? Surround yourself with nature this summer and head for The Lagoon at Buckland park for the Big Lake Swim. A non-competitive swim, take part in a 2.5km swim loop in a relaxed environment and stunning location.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
GANGSTA GRANNY / JULY 7 – 10 / RICHMOND THEATRE
The UK’s best-selling author David Walliams’ Gansta Granny will be at Richmond Theatre this month. When Ben stays with Granny, he’s expecting soup and cabbage cake. What he is not expecting is that his Granny is actually an adventurous Gangsta Granny. Watch the adventure unfurl this month.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
IN-STORE PERFORMANCE: KATY J PEARSON / JULY 7 / BANQUET RECORDS, KINGSTON
Bristolian singer-songwriter Katy J Pearson celebrates the release of the new album ‘Sound of the Morning’ with an intimate in-store performance at Banquet Records in Kingston. Book a ticket and pre-order a copy of the album today.
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com
HELLFIRE COMEDY CLUB / JULY 8 / BELLERBY STUDIO, G LIVE
Get hot under the collar for a night of red-hot comedy at the Hell Fire Comedy Club held at G Live. Tuck into some fiery curry before belly-laughing the night away to jokes told by some of the hottest comics on the scene.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
EDINBURGH PREVIEWS / JULY 8, 15 + 29 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
As Edinburgh Fringe Festival approaches, get a sneak peek of some of stand-up comedy’s finest funny people. Catch some ridiculously raucous double-bills that include; Isabelle Farah and Mark Simmons (July 8), Aaron Simmonds and John Robertson (July 15), and Simon Brodkin and Sophie Duker. Get some tickets for a tickle or two.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE GREENHOUSE / JULY 9 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Come and join Pimpernell and Peppina in exploring some of the wonderful stories of the plant world. Discover how the apple tree makes sure that all his apples are red at the same time. Find out what secret messenger system the willow tree uses to fight off the caterpillar and join us in exploring what plants need to grow and survive. The Greenhouse is a magical dance performance for young audiences aged 4+.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
DUB BY THE RIVER / JULY 9 / THE ROWBARGE, GUILDFORD
It’s all things roots, reggae and dub as we join community radio station Kane FM’s DJs at The Rowbarge Pub in Guildford. Complete with Caribbean BBQ, catch regular Kane FM radio reggae dons Boom & Bass, Da Vinci Sound System and more as everything is irie down by the river.
For more information, visit kanefm.com
CAMBERLEY COMEDY FESTIVAL / JULY 9 / LONDON ROAD RECREATION GROUND, CAMBERLEY
‘ Tis the season to unashamedly laugh your socks off! Head for Camberley this July and enjoy the return of the Camberley Comedy Festival on the London Road Recreation Ground. The third instalment of this festival of funny; step inside the marquee and get treated to some side-splitting stand-up comedy from MC Laura Lexx, Andrew Ryan, Luisa Omielan and Phil Wang.
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
THE DRIFTERS / JULY 10 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
60s soul legends The Drifters arrive at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this July to perform classic hits from the last six decades. Following the phenomenal success of their 65th-anniversary tour in 2018 and their sell-out tour in 2019, the boys are back to bring down the house once again. Featuring hits such as; Saturday Night At Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Up On The Roof, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin’ in the Back Row, Save the Last Dance for Me, Down on the Beach, Hello Happiness and many many more.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
PYO / GARSONS FARM, ESHER
With over 150 acres of fruit, vegetables and flowers, Garsons is the largest pick-your-own farm in the UK. From May to October, there is a choice of over 28 crops available to harvest at their farm in Esher, Surrey. They include strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, runner beans and peas, among many others. They also have an excellent farm shop full of delicious local produce. You can even pick up radiant sunflowers for your garden.
For more information, visit garsons.co.uk
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