WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
“What’s On in Surrey this week?” you ask…’Tis that time of the week where we provide you, our dearest reader, with this ‘ere online pamphlet of pleasure for your leisure time. Theatre, stand-up comedy, live music, family days out, feasting with friends… Let’s go!
PERSUASION / FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 19 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
A Rose Original Production, witness Jane Austen’s classic get re-worked and remixed for the twenty-first century. With a soundtrack featuring the likes of Frank Ocean, Dua Lipa and Cardi B, catch this riotously reimagined romantic comedy on stage in Kingston this February.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
DISPATCHES ON THE RED DRESS / MARCH 14 – 15 / MILL STUDIO, GUILDFORD
Dispatches on the Red Dress is an intimate and courageous new solo show by twice BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winning songwriter Rowan Rheingans. Unravelling the joy and pain from a story of her grandmother’s youth in 1940’s Germany, Rowan celebrates small acts of resistance and boldly asks a troubling question for our times: can hope for our future be found in the very darkest pockets of our history?
For more information, visit Yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
RAY MEARS: WE ARE NATURE / MARCH 15 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Bushcraft and master, the wonderful Ray Mears, arrives at Guildford’s G Live for a night of nature. Celebrate the importance of the wilderness and enjoy this fascinating, inspirational and educational show that’ll demonstrate and explain the techniques to help improve our senses and highlight the problems nature faces today.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
DREAM WIFE / MARCH 15 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
This March, Garage-punk, party-pop trouble makers Dream Wife come to The Boileroom in Guildford. Promising a memorable night of pleasure for your ears, get ready to bob your head and shake your shoulders to the sound of loud and live music.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE / MARCH 15 – 19 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Inspired by true events, catch a modern-day musical befitting our times as the West End hit Everybody’s Talking About Jamie comes to Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this March. Hailing from a council estate in Sheffield, Jamie doesn’t find it as easy to fit in, overcoming prejudice and bullies to pursue his dreams. Find out how the story unfolds and find a ticket online.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com
SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR: KITCHEN DISCO TOUR / MARCH 16 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Fan of a kitchen disco? Finding an outlet for letting off some steam during lockdown, Sophie Ellis Bextor brings her very own kitchen disco to G Live in Guildford for a night of fun and frivolity. Performing a string of her own chart-topping hits, expect some classic glitter ball bangers that’ll beckon one and all to the dance floor.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
MIDWEEK MAKES: CERAMICS / MARCH 16 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Join Ceramicist in Residence Ashleigh Fisk, head for the wonderful Watts Galler Artists’ Village for a midweek morning making ceramics. Inspired by Mary Watts teaching the local community to work in clay, get creative with clay and sign up for this workshop today.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
CATCHING COMETS / MARCH 17 / MILL STUDIO, GUILDFORD
After discovering a comet hurtling towards Earth, Toby snaps and turns into the action hero in his own movie on a mission to save the world from impending doom. Flashback a year: Toby is knocked off course when somebody crashes into his life. A disaster movie about falling in love. Or a rom-com about the end of the world. Catching Comets is a multi-dimensional genre mash-up that asks how we’re supposed to be big, brave and strong when we look and sound nothing like the heroes we grew up with on our screens.
For more information, visit Yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
COMEDY DOUBLE BILL: SARA BARRON & JACOB HAWLEY / MARCH 18 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
For your mid-month fill of the funny stuff, head for Farnham Maltings and catch a comedy double bill featuring two of the circuits fastest rising stars. First, enjoy a blistering set from Sara Barron as she asks the ultimate question, where is the space for self-preservation when “Family is everything?”. Next up, Jacob Hawley will have you in stitches with some witty observations on the subject of protests.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
LEATHER PURSE WORKSHOP / MARCH 18 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
If you’re feeling the urge for a crafternoon, why not pop along to Cranleigh Arts Centre and try your hand at creating a leather purse. Meet like-minded creative folk and make your very own purse to take home with you.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
WOODLAND FEAST OVER FIRE / MARCH 18 + 19 / PRIORY FARM ESTATE, REDHILL
After some seasonal hibernation, the wild and wonderful Salt Box team returns with their super-popular Woodland Feasts Over Fire. For an alternative to dining out in the town’s latest eateries, head for the woods of Priory Farm and join wild food specialists The Salt Box for a woodland feast cooked over the fire in the great outdoors. Meet fellow intrepid foodies whilst sampling the very best in local and seasonal produce.
For more information, visit wearethesaltbox.co.uk
FANCY A FARMERS’ MARKETS IN SURREY?
ENGLISH WINE & CHEESE TASTING / MARCH 19 / ALBURY VINEYARD, ALBURY
English cheese has been famed around the world for generations, but thanks to independent winery’s such as Albury Organic Vineyard, English wine has now joined cheese as one of our most sought-after products. At this event, you’ll be able to enjoy both together, with a guided tasting of three of the estate’s award-winning sparkling wines, followed by a selection of the finest English cheeses. Admire views from the barn over the vineyard, or venture outside for a walk amongst the vines.
For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com
FRANK TURNER / MARCH 19 / PRYZM, KINGSTON
Celebrating the release of his ninth solo album FTHC catch British punk-folk artist Frank Turner perform at Pryzm in Kingston. Taking inspiration from his early days as the frontman in the hardcore band Million Dead, Turner turns to his hardcore roots on this latest record. With an extra date added due to extreme demand, make sure you get a ticket quick before this date sells out.
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB PRESENTS: THE TRIALS OF CATO / MARCH 19 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
Winners of BBC Radio 2 Folk Album of The Year Award in 2019, The Trials Of Cato, come to the popular Grayshott Folk Club for an exciting and energetic night of folk music. With a new album on the horizon, catch the ‘Sex Pistols of Folk’ playing locally this March.
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
DOM JOLYS HOLIDAY SNAPS – TRAVEL AND COMEDY IN THE DANGER ZONE / MARCH 19 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Comedian, author and wild adventurer Dom Joly comes to Cranleigh Arts Centre recounting his travels in the danger zone. The creator of Trigger Happy TV, Joly, will be undertaking his first tour since 2011. From North Korea to the Congo and Syria to Chernobyl, get a glimpse into life win the road in the danger zone.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
OPEN WATER SWIMMING / BUCKLAND PARK, NEAR REIGATE
Love nature? Love to swim outdoors? Brace yourself for a dip in Buckland Park Lake and join the Surrey Hills Adventure Company for a spot of open water swimming. You’ll need to register online, but you’ll have access to all the great activities that the company runs once you have. Whether you fancy swimming, paddleboarding or e-foiling, getting wet and wild in the great outdoors has never been easier.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
TRACTOR RALLY / MARCH 19 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Love tractors? Who doesn’t it? Discover a fanfare of fantastic farm machinery at the Rural Life Living Museum as terrific tractors by the tonne load take over the site. With working machinery and demonstrations, ‘Sit in the Seat’ of a vintage tractor, and more, expect a fantastic family day out for all.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
ETHICAL VEGAN MARKETS / MARCH 19 + 27 / WALTON + EPSOM
Ethical Vegan Events will pop up throughout Surrey with their excellent markets. Free to attend, expect to find a host of vegan foodie treats and eats as well as a range of vegan products for you and the home that has been ethically and sustainably produced.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.co.uk
THE MAGIC GARDEN / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Meet mythical beasts and enter a curious world of wonder within Hampton Court Palace as The Magic Garden returns to capture kids’ imaginations. Explore the historic royal palace and its fascinating history with a fun trail around the garden, discovering legends and tales of the kings and queens who once lived there.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
FAMILY CLASSICS / MARCH 20 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Immerse yourself in music and head for the ever-entertaining Family Classics – family-friendly classical music! Southern Pro Musica presents this workshop whereby kids can try out a range of different instruments in workshops led by top-flight professional players.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk