WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
It’s the first week of June and so much to do in Surrey over the next seven days. Comedy, theatre, live music, sausages, festivals… It’s going to be a good one!
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MILES JUPP: ON I BANG / JUNE 3 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
It’s safe to say Miles Jupp has been about. From stand-up comedy at your local club and Hollywood blockbusters to a brain seizure and the discovery of a brain tumour – find out what he’s got to say about it all as he bangs on about it candidly at Kingston’s Rose Theatre.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR / JUNE 3 – 8 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
An album that inspired a revolution. A revelation that changed the world. A reinvention for this millennium. Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) directs this mesmerizing new production of the iconic global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar which comes to New Victoria Theatre, Woking for one week only!
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre
IN-STORE GIG: GAFFA TAPE SANDY / JUNE 4 / BANQUET RECORDS, KINGSTON
To celebrate the release of their new album ‘Hold My Hand, God Damn It’, Gaffa Tape Sandy visit Banquet Records in Kingston to play an intimate, in-store set. Gaffa Tape Sandy launch their debut album into the world, and not a moment too soon – the much loved punks bringing a visceral snarling collection simply chock full of melodies and electric pop bangers.
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com
FORAGING WITH WILD FOOD / JUNE 5 + 19 / THE WOODMAN BANSTEAD
Connect with nature and head out for an educational foraging walk around the Banstead countryside. On this 2.5 hour walk, you’ll be taken for a stroll through searching for wild and edible seasonal treats to eat. Heading off at a leisurely pace around the grounds, your instructor will teach you how to safely identify the different species of edible and poisonous plants and mushrooms that you discover. End the day with a tasty Wild Food meal, including a selection of foraged homemade treats created by your instructor, and a dish made with what you have collected during the walk.
For more information, visit wildfooduk.com
LAUGH OUT PROUD / JUNE 5 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
A brand new LGBTQIA+ comedy night, featuring the best in established and upcoming acts from the community on the UK comedy circuit. This night is all about giving acts and audiences alike a fun and friendly place to express themselves, kick back, have a laugh and a good time in an inclusive and welcoming comedy club environment. Whether it’s comedy, cabaret or anything in between, Laugh Out Proud is the queer night out you’re looking for.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
AN AUDIENCE WITH GIANFRANCO ZOLA / JUNE 6 / EPSOM PLAYHOUSE
The don himself, the mercurial midfielder maestro that transformed Chelsea’s team in the late 90s heads for Epsom Playhouse to recount tales from the pitch as a player to pitch side as a coach. get tickets quick for a special audience with the one they call Gianfranco Zola.
For more information, visit epsomplayhouse.co.uk
SUMMER EVENING HIKE & CACAO CEREMONY / JUNE 7 / WESTCOTT, SURREY HILLS
Celebrate the upcoming summer with an stunning evening walk and a cacao cermony around the fire pit at the Surrey Hills Yurts. Be introduced to the finest Ceremonial Grade Criollo Cacao which has been grown, harvested and dried by Ashaninka families. Directly sourced from ancient Cacao gardens of Peru. Drinking Cacao in its purest form allows a deeper connection to ourselves, our own intuition, and inner guidance. The heart chakra opens to allow love to flow, helps you understand yourself, connects you with your creativity and enhances focus and mental agility, amongst others.
For more information, visit backontrack.live
IBIZA ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE / JUNE 7 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD
Sample the sounds of The Balearic in Guildford’s Stoke Park this June. The incredible ibiza orchestra will be arriving with their iconic 26 piece orchestra, performing some of the greatest hits from over 30 years of incredible tracks originating from the white isle of ibiza. Expect to hear tracks from artists such as; 808 State, Massive Attack, Ian Van Dahl, Daft Punk, Robert Miles, Energy 52, Tiesto, Fatboy Slim, Prodigy, Candi Staton and Faithless and many More!
For more information, visit ibizaorchestraexperience.co.uk
CROSSY / JUNE 7 / THIRTY3HZ, GUILDFORD
For your fix of filthy dance-floor fillers, head for boutique nightclub Thirty3Hz for a hedonistic night of Jungle and D’n’B. Get your screw face on and prepare to shake your shoulders long into the early hours of the morning.
For more information, visit thirty3hz.com
THREAD… A FESTIVAL OF TEXTILES / JUNE 7 – 8 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Wild about wool? Crazy about crochet? Titillated by textiles? Get your fix of fabrics at the amazing Thread Festival taking place at the master-crafter mecca of the Farnham Maltings. Meet likeminded enthusiasts of thread and needle based activities at this sociable and inspiring day out. Enjoy workshops, talks, demonstrations, exhibitions as well as a vibrant marketplace ready for you to snap up some treats to take home.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE OLD FAIR OF ABINGER / JUNE 8 / ABINGER COMMON
Hear Ye! The Old Fair of Abinger returns this June promising a Medieval day to remember. A quintessentially English way to spend a fun-filled family afternoon meeting brave Knights, beautiful maidens, Lordships, Ladyships and much more.
For more information, visit abingerfair.com
SAUSAGE AND CIDER FESTIVAL / JUNE 8 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD
Love sausages? Yes. Love cider? Yes. Combine these wonderful food and drink offerings together, add some live music from Scouting For Girls, eating contests and Guildford’s glorious Stoke Park and you get the Sausage and Cider Festival. Snap up a ticket quick and get set for the perfect feast!
For more information, visit sausageandciderfest.co.uk
GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK / JUNE 8 / EVERYWHERE
Hooray, for planet earth and all it’s wonder! The Great Big Green Week takes place this June, encouraging everyone to get together and do their bit to help their neighbours and their neighbourhood live a greener lifestyle. From silent disco, litter picks to clearing your local stream of rubbish left there by some silly person.
For more information, visit greatbiggreenweek.com
THE QUEEN’S READING ROOM / JUNE 8 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
After the stellar success of last year’s event, The Queen’s Reading Room Festival returns for a second year running – and tickets are on sale now. The 2024 Queen’s Reading Room festival is a literary festival like no other; gathering authors, experts, actors and literature lovers for a day celebrating the written word. This year’s festival line-up is set to delight fans of Harry Potter and Netflix thriller adaptations, as Miriam Margolyes, Helena Bonham Carter and best-selling author Harlan Coben of ‘Fool Me Once’ and ‘The Stranger’ have already been confirmed as headliners when the festival returns to the stunning surrounds of Hampton Court Palace this June.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
JAZZ IN THE VINEYARD / JUNE 8 / CLANDON ESTATE VINEYARD
Join local charity Cherry Trees for Jazz in the Vineyard at the stunning High Clandon Estate Vineyard this June for a sparkling celebration of Jazz. Bring along a delicious picnic or dig-in to a stone-baked pizzas, complete with a complimentary glass of Gloriana Cuvée. Sit back and enjoy the swinging tunes at either the matinee or evening show performed by The Sue Richardson Quintet.
For more information, visit cherrytrees.org.uk
JULIAN CLARY / JUNE 8 / G LIVE , GUILDFORD
Julian Clary, renowned homosexual and national trinket, is fixing to saddle up and head on out for his 2024 UK tour. “Yes, it has a Western theme,” the old buckaroo confirms, sipping Bourbon from a pint tankard. “It was only a matter of time before I eased myself into some chaps” he adds, dabbing his temples with a damp flannel.
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
SURFACING / JUNE 8 / MILL STUDIO, YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
With innovative creative captioning and haunting music, Papatango Winner Tom Powell’s breath-taking new two-hander examines neurodivergence, hallucinations, and the state of mental health care. Directed by Stephen Bailey (Royal Theatrical Support Trust Sir Peter Hall Award Winner 2022), Surfacing uses new motion sensor technology to create responsive light and sound, evoking the lived experience of disassociation.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
THE DRESSING BOOK / JUNE 9 + 20 / THE RECREATION GROUND, CAPEL
Tis the season for a spot of outdoor theatre we thinks. The Rudes create brand-new plays full of songs, poems and slapstick, performing outdoors in mainly small rural communities across the South of England – always funny with excellent music, they are thought-provoking too. ‘The Dressing Book’ is both an hilarious comedy – When two ladies turn up to a ball in identical dresses a fracas follows! – but equally poetic and tender. Bring your own low-backed chairs & a picnic from 6.00pm.
For more information, visit therudes.co.uk
GUILDFORD GREEN DAY / JUNE 9 / HIGH STREET, GUILDFORD
Guildford Green Day is supporting the national Big Green Week this June. Helping to raise awareness of climate change issues and environmental concerns by promoting climate change initiatives, waste & recycling, flood resilience, vegan food, and local green businesses, expect plenty of eco-activities, workshops, sustainable markets as well as advice on ways to live a cleaner and greener life.
For more information, visit guildford.gov.uk
PLANT-BASED ARTISAN MARKET / JUNE 9, 22 + 29 / GUILDFORD, KINGSTON + WOKING
Whether you’re looking for environmentally friendly products for your home or want to fill your larder with some tasty vegan treats, head for these monthly Ethical Vegan Events taking place in Guildford, Kingston and Woking this month – browse and buy from a range of sustainable-centric sellers.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com
BUGS & BUTTERFLIES TRAIL / MAY 25 – JUNE 23 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Ready for an adventure? Become a nature explorer and find all bugs and butterflies hidden around Painshill this May half-term and beyond. Pick up a trail sheet and unearth all the bugs and butterflies you can find in the landscape.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk