WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
If you’re looking for some fun this week, you’ve come to the right place. Persistently recreational, as per usual at this time on a Monday, we’ve compiled a guide to going out in Surrey this week – just for you.
BREATHWORK & YOGA ON THE BEACH / SEPTEMBER 17 + 24 / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH
Join The SHAC at the water’s edge and immerse yourself in an evening of Breathwork & Movement at their beautiful lagoon. Take the time to reconnect with the power of your breath, find strength and ease in movement, and enjoy a refreshing sunset dip in the Lagoon.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
DAWN FRENCH IS A HUGE TWAT / SEPTEMBER 17 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
“This show is so-named because unfortunately, it’s horribly accurate. There have been far too many times I have made stupid mistakes or misunderstood something vital or jumped the gun in a spectacular display of twattery. I thought I might tell some of these buttock-clenching embarrassing stories to give the audience a peek behind the scenes of my work life…Roll up! Book early to see the telly vicar lady be a total twat on stage, live in front of your very eyes. And ears.” Dawn French
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
JOE WILKINSON: WORK IN PROGRESS / SEPTEMBER 17 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Come and see inside the weird and wonderful mind of comedian Joe Wilkinson. Joe is doing a Work In Progress show which may or may not work. He doesn’t want you to travel far in case it doesn’t work. The bits that do work may go into a worldwide tour if he can be bothered. As seen on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Taskmaster, Him & Her, and Joe & Katherine’s Bargain Holidays.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
BABY BROADWAY / SEPTEMBER 18 / NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE, WIMBLEDON
Get ready for an interactive experience where the entire family can sing and dance along to tunes from classics like Oliver, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Frozen, and many more. Little ones will delight in the bubbles, charming puppets, lively actions and dance moves to copy, whilst grown ups indulge in a delightful singalong. Get ready to create unforgettable memories together!
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/new-wimbledon-theatre
POP UP PLAY / EVERY FRIDAY / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Designed for pre-schoolers and their parent/carer, we provide toys, colouring-in and dressing up to entertain busy little ones. Connect with other local parents and carers and relax with a hot beverage, sweet treat, savoury snack or lunch from our cafe. Children’s meal deals also available.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
UKULELE BEGINNERS / SEPRTEMBER 19 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Go from absolute beginner to playing your favourite songs in a matter of weeks. Learn in a friendly environment, make some new friends and have a lot of fun. The ukulele is very easy to learn, very popular and you don’t need any prior musical knowledge to play. You will need your own ukulele.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
IN-STORE GIG: GIA FORD / SEPTEMBER 19 / BANQUET RECORDS, KINGSTON
How often do we hear from the outsider’s perspective? For rising new artist Gia Ford, those figures on the fringes of society are by far the most fascinating. Her songs tell the stories of the downtrodden to the down right dangerous. And through them, we begin to hear familiar, uncomfortable truths about ourselves. Catch Gia perform songs from her new album with an intimate, in-store set at Kingston’s acclaimed Banquet Records.
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com
POTTERY FOR TODDLERS / SEPTEMBER 20 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
There is lots of fun to be had from squishing, shaping and cutting out clay! This lovely five-week course is designed for small children and adults to interact together under the guidance of resident potter, Penny Eccles in a relaxed environment. The children’s work will be glazed and available for you to take home. All materials are provided.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
MINI PAINTERS / SEPTEMBER 20 / 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
THE THREE DEGREES / SEPTEMBER 20 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Ready for some living legends? Soul sisters, The Three Degrees, arrive at Guildford’s Boileroom this September. Formed in 1963, the trio—originally consisting of Fayette Pinkney, Shirley Porter, and Linda Turner—achieved global acclaim in the 1970s with hits like “When Will I See You Again” and “T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia).” Their blend of soul, pop, and disco secured their place in music history, earning them the distinction of being the longest-running female vocal group. get tickets quick.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
CABARET NIGHT WITH BAMBI BANG BANG / SEPTEMBER 20 / FALLEN ANGEL BAR, GUILDFORD
Bambi Bang Bang is the hostess with the mostess. You can expect song, silliness, sauciness and sass from this absolute QUEEN! Save your seat online and get set for a night to remember.
For more information, visit fallenangelbar.com
NEVER LET ME GO / SEPTEMBER 20 – OCTOBER 12 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
What if you discovered your whole reason for being was not about your life but about making someone else’s possible? Your dreams, your desires, your love for another, all of them irrelevant in a world that values only what you give, without question or condition, to someone you’ve never met and will never know. Memory and reality collide in this stunning new staging that challenges us to think about what it means to be human. What it means to have hope and heart — to love and to lose.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
NIGHT SWIMMING / SEPTEMBER 20 / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH
Go nocturnal and head to Buckland Park for a night swim with the Surrey Hills Adventure Company. Open to confident swimmers, get a fresh perspective and enjoy the delights of swimming in the dark. With sessions taking place later in the month, make sure you bring a head torch and book your space online.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
TWILIGHT RUNNING CHALLENGE / SEPTEMBER 21 / BLACKBUSHE AIRPORT, CAMBERLEY
Whether you fancy running, walking, cycling, skating, or even scooting it, head for Blackbushe Airport this September and participate in the Twilight Runway Challenge. Choose from distances of 3k, 5k or 10k before taking to the runway and raising money to support local causes.
For more information, visit twilightchallenge.co.uk
PRIDE IN SURREY / SEPTEMBER 21 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD
Celebrate love, inclusion and diversity as Pride in Surrey arrives in Guildford this September. Take part in the celebrations with a parade through the town centre before venturing onto Stoke Park for further festivities. A free event where all are welcome – enjoy live music, food and drink, and a youth zone for the kids. ‘pay what you can’ (minimum £1) and book your tickets online.
For more information, visit prideinsurrey.org
SURREY HILLS ARTISAN MARKET / SEPTEMBER 21 – 22 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Come and meet over 60 Surrey Hills Artisans at this special Artisan market at Painshill. Browse handmade arts and crafts, sample locally made food and drink and meet a wide selection of exceptional artisans all based in the Surrey Hills. Plus you can enjoy acoustic music for Surrey Hills singer song writers.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
THE LORD OF THE RINGS MARATHON: EXTENDED EDITIONS / SEPTEMBER 21 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING
Love Lord of The Rings? Venture from the Shire to the depths of Mordor, as you take on this truly epic quest. Enjoy 685 minutes of unadulterated, uninterrupted Middle Earth fantasy courtesy of the movie loving folk at Woking’s Nova Cinema.
For more information, visit novacinema.com
INTO THE WOODS: PARENT & CHILD FOREST SCHOOL / SEPTEMBER 3 – DECEMBER 13 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, parents and children can head to scenic Painshill Park for a morning or afternoon of Forest School. From 10 am – 11.30 am or 1 pm – 2.30 pm, spend time in the great outdoors and participate in a range of really wild bushcraft activities in a fun and safe environment. From sensory-free play in the woods to songs and stories around the campfire, let nature nurture your wild child and book your space today.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
GUILDFORD JAZZ AND SOUL FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 4 – OCTOBER 17 / VARIOUS VENUES, GUILDFORD
Guildford Jazz is teaming up with local music venue, bars, cafes and restaurants across Guildford to present a celebration of the best in UK and local jazz and soul over September and October. In addition to ticketed events with leading UK jazz and soul artists, the festival will include lots of free events with talented local musicians performing in pop-up venues all across town. Headline acts include Natalie Williams Soul Family, who make a rare appearance outside their monthly sold out residency at Ronnies, and Bill Laurance, the 5 times Grammy award winning pianist and founding member of Snarky Puppy. Other acts include; Award winning saxophonist Tony Kofi and the Organisation, Jazz pianists Jason Robello and Gwilym Simcock, Rising jazz stars vocalist Emily Masser and saxophonist Alex Clarke.
For more information, visit guildfordjazz.org.uk
