WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Whats on this week in Surrey? We’ve got marmalade competitions, independent music venue celebrations, and a bucketful of entertaining occasions for you to discover and experience. Whether it’s a day out with the fam or a night out with your gang – get stuck into the below sizzlers and warm up your winter nights this January.
SECRETT’S MARMALADE COMPETITION 2022 / SECRETT’S FARM SHOP, MILFORD
The time has come for final tastings and quality control. It is of course, the annual conserve contest. Compete with like-minded lovers of sweet Seville Orange to be crowned Secrett’s Farm Shop Marmalade Competition 2022 winner. Be sure to check out all the do’s and don’t and download an entry form from the Secrett’s website to be certain of your place amongst a plethora of sweet preserves from all over Surrey. Deadline for your marmalade drop-off at the farm shop is January 31st.
For more information, visit secretts.co.uk
MAGIC GOES WRONG / JANUARY 18 – 30 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Calamity, chaos and comedy reign supreme as the magical Mischief Theatre team up with magic legends Penn & Teller to produce the hilarious new show Magic Goes Wrong. Raising the bar with their dare-devil stunts, jaw-dropping feats and irresistible comedy genius, Mischief’s Magic Goes Wrong comes to the Yvonne Arnaud direct from the West End.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
ROB BRYDON – A NIGHT OF SONGS & LAUGHTER / JANUARY 24 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING + JANUARY 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The Welsh wonder that is Rob Brydon arrives in Surrey this January, bringing with him a night of songs and laughter. Whether you fancy seeing him in Woking or Guildford, secure yourself a seat and be entertained by Brydon’s inimitable charm and charisma that’ll warm the coolest of cockles.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
FAOS: USS PINAFORE / JANUARY 25 – 29 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Captain’s log, stardate 25012022; an intriguing life-force has appeared on Planet Earth at the cultural centre of excellence known as Farnham Maltings. Musical. Comical. We must…see. We must…discover. Join Captain Corcoran and his crew as FAOS presents this hilarious intergalactic adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivans Pinafore. The ship will seek out new life and new civilisations, equipped with all Sullivan’s music and most of Gilbert’s words, but in a brand-new version that is guaranteed to beam you up, far from earth.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
ROB BECKETT: WALLOP! / JANUARY 26 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Well endowed with white teeth that shine like the icy north-pole Santa calls home, catch the hilarious ‘mouth of the south’, Rob Beckett, as he brings his brand of non-stop laughs to the Rose Theatre in Kingston this month.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
THE HARE & THE TORTOISE / JANUARY 26 / MILL STUDIO, GUILDFORD
In one of the most famous of Aesop’s fables, a very cheeky and boastful Hare gloats that he’s the fastest creature in the whole wood. A tortoise sick of bickering on this topic volunteers to race him, and Hare learns an important lesson. Hannah Summers’ inventive and energetic retelling follows the Hare and the Tortoise through and around the forest obstacles and working together. Your little ones learn that it isn’t all about who wins the chase; slow and steady wins the race.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
LUCERO / JANUARY 26 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
For an evening of classic rock, Americana style, head for the Boileroom and get cosy with the warm sounds of Memphis road-dogs Lucero. Forming in the late 90s, get set for a night that’ll see Lucero showcase their brand of early rock and roll, classic punk, country-folk, and deep-fried Southern soul.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
NT LIVE: LEOPOLDSTADT / JANUARY 27 / EVERYMAN CINEMA, ESHER
Head for the relaxed environs of Esher’s Everyman Cinema and soak up some culture with the National Theatre’s Live screening of Tom Stoppard’s Olivier Award-winning new play Leopoldstadt. Then, sit back and get ready for a passionate drama of love, family and endurance.
For more information, visit everymancinema.com/esher
WALKING FOOTBALL / THURSDAYS / FARNHAM & CRANLEIGH
Are you recovering from an injury? Looking to regain some mobility? Whether your best playing days are behind you or if you’re simply looking to make new friends in a fun and welcoming environment, why not try your hand at Walking Football in Farnham or Cranleigh? Taking place on Thursdays, sign and re-discover your love of the beautiful game.
For more information, visit waverley.gov.uk
UNA COELLO GUITA GIRL / THURSDAYS / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Whats on for the little cubs in Kingston? Enjoy live music sessions for little people at the Rose Theatre in Kingston as Una Coello Guitar Girl brings a range of instruments to tantalise your tots’ ears. Taking place every Thursday morning at 10.05 am and 11.05 am, sign up and enjoy the sweet sound of music in this multi-sensory experience.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK / JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 6 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Celebrating the nation’s great institutions, independent venues, head for Guildford’s esteemed live music and arts community hub, The Boileroom, for a week of wild and wonderful music. Featuring headliners; SOAK, The Bug Club, Pom Poko, Joe and The Sh!tboys, Bess Atwell, The Skints, Field Music – support the scene and turn up to your local independent venue.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB PRESENTS: NIALL MCNAMEE / JANUARY 28 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
If you fancy some sweet folk music to warm your winter nights, then head for this month’s instalment of Grayshott Folk Club and cuddle up to the cosy tones of Irish singer-songwriter Niall McNamee. One to watch, sit back, relax and be serenaded by McNamee’s rustically smooth tones and storytelling.
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
SURREY SCORCHERS VS CHESHIRE PHOENIX / JANUARY 28 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
It’s been a tough season so far for Coach Creon and his team. But, with a lengthy list of injuries, can Scorchers rise from their lowly position and climb the table? Cheer on your favourite BBL team as they entertain in-form Cheshire Phoenix at Surrey Sports Park. Tip-off time is at 7.30 pm.
For more information, visit surreyscorhcers.co.uk
GEORGE HINCHCLIFFE’S UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN / JANUARY 29 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Who is to blame for the worldwide phenomena of ukulele orchestras and ukulele mania? The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain! Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock-stars of the “bonsai guitar”, who have plucked and sung, joked and whistled with Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat Stevens, The Ministry of Sound and Blue Peter.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
THE RED STRIPE BAND / JANUARY 29 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
For a finale and fond farewell to the end of January, head for Cranleigh Arts Centre and be entertained by the non-stop party is The Red Stripe Band, who have played at literally every jazz and blues festival you can think of, including a memorable show at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Expect a mix of original songs and other boogie-woogie, swing and rock no roll classics.
For more information, visit cranleighartscentre.org
GUILDFORD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRESENT: HAMLET / JANUARY 29 – FEBRUARY 19 / HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, GUILDFORD
Guildford Shakespeare Company begins their 2022 season with their rendition of Bard’s classic tragedy Hamlet. Broken by his father’s death, stunned by his mother’s hasty remarriage, and rejected by his childhood sweetheart, Hamlet wants nothing more than to return to university and his previous life. But this is no ordinary family, and Hamlet is Prince of Denmark. The state is in turmoil. Enemy forces are on the border. The walls have ears. Starring Olivier-nominated actor Freddie Fox (Mark Thatcher in The Crown Netflix) as Hamlet, Directed by Tom Littler and designed by Neil Irish, expect the same exceptional theatre standard that GSC has become known for.
For more information, visit guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk
DARK SKIES SURREY HILLS / JANUARY 29 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Taking place from 4 pm – 8 pm, sign up to the Dark Skies Surrey Hills trail run this January and enjoy an undulating, muddy and ultimately thrilling night run through England’s largest vineyard. So choose from a 10 mile, 10K and 5K race and for the little ones in your life, there are also 1k and 2k kids races for 3 – 11-year-olds.
For more information, visit wildrunning.co.uk
TAKE A TRIP TO THE MUD RASUL / HARBOUR HOTEL, GUILDFORD
Need some TLC? For an alternative to your usual pampering session, why not try HaSpa’s, Mud Rasul. “A Mud Rasul?” you ask. Spend 45 minutes in this self-application treatment where mineral-rich mud, heat and steam combine to create a truly immersive spa experience.
For more information, visit harbourhotels.co.uk