WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Intrepid adventurers, thrill seekers and inquirers of Surrey’s cultural landscape… whether you fancy some loud live music, first-class theatre stand-up comedy or even a sustainability workshops – whatever your penchant for pleasure, find out what’s on this week with our latest guide to all things good, great and shipshape.
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, as well as numerous bands to warm the nights up – support the scene and turn up to your local independent venue.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
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
GREEN SALON COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: AN EXTRAORDINARY INVITATION / FEBRUARY 1 / ZERO, GUILDFORD
Do your run or own a hair salon? Whether you’re in the business of hair or simply care about the future of our planet, join Fry Taylor of the Green Salon Collective and learn how all businesses in Guildford can become 100% landfill-free and sustainable. So join the community spirit and keep it green at Zero Carbon in Guildford this February.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL / FEBRUARY 1 – 5 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Join Doralee, Violet and Judy as they team up and take care of business in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this February. Starring Claire Sweeney as ‘Violet Newstead’, enjoy a great night out accompanied by a classic musical score featuring that hit tune.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
STEWART LEE: SNOWFLAKE / TORNADO / FEBRUARY 3 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Catch a double-bill featuring two sixty minute sets from stand-up comedy legend Stewart Francis at Kingston’s Rose Theatre this February. Snowflake will feature a heavily rewritten show from the original that has been on hold for the past two years, while the second half tornado questions big Stew’s place in the comedy marketplace. So buckle up for a whirlwind night of laughter.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
LOOKING OUT, LOOKING IN / FEBRUARY 4 – MARCH 6 / DAVIES GILDER GALLERY, NEW HOUSE, GUILDFORD
New House Art Space host their first exhibition, Looking Out, Looking In’ in celebration of the creative hub’s resident artists. The first of many events and exhibitions taking place at the Davies Gilder Gallery, found behind Bridge Street, meet artists and likeminded folks with a penchant for art and find out more about Guildford’s newest creative space.
For more information, visit the boileroom.net/newhouse
MARK WATSON: THIS CAN’T BE IT / FEBRUARY 4 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
What with a global pandemic etc., it’s safe to say we’ve all had a moment or two (or a million) of reflection, begging existential questions on life’s fragility. One man that assuredly has it covered is Welsh funnyman, Mark Watson. Catch the man himself cram a couple of years of pathological overthinking into an evening of stand-up.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
ED BYRNE: IF I’M HONEST / FEBRUARY 5 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
A regular on shows such as Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Top Gear and QI, stand-up comedian Ed Byrne is back on the road with his brand new show. Taking a long hard look at himself, Ed will try to unravel whether any of his character traits are worth passing on to his kids. Live the legacy, and join Ed at Guildford’s G Live this February.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
PEPPA PIG’S BEST DAY EVER / FEBRUARY 4 – 5 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Spend the afternoon with everyone’s favourite, Peppa Pig, as she is accompanied by George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig for a road trip to remember. Packed with plenty of songs and games, go on an adventure at Richmond Theatre this February.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
PRELOVED VINTAGE KILO SALE / FEBRUARY 5 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
Bargains galore are in-store at the Preloved Vintage Kilo sale, held at Guildford Cathedral this February. Thrift-seekers and those with a penchant for yesteryears threads can sift through over 6 tonnes of preloved, vintage and retro garms. Shop by weight and pick up a kilo of vintage threads for just £15. “Sustainable fashion is the weigh forward”, don’t you know.
For more information, visit prelovedkilo.com
FIND OUT ABOUT FARMERS’ MARKETS THIS FEBRUARY!
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH / SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Fancy some world-fusion, street food whilst hanging out and listening to the latest sounds coming from the stage at The Boileroom? Or how about lazing away with a leisurely bottomless brunch at the weekend with your nearest and dearest? Serving every Saturday and Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm, enjoy a 2-hour spot eating some sweet eats and drinking your choice of bottomless cocktails, prosecco, mocktails, hot drinks, smoothies and more.
For more information, visit the boileroom.net