WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY
Fancy some funny? How about a rock n roll musical to remember? Duck race? Whatever your penchant for pleasure, discover some of the best days and nights out taking place in Surrey this week with our latest guide to going out.
CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN – BEHIND THE FRINGE / APRIL 25 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Join heavy-fringed maiden Claudia Winkleman for an evening of light entertainment at Guildford’s G Live this April. Discover what lies behind those luscious locks with a show that’ll focus a little on Claudia’s musings on life, and a little on you, the faithful attendee. From eye-liner and the wonders of melted cheese to matchmaking and soul searching, finish the night with a bit of a sing-song before leaving feeling refreshed and revitalised by Winkleman’s witty words of wisdom.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
ROCK OF AGES / APRIL 27 – 30 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Set in a time when hair was big and rock’ n’ roll was bigger, get ready to headbang to your heart’s content as the hilarious rock-sickle Rock of Ages comes to Woking this month. Featuring a spandex-laden soundtrack to match any sell-out arena rock band, catch classic hits Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead or Alive, Here I Go Again, Can’t Fight this Feeling, and I Want To Know What Love Is, played loud and proud by a live band.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
CRAFT IN FOCUS / APRIL 28 – MAY 2 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Craft In Focus is returning to RHS Garden Wisley from April 28 – May 2 to stage its Spring Contemporary Craft and Design Fair. This has become the most popular contemporary craft event in the UK and is an event not to be missed! The event at Wisley showcases some of the finest contemporary craft makers in various disciplines, all of whom have been selected to exhibit at this event. Visitors will be able to see and purchase fine art, furniture, interior accessories, textiles, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, sculpture and garden furniture.
For more information, visit craftinfocus.com
LADIES OF LETTERS / APRIL 28 – MAY 7 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Starring Tessa Peake-Jones (Grantchester, Only Fools and Horses) and Gwyneth Strong (Only Fools and Horses, EastEnders), the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre’s production, Ladies of Letters, arrives on stage at the end of this month. Originally a BBC Radio 4 series and ITV series, join best frenemies, Irene and Vera, as they air their views on 21st century living via the lost art form of letter writing. A riotously fun, sharply observant comedy about life’s latest dramas.
For more information, visit Yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
EPSOM SUPPER CLUB / APRIL 28 / EPSOM SUPPER CLUB
Join like-minded individuals and indulge in a three-course meal at the Epsom Supper Club this April. More often than not, a sold-out event; take your seat at the table as you are hosted by seasoned professional chef Laura Scott at her home. Diners can expect an intimate and relaxed environment, all the while enjoying the finer things in life.
For more information, visit howtocookgoodfood.co.uk
SPRING TWILIGHT WALK / APRIL 28 / BLACKHEATH COMMON
‘Tune in to the twilight sounds’ of Blackheath Common and join this Spring Twilight Walk this month. A mindful walk that’ll follow the sunset through the Scots pines allowing you to soak up the sights and smells of spring that’ll be emerging through the nature that surrounds you.
For more information, visit backontrack.live
DUTTY MOONSHINE BIG BAND / APRIL 28 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Go nutty, get dutty, and witness 14-piece jazz and bass collective Dutty Moonshine Band assemble on stage at The Boileroom in Guildford for big sounds full of festival flavours. Put your party hats on and prepare to get weird.
For more information, visit the boileroom.net
BUILD A CANVAS DECKCHAIR / APRIL 29 / THE GREAT BRITISH WOODSHOP, WEST BYFLEET
Are you spending more time outdoors? Fancy an extra seat to make your alfresco set-up complete? Sign up to this Canvas Deckchair Workshop hosted by The Great British Woodshop and learn how to build your very own with some expert tutelage from those in the know.
For more information, visit greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk
THE LOCAL BEER FESTIVAL / APRIL 30 – MAY 2 / THE LUCAN PAVILION, LALEHAM
A local beer festival that the whole family can enjoy head to The Lucan Pavilion in Laleham this month for a thoroughly great day out. Featuring a range of ales to try as well as a Pimms bar, prosecco bar, cider bar, rum bar and a gin bar, expect plenty of fun to be had with live music and fun-filled attractions in the kid’s zone. Remember, folks, drink responsibly!
For more information, visit thelocalfoodfestival.com
FARNHAM DUCK RACE / APRIL 30 / GOSTREY MEADOW, FARNHAM
Are you feeling competitive? Farnham’s annual duck race make a welcome return to Gostrey Meadow, on the River Wey. Join in with the festivities from 10.30 am and prepare your very best rubber duck for the first race at 12 noon.
For more information, visit rotary-ribi.org
EFOILING / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK
Take to the water (and the sky) this April and try your hand at the latest watersports craze, foiling (electric hydrofoiling). A tonne of fun, Reigate-based The SHAC are one of the first companies in the UK to offer efoil coaching and experiences. But what is efoiling? Think surfing, but hovering over the water at the same time. Sound wild, right? Get involved and sign up today.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk