WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY
It’s another week and another guide to what’s on in Surrey. Your fave round up of all the best bits taking place around this fair county we call home. Check it out and find something fun to do.
ROOTED IN GUILDFORD / MAY 1 – 31 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
An arts and wellbeing festival for all, head for Guildford’s G Live for their month-long series of events aimed at our wellbeing. Rooted in Guildford features a programme of theatre, film comedy, art and workshops that aim to raise awareness of and directly improve mental health in the community. Highlights include an Art and Wellbeing Mural Workshop (April 30), whereby you’ll contribute to a giant wellness-inspired mural, funny musicians Jonny and the Baptists bring their Big Mental Health show to the stage (May 24), while Family Fun Day will see a host of different activities for all to get involved with.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
WRITING FOR WELLNESS / MAY 16 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Award-winning local novelist and therapist Joanna Barnard invites you to this series of six workshops where you’ll explore how writing creatively can benefit your mental and emotional wellbeing. Express yourself via various writing styles, including journaling, poetry, and short stories.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
SIMON AMSTELL – SPIRIT HOLE / MAY 16 / RICHMOND THEATRE
With his first stand up tour since the release of the internationally acclaimed feature film – ‘Benjamin’ and Netflix Special ‘Set Free’, Simon Amstell brings ‘Spirit Hole’ to Richmond Theatre for one night only this May. ‘Spirit Hole‘ is a blissful, spiritual, sensational exploration of love, sex, shame, mushrooms and more. So if you yearn for a night of unprecedented joy and laughter, book now and avoid regret.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
IMPROV COMEDY: LET’S DO THE SHOW RIGHT HERE / MAY 17 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Think you’re funny? In possession of some witty one-liners that you’re simply gagging for someone to hear? Taught over six 2-hour sessions, sign up for this improvised comedy course at Farnham Maltings and learn how to craft the art of making things up on the spot. Culminating in a show to dazzle your nearest and dearest, funny folk should reserve a spot on the course right now!
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
SIX / MAY 17 – 29 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Featuring a killer soundtrack, the multi-award-winning, international smash hit musical SIX comes to Kingston’s Rose Theatre this May. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st-century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves, but their lipstick is rebellious red.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
PEPPA PIG’S BEST DAY EVER / MAY 18 – 19 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
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 Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this month.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA / MAY 19 – 21 / RICHMOND THEATRE
The Olivier Award-winning production of The Tiger Who Came To Tea comes to Richmond Theatre this May. Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show, packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos!
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
THE ART PARLOUR / MAY 19 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Fancy a life-drawing class with a difference? Brought to the Boileroom by the deliciously devilish Hundred Watt Club, enjoy a multi-sensory experience as a burlesque beauty strikes a pose for you to capture on your pad of paper. Expect vintage visuals in a curious and kooky atmosphere for budding and established artists.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
JASON MANFORD: LIKE ME / MAY 19 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Pleading for your approval this month, stand-up comedian Mr Jason Manford takes to the stage at Guildford’s G Live, inviting one and all to spare a couple of hours to come out and work those chuckle muscles. So go on, have a laugh.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB / MAY 19 / ESHER THEATRE
Showcasing the very best stand-up comics currently working the circuit, join the Outside the Box Comedy Club at their new home for Esher Theatre’s monthly instalment of the funny stuff. With a full line-up announced closer to the time, expect a heady mix of comedy superstars alongside some of the best up and coming talent on the stand-up comedy circuit. So what are you waiting for? Get some tickets and indulge in a much-needed belly laugh.
For more information, visit eshertheatre.com
EVENING RACING / MAY 19 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Evening racing returns to Sandown Park racecourse in Esher this month. So start the weekend early and head down to the racecourse on Thursday evening to celebrate the beginning of the summer months with this exciting flat race.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown
DRAWING FOR ADULTS / MAY 20 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
With arms wide open, The Lightbox welcome one and all back to their cultural space in Woking. Meet like-minded aspiring artists and head for their regular Drawing for Adults event. Be inspired by the range of artwork exhibited at the gallery and set about making your own masterpiece. So reflect, relax and let your imagination do the rest. Aimed at adults of all abilities, all materials are provided. This is a free draw session though a donation is always welcome and advanced booking is required.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
SURREY HILLS ARTISAN FESTIVAL / MAY 21 + 22 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Showcasing the very best of Surrey’s food, drink, arts and crafts, head in the direction of Denbies Wine Estate this May and meet some of the area’s master artisans. Participate in arts and crafts activities, sample some delicious food and drink, and watch artists in action at this great day out for the whole family.
For more information, visit surreyhills.org
ESHER MAY FAIR / MAY 21 / ESHER GREEN
This month, the annual Esher May Fair makes a welcome return to our calendars, promising a day of family fun activities and local craft stalls to browse and buy from. From the funfair and ferret-racing to the Tea Pavilion and Pimms Tent – join in with the festivities on Esher Green from noon onwards.
For more information, visit eshermayfair.org
SURREY STORM VS LONDON PULSE / MAY 21 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Storm takes on London Pulse in this Vitality Netball Superleague clash at Surrey Sports Park this month. With both sides experiencing somewhat of an underwhelming season in the league so far, it’ll be a tight contest to see who can claim all the points.
For more information, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk
SURREY THREE PEAKS HIKING CHALLENGE / MAY 21 / BOX HILL, DORKING
Are your boots made for walking? Spend the day in the Surrey Hills this May and take part in this Surrey Three Peaks hiking challenge which will see you walking Box Hill, Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill in one day. Crikey. Sign up online and get ready for some epic views of the place we call home.
For more information, visit backontrack.live
CHAI ON THE PATIO / MANDIRA’S KITCHEN, SILENT POOL, ALBURY
Take some time out for yourself this May and head for Mandira’s Kitchen. Found in the tranquil setting of Silent Pool in Albury, experience the authentic taste of Indian Street Food and while away an afternoon sipping on a cup of Chai. Open seven days a week, walk-ins are welcome, but booking is advisable, especially for busy times and weekends. Food is also available to take away, so if you require some sustenance for your jaunt in the Surrey Hills, then this is the perfect pit-stop to serve your needs.
For more information, visit mandiraskitchen.com
KELLY’S CYCLE CHALLENGE / MAY 22 / ALICE HOLT FOREST
Kelly’s Storage Charity Events are once again organising this hugely popular Cycle Sportive on Sunday, May 22. They deduct no costs at all, so 100% of all money raised goes to Challengers, a local charity that provides play and leisure opportunities for disabled children across Surrey and Hants. The Kelly’s Cycle Challenge starts from HQ in a field on the doorstep of Alice
Holt forest and follows quiet country roads for mile on mile of stunning Surrey and Hampshire scenery. There are three distances to choose from, plus a special 7 mile Family Forest Ride suitable for young cyclists. Whichever route is chosen, all riders can be sure of a truly scenic cycle.
For more information, visit charity.kellystorage.co.uk
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