WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
In need of some ideas for your days this week? Whether you’ve got the day off, maybe looking for something to do with the kids, or are simply counting down the days until the weekend – fill your proverbial’s with this fine list of fun things to do in Surrey and get out and about.
SUMMER OF SPORT / AUGUST 1 – 31 / DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL, HINDHEAD
Get out and about and into the great outdoors as the scenic environs of the Devil’s Punchbowl host a Summer of Sport. Suitable for friends and families alike, head for the green near the viewpoint between 10 am and 4 pm and find some free fun sporty games to play such as football, volleyball and bowls. Sounds great, right?
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
SURREY ART SCHOOL: NATURE JOURNALING / AUGUST 2 / HANNAH PESCHAR SCULPTURE GARDEN, OCKLEY
Join Surrey Art School for this Nature Journaling workshop and seasonal picnic at the oh-so-pretty setting of The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden in Ockley. Art journaling is all about connecting with your surroundings with a creative lens, putting them down on paper in a mindful way through images, words and colour. Your workshop will conclude with a tasty seasonal picnic from wild cooking enthusiasts, The Salt Box.
For more information, visit hannahpescharsculpture.com
SURREY V LEICESTERSHIRE / AUGUST 2 / GUILDFORD CRICKET CLUB
Like cricket? No! Love it? Yes! The Guildford Cricket Festival continues this August as Surrey takes on Leicestershire in the Royal London One Day Cup. Having already played host to Surrey vs Sri Lanka’ A’ earlier this summer, Guildford Cricket Club on Woodbridge Road will again see some first-class cricket taking place just a swinging six away from the town centre. Get tickets quick.
For more information, visit eticketing.co.uk/surreytickets/
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT / AUGUST 2 – 6 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
The sensational brand-new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to the New Victoria Theatre for one week only! With stars from The London Palladium Linzi Hateley and Jac Yarrow, the show features songs that have gone on to become pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph. Book your dream ticket today!
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
CREATIVE LEARNING WORKSHOPS / AUGUST 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 + 10 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre will host a range of excellent Creative Learning Workshops this summer. From learning about what goes on behind the scenes to musical theatre workshops, sound and lighting design and the wonderful world of storytelling – let your little entertainers take their first steps in the world of theatre and sign up online.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
DROP IN AND DRAW / AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 23 + 30 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Drop in and Draw at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village this summer. Taking place every Tuesday morning throughout August and open to all ages, collect your materials and get supported by artists as you start the day with a sketch or three.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
SIMPLY RED / AUGUST 4 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Completing the 2022 summer line-up for Jockey Club Live, Simply Red arrive at Sandown Park Racecourse on Thursday, August 4. One of the best-selling British bands of all time and led by songwriter and bandleader Mick Hucknall, they have over a billion hits on YouTube and have sold over 60 million albums worldwide – with five going to the number one spot in the UK. Get some tickets quick.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown
OUTDOOR THEATRE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM / AUGUST 4 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Fancy some outdoor theatre? The Walled Garden of Painshill Park set’s the stage for touring theatre Illyria to perform Shakespeare’s classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Five couples – three human, one fairy, and one mythical – find their relationships sorely tested, intimately probed and indecently exposed when a troupe of amateur theatricals bumble into the forest to rehearse a play.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
BILLIONAIRE BOY / AUGUST 4 – 6 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this fantastic new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story of Billionaire Boy. Join 12-year-old Joe Spud, the richest boy in the country, as he splashes the cash and works out what money can’t buy.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
ACTIVITY THURSDAYS / AUGUST 4, 11, 18 + 25 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
With various activities to choose from, head back in time to the Rural Life Living Museum for a fun day out for the whole family. From air-propelled rockets to watching weaving demonstrations, spend the day outdoors and live the good old life.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
OUTDOOR THEATRE: OTHELLO / AUGUST 5 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Outdoor theatre returns to the Rectory Garden this summer as Shakespeare’s passionate tragedy Othello is performed by Changeling Theatre underneath the stars in the Surrey Hills. Found but a stones throw beyond Cranleigh Arts Centre, expect a heavy helping of love, jealousy, deception and murder this August.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
STAYCATION LIVE 2022 / AUGUST 5 – 7 / GODALMING
A summer attraction in itself, enjoy a summer staycation in Godalming and head to the annual freemium event, the Staycation Live Festival, held in the Philips Memorial Park in Godalming, as well as other venues across the town. Enjoy three days of free entertainment for the family, with performances from some of the best up-and-coming artists in the area and much more. Catch live music from Will And The People, JFB, TC & The Groove Family, The Beatles Dub Club and much more.
For more information, visit staycationlivefestival.co.uk
PHOENIX SUMMER MARATHON / AUGUST 6 / ELMBRIDGE XCEL SPORTS HUB, WALTON
Whether you fancy a half marathon or a full, take on this gorgeous summer marathon that’ll see you running beside the River Thames from Walton-on-Thames toward Hampton Court and back. With a staggered start from 8.30 am, this is a flat, off-road trail along the riverside towpath.
For more information, visit phoenixrunning.co.uk
DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP + CLEAN BANDIT / AUGUST 6 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
Ready for some racing? Witness the world’s top jockeys compete for points as teams vie to win the ultimate accolade. One of the racecourse’s most popular race days, expect the perfect blend of entertainment both on and off the track as teams include Great Britain and Ireland, Europe, the Rest of The World and 2018 winners, The Girls’ team compete for the Shergar Cup. Following a day of racing, catch Grammy Award winners Clean Bandit as they’re joined by The Hoosiers, Sam Henshaw and Marvin Hulmes for a night of non-stop dancing.
For more information, visit ascot.com
BIG MEAT AND BEER FESTIVAL / AUGUST 6 – 7 / HAZELWOOD CENTRE, SUNBURY-ON-THAMES
Love meat? Love beer? If you exclaimed a positive ‘yes’ to the aforementioned items of food and drink, then this is the festival for you. Held at the home of London Irish Rugby, stroll over to sunny Sunbury-on-Thames and enjoy a healthy helping of both big meat and beer from a range of purveyors, as well as; Pimms bar, prosecco bar, cider bar, rum bar, gin bar, live music on both days and a kids zone.
For more information, visit thelocalfoodfestival.com
MIDSUMMER MERRIMENTS: TALES FROM HAMPTON COURT PALACE / AUGUST 6 – 21 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Join Bottom and the Mechanicals this summer as they make their long-awaited return to Hampton Court Palace – the original home of A Midsummer Night’s Dream – to host a half-hour extravaganza of sketches, games and interactive family fun! With performances taking place at 11.30, 13.30 and 15.30.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
THE LOXWOOD JOUST / AUGUST 6 – 7 & 13 – 14 / LOXWOOD MEADOW
Hear Ye! hear Ye! The annual and ever legendary Loxwood Joust returns to the meadows of the Surrey and Sussex borders this August. So be transported as you drink mead, make merry and indulge in the sights, sounds and senses of a time when things were treacherous, tough, tenacious and terrifically wicked.
For more information, visit loxwoodjoust.co.uk
POLKA PUPPET SUMMER SCHOOL / AUGUST 6 – 7 / POLKA THEATRE, WIMBLEDON
Try your hand at the art of puppetry this summer and head for the pretty awesome place of The Polka Theatre in Wimbledon for the Polka Puppet Summer School. Create and make puppets and perform your own Polka Puppet show for families and friends to watch. For 4 – 8 year olds.
For more information, visit polkatheatre.com
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB: THE OCELOTS / AUGUST 6 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
Originally from Ireland but now living in Leipzig, Germany, 24 year-old twin brothers Brandon and Ashley Watson are Ireland’s latest musical export. Expect a forceful blend of rich harmonies and bare, acoustic Folk at the Grayshott Folk Club this August.
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
GUILDFORD GAG HOUSE COMEDY / AUGUST 6 / THE FALLEN ANGEL @ THE ANGEL HOTEL, GUILDFORD
Need a laugh? Of course, you do. Who doesn’t? Guildford Gag House Comedy Club comes to the Fallen Angel promising a night of side-splitting comedy from some of the finest up-and-coming stand-up comics on the circuit. Line-up to be announced soon.
For more information, visit guildfordfringe.com
MALTINGS MONTHLY MARKET / AUGUST 6 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Offering a treasure trove of curiosities, vintage gems, and crafts created by local makers and designers, make your way to the Maltings Monthly Market to browse and buy from various well-stocked stalls. With social distancing and safety measures in place, shop with peace of mind and find something special you didn’t realise you needed until now.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
CATCH THAT BEAST! / AUGUST 7 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Join The Royal Society of Beastologists this summer and join their mission: to track down mythical beasts. Catch That Beast! is a magical, deliciously silly show about how we interact with wild things and how the youngest among us might bring about change. Full of humour, live music, inventive puppetry and audience participation, it is suitable for everybody aged 5+
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
STAYCATION LIVE FESTIVAL 22: KIDS OF KANE / AUGUST 7 / WILFRID NOYCE CENTRE, GODALMING
As part of the annual Staycation Live Festival event that is set to take over Godalming town this August, let loose with the little ones and put on your raving shoes as community radio station Kane FM host this very special family rave. Catch DJs from the station playing the best in bouncy-house followed by a high-energy Jungle and DnB set. Enjoy bubbles, lights, lasers and much more.
For more information, visit staycationlivefestival.co.uk
THE REPROBATES DIXIE BAND / AUGUST 7 / THE BANDSTAND, CASTLE GROUNDS, GUILDFORD
Did you know you can catch live music for free throughout the summer in Guildford? Head for the oh-so scenic setting of Guildford Castle and to the bandstand, where you’ll be greeted with the sweet sound of music every Sunday. August 7 sees The Reprobates Dixie Band take to the stage.
For more information, visit experienceguildford.com
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