WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Got cabin fever? Need to get out and about? Simply fancy seeing and doing because you can? Well if you’ve got some spare minutes on your hands this week, why not delve into our handy guide to what’s on in Surrey this week? From family friendly events and foodie events to footie fixtures at the weekend and live music at night – check out our hot picks and make some plans.
THE GRUFFALO / AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 3 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Who said there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s timeless tale of Mouse and his saviour, the mythical and monstrous Gruffalo, comes to Kingston’s Rose Theatre this month. Enjoy songs, laughter, and great family fun.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
THE LUNA CINEMA / AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 4 / KEW GARDENS
Enjoy five days of moonlit nights at the movies as the Luna Cinema arrives with its giant outdoor cinema screen at Kew Gardens this September. Catch some classic films, including a triple-bill of The Snail And The Whale, Zog and Zog And The Flying Doctors, Encanto Sing-A-Long, Elvis, Moana, Jurassic Park, Dune, Sing 2, Aladdin, No Time To Die, Harry Potter And The Philosophers Stone, West Side Story and more.
For more information, visit thelunacinema.com
RYLEY WALKER / SEPTEMBER 1 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
If you’re one to get lost in the music, then a trip to The Boileroom in Guildford is a must this September as Chicago-based Ryley Walker comes to town. Think experimental, dreamy folk music, and you’re getting close, but quite frankly, you’re just going to have to go and find out for yourself.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
COACH PARTY / SEPTEMBER 2 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Indie-pop in its finest form comes to The Boileroom in Guildford this September as Coach Party arrive with a bag full of catchy bangers for your Friday night. So sing along, sway your head and snap up some tickets quick!
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
MOCK TUDOR COMEDY CLUB / SEPTEMBER 2 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Brush aside those holiday blues and head for the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre for their regular comedy shindig, the Mock Tudor Comedy Club. Featuring a happy balance of household names and up and coming stars of the stand-up comedy circuit, expect many gags and many giggles.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
SUMMER SESSIONS / SEPTEMBER 2 + 16 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
In all its dusky and pre-autumn glory, the September sun sets the scene for the last of these Summer Sessions held outside the Electric Theatre. Curated by Ethical Vegan Events, expect sustainably-themed sustenance, live music and mixing with likeminded fans of the planet.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.co.uk
UPCYCLING AND CUSTOMISING CLOTHES / SEPTEMBER 3 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS VILLAGE, COMPTON
Turn your old and worn-out clobber into some unique couture and sign up for this Upcycling and Customising Clothes course at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village. Join your tutor Jeanette Farr and create some custom clothing using a range of sewing and patching techniques.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
TO BE WORN AGAIN KILO SALE / SEPTEMBER 3 + 4 / ZERO, GUILDFORD
Once again, bargains galore are in-store at this Vintage Kilo sale, held at ZERO in Guildford’s town centre this month. Thrift-seekers and those with a penchant for yesteryears threads can sift through rails upon rails of preloved, vintage and retro garms. Shop by weight and pick up vintage threads whilst re-using other’s unwanted items, all the while saving perfectly good clobber from the pitfalls of landfill.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
FARNHAM CIDER AND SAUSAGE FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 3 / GOSTREY MEADOW
Cider and Sausage…could there be two sweeter sounding words? What’s this? A whole festival dedicated to such fineries! You bet. Head to Farnham’s Gostrey Meadow for a day celebrating all things Sausage and Cider this September. Choose from the family-friendly daytime session (12 – 4) or Adults only (5 – 9). Discover a range of sausages from home and abroad and local cider producers vying to quench your thirst, as well as live music and plenty of entertainment throughout the day.
For more information, visit farnhamlions.org.uk
DORKING WANDERERS VS WREXHAM A.F.C / SEPTEMBER 3 / MEADOWBANK STADIUM, DORKING
Dorking Wanderers welcome Wrexham A.F.C to the Meadowbank Stadium this September for a historic first-time clash between the two sides. One of the oldest teams in the world and now owned by Hollywood A-Listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham will be hoping to avoid the long journey back to Wales as Marc White’s Wanderers look to make their mark in their debut season in the National League.
For more information, visit dorkingwanderers.com
THE ROCK ORCHESTRA BY CANDLELIGHT / SEPTEMBER 3 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
For those who have a hankering for heavy metal music, make your way to the New Victoria Theatre for a very special night with The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight. Listen to a catalogue of hits from the likes of Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Rage Against The Machine, Linkin Park and more as the Festival of The Dead’s 13-piece Chamber Orchestra provide the symphonic stylings to soundtrack a memorable night.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
BARN DANCE / SEPTEMBER 3 / IMBHAMS FARM, HASLEMERE
Get ready to do-si-do and head for this traditional Barn Dance held at Imbhams Farm in Haslemere. Celebrating the fifth anniversary of The Hunter Centre, which supports those with Dementia, help raise money for a good cause and purchase your tickets in advance. The night costs £25 and includes a welcome drink and two course meal.
For more information, visit haslemere.com
JENNY ECLAIR: SIXTY! (FFS!) / SEPTEMBER 3 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Having hit 60 (but still a year younger than Madonna), Jenny Eclair, AKA’ The Face of Vagisan’, confronts a new decade of decrepitude. Now that it takes 20 minutes of scrolling down to find her DOB when she’s filling in forms online, should she celebrate or crawl into a hole? What will her 60’s hold for this 1960’s babe, and is it a legal requirement to buy Nordic walking poles? Find out at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this month.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
VINTAGE REVIVAL / SEPTEMBER 3 – 4 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Taking place across the first weekend in September, head to the Rural Life Centre and enjoy a plethora of entertainment to fill your weekend with. Live music, vintage stalls, dance lessons, retro Cinema, makeovers and much more.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
DONKEY DERBY / SEPTEMBER 4 / POLESDEN LACEY, GREAT BOOKHAM
Leatherhead & District Lions invite you to a fun family day in the beautiful environs of Polesden Lacey. Raising funds for local charities, community projects and residents, expect a bounty of brilliant activities, including donkey rides and a fun dog show. Free entry to house and gardens and free parking.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
SHERE HILL CLIMB / SEPTEMBER 4 / STAPLE LANE, SHERE
For an automotive sportive, why not take part in the legendary Shere Hill Climb? With over 175 vehicles expected to make the climb, the event itself is a great day out for spectators. Witness vehicles young and old, super and slight, take the great motoring test to climb Staple Lane on the outskirts of Guildford. In addition, visitors can expect to find stalls, activities and entertainment throughout the day.
For more information, visit sherehillclimb.co.uk
FARNHAM PILGRIM MARATHON / SEPTEMBER 4 / FARNHAM
The fantastic thing about running events in Surrey is that you’re never short of a decent view or two. This September, the Farnham Pilgrim Marathon and Half Marathon are back as runners race from The Sands in Farnham to the halfway marker of St. Martha’s Church in Guildford and back. For those of you looking for more of a meander, participants can take part in a family walk. Celebrations aplenty take place at the finish line with bacon sandwiches and plenty to keep supporters and spectators entertained throughout the day.
For more information, visit farnhampilgrim.org.uk