WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Back once again to fill your live with utmost joy, our latest instalment of ‘What’s On This Week in Surrey’ has a certified treasure trove of wonderment to behold. Enjoy events for the whole family, with your gang of mates or simply go solo – the choice, as they say, is yours.
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2022 / SEPTEMBER 9 – 18 / ACROSS SURREY
Throughout the country, sites of historical significance will be opening their doors to the public as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme. From Painshill Park to Woking Palace, discover Surrey’s hidden history and heritage this September.
For more information, visit heritageopendays.org.uk
THE TWO POPES / SEPTEMBER 9 – 23 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
From the writer of the Academy Award-winning Bohemian Rhapsody, Darkest Hour, and The Theory of Everything comes the play that sparked a major motion picture. Nine years ago, Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world by resigning, the first Pope in 700 years to do so. So what drove this archconservative to break with sacred tradition and make way for a former tango club bouncer and football-loving reformer with the common touch to become Pope Francis? A fascinating and humorous story that shines a light into one of the world’s most secretive institutions, book your seats and catch The Two Popes at Kingston’s Rose Theatre this September.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
MALTINGS YOUNG CRAFTERS: 10 – 15 YRS / SEPTEMBER 12 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Taking place weekly at 4 pm, young creatives should make their way to Farnham Maltings for the Young Crafters workshop. Explore and develop your artistic skills in a fun environment led by professional tutors and artists.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
DANCE HAPPY ADULT BALLET CLASS / SEPTEMBER 13 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Did you once have dreams of being the next Darcey Bussell? Rekindle your love for dance by joining the Dance Happy adult ballet class at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton-On-Thames. While mastering the pirouette and plie, you’ll also improve your core strength, posture and confidence.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
WOKING VS OLDHAM ATHLETIC / SEPTEMBER 13 / THE LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING
How the mighty fall, eh? Members of the inaugural Premier League season in 1992, Oldham Athletic, arrive at Woking’s Laithwaite Community Stadium this month, hoping to gain the valuable points needed to return to League 2. Can Darren Sarll’s squad muster the firepower to overcome the league’s latest members? Catch a piece of the action and book your seat.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk
HANDMADE NOTEBOOKS / SEPTEMBER 14 / CASS ART, KINGSTON
Fancy getting crafty in Kingston this month? Head for The Art Space housed at Cass Art and spend the morning learning the basic principles of bookmaking. Suited to beginners, discover how to fold and manipulate paper and make 16-page pamphlets, double section notebooks and stab-binding notebooks. Sign up online pronto for this paper-themed workshop.
For more information, visit cassart.co.uk
THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS / SEPTEMBER 14 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Enjoy a right ol’ knees up at the Cranleigh Arts Centre this month as Scotland’s finest, Tannahill Weavers, travel south of the border to perform. A traditional folk/pipe band, expect to be ceilidh dancing the night away.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
THE LIGHTBOX 15TH BIRTHDAY CANALETTO CONCERT / SEPTEMBER 14 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Woking’s beacon of culture and creativity, The Lightbox Museum and Gallery space celebrate a staggering 15 years since its doors were first opened to the community. Inspired by their current Canaletto exhibition, join award-winning singer/cellist Sara Dowling and guitar/composer Giorgio Serci who will play acoustic music inspired by the stunning Italian artworks of Canaletto, which will be on show at the time of the anniversary.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
DAVE GORMAN: POWERPOINT TO THE PEOPLE / SEPTEMBER 14 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Funny-ish man, Dave Gorman, is back on the road with a brand new live show, Powerpoint To The People. Demonstrating that a PowerPoint presentation doesn’t have to involve a man in a grey suit standing behind a lectern and saying ‘next slide please’, find out how Dave sees the world via the medium of Powerpoint at Guildford’s G Live this month.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
THE MERRY OPERA: THE MIKADO / SEPTEMBER 16 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Desperate to get away? Take a trip to the topsy-turvy town of Titipu in the wonderfully weird world of Pajan! Merry Opera’s charming and funny production is back on tour and taking in the scenic delights of Cranleigh Arts Centre along the way. So if you missed it before, don’t miss it again, and if you saw it before, bring all the family back to hear the singing, see the dancing and laugh at the new jokes.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
ENCORE DRAMA JUNIORS AUTUMN TERM / SEPTEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 10 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
For showbiz kids aged 7 – 11 with SEN looking for extracurricular tuition, why not sign up for the Encore Drama Classes at Guildford’s G Live this autumn? Taking place on Saturday mornings and led by a specialist SEN practitioner, the classes have an emphasis on confidence and self-esteem building.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
WELLNESS IN THE MEADOW / SEPTEMBER 17 / GOSTREY MEADOW, FARNHAM
Join mental health organisation Kind To Mind and head for Gostrey Meadow in Farnham for a day celebrating wellness. Featuring over 50 stalls from the arts and wellbeing industry as well as live music, food and drink, entry is free, but a donation to Kind To Mind is most appreciated.
For more information, visit farnham.gov.uk
HASLEMERE FOOD FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 17 / LION GREEN, HASLEMERE
A celebration of local produce sourced from Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire, the Haslemere Food Festival returns to Lion Green in Haslemere this month, ready to wow foodies with a haven of gastronomic goodies and much more. Taking place from 10 am – 4 pm, entry is free, which makes this the perfect day out for the whole family.
For more information, visit haslemere.com
ETHICAL VEGAN MARKETS / SEPTEMBER 17 + 18 / WALTON + REDHILL
Whether you’re looking for environmentally friendly products for your home or want to fill your larder with some tasty vegan treats, head for these monthly Ethical Vegan Events taking place in Guildford, Walton and Redhill. Browse and buy from a range of sustainable-centric sellers and do your bit for the environment.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.co.uk
WEY RIVER FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 17 / DAPDUNE WHARF, GUILDFORD
September sees the celebration of World River Day, aiming to raise awareness of the importance these waterways play in our lives. So support your local river and head to Dapdune Wharf in Guildford for the Wey River Festival. Enjoy a fun day for the family beside the banks of the River Wey. The day will run from 11 am until 10 pm with plenty of activities planned for the day, as well as food and drink and, of course, a bounty of riverboats.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
HARLEQUINS VS SARACENS / SEPTEMBER 17 / TWICKENHAM STOOP
With the season in its infancy, witness a top-of-the-table clash as Harlequins take on Saracens in this all-action Gallagher Premiership tie at The Stoop. Can the Quins finally conquer their old rivals? Book a ticket and find out for yourself this September.
For more information, visit quins.co.uk
TWILIGHT RUNWAY CHALLENGE / SEPTEMBER 17 / BLACKBUSHE AIRPORT
Whether you fancy running, walking, cycling, skating, or even scooting it, head for Blackbushe Airport this September and participate in the Twilight Runway Challenge. Choose from distances of 3k, 5k or 10k before taking to the runway and raising money to support local causes.
For more information, visit twilightchallenge.co.uk
MARTIN KEMP – BACK TO THE 80s / SEPTEMBER 17 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Are you a fan of the decade that was the 80s? Whether you were a New Romantic or sported the perfect curly perm, re-live the good times and enjoy a retro night at Guildford’s G Live as 80s icon Martin Kemp hits the decks to play all your favourite hits of the decade.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
MAISIE ADAM: BUZZED / SEPTEMBER 17 + 30 / FARNHAM MALTINGS + G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Maisie Adam heads out on tour this September, taking in not one but two Surrey venues in Guildford’s G Live and Farnham Maltings. Rammed with witty observations, high-octane energy and some proper good jokes, this high-energy show promises to be better than whatever else you had planned (unless you had plans to go dancing with Cher).
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
THE BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA / SEPTEMBER 18 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Get set for a cacophony of colourful sounds as The Budapest Café Orchestra unleashes a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gipsy-flavoured music and their creative imaginings of some of the biggest tunes. Expect big sounds from an orchestra of just four.
For more information, visit electric.theatre