WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Looking for something to do in Surrey this week? From nights out at the theatre and days out with the family, to bike rides in the Surrey Hills and the Great Big Green Week, delve in to our latest guide to going out and pen some plans for your pleasure times.
THE DOCTOR / SEPTEMBER 20 – 24 / RICHMOND THEATRE
On an ordinary day, at a private hospital, a young woman fights for her life. A priest arrives to save her soul. Her doctor refuses him entry. In a divisive time, in a divided nation, a society takes sides. Olivier Award winner Juliet Stevenson stars in the latest smash hit by Robert Icke, The Doctor, this Autumn at Richmond Theatre. Catch it before it hits the West End and snap up some tickets quick.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
SPIKE / SEPTEMBER 20 – 24 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
It’s 1950s austerity Britain, and out of the gloom comes Goon mania as people across the country scramble to get to a wireless for another instalment of The Goon Show. While Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers get down to becoming overnight celebrities, fellow Goon and chief writer Spike finds himself pushing the boundaries of comedy and testing the patience of the BBC. An absurdly funny play by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman (The Wipers Times, Trial By Laughter) that delves into the inner workings of one of our most brilliantly irreverent comedy minds.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
AN INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS / SEPTEMBER 21 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
We talk a lot about mindfulness when it comes to self-preservation. But what is it? Mindfulness is all about being in the moment, in the present, and in the now. From eating mindfully to breathing mindfully, there are many ways to bring your mind back to the present moment rather than being lost in the chasm of the past and the future. Want to know more? Sign up for this morning’s workshop held at the beautiful locations of RHS Wisley.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
CONTEMPORARY ART FAIRS – SURREY / SEPTEMBER 23 – 25 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
This September, the Contemporary Arts Fair comes to Sandown Park in Esher for a weekend of exhibitions, workshops, and demonstrations. Peruse and purchase unique works of art and meet the artists themselves. From £40 to £4,000, find something that meets your budget and be inspired by contemporary art.
For more information, visit contemporaryartfairs.co.uk
SURREY SCORCHERS V CHESHIRE PHEONIX / SEPTEMBER 23 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Guildford-based British Basketball League team, Surrey Scorchers, take on Cheshire Phoenix in the Championships season-opener. With a marathon season of games to contend with, new Head Coach Lloyd Gardener and his new recruits will be looking to claim all the points as they aim to improve on last season’s lowly position. So take your seats for a 7.30 pm tip-off and watch the entertainment unfold for a scorching-hot night.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
THE GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK / SEPTEMBER 24 / EVERYWHERE
Love where you live? Take part in the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature! Fancy taking part? Become the solution and help organise an event to ensure this is the biggest, greenest and cleanest event the UK has ever seen.
For more information, visit greatbiggreenweek.com
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB: KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN / SEPTEMBER 24 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
Twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Duo of The Year Award in 2013 and 2016, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, have blazed a trail through the Traditional and Contemporary Folk landscape for over twenty-five years. The good news? The dynamic duo are heading for Grayshott Folk Club this September, and folk fans are invited.
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
RICH HALL: SHOT FROM CANNONS / SEPTEMBER 24 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly. You’ll pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge of it.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
HOP HARVEST FESTIVAL + HOP HARVEST T.E.A PARTY / SEPTEMBER 24 – 25 / HOGS BACK BREWERY, TONGHAM
‘ Tis the time of year to harvest! Head to the marvellous world of the famed Hogs Back Brewery in Tongham for a right proper Hop Harvest Festival this weekend. On Saturday, enjoy a day of beer, music and street food, and on Sunday, bring the family along for the Hop Harvest TEA Party. As is the tradition at the brewery, a batch of their very special Green T.E.A will be available; brewed with the freshest of hops, this distinct beaker of green beer will go down a treat! Expect good times.
For more information, visit hogback.co.uk
MY SPACE MINI RETREAT / SEPTEMBER 25 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Need a break? Reconnect with your mind and body this September and head for the Barn at Denbies Wine Estate for this day away from it all. Take part in pilates and yoga workshops and relax in the gorgeous surroundings of Denbies found in the depths of the Surrey Hills.
For more information, visit shpheatlth.co.uk
FARNHAM FOOD FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 25 / CASTLE STREET, FARNHAM
The Farnham Food Festival has quickly grown to become one of the largest one-day foodie festivals in the South-East of England. Hosting more than 100 food and drink producers selling a variety of products, the weekend will also see food demonstrations from local chefs taking place, as well as a fiesta of food and drink to sample and take home with you. Live music from local performers as well as further entertainments completes a fabulous foodie day out for all.
For more information, visit farnham.gov.uk
LEGS OF STEEL / SEPTEMBER 25 / DE VERE HORSLEY ESTATE, EAST HORSLEY
If you’ve been taking advantage of the summer sun and have been out and about on your bike, the chances are that by September, you’ll have developed legs of steel. So why not test yourself (and your legs) with a stunning cycle sportive that’ll take you through some of the best bits of the Surrey Hills? Choose from two routes of 80km or 40km and expect a challenging course with a maximum elevation of 1400m. Beuna vista!
For more information, visit eventrac.co.uk
SUNFLOWERS AND SHEDS / SEPTEMBER 25 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
With Frank’s family so far away, he passes the time on his beloved allotment. When the plot next door becomes empty, he looks forward to meeting his new neighbour. Until she arrives that is! Staged on lovingly recreated life-size allotments, this story about two lonely people, an old man and a young Ukrainian woman, who both understand the heartache of missing their families, reminds us that with the breaking down of barriers, friendship can grow in the most unlikely conditions. A charming piece of theatre for kids and their families, get some tickets quick for a feel-good family day out.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
CAR FREE DAY / SEPTEMBER 25 / GUILDFORD TOWN CENTRE
Following the success of 2021’s event, Car Free Day returns to Guildford Town Centre this September. Expect market stalls, street food, live music and street performances from local groups as well as street play areas for children, plus lots more for families. Bike/walk /skate into town and enjoy the sight and sounds of Guildford Town minus the cars.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.co.uk
DR MAGGIE – AM I MADE OF STARDUST? / SEPTEMBER 25 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Superstar space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock is here to answer all your questions about the wonders of the universe for curious children (and adults!) – from whether it’s raining gemstones on Jupiter to what the astronauts are having for dinner on the International Space Station! Part of the Guildford Book Festival, get some tickets for an out of this world adventure this September.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk