WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
It’s Monday, it’s the start of the week and it’s time for another edition of ‘What’s On This Week in Surrey’. Featuring a feast of events to get you through the next seven days, tuck into the below events, digest, diarise and get out and about.
FACES OF FAME: G F WATTS X SIMON FREDERICK / SEPTEMBER 27 – MARCH 26 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Enjoy a balance of old and new as a selection of contemporary portrait photographer Simon Frederick’s images are placed alongside G F Watts’ paintings from his Hall of Fame. Re-examining the representation of celebrity, race, gender, class, power and empire, explore famous faces from the past and present in this unique exhibition created in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery as part of their Inspiring People project.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
GUILDFORD BOOK FESTIVAL / OCTOBER 1 – 17 / MULTIPLE VENUES, GUILDFORD
The Guildford Book Festival is back to provide literary lovers with an array of readings and events from some of the country’s finest writers and personalities. Now in its 33rd year, highlights of this year’s Festival include: much-loved actor Eileen Atkins, sharing stories from her extraordinary life and career; star of Downton Abbey and Paddington Hugh Bonneville, speaking about his entertaining memoir, Playing Under the Piano, published in October; Melanie Chisholm, aka Sporty Spice, who will talk about what life was really like in The Spice Girls and more, and international bestselling author, Jeffrey Archer, who will be making his first appearance at the Festival to speak about his latest novel, Next In Line.
For more information, visit guildfordbookfestival.co.uk
BRICK OR TREAT / OCTOBER 1 – 31 / LEGOLAND, WINDSOR
Brick Or Treat is back at Legoland, Windsor, this October, promising a Monster Jam to remember. As the park is transformed into a pumpkin-filled wonderland, enjoy a monstrous party packed with fantastic with the whole family.
For more information, visit legoland.co.uk
THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE / OCTOBER 1 – 22 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
A thrilling and romantic adventure, The Caucasian Chalk Circle is a story of hope emerging in a time of chaos. Amid a bloody revolution, a young woman risks all to raise the abandoned child of the Governor and his wife. Years later, when the Governor’s wife returns seeking her son, a rogue judge turns justice on its head. Can the test of the chalk circle determine which of the two women is the boy’s true mother? A Rose Original Production, this new version by Steve Waters (Limehouse, Donmar Warehouse) stars Carrie Hope Fletcher and features original songs by Michael Henry (Barber Shop Chronicles, National Theatre).
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
THE CHALK GARDEN / OCTOBER 4 – 8 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Starring Edward Fox, Sian Phillips and Jenny Seagrove, The Chalk Garden comes to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this October. Following a string of failed candidates, Miss Madrigal is, despite her mysterious background, appointed as the new governess of Laurel, a somewhat ‘difficult’ teenage girl. Can she straighten her out? Or will drama ensue? Find out and book some tickets pronto.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
AMY’S ROCKET / OCTOBER 5 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Blast off and head for Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this month as Amy’s Rocket arrives in town for an enchanting intergalactic journey for the family. Aimed at kids 0 – 4, enjoy this original and interactive performance written and told by Hannah Summers with illustrations by Miranda Summers.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
SEANN WALSH: BACK FROM THE BED / OCTOBER 7 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Seann Walsh is Back From The Bed and off to Farnham Maltings for a night of comic observations on the state of things. Featuring some old jokes and new jokes, Seann says, “it will be difficult to avoid mentioning the last year in which millions of decent people tragically lost their lives to TikTok.” Catch the lion-maned maker of laughs at Farnham Maltings this October.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
MOCK TUDOR COMEDY CLUB / OCTOBER 7 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Put a smile on your face and head for the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre for an epic comedy double-bill this month. Featuring the ultimate prankster Simon Brodkin as well as one of the most exciting young comedians on the scene, Nathon Caton. Expect laughs.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
THE BIG 90’S FESTIVAL / OCTOBER 7 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD
Need some 90s nostalgia in your life? Head back in time and dance the night away as a bunch of dance legends from back in the day enter the fray for an evening of live entertainment. Expect live acts, DJs, 90s fancy dress and much dancing all underneath the canopy of a huge festival tent. Get your tickets quick.
For more information, visit thebigninetiesfestival.co.uk
GREEN ELMBRIDGE SUSTAINABILITY FAIR / OCTOBER 8 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Looking for hints and tips on how to live a leaner, cleaner, and greener lifestyle? Head to the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre this month and listen to an array of expert speakers, meet community representatives and participate in free workshops.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
PRELOVED VINTAGE KILO / OCTOBER 8 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
Bargains galore are in-store at the Preloved Vintage Kilo sale, held at Guildford Cathedral returns this October. 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 reusing other’s unwanted items, all the while saving perfectly good clobber from the pitfalls of landfill. Yay.
For more information, visit prelovedkilo.com
GUILDFORD FLAMES V CARDIFF DEVILS / OCTOBER 8 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
Guildford Flames welcome Cardiff Devils for this cup fixture at Guildford’s Spectrum Leisure Complex. Will Paul Dixon’s men see silverware this season? Book some tickets and cheer on the squad for this 6 pm face-off.
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
DENBIES AUTUMN MARATHON & HALF MARATHON / OCTOBER 8 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
A relatively flat marathon and half marathon route, if you’re a novice marathon runner, then this is the one for you. Allowing up to 30 hours to complete your distance, the run also has the added benefit of letting you choose when you start.
For more information, visit phoenixrunning.co.uk
GREENSAND WAY ULTRA RUN / OCTOBER 8 / STAPLE LANE CAR PARK, GUILDFORD
Legs at the ready for this Ultra Run through the Surrey Hills this month. Get set to take on a 30-mile trail of epic countryside featuring plenty of ups and downs on the Greensand Way. Think you can handle it? Then, sign up pronto and get ready for a breathtaking run.
For more information, visit runningadventures.uk
FULL AND HALF-DAY SKI COURSES / OCTOBER 9 / SANDOWN SPORTS, ESHER
Booked your first skiing holiday and haven’t got a scooby-doo what to do once you get there? Take part in these two-hour adult skiing classes for beginners, held at Sandown Sports in Esher, and prepare for a week or two on the piste safe in the knowledge that you’ll at least know how to stop without becoming a snowball on the side of a mountain. Taking place on selected dates in February, get set to hit the slopes with confidence this season.
For more information, visit sandownsports.co.uk
BARB JUNGR: DYLAN AND COHEN AND LOVE / OCTOBER 8 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Enjoy an evening in the company of the esteemed songstress Barb Jungr as she sings the love songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. Working with her longstanding collaborator Jenny Carr, Barb will include Forgetful Heart, What Happens To The Heart, If You Gotta Go, Go Now, I’ve Made Up My Mind To Give Myself To You, and So Long Marianne, among more treasures.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
PEANESS / OCTOBER 8 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Garage-indie-pop with a touch of shoe gaze thrown in for good measure, catch the catchy-riff-laden trio Peaness play at The Boileroom in Guildford this month. Having released their debut album, ‘World of Worry’ via their own label, Totally Sick Records, the band reached the Top 40 in both the UK independent album charts and UK vinyl charts in its release week. Decent.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
SUNRISE FOREST BATHING MEDITATION / OCTOBER 9 / PITCH HILL, CRANLEIGH
Start your Sunday the right way and head for Pitch Hill in Cranleigh for a spot of Sunrise Forest Bathing. Feel the energy and restorative power that a good forest bath can bring and leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready for the week ahead.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
FAMILY FOLK SHOW: MEGSON / OCTOBER 9 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Award-winning folk duo Megson come to Farnham Maltings this autumn, bringing their Family Folk Show with them. Playing songs old and new, expect lush harmonies and plenty of audience interaction.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
AUTUMN COLOUR / WINKWORTH ARBORETUM, GODALMING
Winkworth Arboretum’s Autumn Colour is one magnificent place to take it all in if you’re looking for a bit of nature to help restore and improve your well-being. So be showered in colour and nature as you wander around this fantastically beautiful arboretum found on the outskirts of Godalming.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk