WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Want to find out what’s on this week? From family raves and laugh out loud nights with your friends, to ice hockey and drum nights – our latest guide to going out is an eclectic list of experiential expeditions in Surrey. Read on to find out more.
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB / MARCH 6 / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON
Get your giggle on and head for The Fighting Cocks in Kingston for the monthly instalment of Outside The Box Comedy Club. This month catch sets from Joel Dommett, Maff Brown and more.
For more information, visit outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk
GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP DAY / MARCH 7 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Experience a race day steeped in heritage and tradition as the Gold Military Cup returns to Esher’s Sandown Park. First, run back in 1841, the race will feature some of the finest military amateur jockeys in the country. Gates open at 11.45 am, the first race at 1.50 pm and the last race at 4 pm.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL / MARCH 7 – 11 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Following two smash hit West End seasons, a record-breaking run at The Other Palace and winning the WhatsOnStage award for BEST NEW MUSICAL, Heathers The Musical, the black comedy rock musical based on the eponymous 1988 film, embarks on a new national tour taking in Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this month.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
EXHIBITION: HYSTERICAL (INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY) / MARCH 8 – 24 / NEW HOUSE, GUILDFORD
For this years International Women’s day, New House Art Gallery in Guildford encourage all artists identifying as women to sublimate their personal experiences through various artistic mediums celebrating women as creators, rather than subjects. Catch this special exhibition this March!
For more information, visit newhouse.art
PAM AYRES / MARCH 8 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for almost five decades and this month it’ll be Kingston’s turn as she performs a selection of poems and stories, old and new, from her many books, including her latest, Pam Ayres on Animals, which was the UK’s bestselling poetry book of 2021. Recent TV appearances include two series of The Cotswolds with Pam Ayres, for Channel 5, This Morning, Alan Titchmarsh, and Would I Lie To You.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
CHANT AND DRUM EVENING / MARCH 8 / SOLAR SISTERS, GUILDFORD
Feel the collective energy as you and like-minded wellbeing enthusiasts spend the evening with Guildford’s Solar Sisters in this Chant and Drum evening. Release tension and find resolve as you sing loud and proud while banging your drum with gusto in a supportive and welcoming environment.
For more information, visit solarsisters.uk
FIN TAYLOR: DADDY SELF-CARE / MARCH 9 / DORKING HALLS
Fin Taylor is back on the road with a brand new trunk of painfully funny stand-up for 2023. Sure he’s married with a kid, but that hasn’t made him any less naughty. If anything, it’s only made him even hungrier for that juicy sacred cow meat- and this tour, he’s going after our cultural obsession with mental health. After being locked inside for two years it’s all anyone wants to talk about. But are we actually talking about it or have we just reached the final frontier of a narcissistic society’s obsession with labels?
For more information, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk
ROSIE JONES: TRIPLE THREAT / MARCH 10 / BELLERBY STUDIO, G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Rosie Jones is embarking on her FIRST EVER UK tour and, boy, she is EXCITED. Join Rosie as she ponders whether she is a national treasure, a little prick, or somewhere in between! This show is guaranteed to be full of unapologetic cheekiness, nonsensical fun and unadulterated JOY from the triple threat herself. Catch her at G Live’s Bellerby Studio this March.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
CROCHET STORAGE BASKET WORKSHOP / MARCH 11 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Fancy learning some new skills? Or how about taking your crocheting to the next level? Head over to the Farnham Matings this March and learn how to make a Crochet Storage Basket. This beautifully designed basket is so useful: it can be used as a bag, pot for a plant, laundry basket, toy storage or for your yarn stash! Sign up online and save your space today.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
PYROGRAPHY OR WOODCARVING WORKSHOP / MARCH 11 + 18 / BIRTLEY WOODLAND ARTSPACE, BRAMLEY
Head out into nature and to the glorious environs of The Birtley Woodland Artspace found on the outskirts of Guildford. Taking place in an outdoor studio, receive expert tuition as you try your hand at wood carving or pyrography this month.
For more information, visit birtleywoodlandartspace.co.uk
ETHICAL VEGAN EVENTS / MARCH 11, 12, 18 + 26 / COBHAM, FARNHAM, WALTON + REDHILL
Stock up on sustainable products for your person and place of rest at these Ethical Vegan Markets in Kingston, Cobham, Farnham, Walton and Redhill this month. From plant-based cleaning products to vegan foodstuffs to munch on, whether you’re conscious or simply curious – pop along and discover some ethical products and their makers who are helping to make a difference in the way we live.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com
THE GRUFFALO, THE GIANT AND THE MERMAID WITH JULIA DONALDSON / MARCH 11 – 12 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
It’s hard to imagine story time with the kids that doesn’t involve reading one of Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler’s catalogue of classics at some point. So if your little people love looking for a Gruffalo or are always looking for some room on the broom, then why not head for Kingston’s Rose Theatre and enjoy this magical medley/mash-up of some of Donaldson’s best-loved stories?
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
BIG FISH, LITTLE FISH FAMILY RAVE / MARCH 12 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Calling all occupants of interplanetary craft and space cadets everywhere! The award-winning, original family ravers Big Fish Little Fish return again to Farnham after a turn around the sun. This time our resident DJs, Baker & Beale, will not only be accompanied by the usual confetti, bubbles, balloons and foam (along with banging club classics from acid house onwards)
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
GUILDFORD FLAMES VS SHEFFIELD STEELERS / MARCH 12 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
Guildford Flames are still sitting pretty at the top of the Elite Ice Hockey League, but they’re being closely pursued by a clutch of teams looking to steal their limelight and pip them to the Champion’s post. Can Flames overcome title-chasing Sheffield Steelers? With a couple of points separating the teams at the time of writing, it’ll be a close call. So catch the action and book your ticket today.
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
THE KNIFE ANGEL / MARCH 1 – 30 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
As the national monument for anti-aggression, The Knife Angel’s singular objective is to bring about social change by educating children, young people and adults about the harmful effects that violent behaviour has on communities all across our nation. During March, visitors across Surrey and beyond will be able to visit the monument in the grounds of Guildford Cathedral and take part in events across the county.
For more information, visit guildford-cathedral.org