WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Looking to make some last-minute plans? Whatever the agenda, be it; music theatre, woodwork or rubber ducks – as ever, here at GuideTo, we make it our ambition to serve an eclectic palette of interests. Whatever the weather, find out what’s on in Surrey this week with our good ol’ guide to what’s going on. Enjoy.
FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS / APRIL 25 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Stick ‘em up punk – Fun Lovin’ Criminals are coming to The Boileroom in Guildford for a night of scooby snacks and slick tunes. Grab a ticket quick and witness some legends on stage.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL / APRIL 25 – 29 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Get ready for the journey of a lifetime as the UK Premiere of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel comes to Richmond Theatre’s stage this September. Based on the Sunday Times bestseller, which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life. Starring the icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Academy, BAFTA and Golden Globe-Award winner, Hayley Mills, household favourite and screen and stage star Paul Nicholas and Rula Lenska.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
RICHARD III / APRIL 26 – MAY 13 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
What happens when a person who has been punched down upon all their life, finally punches back? Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh shifts the lens on Shakespeare’s most iconic villain Richard III, questioning what we think we know of him, in this blistering new production. With an original score inspired by traditional folk music from Yeofi Andoh, this rejuvenated staging sets kingdoms and castles amongst May Day parades and Morris dancing in a rural Cotswold setting.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
PALLET UPCYCLING – MAKE A GARDEN PLANTER / APRIL 27 / THE GREAT BRITISH WOODSHOP, WEST BYFLEET
Upcycling and growing! Two excellent ways to Keep It Green and cut down your carbon footprint. Head for West Byfleet’s Great British Woodshop and participate in this educational workshop, whereby you’ll learn some great tips on upcycling.
For more information, visit greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk
SOLVE-ALONG-A MURDER SHE WROTE / APRIL 27 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to Camberley this April, with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Sing a Song of Murder”. Jessica Fletcher heads to London but soon gets caught up in a murder mystery only she (or you!) can solve!
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
SPRING CRAFT AND DESIGN FAIR / APRIL 27 – MAY 1 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Craft In Focus is returning to RHS Garden Wisley from April 27 – May 1 to stage its Spring Contemporary Craft and Design Fair. This has become the most popular contemporary craft event in the UK and is an event not to be missed! The event at Wisley showcases some of the finest contemporary craft makers in various disciplines, all of whom have been selected to exhibit at this event. Visitors will be able to see and purchase fine art, furniture, interior accessories, textiles, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, sculpture and garden furniture.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
SPRING CELEBRATION + JUMP FINALE / APRIL 28 + 29 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
The first day of the Sandown flat season is anything but flat! You may well see a Derby or Ascot winner at this fixture, with it being the perfect day for the sporting purest. The following day, say so long to the Jump Season at the Jump Finale spectacular at Sundown Park this April.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown
SUP CLUB / APRIL – OCTOBER / ROAR OUTDOOR, GODALMING
Love a bit of SUP? Join the club, Roar Outdoor’s SUP Club, that is. With a limited number of spaces up for grabs, meet likeminded paddlers and get access to special members paddles and more. So get ready to hit the water this April.
For more information, visit roaroutdoor.co.uk
MET OPERA: CHAMPION / APRIL 29 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Catch the Met Opera’s production of six-time Grammy Award–winning composer Terence Blanchard’s latest work, Champion. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green is the young boxer Emile Griffith, who rises from obscurity to become a world champion, and bass-baritone Eric Owens portrays Griffith’s older self, haunted by the ghosts of his past. Soprano Latonia Moore is Emelda Griffith, the boxer’s estranged mother, and mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe is the bar owner Kathy Hagan.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
PATRICK MONAHAN / APRIL 29 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
In a world of groups, hierarchies and class systems, everyone’s trying so hard to fit in. What’s wrong with being a misfit? Be you, be proud! From the caravan to the middle class neighbourhood, it’s taken Monahan 4 decades to realise this . Enjoy Monahan’s stand up observations on living his contemporary life alongside stories of his upbringing.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
FARNHAM DUCK RACE / APRIL 29 / GOSTREY MEADOW, FARNHAM
Are you feeling competitive? Farnham’s annual duck race makes a welcome return to Gostrey Meadow on the River Wey. Join in with the festivities from 10.30 am and prepare your very best rubber duck for the first race at noon.
For more information, visit rotary-ribi.org
NOWER WOOD BLUEBELL OPEN DAY / APRIL 29 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATIONAL RESERVE, LEATHERHEAD
As bluebells bloom around the country, get a glimpse of this wonderful wood and head for Surrey Wildlife Trust’s educational centre found at Nower Wood near Leatherhead. A site usually closed to the public, enjoy this open day with the whole family and enjoy a range of free activities, including the adventure trail, mini beast hunting, pond dipping, marshmallow toasting, woodland play and more.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
A YEAR OF BIRDSONG & BIRD SONGS / APRIL 30 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
One singer and one ornithologist, sharing a passion for the theatre found within bird song and the natural world. An entertaining evening of listening, learning and larking around. Warbling from classical to opera, folk to pop, choral to show tunes.Tap your feet as you marvel at nature’s wonderful stories, and maybe even have a warble yourself at the Electric Theatre in Guildford.
For more information, visit electric.theatre