WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
The month of May may be winding down, but the fun is not! With summer half term on the horizon for families, there’s also an abundance of awesome entertainment events taking place this week. Get to it and check it out.
EOS: TOKYO STORIES / MAY 23 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING
Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art – ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film, and brand-new artworks that were created on the streets. This film tells the stories of the artists and people who have made Tokyo famous for its boundless drive for the new and innovative.
For more information, visit novacinema.com
WUTHERING HEIGHTS / MAY 23 – 27 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
With characteristic humour, passion and pathos, Inspector Sands offer a fresh take on the infamous love story of doomed heroes Catherine and Heathcliff, with its devastating impact across several generations. Channelling Emily Brontë’s piercing wit and intense emotion, the classic novel is thrown into sharp contemporary Focus, exploring how violence generates violence and the relationship between social alienation and radical behaviour. Wuthering Heights will contain violence, peril, social awkwardness, exhilarating music, high winds and mud.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
GINGERBREAD MAN / MAY 24 / MILL STUDIO, YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Perfect for babes aged 0-5, head for the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre’s Mill Studio to meet a certain Gingerbread Man. An energetic spin on an old fairy tale that families have told and retold for nearly two centuries. This tall tale will enthral and inspire your little ones’ creative imaginations.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
BIG SWIM / MAY 24 / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON
Love wild swimming? Surround yourself with nature this summer and head for The Lagoon at Buckland Park for the Big Swim. Taking place between May and September, take part in a non-competitive 2.5km swim loop in a relaxed environment and stunning location.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
PERSONAL TRAINER / MAY 25 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Amsterdam-based collective Personal Trainer are on the road and arrive at Guildford’s Boileroom for a night of anthem, energy fuelled sing-a-longs. So get tickets and prepare to party.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA] / MAY 25 – JUNE 3 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
The story of how one man went from a peace-loving, long-haired hippy and would-be pop star to warmongering multimillionaire in just a couple of decades. Throw in a stellar cast of larger-than-life characters – Cherie Blair, Princess Diana, John Prescott, Peter Mandelson, Alastair Campbell, Osama bin Laden, George W Bush, Saddam Hussein and Gordon Brown – it’s Yes, Minister meets The Rocky Horror Show! and a musical like no other. A hilarious tragedy of political intrigue, religion, power and romance, this hilarious new show by Harry Hill and Steve Brown received critical acclaim following a sold-out run in London.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
PHIL WANG: WANG IN THERE, BABY! / MAY 25 / DORKING HALLS
Love the Wang? Get your fill of the funny stuff over in Dorking as the hilarious stand-up comedian Phil Wang arrives in town for a night of nonsense. Get a ticket and get ready to ‘Wang in there, baby!’.
For more information, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk
WHOLE LOTTA COMEDY CLUB / MAY 25 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Whole Lotta Comedy Club returns to the Electric Theatre in Guildford this May promising a right proper laugh. Featuring MC Gareth Neale, Matt Price and Maisie Adams – enjoy this much-needed comical tonic to escape all that serious life stuff.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB PRESENTS: JOHN BLECK / MAY 26 / ST ALBAN’S CHURCH, HINDHEAD
Hailing from Cork in Ireland, gentle giant John Blek returns to Grayshott Folk Club this January for an evening of thought provoking and heartfelt music. Armed with his guitar, Blek plays some truly beautiful music that is a must for anyone that loves live music. Taking place within the atmospheric environs of St Alban’s Church in Hindhead; book your tickets now and get set to sit back and swoon all night long.
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
VARDY V ROONEY: THE WAGATHA CHRISTIE TRIAL / MAY 26 – 27 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Don’t miss this tell-all play about the dramatic events from the week-long court hearings surrounding Coleen Rooney’s iconic sting operation on fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy. While the country was captivated, only a handful of people witnessed what happened behind closed doors. Now it’s time for you to witness The Scousetrap for yourself and make your verdict at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this May.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
BABATUNDE ALESHE: BABAHOOD / MAY 27 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Join the multi award winning star of Celebrity Gogglebox as he talks family and fatherhood in this highly anticipated debut tour. As seen on Jonathan Ross Comedy Club (ITV1), Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains (Comedy Central) and Mo Gilligan’s Black British & Funny (Channel 4), expect laughs by the lorry load.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
HORRIBLE HISTORIES LIVE ON STAGE! / MAY 27 – JUNE 3 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with this special production at Hampton Court Palace this half term. Using actors and 3D special effects, this fantastic show will thrill you and your children.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
MAY HALF TERM: SOW AWESOME / MAY 27 – JUNE 4 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Find your green fingers and head for RHS Garden Wisley this half term for their oh Sow Awesome week of outdoor activities and workshops.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
BUGS & BUTTERFLIES TRAIL / MAY 27 – JUNE 25 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Be a nature explorer and find all bugs and butterflies hidden around Painshill this May half-term. Included with general admission/free for members. Book in advance online and save up to 20%!
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
DAY OUT WITH BLUEY / MAY 28 – 29 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Everyone’s favourite four-legged friend from down under, Bluey, arrives at The Rural Life Living Museum this May for a weekend of walkabouts, meet and greets and really wild fun. Booking in advance is essential.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
SILENT POOL ARTISAN TASTING DAY / MAY 28 + 31 / ALBURY VINEYARD, SILENT POOL
Dine on the delights of Silent Pool’s artisan makers as you experience this exceptional tasting day. Meet the makers of Norbury Park Cheese, who’ll also provide lunch, and tour both the Albury Organic Vineyard and the Silent Pool Distillery. All in all, it’s a fascinating and flavour-filled day out!
For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com