WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY
If you’re seeking some inspired ideas to help you fill the last days of summer, then look no further than your ever dependable guide to going out in Surrey. Without further ado, here’s that latest edition of What’s On This Week…
HAPPY DAYS FESTIVAL / AUGUST 27 – 28 / IMBER COURT, ESHER
For a fiesta of feel-good tunes, get yourselves over to Imber Court in Esher for the Happy Days Festival this Bank Holiday weekend. Featuring a whole host of heavy hitters from the 70s, 80s and 90s – enjoy The Jacksons, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Soul II Soul, Stereo MC’s, Sonique and much more. So snap up some tickets quick!
For more information, visit hdfestival.com
FRIDAY FIZZ TASTING / AUGUST 27 / ALBURY ORGANIC VINEYARD
Familiar with organic fizz? Discover the wonderful world of bio-dynamic wine production with Albury Organic Vineyard’s Friday Fizz Tasting events. Begin the evening with an introduction to Albury and the English wine scene before sampling the vineyards award-winning sparkling wines accompanied by a tasty selection of cheese and charcuterie.
For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com
COBHAM FARMERS’ MARKET / AUGUST 28 / HOLLYHEDGE ROAD, COBHAM
Found in the centre of Cobham on the fourth Saturday morning of the month, find a treasure trove of treats for you and your kitchen cupboards. Discover independent traders selling their wares as well as local and seasonal produce.
For more information, visit surreymarkets.co.uk
FIREMAN SAM LIVE! / AUGUST 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus? Join Sam and his crew as they battle to save the day this summer.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
WOKING VS FC HALIFAX TOWN / AUGUST 28 / THE LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM
The Cards take on Halifax Town in Woking’s first home game of the new season at The Laithwaite Community Stadium. Who will grab the points and state intent for the season ahead? Find out and book yourself a seat.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk
HAMPTON COURT PALACE FOOD FESTIVAL / AUGUST 28 – 30 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
For a feast of the finest food and drink, head to historic Hampton Court Palace this Bank Holiday weekend and forage amongst the stalls of artisan producers and street food sellers vying for your tummy’s attention. From oysters and sausages to gluten-free and vegan options, fervent foodies unite to tuck into some of the tasty treats this summer. Pre-booked tickets are essential.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
THE LEGENDS FESTIVAL / AUGUST 28 – 29 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD
Spend the Bank Holiday weekend dancing away to some of the world’s biggest and best tribute acts. Featuring Killer Queen, Badness, Cloneplay, Abba Mania, Totally Tina, The Upbeat Beatles, Absolute Bowie and more, expect some serious sing-a-longs on Stoke Park in Guildford.
For more information, visit legendsfestival.co.uk
STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT / AUGUST 28 – OCTOBER 2 / ORANGE TREE THEATRE, RICHMOND
Directed by Diane Paige, Athol Fugard’s seminal classic lets us into Frieda and Errol’s clandestine love story that can only ever be inevitably interrupted by the white supremacist law of apartheid South Africa. Sharing their hopes and fears for the future, expect some powerful theatre at the Orange Tree in Richmond this month.
For more information, visit orangetreetheatre.co.uk
HASLEMERE UNLOCKED / AUGUST 29 / LION GREEN, HASLEMERE
Free to attend, spend the day on Lion Green in Haslemere and enjoy the sweet sound of some of Haslemere’s hottest musical prospects. Celebrating local talent, enjoy a family fun day out for all this bank holiday weekend.
For more information, visit haslemere.com
ADAM KAY: THIS IS GOING TO HURT / AUGUST 31 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
From junior doctor to a jolly funny stand-up comedian, catch Adam Kay as he shares his tales from time on the ward with some vocationally inspired wit and the odd sing-along song for good measure.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
JONATHAN PIE: FAKE NEWS TOUR WARM-UP / SEPTEMBER 1 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
The seriously funny, no-nonsense newsreader Jonathan Pie is back on the road. Frustrated, angry, and with a point to prove, look on as Pie attempts to host a night of serious discussions on current affairs while simultaneously trying to smash the system from within. Join him for a night of political comedy that soon descends into chaos.
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
NIMBLE FINGERS / EVERY TUESDAY / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Are you looking to take up a new hobby? Fancy meeting some like-minded folk? Taking place at Farnham Maltings every Tuesday morning, Nimble Fingers are a sew-cial group who enjoy a good knit and natter. Free to attend, the group is open to beginners and advanced knitters alike.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
LEOPARDS / SEPTEMBER 2 – 25 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Sex, power and consent – can we ever atone for the sins of our distant past? When Niala arranges to meet celebrated charity leader Ben in the bar of a London hotel for career advice, their evening unfolds into something far less professional. As the weather closes in and secrets start to surface, the consequences of their choices leave them nowhere to hide. Leopards is a new play about the image we construct of ourselves and explores what it truly means to be good.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
SPACE / SEPTEMBER 3 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Be transported back to the 90s with a night of music from Liverpudlian legends Space. Following their debut album Spiders, released in 1996, the sounds of Space became synonymous with a time when indie rock n roll reigned supreme. With a new album on the way, expect to catch some classics old and new at The Boileroom in Guildford this month.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
MAMBO JAMBOS POTTERY PAINTING STUDIO / SQUIRE’S GARDEN CENTRE, BADSHOT LEA, NR FARNHAM
Seize the day and head for Mambo Jambos pottery painting studio found at Squire’s Garden Centre in Badshot Lea. Perfect for any age, create some memories and spend the day painting and personalising your own piece of pottery. Choose from mugs, plates, bowls, key boxes or ornaments and paint away. Once glazed and fired, your finished piece will be ready to collect in fourteen days.
For more information, visit squiresgardencentres.co.uk
ROB BECKETT – WALLOP / SEPTEMBER 3 – 4 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Well endowed with white teeth that shine like the icy north-pole Santa calls home, catch the hilarious ‘mouth of the south’, Rob Beckett, as he brings his brand of non-stop laughs to the New Victoria Theatre this month with not one but two dates! So get tickets quick before it sells out.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com
WENDY JAMES / SEPTEMBER 4 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Transmission Vamp vocalist, 80s icon and pin-up, the actual, real-life Wendy James arrives in Guildford for a night of psychedelic blues, rock and punk from her latest album Queen High Straight. So get set for a night to remember.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
CIDER AND SAUSAGE FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 4 / GOSTREY MEADOW, FARNHAM
Cider and Sausage…could there be two sweeter sounding words? What’s this? A whole festival dedicated to such fineries! You bet. Head to Farnham’s Gostrey Meadow for a day celebrating all things Sausage and Cider this September. Choose from the family-friendly daytime session (12 – 4) or Adults only (5 – 9). Discover a range of sausages from home and abroad and local cider producers vying to quench your thirst and live music courtesy of The Funky Funks.
For more information, visit farnhamlions.org.uk
THE NUTS CHALLENGE / SEPTEMBER 4 – 5 / HENFOLD LANE, DORKING
Get wet, wild and downright dirty as the obstacle course of all obstacle courses – Nuts Challenge – returns to the wilds of the Surrey Hills. Choose from 7, 14, 21 or 28k races for a ridiculously fun-fuelled day of fitness.
For more information, visit thenutschallenge.co.uk
FANTASTIC FOOD FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 4 – 5 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Surround yourself with some of the finer things in life this September as you’re treated to a fiesta of fabulous food curated by the Fantastic Food Festival. Surrounded by the breathtaking views of the Surrey Hills surrounding Denbies Wine Estate, browse and buy a bounty of food-stuffs for your tastebuds to enjoy.
For more information, visit denies.co.uk
RURAL LIFE VINTAGE REVIVAL / SEPTEMBER 4 – 5 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM
Taking place on Friday and Saturday at the Rural Life Centre, enjoy a plethora of entertainments to fill your weekend. Live music, vintage stalls, dance lessons, retro cinema, makeovers -and much more.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk