WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Looking for some fun? You’ve come to the right place! Featuring bounty of ideas for your days this week, expect; classic musicals, neo-Rock operas, a pub in the park, burlesque, comedy, a celebration of Surrey’s acclaimed selection of vineyards. Oh, and the small matter of Royal Ascot taking place just a hop and a skip from our fair county’s borders. Go get some!
ANNIE / JUNE 19 – 24 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Starring Craig Revel Horwood as Miss Hannigan, the hit musical Annie arrives at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this June. Be part of the magic and join our Annie as she embarks on a journey of trials, tribulations and show-tunes to find her true family.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
ROYAL ASCOT / JUNE 20 – 24 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
Royal Ascot returns for another year, promising five days of high fashion, Fine Dining and unparalleled racing. This internationally renowned event is Britain’s most valuable race meeting and attracts some of the world’s most illustrious racehorses to compete for millions of pounds of prize money. Ready to catch the action? From the Royal Procession at 2 pm sharp to first-class racing throughout the afternoon or communal singing around Ascot’s Bandstand in the early evening dusk – get set for five days of excitement, colour and entertainment.
For more information, visit ascot.com
TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA] / JUNE 21 – 24 / RICHMOND THEATRE
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 atgtickets.com/richmond
PAINSHILL LIVE MUSIC LATES / JUNE 21 – JULY 13 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Throughout the summer, Painshill Park hosts their Live Music Late series. Featuring a mix of tribute bands and originals from a number of genres, watch the sunset over the lake as you listen to the sounds amplified from the stage. From mod and pop to rock and reggae, check out the lineup online and find your fave. Food and drink vendors will be on-site, or feel free to bring a picnic.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
WHOLE LOTTA COMEDY CLUB / JUNE 22 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Taking place at Guildford’s Electric Theatre, Whole Lotta Comedy presents a rip-roaring evening of laughs featuring a smorgasbord of stand-ups from some of the best comedians the UK circuit has to offer. June’s lineup includes Andy Parsons, Thenjiwe and Jon Long Join Gareth Neale.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
NATIONAL QUILT CHAMPIONSHIPS / JUNE 22 – 24 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Fancy yourself a master crafter? Love nothing more than spending your time making luscious quilts to keep you cosy? For your fix of fabric, head for the National Quilt championships over at Sandown Racecourse this June. Peruse and pore over a plethora of fabrics at this quilter extravaganza.
For more information, visit grosvenorshows.co.uk
MONTHLY MINDFULNESS MEET UP / JUNE 22 / SOLAR SISTERS, GUILDFORD
Join Guildford’s Solar Sisters for their monthly Mindfulness Meet Up, where you can enjoy mindfulness practices in a supportive environment. Find calm in the chaos and take away simple but powerful tools to help you navigate your noggin.
For more information, visit solarsisters.uk
WILD ITALIAN FIRE COOKERY / JUNE 23 / THE SALT BOX, PRIORY FARM ESTATE, REDHILL
Join wild cooking aficionados at The Salt Box in their scenic woodland setting on the Priory Farm Estate near Redhill for an Italian inspire cooking over-fire workshop this June. Start your morning with a freshly brewed tea or coffee before heading out on a 45-minute foraging walk, followed by a firefighting workshop whereby you’ll learn how to make the perfect fire fit for cooking. Next, learn how to cook some delicious dishes before finishing with an al fresco lunch. Limited spaces are available, so book your space today.
For more information, visit wearethesaltbox.co.uk
PUB IN THE PARK / JUNE 23 – 25 / PRIORY PARK, REIGATE
Celebrated chef Tom Kerridge and his mates brings his oh-so-famous Pub in The Park to Priory Park in Reigate this June. Joined by a host of top chefs and enough music to boogie too long into the night, expect a pub, but in a park. With cooking demos and drinks from every corner of the world, live music will be provided by the likes of Bananrama, Judge Jules, Soul II Soul, Bob Marley Revival, Example, Stereo MCs, Ministry of Sound Disco, Toploader and Norman Jay.
For more information, visit pubintheparkuk.com
KEITH BRYMER JONES / JUNE 23 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Spend a hilarious and uplifting evening with renowned British designer, bestselling author, and Great Pottery Throw Down judge Keith Brymer Jones as he shares stories of life in front of and behind the potter’s wheel. Dancer. Frontman of an almost famous band. Judge on The Great Pottery Throwdown. How did all that happen? Join Keith at Guildford’s G Live this month.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
MOCK TUDOR COMEDY CLUB / JUNE 23 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
For your fill of the silly stuff this month, make your way to Walton’s Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre and get ready for a giggle or two at the monthly Mock Tudor Comedy Club. Enjoy sets from John Robertson, Matt Green and Joe Bor.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
GUILDFORD FRINGE FESTIVAL / JUNE 24 – JULY 15 / MULTIPLE VENUES, GUILDFORD
Guildford Fringe Festival – Guildford’s largest independent multi-arts festival – returns this week with a packed programme of theatre, comedy, poetry, music, visual arts, family-friendly shows, talks and free events – and a few surprises planned as the Festival celebrates its 10th birthday! Discover your new favourite acts and immerse yourself in all things fringe for a few weeks.
For more information, visit guildfordfringefestival.com
HUNDRED WATT CLUB: THE ART OF TEASE BURLESQUE WORKSHOP + AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE AND VAUDEVILLE / JUNE 24 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Chaotic, hypnotic, and just the right amounts of erotic, Hundred Watt Club invite you to join them at their Summer Soiree as they return to Guildford with a glittering, sizzling lineup of showgirls, comedy and cabaret acts! Hand-selected, jaw-dropping lineup to be announced. Expect the unexpected, but be ready for a beautiful, brash and bawdy night of very grown-up entertainment! Fancy learning how to strut your stuff like they do on stage? Learn how to make the moves and improve your confidence with the workshop earlier in the afternoon.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
TRAIL RUNNING WORKSHOP / JUNE 24 / ST. MARTHA’S, GUILDFORD
If you thought running was just about, erm, running, then the likelihood is that you may actually be wrong. Depending on your terrain and the gradients and inclines that you may face at any given moment in the Surrey Hills, the chances are that you’ll need to prepare and equip your body and mind suitably. Enter the fray, this awesome Trail Running Workshop, whereby you’ll get to unpack the tips and tricks that’ll help you become the ultimate trail runner you always dreamed you would be.
For more information, visit running adventures.uk
VINEYARDS OF THE SURREY HILLS SUMMER SPECTACULAR / JUNE 24 – 25 / ALBURY, CHILWORTH MANOR, DENBIES, GREYFRIARS & HIGH CLANDON
Taking place at the end of English Wine Week, celebrate Surrey Hills’ unique place in the wine world with a range of special events planned at the vineyards throughout the weekend. Features vineyard tours, wine-tasting masterclasses and much more.
For more information, visit surreyhillsvineyards.co.uk
MARK THOMPSON’S SPECTACULAR SCIENCE SHOW / JUNE 24 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
If you think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen before. Designed for children and adults alike, Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies! Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe’ by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
ALL-DAY LIFE DRAWING / JUNE 25 / CASS ART, KINGSTON
Enjoy these monthly creative & dynamic workshops, which have been running at Cass Art for over 10 years and are suitable for all levels. You’ll have the opportunity to use a good range of media, explore traditional and contemporary approaches to life drawing and gain valuable feedback on your work. What are you waiting for? Get creative and sign up online.
For more information, visit cassart.co.uk
30 DAYS WILD / UNTIL JUNE 30 / EVERYWHERE
Spend the month of June getting closer to nature by taking up the Wildlife Trust’s 30 Days Wild Challenge. From walking barefoot in the grass to counting spiders in the shed, get closer to nature this June, and help nurture our environment.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org