WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Say goodbye to August and hell to September with this week’s what’s on in Surrey. From last minute days out with the kids to late nights at the museum – discover what’s on where you live with this handy guide!
VANYA / AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 2 / RICHMOND THEATRE
This Autumn, Andrew Scott features in Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece. Director Sam Yates and Designer Rosanna Vize bring this classic tale of love, art, sex, and attempted murder to life with performances at Richmond Theatre from August 28 – September 2, followed by a highly anticipated run at the Duke of York’s Theatre from September 15 – October 21 2023.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
BLIPPI – THE WONDERFUL WORLD TOUR / AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 9 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
B L I P P I – It’s Blippi! The hugely popular character Blippi is coming to Kingston’s Rose Theatre as part of his world tour this summer, and you’re invited. So get in your excavator and make your way to meet Blippi and all his friends for a magical afternoon of song, dance, learning and playing.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
SIP AND SKETCH / AUGUST 30 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Join artist Mags Orson for a relaxing evening of sketching in the sculpture gallery. Working through observation, explore and enjoy the incredible sculptural forms created by Watts, including monumental gesso pieces, bronzes and casts created to inform his paintings. An opportunity to unwind and take in the atmospheric sculpture gallery after hours, over a glass of wine or sparkling elderflower (first drink included with ticket price).
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
TALES FROM ACORN WOOD / AUGUST 31 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Based on the favourite stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect end-of-summer holiday treat for children of all ages.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
LIGHTBOX LATES / AUGUST 31 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
On the last Thursday of the month, the Lightbox in Woking keeps its doors open for a bit longer. Featuring a range of monthly meets for like-minded Folk to assemble, choose from The Lightbox Book Group (6 pm), The Paint Club (7 pm), and Write Out Loud (8 pm)
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
BUBBLE FUN / SEPTEMBER 1 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Ready for some bubble fun? Silly question. Of course, you are! As the summer holidays begin to fall into memory, enjoy one last hurrah and head for The Lightbox in Woking for this free Bubble Fun in the afternoon. Create your own bubble makers in the courtyard and go crazy making massive bubbles. Fun.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
OPEN AIR CINEMA: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN / SEPTEMBER 1 / GATTON PARK, REIGATE
Overlooking the oh-so-pretty Gatton Park, bring a blanket and sit under the stars for a magical evening watching Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Arrive early for cocktails, food and live music before lying back and waiting for the movie to start.
For more information, visit gattonpark.co.uk
GAG HOUSE COMEDY CLUBS / SEPTEMBER 1 + 16 / GODALMING, CAMBERLEY + GUILDFORD
Gag House Comedy Clubs are back after their summer holidays. ‘Hurrah’s’ and ‘Haha’s’ in equal measures, catch the latest names in stand-up comedy as monthly giggles return to Godalming, Camberley and Guildford.
For more information, visit gaghousecomedy.com
SAUSAGE & CIDER FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 2 / 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, local cider producers vying to quench your thirst, live music and plenty of entertainment throughout the day.
For more information, visit farnhamlions.org.uk
VEGAN MARKETS / SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 10*, 16, 23, 24*, 30 / WOKING, COBHAM, GUILDFORD*, WALTON, EGHAM + KINGSTON
Are you looking for a Vegan Market? You’re in luck! Back to soothe the minds of carbon-conscious consumers, Ethical Vegan Markets are all over Surrey this September Free to attend, expect to find a host of vegan foodie treats and eats and a range of vegan products for you and the home that have been ethically and sustainably produced. Find them in Woking, Cobham, Guildford (not once, but twice), Walton, Egham and Kingston.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com
TO BE WORN AGAIN KILO SALE / SEPTEMBER 2 + 3 / ZERO CARBON, GUILDFORD
Say ‘no’ to fast fashion and ‘yes’ to prolonging the life of some perfectly good garms. Venture to Guildford’s sustainability champion, Zero Carbon, as the To Be Worn Again Kilo Sale arrives for a weekend of wasting less. Find some nice threads, pay for your haul by weight and hey presto – you’re looking super fresh, saving money and helping mother earth. Yes! Yes! Yes!
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
TRIBE X MAVERICK RUN FREE / SEPTEMBER 2 / CRANLEIGH SHOWGROUND
Say ‘hello’ to September and venture into the heart of the Surrey Hills for the epically beautiful and breath-taking trail run. Open to all abilities and runners, choose from a half marathon or an 11k route, raise money to fight modern-day slavery and join the thousands of Tribe Runners who have already helped make a difference.
For more information, visit maverick-race.com
SHERE HILL CLIMB / SEPTEMBER 3 / STAPLE LANE, NR GUILDFORD
For an automotive sportive, why not participate in the legendary Shere Hill Climb? With over 175 vehicles expected to make the climb, the event itself is a great day out for spectators. Witness vehicles, young and old, super and slight, take the excellent motoring test to climb Staple Lane on the outskirts of Guildford. In addition, visitors can expect to find stalls, activities and entertainment throughout the day.
For more information, visit sherehillclimb.co.uk
ED BYRNE: TRAGEDY PLUS TIME / SEPTEMBER 3 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs at Kingston’s Rose Theatre this month.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
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