WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
If you were thinking of staying in this week, you might want to think again. This week in Surrey is packed with oodles of amazing experiences for all. Think musicals, theatre, live music, family days out, food festivals, forest bathing, wood carving and even a spot of night swimming. Looking to find out what’s on? You’ve come to the right place!
42ND STREET / SEPTEMBER 18 – 23 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
It’s big… it’s bright… it’s a brand-spanking new production of ‘the original showbiz musical,’ 42nd Street, starring Samantha Womack as Dorothy Brock, alongside Michael Praed as Julian Marsh, Faye Tozer as Maggie Jones, Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer. Get set for a trip downtown at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this September.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB / SEPTEMBER 18 / CORNERHOUSE THEATRE, SURBITON
Get your giggle on and head for the CornerHouse Theatre in Surbiton for the Outside The Box Comedy Club. This month catch sets from Milton Jones, Maff Brown and more.
For more information, visit outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk
YOGA: STRETCH & SKETCH / SEPTEMBER 19 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Fancy a stretch and a sketch? Taking place in the atmospheric Watts Gallery found on the outskirts of Guildford, revitalise your mind, body and soul. The session will involve mindful flow yoga in a meditative sequence to create rhythm and harmony. Once you’ve experienced the sequence, take part in mindful sketching before returning to the mat for a final meditation.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
MINDFULNESS COURSE / SEPTEMBER 19 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
If you’re looking for ways to improve your well-being, why not sign-up for this 8-week mindfulness course? Commencing this September at the newly refurbished Cranleigh Arts Centre, learn how to relax more deeply, de-stress and live more in the moment. Suitable for beginners or those looking to extend their knowledge of this calming practice, sign up online and save your space today.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
WOKING VS EBBSFLEET UNITED / SEPTEMBER 19 / THE LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM
It’s been a slow start for Darren Sarll’s Cards, but hey, no one really takes much notice of the table at this stage of the season, do they? Or do they? Having started last season’s ‘almost-there-campaign’ so well, Woking will be looking to get the full 3 points available against Ebbsfleet United. Head to the Laithwaite Community Stadium this Tuesday and enjoy the atmosphere of the game under the floodlights.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk
AFTERNOON FLAT RACING / SEPTEMBER 20 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Fancy a day at the races? Visit the Jockey Club’s Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher for an afternoon of flat racing with seven races on the cards. Watch for the race schedule as it’s announced closer to the time. Gates open at 11.30 am; there are 1/2 price tickets available to 18 – 24-year-olds, and those under 18’s get free entry with a full-paying adult.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown
WOOD & LINOCUT PRINTING / SEPTEMBER 21 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Get creative and take part in this workshop to discover the high contrast and bold aesthetic of Wood and Linocut printing. Taking place at West Horsley Place, learn how to design an image, render it onto a wood or lino block, and use cutting tools to carve your design. You will then ink and print your block by hand onto a selection of papers. Sign up online and discover your new favourite pastime.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
FOREST BATHING / SEPTEMBER 22 / WINKWORTH ARBORETUM, NR GODALMING
Developed in Japan in the 80s, Forest Bathing links the importance of nature to human health. Using mindfulness and sensory exploration, get lost in the wilderness and immerse yourself in the woods as you soak up the peace and tranquillity of National Trust site Winkworth Arboretum near Godalming. Booking is essential.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR / SEPTEMBER 22 – 24 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
This September, the Contemporary Arts Fair comes to Sandown Park in Esher for a weekend of exhibitions, workshops, and demonstrations. Peruse and purchase unique works of art and meet the artists themselves. From £40 to £4,000, find something that meets your budget and be inspired by contemporary art.
For more information, visit contemporaryartfairs.co.uk
NIGHT SWIMMING / SEPTEMBER 22 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON
Get nocturnal and head to Buckland Park for a night swim with the Surrey Hills Adventure Company. Open to confident swimmers, get a fresh perspective and enjoy the delights of swimming in the dark. With sessions taking place throughout September and October, make sure you bring a head torch and book your space online.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
BEAT: TOM FORD / SEPTEMBER 22 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Get set for a night of exceptional live music as Tom Ford arrives at The Boileroom in Guildford as part of Guildford Jazz’s Beat series. Coming from a predominantly Hip Hop / Alt Jazz rooted music scene, and having previously written, performed and worked with the likes of Col3trane, Sam Barsh (Kayne West, Kendrick Lemar, ASAP Rocky), Chris Dave, Keynon Harrold, Johannes Klahr (Drake), Wayne Hector, Santigold, Nate Fox, Maths Time Joy, Poppy Ajudha, Reuben James, Idris Elba – expect much more to come from Tom Ford and his solo project this year.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
SURREY HILLS ARTISAN MARKET / SEPTEMBER 23 – 24 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Come and meet over 40 Surrey Hills Artisans at this special Artisan market at Painshill. Browse handmade arts and crafts, sample locally made food and drink and meet a wide selection of exceptional artisans, all based in the Surrey Hills.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
TRACTOR FEST / SEPTEMBER 23 / ALDHURST FARM, DORKING
If your little ones love terrific tractors, then this event may be hands-down one of the best experiences they may have this summer. Get ready, as Tractor Fest arrives at Aldhurst Farm this September for a silly amount of tractors all in the same place. Expect tractors, local stalls, food and drink. Live music, entertainment and, erm, more tractors!
For more information, visit dorkingbrewery.com
MORGAN & WEST’S MASSIVE MAGIC SHOW FOR KIDS! / SEPTEMBER 23 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Roll up, roll up! Morgan & West are back with a massive magic show for kids (and their childish grown-ups)! Expect gawps, gasps, and guffaws in this relentlessly funny and fantastical magic-filled extravaganza, guaranteed to delight those aged five and 105 and, indeed, everyone in between!
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
DORKING WANDERERS VS ROCHDALE / SEPTEMBER 23 / MEADOWBANK FOOTBALL GROUND, DORKING
Dorking Wanderers welcome Rochdale to the Meadowbank Football Ground this September hoping to add some points to the board. Can Marc White’s squad gain some momentum with a string of favourable results? Be the 12th man, show your support, and book tickets today.
For more information, visit dorkingwanderers.com
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB PRESENT: SILVERBLUES / SEPTEMBER 23 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
Fancy some folk? It’s folkin’ good folk at that! This gig marks the opening of Grayshott Folk Club’s 2023/2024 Season and features some of the UK’s favourite and longstanding Folk/Rock musicians. Featuring members from Lindisfarne and Fairport Convention, their pedigree and heritage are almost without equal, and they will perform favourite songs from the repertoires of both of the aforementioned bands. This gig will showcase the talents of this collective and allow us a rare opportunity to hear some of our favourite songs from two of the UK’s most enduring and loved bands. Get tickets quick!
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
CAPTAIN SANDY LIVE! / SEPTEMBER 23 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Permission to come aboard! Get the low down on what happens Below Deck, as TV’s favourite Captain Sandy arrives on-stage at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this month. Direct from the West End, join the undeniable star of the smash hit reality series Below Deck Mediterranean to discover everything you want to know about life at the helm.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
WIFI WARS / SEPTEMBER 23 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Get in on the game show action at Guildford’s G Live as Wi-Fi Wars returns with the live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show and prizes!
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
PETER PAN GOES WRONG / SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 1 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Far from being the traditional festive pantomime, Peter Pan Goes Wrong follows the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society members as they wrestle with production mishaps and cast disputes while preparing for their seasonal epic. Fast becoming a global phenomenon, get tickets while you can and enjoy an evening of epic comedy at Richmond Theatre this September.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
CAR-FREE DAY / SEPTEMBER 24 / GUILDFORD TOWN CENTRE
Following the success of 2021’s event, Car Free Day returns to Guildford Town Centre this September. Expect market stalls, street food, live music and street performances from local groups, street play areas for children, and lots more for families. Bike/walk /skate into town and enjoy the sight and sounds of Guildford Town minus the cars.
For more information, visit experienceguildford.com
GROOVE BABY PRESENTS GROOVING WITH PIRATES / SEPTEMBER 24 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Come on a swashbuckling adventure with family favourite Groove Baby as it sails the seas in this exciting jazz and funk-fuelled show, especially for 3-7s and their grown-up crews! Grooving With Pirates is an animated and live-action mystical, magical, nautical, musical adventure which follows three pirate friends on a dangerous mission to find some treasure!
For more information, visit electric.theatre
FARNHAM FOOD FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 24 / CASTLE STREET, FARNHAM
The Farnham Food Festival has quickly grown to become one of the largest one-day foodie festivals in the South-East of England. Hosting more than 100 food and drink producers selling various products, the day will also see food demonstrations from local chefs and a fiesta of food and drink to sample and take home with you. Live music from local performers and further entertainment complete a fabulous foodie day out for all.
For more information, visit farnham.gov.uk
GUILDFORD FLAMES VS SHEFFIELD STEELERS / SEPTEMBER 24 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
The Elite Ice Hockey League faces off as Guildford Flames take on Sheffield Steelers in the weekend’s opening fixture of the league. Having narrowly missed out on last season’s championship, The Flames welcome the Steelers to their patch of ice in Guildford on Sunday in what will be an end-to-end game, with both teams looking to claim some early points to add to the league table. So book a seat and cheer on your home team.
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com