WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
With an extra day to add to the mix in the form of February 29th, let’s take pleasure in knowing that’s one more day of fun to be had this year. Whether you’re looking for a day out with the family, some good times with a gang of friends, or just looking for something to do – find your fun with the latest instalment of the aptly titled blog, What’s On This Week in Surrey’. Inspirational.
HERBAL MEDICINE EXPERIENCE / FEBRUARY 27 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Let nature support your health and learn to create your own apothecary of medicinal teas, salves, tincture, and oxymels with everyday kitchen cupboard herbs as well as foraged ingredients.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
BONNIE & CLYDE / FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 2 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Ready to raise a little hell? Two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure—and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde. Winner of Best New Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2023, the West End cult-sensation is set to hold-up Guildford following two hell-raising seasons in London’s West End.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO KALEB / FEBRUARY 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Shut the gate! Kaleb Cooper, Chipping Norton’s finest celebrity farmer and Sunday Times bestselling author, who shot to fame starring in Prime Video series, Clarkson’s Farm, has decided to conquer his fear of the unknown and embark on his first ever theatre tour. With often-unwitting humour, deadpan delivery and unique observations, Kaleb is venturing to G Live in Guildford, to tell it like he sees it!
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
DOM JOLY: THE CONSPIRACY TOUR / FEBRUARY 29 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
“Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean you’re not being followed!” Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again. This time, he’s been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence. In the spirt of fairness, Dom will also be inviting a well-known and highly respected conspiracy theorist, Dr Julian Northcote, to take the stage and defend the alternate view.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
LINOCUT PRINT MAKING & RUBBER STAMP CARVING WORKSHOP / FEBRUARY 29 / CASS ART, KINGSTON
Discover the art of printmaking in this Linocut workshop! Participants will be guided in detail through the process of turning designs into beautiful lino prints, from sketching, to carving, and finally, printing. This hands-on workshop is beginner friendly and suitable for anyone interested in the art of printmaking.
For more information, visit cassart.co.uk
JOSH PUGH: EXISTIN’ LA VIDA LOCA / FEBRUARY 29 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
Brand new stand-up show from Edinburgh Award nominated viral sensation Josh Pugh. Josh returns following a sell-out debut UK and Ireland Tour with a show about enjoying yourself and doing your best.
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
NO DIG WORKSHOP / MARCH 1 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Love to grow your own? Join Lesley Shepherd, Painshill’s Kitchen Garden Manager and learn the ‘No Dig’ / ‘Zerodig’ method of gardening and how it can benefit the yield and quality of your vegetables while saving you time and effort.This workshop is suitable for both beginners and established vegetable growers. What the workshop covers? What is No Dig? Why should I be doing it? Does it work? How and when to start? Fancy learning something new. Save your space today.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
AMERICAN RUMBLE WRESTLING / MARCH 1 / HASLEMERE HALL
Ready for an absolutely epic wrestling showdown? Head for Haslemere Hall this March for some slamming’ American Wrestling. Heavyweight star Bullit, one of the biggest names in UK wrestling, tops the bill with an action-packed programme will include tag- team and solo bouts, with the highlight being the all-in battle royal in which the wrestlers are eliminated by being thrown out of the ring over the top rope, and the last man standing is the winner.
For more information, visit haslemerehall.co.uk
CELYA AB – SECOND RODEO / MARCH 1 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
As a child, all she wanted was to be an adult. Now she’s at the table, she wants out. Following her acclaimed, debut tour Swimming selling out multiple runs at London’s Soho Theatre and the Edinburgh Fringe, Celya returns with her stunning follow up, Second Rodeo for her first UK tour.
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
ROB BRYDON: A NIGHT OF SONGS AND LAUGHTER / MARCH 1 – 2 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
After a sell-out UK & Australian Tour, Rob Brydon is back in town with his critically acclaimed show A Night of Songs & Laughter. Backed by his superb 9-piece orchestra expect a very special evening as Rob shares his personal musical journey from South Wales to Hollywood and back.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
GAG HOUSE COMEDY CLUBS / MARCH 1 + 16 / GODALMING, GUILDFORD + CAMBERLEY
Fancy some funny? Of course you do. It’s good for you don’t you know? Catch the latest names in stand-up comedy as monthly giggles return to Godalming, Camberley and Guildford courtesy of the Gag House Comedy Clubs.
For more information, visit gaghousecomedy.com
FARNHAM LITERARY FESTIVAL / MARCH 1 – 10 / VARIOUS VENUES, FARNHAM
A collection of wonderful literary events at the third annual Farnham Literary Festival await this March. From workshops for aspiring writers, to conversations with the established as well as up and coming writers on the block. Featuring the likes of Carrie Dunn, Frances White, Louise Boyce and Hugh Bonneville to name but a few – head online, find your favourite events and book some tickets!
For more information, visit farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk
COMMUNITY HEDGE LAYING DAY / MARCH 2 / NORTH DOWNS WAY, GUILDFORD
Surrey Hills Society is continuing to work with local landowners and farmers to plant native hedgerows across the Surrey Hills National Landscape, as part of the Surrey Hills Conservation Volunteers scheme. This will create vital wildlife corridors, as well as provide food and shelter for a variety of wildlife. Hedgerow planting is a fun activity, suitable for individuals, families and friends and a great way to enjoy the beautiful Surrey Hills landscape and its surrounding area. Native hedgerows will help to support and encourage species such as barn owls, hedgehogs, and dormice. get involved and sign up for this community day with likeminded lovers of mother earth. No experience necessary.
For more information, visit surreyhills.org
KIDS OF KANE / MARCH 2 / THE WILFRID NOYCE CENTRE, GODALMING
Kane FM hosts this very special family rave this November. Catch DJs from the station playing the best in Bouncy House, followed by a high-energy Jungle and DnB set. Enjoy bubbles, lights, lasers and much more in Godalming.
For more information, visit kanefm.com
MATLINGS MONTHLY MARKET / MARCH 2 / FARNHAM MATLINGS
Offering a treasure trove of curiosities, vintage gems, and craft created by local makers and designers, make your way to the Maltings Monthly Market to browse and buy from a variety of well-stocked stalls. Shop with peace of mind and find something special that you didn’t realise you needed until now.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
PLANT-BASED ARTISAN MARKET / MARCH 2, 17 + 23 / GODALMING, FARNHAM + KINGSTON
Want a cleaner, greener way to shop? Check out these Plant-Based Artisan Market’s taking place across Surrey this March. Free to attend, expect to find a host of vegan foodie treats and eats as well as a range of vegan products for you and the home that has been ethically and sustainably produced.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com
GUILDFORD’S AFFORDABLE PK POP-UP / MARCH 2 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
Bargains galore are in-store at the Preloved Vintage Kilo sale, held at Guildford Cathedral this March. Thrift-seekers and those with a penchant for yesteryears threads can sift through rails upon rails of preloved, vintage and retro garms. Shop by weight and pick up vintage threads whilst re-using others unwanted items all the while saving perfectly good clobber from the pitfalls of landfill.
For more information, visit prelovedkilo.com
ENGLISH WINE & CHEESE TASTING / MARCH 2 / ALBURY VINEYARD, SILENT POOL
English cheese has been famed around the world for generations, but thanks to independent winery’s such as Albury Organic Vineyard, English wine has now joined cheese as one of our most sought-after products. At this event, you’ll be able to enjoy both together, with a guided tasting of three of the estate’s award-winning sparkling wines, followed by a selection of the finest English cheeses. Admire views from the barn over the vineyard, or venture outside for a walk amongst the vines.
For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com
FARM OPEN MORNING / MARCH 3 / THE FARM, MERRIST WOOD, WORPLESDON
Spend the morning at Merrist Wood for an open morning on the farm. Come and meet all the wonderful farm animals – piglets, goat kids, sheep and lambs, Darcey the donkey, cheerful chickens, happy ducks and, of course, a turkey! If you love a morning walk with your children or family, this is a great opportunity to come along and say hello to the alpacas, llamas and rheas. You will be able to get up close and pet the animals, animal feed will be available at an extra charge. This is a great opportunity to take lots of pictures of your time on the farm.
For more information, visit merristwoodevents.co.uk
GUILDFORD FLAMES V NOTTINGHAM PANTHERS / MARCH 3 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
Guildford Flames welcome Nottingham Panthers to the Spectrum Leisure Complex this month. It’s been a tricky season for both teams and as the season begin to enter its final phase, you can be certain both sets of players will be going all out to secure maximum points. Get involved and expect a hot one down on the ice.
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
RUSSEL KANE: HYPERACTIVE / MARCH 3 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and “storming physical comedy” (Mail on Sunday). The brand-new tour for 2024 and 2025 comes with a safety warning: wear strong underwear – pants will be spoiled. Russell is high-energy, high-octane, and hyper-active! Get some tickets quick.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
TOM DAVIS: UNDERDOG / MARCH 3 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Embarking on his biggest tour to date with his brand new show, ‘Underdog’, Tom will be exploring life as the longshot. From leaving school with no qualifications to years working on building sites, all the way to the difficult road to fatherhood, acting in blockbuster films and yet still being told he’s punching by a waiter. Big Tom Davis’ return to stand up should not be missed.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre
THE GAZ HUGHES TRIO – NUCLEAR BEBOPAPLYPSE TOUR / MARCH 3 / THE ELECTRIC THATRE, GUILDFORD
Get ready for a musical journey like no other as The Gaz Hughes Trio unveils their latest opus, “Nuclear Bebopalypse,” Riding high on the success of their 2023 UK tour, the trio showcases eight original compositions, the album pays homage to jazz legends, blending heritage with a modern twist for a captivating soundscape that strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. Get ready for some bebop.
For more information, visit electric.theatre