WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY
Bored of cached cookies showing you the same things? Already know about the latest gigs from your fave bands? Dip into the latest instalment of ‘What’s On This Week in Surrey’ and discover something new to do. You’re welcome.
ALICE ROBERTS / MARCH 4 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
With a penchant for the post-humous, historian Alice Roberts Professor Alice Roberts returns to G Live to celebrate the launch her new book, Crypt. This final instalment of her highly-acclaimed trilogy explores the experience of life, death and disease in the Middle Ages and beyond. Ooh-er.
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
MILES JUPP: ON I BANG / MARCH 4 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
It’s safe to say Miles Jupp has been about. From stand-up comedy at your local club and Hollywood blockbusters to a brain seizure and the discovery of a brain tumour – find out what he’s got to say about it all as he bangs on about it candidly at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
WRITING AS A MINDFUL PRACTICE / MARCH 5 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Explore how the twin practices of reading and writing foster both gratitude and mindfulness, and how the process begins with simply noticing. Use simple tools and techniques to create unique pieces of writing which reflect what happens when we slow down and take notice. Led by trained therapist and prize-winning novelist, Joanna Barnard.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA / MARCH 5 / DORKING HALLS
The Olivier Award-winning production of The Tiger Who Came To Tea comes to Dorking Hall this month. Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show, packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos!
For more information, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk
MEDITATION & GONG BATH / MARCH 6 / SUTTON PLACE, ABINGER HAMMER
A highly rejuvenating experience for the body and mind, join the team from HINOKI Forest Bathing for a Meditation and Gong Bath at the scenic location of Sutton Place. Gong baths are great for bringing a sense of overall relaxation and can even stimulate altered states of consciousness. The session will end with some mindful tea drinking. Bliss.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS / MARCH 7 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
A friendly and relaxed introduction to the basics of drawing led by artist Jane Allison. Drawing is a language and everyone can learn to draw! This workshop will introduce students to the fundamental skills needed to translate what you see into a two dimensional image. Following a few simple exercises in learning how to look we will concentrate on drawing the beautiful and atmospheric interiors of the historic West Horsley Place using a variety of materials including pencil, charcoal and pastels.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
RED RAW – THE HYPNOTIST ROBERT TEMPLE / MARCH 7 / EPSOM PLAYHOUSE
The Hypnotist: Red Raw is a brand new show with Hypnotist Robert Temple where volunteers from the audience unlock their imaginations and create a once-in-a-lifetime show of improvised comedy under the influence of hypnosis – live on stage. Things will be imagined, people’s identities forgotten, changed, and their reality completely altered. All in the spirit of a ruddy good laugh.
For more information, visit epsomplayhouse.co.uk
ROSS NOBLE: JIBBER JABBER JAMBOREE / MARCH 8 / DORKING HALLS
Ross Noble invites you to join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the supreme master of stream of conscious freewheeling stand up. This is a chance to see Noble live on stage in his natural habitat. What’s it about? What will we learn? How will it change the world? Are all pointless questions to ask when Noble is off on one of his tangents. Grab a ticket and come and enjoy the ride.
For more information, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk
MACBETH (AN UNDOING) / MARCH 8 – 23 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
The retelling of the classic Scottish play puts the iconic Lady Macbeth at the heart of the story. When her husband returns victorious from the battlefield with a prophecy that he is to become King of Scotland, Lady Macbeth will stop at nothing to make their darkest ambition a reality. Ruthless and driven, unstoppable in her pursuit of power, yet she quickly descends into madness and despair.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
BRUTAL RUN / MARCH 9 / BRICK KILN FARM, CHAWTON
Whether you’re putting yourself through your paces or simply have a penchant for pain, why not take part in this extra-special and exceptionally brutal run? Take on obstacles and test your physical and mental strength on this muddy, ruddy good run.
For more information, visit brutal.run
COACH AND RIDE / MARCH 9 + 23 / HOLMBURY HILL + PITCH HILL
Ready to explore the undulating and exhilarating trails the Surrey Hills has to offer but don’t know where to start? The fine folk at Marmalade MTB host this excellent Coach and Ride session this March that will take you through a must have trail tool kit of skills for any budding mountain bike enthusiasts. Fancy a mad fun, yet super informative afternoon on your bike? Sign up online.
For more information, visit marmalademtb.com
MORGAN & WEST’S MASSIVE MAGIC SHOW FOR KIDS AND CHILDISH GROWN UPS / MARCH 9 / THE ELECTRIC THATRE, GUILDFORD
Come one come all for magic, mischief, and mayhem! 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 electric.theatre
GAMERS LOUNGE / MARCH 9 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Remember getting that N64 and playing GoldenEye till your eyes could see no more? Whether your go-to hero was the diminutive dynamism of Sonic the Hedgehog or the moustached might of plumber extraordinaire Super Mario, relive the advent of console gaming on some of the first gaming machines to hit the mainstream at The Boileroom’s retro gaming club. Turn up IRL and compete against fellow fans of the cartridge-packing consoles at this monthly get together.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
REIGATE SUSTAINABILITY MARKET / MARCH 9 / METHODIST CHURCH, HIGH STREET, REIGATE
The Reigate Sustainability Market arrives at Reigate Methodist Church on Reigate High Street this month, Bringing together local organisations, artisans, food & drink producers and businesses that share a passion for sustainability. Spend the day learning how to make your life choices more sustainable and be inspired to change your ways to live in a cleaner and altogether greener environment.
For more information, visit nature-reclaimed.shop
KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP / MARCH 10 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Let mum spend a mindful morning learning about the art of Kokedama at this workshop held at Painshill Park. Literally translated as moss ball, get expert guidance from tutor Renee AKA The Girl Who Gardens as you mould and bind two Kokedama using houseplants, moss and twine.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
MOTHER’S DAY RETREAT / MARCH 10 / VOCO LYTHE HILL HOTEL, HASLEMERE
Let’s face it. Mum works hard doesn’t she? And even if she doesn’t, maybe it’s just because she need’s to be shown some particularly nice TLC. And what better way to bestow your appreciation than buy booking mother dearest into this Retreat Day held at the oh-so beautiful VOCO Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa. Enjoy a 40 minute Pilates class, two-course lunch as well as the use of the leisure facilities including; Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, Whirlpool and Gym. Good work son/daughter.
For more information, visit lythehill.co.uk
MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY ROAST / MARCH 10 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE
Treat dearest mama to a sumptuous Sunday Roast overlooking the vineyards of Denbies. Dine in the Garden Room and enjoy some afternoon entertainment from the fabulous Mikey JC!
For more information, visit denbies.co.uk
MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA / MARCH 10 / BARNETT HILL HOTEL, WONERSH, GUILDFORD
A quintessentially classic treat for Ma is an Afternoon Tea befitting the Queen of your castle. head for the achingly gorgeous Barnett Hill Hotel on the outskirts of Guildford for some afternoon delights. Booking is essential.
For more information, visit alexanderhotels.co.uk/barnett-hill/