WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Fancy some fun in Surrey this week? Spring is sprung and the great outdoors beckons! With events galore taking place over the next seven days, find out what’s on with the latest guide to going out.
TULIP FESTIVAL / APRIL 15 – MAY 6 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
See spring bloom this April with this stunning display at Hampton Court Palace. Be astonished as over 100,000 tulip bulbs erupt in colour in one of the UK’s biggest displays of planted tulips. Relax in 60 acres of colourful royal gardens as you immerse yourself in Henry VIII’s famous grounds with friends and family.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
JIMMY CARR: WORK IN PROGRESS / APRIL 15 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Jimmy drops in to G Live to try out some brand-new jokes for his upcoming tour. They might be good, they might not. Just bear with and give Jimmy a clue to what he should do with his new bits.
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
MINDFULNESS: SELF-COMPASSION WORKSHOP / APRIL 16 / CRANLEIGH ARTS
Learn how to become your own strong, supportive, inner coach. Discover how self-compassion is one of the most powerful ways to improve your resilience and wellbeing. Self-compassion is simply giving ourselves the same care and kindness that we would give to a good friend, who was having a difficult time. This workshop will introduce you to ways in which you can become more self-compassionate in your daily life.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
MARK WATSON PRESENTS: FRESH FROM THE FRINGE / APRIL 17 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Mark Watson’s production company Impatient proudly presents two of his favourite, and most criticially-acclaimed, shows from the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe. Featuring Pete Heat – sharp, charmingly surreal and joyously unhinged, his hilarious modern magic show will break your brain into cute little pieces. Meanwhile, failed child actor and now successful comedian, Lulu Popplewell, explores the links between Love Actually (which she appeared in), smoking crack, Mr Bean, and sunburn. Is love actually all around? Get ready to feel the funny.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
THE GLASS MENAGERIE / APRIL 17 – MAY 4 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Atri Banerjee’s acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, first seen at the Royal Exchange Theatre, returns to Kingston’s Rose Theatre. Starring Geraldine Somerville (Gosford Park) as Amanda, The Glass Menagerie is a poetic portrayal of a family on the brink of change. This intimate and intense memory play explores the complex web of love and loyalty that binds families together.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
PEOPLE, PLANET, PINT / APRIL 18 / KERRERA CRAFT BEER & GIN BAR, GUILDFORD
For those keen on cutting down on their carbon footprint in both a professional and personal capacity, get together and chat over nibbles and some of the wet stuff at this soon-to-be regular addition to the sustainability scene’s events calendar. Started in Glasgow after COP26, this is an informal meet-up for like-minded folk with a passion for the planet to network and share ideas and practices.
For more information, visit small99.co.uk/people-planet-pint-meetup
YOUTH ACTION FOR NATURE / APRIL 18 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATIONAL RESERVE, LEATHERHEAD
Surrey Wildlife Trust and Royal Holloway University are pleased to once again host Youth Action for Nature 2024 at Nower Wood Education Centre! A FREE event for those aged 16 – 25 years old. Expect close up encounters with Surrey’s nature and learn how to take meaningful action to help it through interactive and engaging workshops. Experience the mental health and wellbeing benefits of being outside and connecting with nature and meet like minded young people and learn about the work of Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Youth Action Committee.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
FARNHAM BEEREX / APRIL 18 – 20 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
This celebration of all things barley, hop and malt sees various sessions taking place over the weekend as the Farnham Beerex makes a welcome return to the Maltings. Featuring an abundance of ales, beers and ciders from near and far, enjoy live music to tempt potentially tipsy toes to tap onto the dance floor and sup on something special.
For more information, visit farnhambeerex.org.uk
FOREST BATHING WITH BLUEBELLS / APRIL 19 / CHANTRIES, GUILDFORD
Enjoy a unique Forest Bathing session amongst the carpets of Vluebells that lie in wait at the Chantries on the outskirts of Guildford. Join HINOKI and learn about how the art and science of forest bathing can improve your health and wellbeing and experience the benefits long after your guided sensory walk.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS / APRIL 19 – 21 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Join Zog in his latest adventure as Julia Donaldson’s character steps onto the stage at The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford. Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a crash-bang-thump. With his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu. However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
LOSELEY PARK SPRING SHOW / APRIL 19 – 21 / LOSELEY PARK
Enjoy this unique opportunity to see the luscious Loseley Gardens as they spring into life at the Loseley Spring Show. Featuring over 40 garden and artisan food stalls and set in the wonderful Walled Gardens celebrate the season and book a ticket now.
For more information, visit loseleypark.co.uk
DRAWING FOR ADULTS / APRIL 19 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Meet like-minded aspiring artists and head for their regular Drawing for Adults event. Be inspired by the range of artwork exhibited at the gallery and set about making your own masterpiece. So reflect, relax and let your imagination do the rest. Aimed at adults of all abilities, all materials are provided. This is a free draw session though a donation is always welcome and advanced booking is required.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
FLEECY FROLICS / APRIL 20 + 21 / MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE, WORPLESDON
For the ultimate family springtime treat, Merrist Wood’s annual celebration of lambing and countryside crafts is hard to beat. Over the weekend, witness teeny tiny baby lambs being born, as well as a number of other activities such as animal feeding, woodland crafts, and demonstrations.
For more information, visit merristwoodevents.co.uk
PEPPA PIG’S FUN DAY OUT / APRIL 20 – 21 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day. Packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddles, Peppa’s Fun Day Out guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa fans, and a perfect introduction to theatre.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond-theatre
WOKING VS AFC FYLDE / APRIL 20 / LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING
After last season’s heroics, it’s been a season to forget for Woking. Having narrowly avoided the scramble for safety from league relegation, Woking have picked up some results and finding a little more form and rhythm. Enjoy last game of the season celebrations at The Laithwaite Community Stadium and get set to say goodbye to your fix of foot on a Saturday afternoon.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk
DORKING WANDERERS VS HARTLEPOOL UNITED / APRIL 20 / MEADOWNBANK STADIUM
Will they, won’t they? As still as tight as a shoestring pulling an articulated lorry up Leith Hill, down at the bottom of the National League, Dorking Wanderers welcome Hartlepool United to The Meadownbank Stadium for the season finale. Can White’s men hang on their place in the Football League? Find out later this April.
For more information, visit dwfc.co.uk
GUILDFORD CAMERATA AND LONDON MOZART PLAYERS: MOZART REQUIEM / APRIL 20 / HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, GUILDFORD
Guildford Camerata and London Mozart Players perform Mozart’s masterpieces at the beautiful setting of Holy Trinity Church on Guildford’s High Street. Expect to hear the musical marvel’s, Symphony no.29 in A, and his Requiem in D minor, performed by the The London Mozart Players and The Guildford Camerata.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
MICROWAVE + THE DIRTY NIL / APRIL 20 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Heading across the pond from the US to the UK, come post-punk bands Microwave and Dirty Nil. Arriving at The Boileroom in Guildford as part of a UK tour, expect melodic, anthemic and sing-alongs to that’ll mealie your head sway with joy.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
SPICE TALES AND VINE TRAILS / APRIL 21 / ALBURY VINEYARD
Join Albury Vineyard and Mandira’s Kitchen once again as they partner up to bring you yet another unforgettable Sunday lunch – where the magic of spices meets the charm of vine trails. Dive into a delightful 3-course Biryani Feast accompanied by some amazing sparkling wine.
For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com