WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
As we meander into May, you can think of this week’s line-up of events as a gentle stroll in the meadow before seasonal shenanigans really get going next Monday (Bank Holiday – yay). Without further ado, find some fun with this weeks guide to going out in Surrey.
JAKE BUGG / MAY 1 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
It’s almost 10 years since a two-fingered Bugg burst onto the scene with his eponymous debut, one that topped the UK album charts and saw the then 18-year-old from Nottingham fêted as the next Bob Dylan. With his latest album Saturday Night, Sunday Morning hitting new heights, catch some classics alongside Bugg’s latest records and get set for an ace night of live music at Guildford’s G Live.
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/
YOU ARE THE SUN / MAY 2 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
You Are the Sun is a very first opera for babies and grown-ups that explores the magic of nature. Combining the joy of gentle classical singing and sensory play, it is an invitation to see beauty in the smallest things and to let plants be our guides. Celebrate the gift of nature as a world out of breath, water, sunlight and soil is conjured in this magical musical adventure for those aged 0-2 years.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE CHARCUTERIE BOX / MAY 2 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
The Charcuterie Box arrive at West Horsley Place this month bringing with them a sumptuous feast of incredible cured meats on offer from local artisan producer Tempus Charcuterie who are based here in Surrey as well as co-founder and former Masterchef winner Dhruv Baker in attendance. Joining them for the evening will be the hugely knowledgeable and experienced Simeon Hudson Evans, who is a long serving World Cheese Awards judge. Explore world class charcuterie and cheese and taste some great wines that have been matched to compliment the foodstuff.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR / MAY 2 – 6 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Craft In Focus is returning to RHS Garden Wisley from May 2 – 6 to stage its Spring Contemporary Craft and Design Fair. This has become the most popular contemporary craft event in the UK and is an event not to be missed! The event at Wisley showcases some of the finest contemporary craft makers in various disciplines, all of whom have been selected to exhibit at this event. Visitors will be able to see and purchase fine art, furniture, interior accessories, textiles, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, sculpture and garden furniture.
For more information, visit craftinfocus.com
PARTY GAMES! / MAY 2 – 11 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
This hilariously acerbic new comedy-drama by political insider Michael McManus (Maggie & Ted), puts leadership on the ledge and goes inside the chaos of government to see whether advisers do advise and if ministers can decide. Can one man, his punchy deputy, a Svengali spin doctor and some dodgy data unite the country? And what can his wife, the King and a large spider do to keep the lights on? Catch this Yvonne Arnaud Original Production early this May and book your tickets quick.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
THE ORIELLES + OUR GIRL + VAN HOUTEN / MAY 3 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Fancy a night of alternative live music? Taking place at The Boileroom in Guildford this May, expect progressive strato-pop symphonies from The Orielles, visceral lyricism from Our Girl as well as a splash of lo-fi rock and cavernous Shoegaze from Van Houten.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
BUMPER BLYTON / MAY 3 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
A riotous improvised parody chock full of puns and innuendo in the style of the Nation’s favourite author, Enid Blyton. Come and delight in lashings of ginger beer, grab a cheeky tongue sandwich, or wrap your lips around a nice spotted dick! Cast yourself back to your childhood in a show that’s spontaneous and utterly unique every time, with this satirical take on childhood favourite books like The Famous Five and Mallory Towers.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
HIKING CHALLENGE: SURREY THREE PEAKS / MAY 4 / BOX HILL, LEITH HILL, HOLMBURY HILL
Are your boots made for walking? Spend the day in the Surrey Hills this May and participate in this Surrey Three Peaks hiking challenge which will see you walking Box Hill, Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill in one day. Crikey. Sign up online and prepare for some epic views of the place we call home.
For more information, visit backontrack.live
DORNEY TRIATHLON / MAY 4 / DORNEY LAKE, WINDSOR
Swim, cycle and sprint your way to glory by competing in the Dorney Lake Triathlon. Providing a friendly environment for your fitness needs, choose from 4 different distances including Olympic, Sprint, Beginners and a Sprint TT.
For more information, visit dorneytriathlon.com
PLANT-BASED ARTISAN MARKET / MAY 4 + 25 / GODALMING + ALTON
For those looking to get their fill of sustainable products, produce and plant-based goods, get yourself to one of tases excellent ethical artisan markets this month. 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. Catch them in Godalming and Alton this month.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com
JOHN LYDON: I COULD BE RIGHT, I COULD BE WRONG / MAY 4 / DORKING HALLS
He might be wrong, he might be right, but what we do know is that one of the original punks, the enigmatic and iconic Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – takes to the stage of Dorking Halls for a night of observations on life’s latest offerings. Coinciding with the publication of his most recent book by the same name, expect an insightful night that may or may not put a smile on your face.
For more information, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk
SIMON REEVE – TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH / MAY 4 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Simon is an author and TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. On his new UK tour Simon will offer stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone, take a few gentle risks in life, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre
SUMAC – THE ZINGY BOTANICAL ART MARKET / MAY 5 / NEW HOUSE ART SPACE, GUILDFORD
Bored of the faceless and tactless nature of online shopping? For an alternative shopping experience this May, head for New House Art Space in Guildford for The Zingy Botanical Art Market curated by BRUT Magazine. An alternative take on Botanical art, inject some hip into your home and pick up a unique piece of artwork.
For more information, visit newhouse.art
THE MAKE SPACE / MAY 5 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Taking place at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village on the first Sunday of every month, The Make Space is a great way for the whole family to get creative. With a new theme every month, this May combine mono printing techniques layered with chalk pastels for a colourful, textured and expressive self-portrait.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk