WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?
Looking for something to do in Surrey this week? From family days out and foodie events to the very best in live entertainment and everything in between – find something fun to do with this oh so handy guide to going out…
ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL / UNTIL NOVEMBER 2 / ST NICOLAS’ CHURCH, GUILDFORD
Marking Guildford Shakespeare Company’s first London transfer, catch this co-production of the company’s adaptation of All’s Well That Ends Well in Guildford before it transfers to the Jermyn Street Theatre in London. Join GSC as they set Shakespeare’s tale of dilemma against a backdrop war-torn Europe.
For more information, visit www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk
MARTY MACDONALD’S TOY MACHINE / NOVEMBER 1 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Take a trip to the Electric Theatre in Guildford for fun and frolics on Marty MacDonald’s Farm. When the world’s Toy Machine turns up unexpectedly at the farm, the farmyard animal’s joy is quickly replaced by alarm, as they embark on a mission to fix the machine by the time the Toymaker comes a-calling. Suitable for 2 – 7-year-olds.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
AURORA: UNDER 18S LIVE MUSIC EVENING / NOVEMBER 1 / THE FIERY BIRD, WOKING
Love live music, but hate that you can’t perform at the over 18 venues where most of your favourite local bands play? Aurora is a music event held at Woking’s Fiery Bird venue that offers under 18’s the chance to share their music live, on stage. Get involved, plugin and play.
For more information, visit www.fierybirdvenue.org.uk
MISTAJAM / NOVEMBER 1 / THIRTY3HZ, GUILDFORD
Radio 1’s maestro of the ones and twos Mistajam plays at Guildford’s Thirty3Hz for a special event featuring some special guests. Expect an eclectic night of electric sounds, and make sure you get a ticket quick before it sells out.
For more information, visit www.thirty3hz.com
HUMBLE PI: MATT PARKER’S COMEDY OF MATHS ERRORS / NOVEMBER 1 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Isn’t maths just the funniest? Join comedian, mathematician and Discovery Channel presenter Matt Parker as he philosophises, scrutinises and makes funny mathematics’ greatest near-misses and mishaps, involving planes, bridges, the Internet and more.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
MARI WILSON & THE NEW WILSATIONS / NOVEMBER 1 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
For an evening of glitz and glamour, join pop and jazz songstress Mari Wilson for an electric night of live music at the Electric Theatre. Accompanied by her 8-piece band The Wilsations, dress to impress and dance the night away.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
RICHMOND LITERATURE FESTIVAL / NOVEMBER 1 – 24 / MULTIPLE VENUES
Literary lovers unite, and descend upon Richmond for a month-long literature festival. Celebrating a jolly good read, meet celebrated and acclaimed authors, take part in workshops and listen to readings. Taking place at multiple venues, dive in and discover a wealth of words this November.
For more information, visit www.richmondliterature.com
RISE AND FALL / NOVEMBER 2 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Rise and fall like a balloon with this immersive theatre performance for the little ones. Meet an array of feather-light balloons and watch as the float and fly around you, while learning about the importance of holding on and letting go.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
KNIT A BLANKET / NOVEMBER 2 / THE PACKHOUSE, FARNHAM
Feeling crafty? Head for this workshop at The Packhouse in Farnham, and use your arms instead of needles to weave supersized yarn into your very own cosy blanket, ready to take home with you and snuggle with on a winter’s night.
For more information, visit www.sewatheart.co.uk
KIDS CRAFT: FEATHER & PAINT DREAM CATCHER / NOVEMBER 2 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Get creative with the kids this November, and head for this family arts and crafts session held at Cranleigh Arts Centre. In the afternoon session, you’ll learn how to make colourful feather dream-catchers to hang in your window.
For more information, visit www.cranleighartscentre.org
THE WORLD WE MADE / NOVEMBER 2 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Told by Keli and Luke, two students living in 2050, get a glimpse into the future and discover the consequences of the world we’ve made. Meet ordinary people, living in an extraordinary reality, in this thought-provoking and profound piece of theatre in Farnham this month.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
PELL ENSEMBLE: UPLOAD/UNPLUG / NOVEMBER 2 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Love your mobile phone? Love the Internet? Know how much personal data you give away on a daily basis? This intriguing piece of immersive theatre, presented by digital dance company Pell Ensemble, will use your live data and choices made via an app to shape a new human being before your very eyes. How complex a creature will be created? How far will humanity be taken? Upload or unplug – it’s your choice.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
PRIDE HORROR NIGHT / NOVEMBER 2 / SLUG & LETTUCE, WOKING
Be loud, proud and truly terrifying at Pride in Surrey’s Horror Night at the Slug and Lettuce in Woking. Enjoy drag acts, and enter the competition for best-dressed devil diva.
For more information, visit www.prideinsurrey.org
DAME PENELOPE WILTON / NOVEMBER 3 / ORANGE TREE THEATRE, RICHMOND
As part of Orange Tree Theatre’s series of discussions with some of the nation’s best-loved actors this November, join in the conversation with Dame Penelope Wilton. Star of stage and screen since the 1970s, the evening offers a rare insight into her distinguished and illustrious career to date.
For more information, visit www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
WAGGY TAIL TRAIL / NOVEMBER 4 – 24 / CLAREMONT LANDSCAPE GARDEN
For our four-legged friends who love nothing more than a big adventure in the great outdoors, pop along with your pup and take on the waggy tail trail taking place at Claremont Landscape Gardens near Esher this November. Follow the clues, sniff out the trail, and earn them a tasty treat at the finish line.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
AL MURRAY: LANDLORD OF HOPE AND GLORY / NOVEMBER 4 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Expect a barrel of laughs from the no-nonsenseboss we’d all like to have running our local. The King Cnut of common sense, Al Murray returns to the stage to inspire all things hope and glory.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
REGINALD D HUNTER / NOVEMBER 4 / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON
Catch the inimitable timing and quick wit of the one they call Reginald D Hunter, as he makes an appearance at the Outside the Box Comedy Club at Kingston’s Fighting Cock. Small, intimate, with plenty of scope for-in-your face stand-up comedy, support on the night comes in the form of funny folk Maff Brown and Paul McCaffrey.
For more information, visit www.outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk
THE NIGHT WATCH / NOVEMBER 5 – 9 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Written by Sarah Waters (Tipping the Velvet, The Paying Guest, The Little Stranger) and adapted by Olivier-nominated playwright Hattie Naylor, The Night Watcharrives at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford this November. Set in 1940s London, the play tells the stories of four ordinary people caught up in the aftermath of an extraordinary time.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
ODDBODIES PRESENTS KING LEAR / NOVEMBER 6 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Get set for this solo adaptation of Shakespeare’s ultimate tragedy, King Lear. Armed with only a drum, a guitar, a knife and a chair, experience a rollercoaster of emotions in this fast-paced, funny, poignant and heartbreaking drama of blindness, betrayal, love, loyalty and deceit.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
STITCH PARTY / NOVEMBER 6 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Get nifty with some needlework at this Stitch Party held at Riverhouse Barn Art’s Centre in Walton. These evening workshops will show you various hand stitching techniques, enabling you to go on to create your own quirky designs. Great for promoting wellbeing and taking some time out from any busy schedules.
For more information, visit www.riverhousebarn.co.uk
WANNABE – THE SPICE GIRLS SHOW / NOVEMBER 7 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Zig-a-zig-ahhh and get a heavy dose of Girl Power as Wannabe – The Spice Girls Showarrives at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this November. Join Scary, Sporty, Ginger, Baby and Posh for a poptastic night of non-stop sing-along.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
THE IMMIGRANT / NOVEMBER 7 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Enjoy a heartwarming and hilarious night of classic slapstick comedy in Farnham this month. Inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s original silent film from 1917, and based on accounts from immigrants finding a new home from home, join visual comedian Chris Michael as he re-works the content to tell a story of modern times. The show is fully accessible for deaf audiences.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
STEREO MCS / NOVEMBER 7 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Get yourself connected, and head for the dance floor of The Boileroom in Guildford for a night of 90s dance music courtesy of don mega’s the Stereo MCs. Get tickets quick for this intimate show that will undoubtedly sell out.
For more information, visit www.theboileroom.net
WOKING BEER FESTIVAL / NOVEMBER 8 – 9 / WOKING LEISURE CENTRE
Fancy supping on some strange brews? CAMRA’s 26thannual Woking Beer Festival takes place this month, with sessions scheduled for the Friday evening and throughout Saturday. Discover your new favourite tipple – and remember to drink responsibly!
For more information, visit www.celebratewoking.info
SATURDAY SCIENCE CLUB: BUZZ WIRE HACK / NOVEMBER 9 + 16 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE
For inquisitive kids keen on electronics, head for this awesome Saturday Science Club held at Brooklands Museum. Learn how to hack a simple buzz wire game, make a transistor amplifier and develop code to create your own tunes and sound effects. Suitable for 10 – 14year olds.
For more information, visit www.brooklandsmuseum.com
BREAKFAST IN THE WOODS / NOVEMBER 10 / PRIORY FARM ESTATE
Spend a crisp morning in the woods, accompanied by the crackle of a fire and the sweet smell of breakfast being freshly cooked above the flames. Start your Sunday off the right way, and join wild cooking aficionados the Salt Box for a woodland feast to remember this November.
For more information, visit www.wearethesaltbox.co.uk
LUCKY DIP DISCO / NOVEMBER 10 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Dance the day away with the Lucky Dip Disco taking place at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre. Fun for the whole family, practice your very best moves before taking to the floor to disco dance to an eclectic soundtrack from the 1920s to the 2010s. Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Suitable for under-7-year-olds
For more information, visit www.riverhousebarn.co.uk
THE LIFE AND RHYMES OF BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH / NOVEMBER 10 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
The poet, lyricist and writer Benjamin Zephaniah comes to the Rose Theatre in Kingston this month for an evening detailing his life, rhymes and times. Catch him revealing all, and book your tickets quick for an evening of words, wit and wisdom.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
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