YES FAM! EVENTS IN SURREY
things to do with the family in surrey this august…
The summer holidays are in full swing and the fun has begun! Whether you’re vacationing or staycationing, the chances are you’ll be in need of a few things to do in Surrey this August. From jousts and junior raves, to summer camps and drop-in workshops – find below some of our favourite things to do with the family this month.
MIDSUMMER MERRIMENTS: TALES FROM HAMPTON COURT PALACE / AUGUST 6 – 21 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Join Bottom and the Mechanicals this summer as they make their long-awaited return to Hampton Court Palace – the original home of A Midsummer Night’s Dream – to host a half-hour extravaganza of sketches, games and interactive family fun! With performances taking place at 11.30, 13.30 and 15.30.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
CREATIVE LEARNING WORKSHOPS / AUGUST 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 + 10 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre will host a range of excellent Creative Learning Workshops this summer. From learning about what goes on behind the scenes to musical theatre workshops, sound and lighting design and the wonderful world of storytelling – let your little entertainers take their first steps in the world of theatre and sign up online.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
DROP IN AND DRAW / AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 23 + 30 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Drop in and Draw at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village this summer. Taking place every Tuesday morning throughout August and open to all ages, collect your materials and get supported by artists as you start the day with a sketch or three.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
BILLIONAIRE BOY / AUGUST 4 – 6 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this fantastic new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story of Billionaire Boy. Join 12-year-old Joe Spud, the richest boy in the country, as he splashes the cash and works out what money can’t buy.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
ACTIVITY THURSDAYS / AUGUST 4, 11, 18 + 25 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
With various activities to choose from, head back in time to the Rural Life Living Museum for a fun day out for the whole family. From air-propelled rockets to watching weaving demonstrations, spend the day outdoors and live the good old life.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
THE LOXWOOD JOUST / AUGUST 6 – 7 & 13 – 14 / LOXWOOD MEADOW
Hear Ye! hear Ye! The annual and ever legendary Loxwood Joust returns to the meadows of the Surrey and Sussex borders this August. So be transported as you drink mead, make merry and indulge in the sights, sounds and senses of a time when things were treacherous, tough, tenacious and terrifically wicked.
For more information, visit loxwoodjoust.co.uk
POLKA PUPPET SUMMER SCHOOL / AUGUST 6 – 7 / POLKA THEATRE, WIMBLEDON
Try your hand at the art of puppetry this summer and head for the pretty awesome place of The Polka Theatre in Wimbledon for the Polka Puppet Summer School. Create and make puppets and perform your own Polka Puppet show for families and friends to watch. For 4 – 8 year olds.
For more information, visit polkatheatre.com
CATCH THAT BEAST! / AUGUST 7 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Join The Royal Society of Beastologists this summer and join their mission: to track down mythical beasts. Catch That Beast! is a magical, deliciously silly show about how we interact with wild things and how the youngest among us might bring about change. Full of humour, live music, inventive puppetry and audience participation, it is suitable for everybody aged 5+
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
STAYCATION LIVE FESTIVAL 22: KIDS OF KANE / AUGUST 7 / WILFRID NOYCE CENTRE, GODALMING
As part of the annual Staycation Live Festival event that is set to take over Godalming town this August, let loose with the little ones and put on your raving shoes as community radio station Kane FM host this very special family rave. 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.
For more information, visit staycationlivefestival.co.uk
THE RASCALLY DINER / AUGUST 9 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Everybody clap your pans – it’s time for The Rascally Diner. Cooking up a stink this summer, Rufus Skumskins O’Parsley’s kitchen is open for orders. So whether you join the kitchen crew or bring a pot to bang and ward off evil cakes, families are implored to take a seat at the chef’s table for a fun-filled messy performance about food. A show that gently explores food provenance, sustainability, and healthy eating in a silly, song-filled, riotous performance for humans aged 5+.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE / AUGUST 10 – 11 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Go wild and travel back through time to encounter some totally roar-some dinosaurs at G Live in Guildford this month. Journey to the Jurassic era and meet real-life-like dinosaurs face-to-face in a raw-inspiring day out for the whole family.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
WILD AT ART SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB / AUGUST 18 – 25 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Love art? Get messy and head to this excellent Wild at Art Summer Holiday Club. Aimed at kids 5 – 11 and taking place from 10 am – 2 pm, enjoy a day of messy arts and crafts that will include painting, collage, drawing and experimenting with materials.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE BRICK PEOPLE / AUGUST 19 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Love LEGO? Of course, you do! For creative brick building kids and their big kids (parents), head to Cranleigh Arts Centre this August and meet The Brick People. Surround yourselves with thousands of bricks and check out this display and open build event featuring official LEGO creations and custom build models made by some uber LEGO fans.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
THE SECRET GARDEN / AUGUST 20 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Wander over to West Horsley Place this August and discover a magical adventure in this outdoor edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic tale, The Secret Garden. Join Mary on her journey in this family-friendly dance adaptation of the best-selling novel. Featuring an accomplished cast of dancers and musicians – expect to make some magical memories this summer.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
THE GRUFFALO / AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 3 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Who said there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s timeless tale of Mouse and his saviour, the mythical and monstrous Gruffalo, comes to Kingston’s Rose Theatre this month. Enjoy songs, laughter, and great family fun.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
MILKSHAKE LIVE! / AUGUST 24 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Milkshake Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular NEW Show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake friends plus two Milkshake Presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! Join Paddington Bear, Daisy and Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip & Posy, Blues Clues & You and of course Milkshake Monkey for an unforgettable family time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical!
For more information, visit atgtickets.com