THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! WHAT’S ON IN SURREY THIS DECEMBER

MILLION DEAD / NOVEMBER 30 / CIRCUIT, KINGSTON

Million Dead’s first Kingston show in 22 and a half years but after a hiatus of a couple of decades the post-hardcore punk-rock band are back, with album re-issues in hand. Catch them play tracks from their seminal album ‘A Song to Ruin’ in Kingston at the end of November.

For more, visit banquetrecords.com

THE MAN WHO WAS MAGIC / DECEMBER 4 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Dare to believe in magic as the UK’s number one magic show returns to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre with a completely new and uplifting production.You’re invited to a night of wonder, as secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible.

For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

STEELEYE SPAN / DECEMBER 4 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Together for fifty six years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. Now they return with Conflict, their first full studio album in over five years. Catch them as their tour arrives in Farnham Matings for a night of new music, and fan-favourites.

For more, visit farnhammaltings.com

CALLY BEATON – NAMASTE MOTHERF*CKERS / DECEMBER 4 / DORKING HALLS, DORKING

A quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife, combining Cally’s comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative, stereotype-busting book of the same name, the show has at its heart her own story of radical reinvention. Taking her from meetings in boardrooms to treading the boards, thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers, expect a funny show about a deadly serious subject –  a celebration of, and for the female of the species.

For more, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk

DRAWING FOR ADULTS / DECEMBER 5 / LIGHTBOX, GALLERY, 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, visit thelightbox.org.uk

FAWLTY TOWERS THE PLAY / DECEMBER 9 – 20 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Arriving at Guildford’s, G Live, fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season, the ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run.

For more, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford

PIZZA & POETRY / DECEMBER 10 / SOLAR SISTERS, GUILDFORD

Relaxed and appreciative open mic poetry nights. Everyone’s welcome to share their poems or just come along and listen. Sign up for a slot – up to 5 minutes each (can be less!) Founded on tolerance and respect for everyone’s work – make sure you use trigger warnings if necessary.

For more, visit solarsisters.uk

BEANS ON TOAST / DECEMBER 12 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD

He’s a hippy, a punk, a poet, a drunk, a die-hard romantic and an eternal optimist. Singing simple songs that tackle big issues. Political protest songs for the modern day, honest and open Love songs. Songs that will make you laugh, but also make you think with no holds barred honesty and quick wit. This is Beans on Toast. Snap up some tickets and catch him live at The Boileroom in Guildford this month.

For more, visit theboileroom.net

GUILDFORD OPERA COMPANY PRESENTS: NORMA / DECEMBER 10, 12, 13 / ST NICOLAS’ CHURCH, GUILDFORD

Bellini’s opera, ‘Norma’, is being performed by Guildford Opera Company in the atmospheric setting of St Nicolas Church. In a land of oppressed people, the priestess Norma, sung by soprano Callie Gaston, leads her people in revolt against their oppressors whilst also plotting revenge against her partner Polione’s new young lover, Adalgisa.  The opera is sung in English and accompanied by a chamber orchestra. This is a rare opportunity for Guildford audiences to enjoy this work of great dramatic and musical power performed by an award winning company. Tickets available in advance or on the door.

For more, visit guildfordopera.com

AN EVENING WITH KALEB COOPER / DECEMBER 11 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON

An intimate evening filled with honest conversations, hilarious anecdotes, and plenty of surprises, famous farmhand Kaleb Cooper comes to Kingston’s Rose Theatre this month. Expect his famously strong opinions – on everything from sheep (“stupid”) to celebrities, farming, alongside unique rural insights.

For more, visit rosetheatre.org

ROCKEOKE / DECEMBER 12 / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON

Like the idea of Karaoke but are just too darn punk rock to belt out some Kelly Clarkson? Well even if you are a punk rocker who loves to belt out some Kelly Clarkson, get a fix of the heavy stuff with Rockeoke over at The Fighting Cocks in Kingston this month.

For more, visit the-fighting-cocks.co.uk

HAUNTED SHADOWS: THE GOTHIC TALES OF EDITH NESBIT / DECEMBER 12 – 13 / MILL STUDIO, GUILDFORD

Fancy a fright? Following the success of The Masks of Aphra Behn, Claire Louise Amias returns, receiving a Hamilton Deane Award nomination for her gripping insight into the darker side of Edith Nesbit, author of The Railway Children. An expert at chilling the spine and curdling the blood, Edith Nesbit relates three of her best Gothic tales while recalling her own childhood terrors.

For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB: THE FURROW COLLECTIVE / DECEMBER 13 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL

For Grayshott Folk Club’s “Christmas Special”, the English/Scottish quartet, The Furrow Collective have chosen a Festive programme to celebrate the dark time of the year. Come in from the howling wind and the bitter frost draw a little closer to the roaring fire and prepare to be bewitched by eerie story-songs and seasonal carols that revel in the strange and wonderful traditions of these isles.

For more, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk

MOCK TUDOR COMEDY CLUB / DECEMBER 19 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON ON THAMES

For your fill of the silly stuff this month, make your way to Walton’s Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre and get ready for a giggle or two at the monthly Mock Tudor Comedy Club. Sit back and enjoy the tinsel-mastic Tony Law, ably supported by Joe Sutherland with his ‘caustic, catty wit and unapologetic confidence’, plus award winning compere, New Zealander Matt Stellingwerf!

For more, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk

LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOPS / TUES, THURS, SUN / CASS ART, KINGSTON

Enjoy these monthly creative workshops, which have been running at Cass Art for over 10 years and are suitable for all levels. You’ll have the opportunity to use a good range of media, explore traditional and contemporary approaches to life drawing and gain valuable feedback on your work. What are you waiting for? Get creative and sign up online.

For more, visit cassart.co.uk

 

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