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

GUILDFORD BOOK FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 14 – OCTOBER 23 / VARIOUS VENUES, GUILDFORD

Now in its 36^th year, highlights of this year’s programme include: legendary chef Raymond Blanc sharing insight into the garden-to-table ethos he has pioneered at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons; acclaimed Royal biographer Robert Hardman shining a light on Charles III, the monarch and the man; much-loved Reverend Richard Coles with the latest novel in his Sunday Times bestselling series and TV personality Stephen Mulhern with top tips for young magicians.

For more information, visit guildfordbookfestival.co.uk

THIRD EYE BLIND: ACOUSTIC SET / OCTOBER 1 / THE CIRCUIT, KINGSTON

Emo-punk legends, Third Eye Blind visit Kingston to play a warm up acoustic show, ahead of the sold-out show at Islington Assembly Hall. Proceeds from this event will go to Seatrees, a foundation with the aim to regenerate the health of our oceans, restore marine biodiversity and support local communities.

For more, visit banquetrecords.com

COMEDY AT THE NEST: HARRIET KEMSLEY / OCTOBER 3 / THE NEST, CHICHESTER

Fancy a laugh? Head for Chichester for Comedy at The Nest! Headlining the show is the brilliant Harriet Kemsley, joined by the hilarious Rory O’Hanlon, the jovial japes of James Trickey, and hosted by Chris Brooker.

For more, visit thenest.cft.org.uk

BOOGIE DAYS / OCTOBER 4 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL

It’s time to get your boogie buddies together and reclaim the dancefloor. Go back to the sounds of the 80s, 90s, and 00s at this this epic event with all your mates who want to boogie daytime style. Boogie Days are not just events. It’s a festival of fun a nostalgic time travelling experience with DJs playing your classic tunes from years gone by.

For more, visit guildford-cathedral.org

JAMES ROWLAND DIES AT THE END OF THE SHOW / OCTOBER 4 / MILL STUDIO, YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

What would you do with an hour? What if it was your last hour ever? For James the answer is easy: he wants to tell you a story. A story full of laughter and music and joy. A story about living.

For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

SECOND SUMMER OF LOVE / OCTOBER 4 / CRANLEIGH ARTS

Original raver, Louise, wonders how she went from ecstasy-taking idealist to respectable, disillusioned, suburban mum…? An uplifting, high-energy story about coming of age and mid-life awakening, written and performed by Cranleigh resident Emmy Happisburgh, which received rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe.

For more, visit cranleigharts.org

MEGACON LIVE 2025 / OCTOBER 4 – 5 / FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL

MegaCon Live arrives at Farnborough International with the ultimate pop culture weekend!  Get your tickets to an event packed with movies, anime, gaming, comics, collectibles, cosplay, and MORE – everything you love, all in one place! Meet stars from TV, Film and Gaming, with live stage sessions and Q&As throughout the day! And don’t miss the Megaverse Ball – a post-show party for all fans!

For more, visit megaconlive.com

ARDAL O’HANLON – NOT HIMSELF / OCTOBER 5 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian. He examines his own ethnic and religious background. And thinks twice about the very core of his identity as a voice of reason. Is everything a big lie? With no major trauma of his own to draw on for material, apart from the drag of getting older, he also turns his gaze outwards at the joys and follies of contemporary life. Towel Animals? A.I.? Chair Yoga? Cauliflower as a main course? Yes. Yes. Yes. And Yes.

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

THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY / OCTOBER 6 – 11 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING

Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition. How far would you go to become someone else? This electrifying new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller, which inspired the acclaimed movie and Netflix series to life like never before. With razor-sharp dialogue, simmering tension, and a dangerously charismatic antihero, this gripping production will pull you into Ripley’s intoxicating world—where nothing is quite as it seems.

For more, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre

MARTHA TILSTON / OCTOBER 7 / BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD

With a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, BBC best newcomer nominated Martha Tilston takes to the stage at The Boileroom this month. Expect this melodic music maker to swoon and serenade.

For more, visit theboileroom.net

DEAF HAVANA / OCTOBER 7 / KINGSTON COLLEGE, KINGSTON

Deaf Havana return to Kingston to celebrate the release of the new album ‘We’re Never Getting Out’. Stalwarts of the UK’s post-hardcore scene, expect riffs galore and a noisy return to form.

For more, visit banquetrecords.com

STEWART LEE VS THE MAN-WULF / OCTOBER 9 – 11 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up?

For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

DRAWING FOR ADULTS / OCTOBER 10 / 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, visit thelightbox.org.uk

FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS / OCTOBER 11 – 12 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

For arts and crafts lovers, be inspired by the return of the Festival of Crafts taking place at Farnham Maltings this October. Buy from over 70 designers and makers in a marketplace featuring homewares, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass and more. Across the weekend, expect demonstrations and several bookable taster workshops to inspire you on your next creative project.

For more, visit farnhammaltings.com

JAGUAR SKILLS / OCTOBER 11 / BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD

The ninja DJ Jaguar Skills comes to the Boileroom in Guildford this October. Bring the breaks, the beats, and the bass, expect a night of high energy and prepare to pull out your power moves on the dance floor.

For more, visit theboileroom.net

PAUL MERTON & SUKI WEBSTER’S IMPROV SHOW / OCTOBER 12 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON

Following hailed seasons in London and Edinburgh, Paul Merton and Suki Webster, two of the UK’s leading improvisers, present an evening of wonderfully unscripted cutting-edge humour. Expect a show full of fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, and laugh-out-loud surrealism as these two masters of comedy improvisation join forces with their very special guests to create cascades of laughter and joyful silliness.

For more, visit rosetheatre.org

FAIR ISLE KNITTING WORKSHOP / OCTOBER 14 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Get cosy and spend the day learning the beautiful and timeless technique of Fair Isle knitting with expert tutor Monica Russel. In this workshop you will gain confidence in changing colours, managing tension, reading charts, and working patterns on both straight and circular needles. Monica will also share creative ideas for incorporating Fair Isle into garments, scarves, snoods, and hats. This friendly, hands-on workshop is perfect for knitters who are confident with knit and purl stitches and want to expand their skills in colourwork.

For more, visit westhorsleyplace.org

HERE & NOW – THE STEPS MUSICAL / OCTOBER 14 – 18 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING

Happiness is only a heartbeat away with HERE & NOW, the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps. elcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it’s Friday night, the vibe is right, and everyone’s dancing in the aisles. But when Caz discovers the shelves are stocked with lies and betrayal, the summer of love she and her friends dreamed of suddenly feels like a tragedy.

For more, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre

PRIVATE LIVES / OCTOBER 14 – 25 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON

Set against a backdrop of 1930s glamour, Private Lives is a sparkling comedy of manners – hilarious, stylish, and a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with razor-sharp wit, sizzling chemistry, and timeless sophistication. Love and chaos collide in Noël Coward’s timeless comedy at Kingston’s Rose Theatre this October.

For more, visit rosetheatre.org

POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP / OCTOBER 14 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM

Join Painshill’s Poet in Residence Nia Broomhall to use the beautiful surroundings of the 18th Century pleasure park as inspiration for your own poems that explore your relationship with the natural world and the seasons. No previous writing experience necessary.

For more, visit painshill.co.uk

THREE FLAVOURS CORNETTO TRILOGY / OCTOBER 18 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING

Movie day! Yay! Mooch on over to Nova Cinema in Woking for a trilogy Edgar Wright’s iconic British cinema classics showing back-to-back-to-back! First up, down on his luck Shaun tries to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend amongst a zombie outbreak in Shaun of the Dead. Something sinister seems to be hiding amongst the shadows in Hot Fuzz. Finally, Gary King returns to his home to complete the infamous golden mile he once failed to complete in his youth but finds the town different to what it once was in The World’s End. All 3 films, just 1 ticket!

For more, visit novacinema.com

GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB: HEIDI TALBOT / OCTOBER 18 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL

Nominated as Best Folk Singer of The Year and Best Traditional Song awards by the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show, the Celtic tones of Heidi Talbot arrive at Grayshott folk Club this month. Expect a night of delight.

For more, grayshottfolkclub.co.uk

DAPPER & SUAVE POP UP AUTUMN MARKET / OCTOBER 19 / DENBIES WINES ESTATE, DORKING

Set in the stunning Surrey countryside, surrounded by picturesque vineyards, this vibrant Autumn Market offers a unique shopping experience across two floors and three rooms at Denbies Wine Estate. Discover a handpicked selection of independent businesses featuring artwork, fashion, beauty, skincare, candles, jewellery, home, gift, food and drink, and much more.

For more, visit dapperandsuave.uk

RIANNE DOWNEY / OCTOBER 20 / ST JOHN’S CHURCH, KINGSTON

To celebrate the release of ‘The Consequence Of Love’, Rianne Downey visit Kingston to play at St John’s Church. Rianne Downey spent much of last year touring with Paul Heaton while also establishing her own fanbase with a series of solo shows. Both live and on record, her voice is a thing of beauty. And her songs are the perfect vehicle for it. Produced by Grammy winner Ryan Hadlock (Zach Bryan, Brandi Carlisle) and recorded at Seattle’s Bear Creek Studio, The Consequence of Love features ten tracks that effortlessly showcase a serious new country, folk voice. The songs were all written by Rianne Downey, some with her and long-time collaborator Nathaniel Laurence.

For more, visit banquetrecords.com

FRANKENSTEIN / OCTOBER 20 – NOVEMBER 8 / ST NICOLAS’ CHURCH, GUILDFORD

“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”In an age where Artificial Intelligence is growing more and more powerful, 200 years on Mary Shelley’s gothic thriller about a being created without thought for its future, still has the power to shock and provoke. Staged within the Victorian splendour of St Nicolas’ Church, Guildford Shakespeare’s new adaptation blends Mary Shelley’s terrifying original text with a 21st century understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its endless possibilities.

For more, visit guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk

INSIDE NO. 9 STAGE/FRIGHT / OCTOBER 21 – 25 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING

Expect the unexpected as the acclaimed BBC TV series comes to life on stage, fresh from a sell out West End run, weaving its signature web of twisted tales and black humour. From the eerie to the absurd, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit Inside Number 9 – Stage/Fright combines comedy and horror with a dramatic script that will leave you guessing until the very end.

For more, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre

LITTLE WOMEN / OCTOBER 21 – 25 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Step into the world of sisterhood, courage, ambition, as the March sisters – tomboy Jo, beautiful Meg, sensitive Beth, and spoilt Amy – navigate the challenges of the Civil War era, forging unbreakable bonds of love and family. Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of Little Women that breathes new life into one of the best loved novels of all time.

For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

WILLY MASON / OCTOBER 22 / BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD

The quite wonderful Willy Mason comes to The Boileroom in Guildford for an evening of heartfelt and thought-provoking lyricism delivered in the humble and husky tones that could New York state born Mason is known for. Catch him playing tracks from his catalogue of modern classics.

For more, visit theboileroom.net

HORATIO GOLD: RETURN OF THE SPACE COWBOY / OCTOBER 22 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

At the age of 27, Horatio is tribal elder of Gen Z. Existing on the cusp of two age groups and desperate for something meaningful to believe in, Horatio explores the crisis facing young people seeking purpose in life that isn’t fat jeans or rock-climbing. Following his sell-out debut show, viral sensation Horatio Gould brings his much-anticipated sophomore show, Return of the Space Cowboy,to Guildford’s Bellerby Studio this month.

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

GRAYSON PERRY: ARE YOU GOOD?  / OCTOBER 23 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Grayson says; ‘Are You Good? A question that I think is fundamental to our humanity. In this show I will be helping you, the audience, find out if you really are thoroughly good or maybe quite evil, but in a fun way. I always start out with the assumption that people are born good and then life happens. So, let’s pull back the curtain and see where your morals truly lie. Are you as virtuous as you think? With lots of audience participation (don’t worry, no one leaves unscathed) and a few silly songs we’ll have an entertaining evening and come out with our core values completely in tatters. Is it more important to be good or to be right?’

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

WALTON FOLK: HANNAH SANDERS & BEN SAVAGE / OCTOBER 24 / RIVERHOUSE BARN, WALTON-ON-THAMES

A special one-off expanded band tour for the critically acclaimed folk duo. Following the success of their 2022 release “Ink Of The Rosy Morning” on Topic Records Hannah & Ben spent much of 2023 touring with the legendary Fairport Convention. Now, with their new album “In The Dark We Grow” and a live show line-up featuring the inimitable Jon Thorne (Lamb, James Yorkston) on double bass, Hannah & Ben hit the road for the first time with a band of their own. Already so well known for their moving live performances, this unique musical collaboration promises to be balm for weariest ears.

For more, riverhousebarn.co.uk

HOME & VINTAGE LIFESTYLE: SUMMERS FALL / OCTOBER 25 / FRENSHAM HEIGHTS

Set within the majestic manor house its rooms will be filled with sumptuous treasures of decorative antiques, interiors and lifestyle, artisan makers, slow fashion brands & lots of glorious styling inspiration to take you into the autumn/winter months ahead. Also explore the grounds & walled garden overlooking the most stunning views ~ a perfect setting for our pretty white marquee filled with even more wonderful dealers to shop & browse.

For more, visit homeandvintageliving.co.uk

MIRIAM MARGOLYES / OCTOBER 25 / FESTIVAL THEATRE, CHICHESTER

Off the back of her sold-out 2024 tour and Edinburgh show, Miriam returns, this time spinning her A-Z wheel, diving headfirst into an eclectic alphabetised mix of life’s standout moments. Miriam will invite us deeper into her world, sharing new cherished memories and razor-sharp observations – and of course, a little bit of smut. Every letter reveals a new gem from her 84 extraordinary years.

For more, visit cft.org.uk

FARNHAM RECORD FAIR / OCTOBER 26 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Calling all music lovers and vinyl collectors! Join us for a day of record browsing at Farnham’s premier vinyl record event. Whether you’re hunting for rare gems, classic albums, new releases, or fantastic bargains, this event has something for everyone. Absolutely love vinyl records? Then this is the event for you. Explore over 40,000 records under one roof.

For more, visit farnhammaltings.com

HALLOW-SCREAM / OCTOBER 30 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

You may have heard on the grave-vine that West Horsley Place is the place for BBC Ghosts fans. This Halloween, they will bring fans of the show together in one mega spook-tacular open day! Expect Ghosts galore.

For more, visit westhorsleyplace.org

SH!TFACED SHAKESPEARE®: HAMLET / OCTOBER 30 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® are excited to once again drunkenly stomp all over the greatest dramatic work ever committed to page in the English language: the story of a privileged whiny lad who goes a bit bonkers and does some stabbings. Featuring a cast of professional Shakespearean actors, this unique production takes an unpredictable twist each night as one performer is chosen to be deliberately intoxicated for up to four hours before showtime. The rest of the cast must then navigate the play, improvising their way through the unpredictable chaos.

For more, visit farnhammaltings.com

 

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