THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! WHAT’S ON THIS NOVEMBER
Fancy going out, out? Find out what’s on in and around Surrey this November with our guide to going out. Stand-up comedy, live music, theatre, workshops, talks and more. Get stuck in.
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
ALAN DAVIES: THINK AHEAD / NOVEMBER 1 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
He thinks he’s Marty McFly but he’s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym. Subject to relentless eye rolls from his kids. What is he? A late middle-aged stand up on tour for the first time in a decade. Funnier than ever, he says. Alan Davies arrives at Woking’s New Victoria for a laugh.
For more, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB: MIKE WOZNIAK / NOVEMBER 3 / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON
Head for The Fighting Cocks in Kingston every Monday for the Outside The Box Comedy Club and have a proper laugh. This month catch the mighty funny Mike Wozniak and hey, get a ticket quick.
For more, visit the-fighting-cocks.co.uk
FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY / NOVEMBER 4 – 8 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Featuring an entirely original musical score, FRIENDS! The Musical Parody follows the escapades of the world’s most famous group of twenty-somethings. Whether you’re in a love triangle, trying to make it as an actor, or just can’t quit your day job, you’ll be laughing, crying, and quoting your favourite lines all night long! Warning: May cause spontaneous PIVOT-ing!
For more, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre
TALES AFTER DARK: GUNPOWDER & TREASON / NOVEMBER 5 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
’Tis the season for gunpowder and treason! Who should stay home on Bonfire Night? Who defied the king and lost his head? And who’s that lurking in the shadows? Join storytellers for an evening of playful tales, secret plots, and hidden histories. Explore West Horsley Place’ manor house after hours, with exclusive access to its ancient library, historic Stone Hall (once graced by Henry VIII), and magical Drawing Room. Fans of BBC Ghosts, will love seeing the house at night.
For more, visit westhorsleyplace.org
ELLIE GOWERS / NOVEMBER 6 / MILL STUDIO, YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Singer-songwriter Ellie Gowers arrives at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for a night of music this November. Her 2022 debut album Dwelling by the Weir earned critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and ecological themes, praised by The Guardian and TradFolk.
For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
RACHEL GALVO: THE SHITE FEMINIST / NOVEMBER 7 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
One woman. One show. A rising Irish comedian. Rachel Galvo is an incredibly shite feminist… but it’s not her fault. She spent 15 years locked up in an all-girls Irish catholic school run by nuns- and she’s ready to tell the truth…
For more, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
ROCKEOKE / NOVEMBER 7 / 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
MARTIN HARLEY / NOVEMBER 8 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Described as “One of the UK’s finest contemporary roots musicians” in Guitarist Magazine, Martin Harley releases his highly anticipated album Morning Sun this year. Harley has been captivating audiences around the globe for three decades; recording albums in Texas, Nashville, and the Wild West of Wales. Get ready to experience music magic this November at Farnham Maltings.
For more, visit farnhammaltings.com
DJ YODA – 80s MIXTAPE LIVE / NOVEMBER 8 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
It’s been over 20 years since DJ Yoda released his now-classic How To Cut & Paste: 80’s Edition, in which he applied his hip-hop DJing techniques to 1980s pop. Now, with new technology that allows the live mixing and remixing of video alongside music, DJ Yoda creates a live 1980s mixtape performance. This event is the perfect throwback for all fans of the era – who either lived through it the first time, experienced it on Yoda’s enduring mixes, or have only just been introduced to it via TikTok or Stranger Things. Leg warmers and shoulder pads encouraged.
For more, visit theboileroom.net
STEWART LEE VS THE MAN-WULF / NOVEMBER 8 – 9 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
The Man-Wulf arrives on stage at Kingston’s Rose Theatre this month. 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 rosetheatre.org
MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE: VITRUVIAN MANGO / NOVEMBER 8 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
What are men for? Most heavy things can be lifted by machines and most problems can be solved by computers and most puddles can be crossed without us gallantly draping our capes over them – so are we fellas of any use at all? Award winning MAN Marcus Brigstocke thinks we might still serve some useful function. But what is it? Find out at Walton’s Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre this month.
For more, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
NICK MOHAMMED IS MR SWALLOW / NOVEMBER 11 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Taskmaster loser & Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed returns as his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow with a brand new show: Show Pony! Mr. Swallow has recently been seen making everyone laugh in Amazon Prime’s hit show Last One Laughing, as well as appearing on numerous episodes of Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. He made his BBC debut at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards with – frankly – terrifying results, a lot of which is discussed in Show Pony for therapeutic reasons. Grab a seat and expect some funny.
For more, visit rosetheatre.org
BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY / NOVEMBER 11 – 15 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly visits the Yvonne Arnaud as part of its 2025/26 UK Tour. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
BARK BARK / NOVEMBER 11 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
A dog with a bird-killing problem. Two people stitching their relationship together. A house filled with taxidermy animals. When a young couple responds to a dog-sitting advert expecting a free holiday, they stumble into an unexpected tradition. Using cameras, puppets, and diorama sets, five performers weave together a live animation told from the perspective of a dog. A delicate, eerie, and amusing look at three lives, human and non-human, from emerging live-cinema company Buzzcut.
For more, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE SEAGULL / NOVEMBER 11 – 15 / FESTIVAL THEATRE, CHICHESTER
A fading actress. A restless writer. A family’s country estate simmering with desire, ambition and regret. Chekhov’s much-loved masterpiece soars anew in a darkly comic reimagining by Mike Poulton, with beloved stage and screen star Caroline Quentin leading a stellar ensemble.
For more, visit cft.org.uk
OFF THE KERB COMEDY CLUB / NOVEMBER 12 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club, your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment in our Cellar Bar. This November catch funny folk Jonathan Elston, Ali Woods, and Kyrah Gray.
For more, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE UNTHANKS / NOVEMBER 12 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
As part of 20th year celebrations, The Unthanks scale back for some intimate shows, supporting today’s best small venues and including memorable ones from their early days. Using the traditional music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Miles Davis, Steve Reich, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Antony & The Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits can be heard in the band’s 16 records to date, earning them a Mercury Music Prize nomination and international acclaim along the way.
For more, visit rosetheatre.org
STEP INTO THE SHADOWS / NOVEMBER 13 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Love crime? Fancy a creative writing course? As night falls over the historic West Horsley Place, step into a world of suspense and storytelling in this immersive murder mystery workshop. Guided by professional storyteller Helen Haxell-White, you’ll take on a character role, investigate a fictional crime scene, and craft your own whodunit tale.
For more, visit westhorsleyplace.org
JAKE BUGG / NOVEMBER 14 / CIRCUIT, KINGSTON
Indie kids unite! To celebrate the release of the deluxe edition of ‘A Modern Day Distraction‘, Jake Bugg returns to Kingston to play at Circuit.
For more, visit banquetrecords.com
IVO GRAHAM / NOVEMBER 18 / MINERVA THEATRE, CHICHESTER
‘Teddy told me that in Greek, nostalgia literally means the pain from an old wound. It’s a twinge in your heart, far more powerful than memory alone.’ Ivo Graham, who has watched this Mad Men clip approximately 100 times, steps away from the frivolity of his stand-up and invites you onto his own carousel: around and around, backwards and forwards, to the places he aches to go again. A searingly direct, exquisitely soundtracked story of a life: good luck at your next meeting.
For more, visit cft.org.uk
DRINK & DRAW / NOVEMBER 18 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Scribblers, scrawlers and drawers can rejoice and commune with like-minded folk of Guildford’s creative community at Drink & Draw. Bring your sketchbooks, pens, pencils, and some of your favourite equipment to share if you’re feeling generous. Materials will be available on the night.
For more, visit theboileroom.net
SUNNY AFTERNOON / NOVEMBER 18 – 22 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Charting the euphoric highs and agonizing lows of The Kinks, the Olivier Award Winning Best New Musical is back! Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue of chart-toppers, including “You Really Got Me”, “Lola”, and “All Day and All of the Night”.
For more, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre
CRANLEIGH COMEDY CLUB / NOVEMBER 21 / CRANLEIGH ARTS
Welcome to Cranleigh’s funniest spot – A comedy club that will leave you in stitches! ATIC Stand Up Comedy at CranleighArts features some of the best comedians in the UK, including some you’ll recognise off the telly! this November catch. ben Norris, Jessica Fostekew, James O’Donoghue, and Ryan Mold.
For more, visit cranleigharts.org
A WILD EVENING / NOVEMBER 23 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Join much-loved presenters Gordon Buchanan MBE, Lizzie Daly, Hannah Stitfall, and Michaela Strachan as they lift the lid on the real-life adventures that don’t make it to air. From hilarious mishaps to heart-stopping encounters with big cats and breathtaking moments in the planet’s most remote corners, this is your backstage pass to some terrific untamed tales.
For more, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE FIFTH STEP / NOVEMBER 27 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING
Beamed straight to the comfort of your seats at Woking’s Nova Cinema, Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
For more, visit novacinema.com
JO WHILEY’S 90s ANTHEMS / NOVEMBER 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Jo Whiley is quite simply the ultimate authority on British music – and the voice and face of a generation is headed your way with a dazzling new show as she rummages through her record bag to dig out the very best of 90s Anthems. Now you can relive those magical memories on a dancefloor once again with the queen of the 90s… from Oasis to Blur, The Chems to The Prodigy, let Jo take you on a personal tour of her finest musical memories of the decade that defined them all.
For more, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
IBIBIO SOUND MACHINE / NOVEMBER 28 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Get ready to shake shoulders and move to the beat of the Ibibio Sound Machine as the squad arrive for a serious party. Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, expect a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk, disco, modern post-punk, and electro.
For more, visit theboileroom.net
JUDI LOVE: WORK IN PROGRESS / NOVEMBER 28 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Join Judi Love for a jovial night in Farnham as she road-tests some of her new material. Expect some funny, maybe some mishaps, but definitely some similes.
For more, visit farnhammaltings.com
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB: JANICE BURNS & JON DORAN / NOVEMBER 29 / CHURT VILLAGE HALL
Grayshott Village Hall go on tour this month, as they head to Churt, welcoming Janice Burns and Jon Doran to the stage, serenading folk fans across Surrey and beyond. Except an evening of merry song.
For more, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
