GROWN UP SPOOKY STUFF TO DO IN SURREY THIS OCTOBER

THINGS I TOOK FROM THE DARK AS TOLD BY REECE SHEARSMITH / OCTOBER 20 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Behind a normal door, in an ordinary house, lies a museum that is anything but. For decades, Reece Shearsmith has been collecting terrible things. The screaming skull of Glamis Castle, the Highgate vampire, sea devils, witch hunters and a talking mongoose called Gef. Some of them he found. Some of them found him. Now, for the first time, he opens the door. Co-creator of The League of Gentlemen, Psychoville and Inside No. 9, Reece is no stranger to the morbid and macabre. In this live show, he will guide audiences through the bizarre artefacts and obsessions that have quietly shaped everything he has made. From a terrifying childhood encounter on a Hull council estate to haunted dressing rooms, uncanny creatures at the edges of long film shoots, and stranger things still…

For more information, visit glive.co.uk

A BREW TO A KILL / OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 15 / HOGS BACK BREWERY, TONGHAM

Fancy a murder mystery this Halloween? Following on from its critically acclaimed summer season, Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) plunges audiences into its third interactive murder mystery, A Brew To A Kill, as the company’s landmark twentieth anniversary year takes a decidedly darker turn, albeit with tongue firmly in cheek. Taking over the entire Hogs Back Brewery this autumn for a night of fiendish fun, the immersive production invites audiences into the heart of a brewing family whose fortunes are about to turn deadly. As the family’s world begins to unravel, audiences must follow the clues, uncover the truth and discover who is willing to kill to protect the family business.

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

THE GHOST TOUR OF GUILDFORD / EVERY FRIDAY / HIGH STREET, GUILDFORD

Fancy an evening of spooky tales this Halloween in Surrey? A veritable institution of cultural experiences in Guildford, join in with the acclaimed Ghost Tour of Guildford and discover what once was and what may still be lurking in the shadows.

For more information, visit ghosttourofguildford.co.uk

PSYCHIC SALLY / OCTOBER 28 / ESHER THEATRE

Psychic Sally Morgan, the nation’s favourite Psychic and forerunner in the psychic world, is back on tour with her Close Encounter Show. Wowing audiences young and old across the country for over a decade, Sally’s show will have you on the edge of your seat as she brings mediumship into the 21st century. “My Ability” Sally explains ” Allows me to harness the energy around individuals in the audience and pass on messages from their loved ones who have passed with incredible accuracy. I call every message validated a wonder moment. So take your seats relax, be open-minded and ready to come forward if you think the message is for you.” With her love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action.

For more information, visit eshertheatre.com

BUFFY REVAMPED / OCTOBER 29 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike. This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Spike. Funny, satirical and bursting with 90s pop-culture references, it’s the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados and those who never enrolled at Sunnydale High alike.

For more information, visit glive.co.uk

MIDNIGHT MANOR SLEEPOVER / OCTOBER 31 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Step inside West Horsley Place after hours this Halloween for a one-of-a-kind overnight experience. As the house falls quiet and the doors close to the public, you’ll have exclusive access to explore this iconic filming setting in a whole new light. Enjoy a relaxed evening of themed activities, including atmospheric after-dark filming tours of the house, where stories, spaces and familiar corners take on a different life by night. Later, join us for a silent disco in historic surroundings—because even the ghostly residents of the manor know how to have a good time.

For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org

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