Events Diary 

Are you looking for an evening out or maybe something different to do at the weekend? Well look no further. Here you'll find a range of events taking place in Surrey and the surrounding area.

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19 May      Gyles Brandreth: Break a Leg - Epsom Playhouse

They say all political careers end in tears.

In Gyles Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author and Countdown star is back on tour with his new show celebrating all things theatrical.  

Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation), Gyles delivers a dazzling hour of wit, wisdom, high drama, low comedy, and hilarious name-dropping. 

You can break a leg with Gyles Brandreth at the Epsom Playhouse on Sunday 19 May.

22-25 May Forbidden Broadway - Epsom Playhouse

The Sutton Theatre Company are bringing the glamour of Broadway to the Epsom Playhouse – but not quite as you may know it! 

Forbidden Broadway is a hilarious cabaret revue sharply spoofing show tunes, characters and plots of many classic Broadway musicals.

This show features hilarious rewrites of your favourite songs and dead-on impressions by a brilliant cast.

Forbidden Broadway is at the Epsom Playhouse from 22 to 25 May

23-25 May           The Trials of Oscar Wilde - Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford

Thursday 14 February 1895 was the triumphant opening night of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and the zenith of his career. 

100 days later, he found himself a common prisoner serving two years hard labour.

Presenting the actual words spoken in court, experience what it was like to be in the company of a flawed genius - as this less than ideal husband is suddenly reduced to a man of no importance.

This dramatisation of the libel and criminal trials of Oscar Wilde is at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on 23 to 25 May

31 May      Exciting Science - Harlequin Theatre, Redhill

Exciting Science is a new, exciting & educational show that will amaze & astound all ages from 4 years & upwards.

Stand clear and prepare for action, as this show is full of Wiz, bang, pop... And splurt puts the 'exciting' back into science.

Exciting Science is at the Harlequin Theatre in Redhill on Friday 31 May

Until 23 June     Moonscapes - Watts Gallery, Artist's Village, Compton

In the year of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, Moonscapes is the first exhibition to explore nineteenth-century visions of the moon.

Presenting a selection of works by significant artists, the exhibition will focus on the Victorian fascination with the earth's closest cosmic neighbour.

The exhibition - Moonscapes is at the Watts Gallery in Compton.  

11-15 June         The Pajama Game - Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford

The Pajama Game is a classic Broadway musical and is being staged at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

A union strike at Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory generates plenty of steam and heat in this toe-tapping comedic love story, as Babe Williams, the workers’ union rep is wooed by the strong-minded factory superintendent Sid Sorokin.

Based on the novel 7½ Cents written by Richard Bissell

If you want to be whisked back to the 1950's and the height of the golden age of Musical Theatre - The Pajama Game is at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on 11 - 15 June

14 June     Life After Sherlock - Electric Theatre, Guildford

'Life After Sherlock' is a tale of blackmail, murder, suicide, deceit and treasure all in two acts! Sherlock Holmes has retired to a life of beekeeping. But back in Baker Street his good friend Dr. Watson discovers that the reason for his late wife’s death may not have been as it seemed at the time. Old acquaintance’s Mrs. Hudson and Inspector Lestrade help Watson; however Holmes is never far away!

You can find out what happens at the Electric Theatre in Guildford on 14 June

23 June     Charlie Dore - Electric Theatre, Guildford

Do you remember the singer Charlie Dore? Pilot of the Airwaves? She's still performing and is coming to the Electric Theatre on 23 June for an evening of eclectic, contemporary folk music.

This concert will be the first time Charlie has sung with Guildford Vox for over six years and there will be several fresh songs for the choir to get their teeth into.

Charlie’s co-pilot for tonight is the multi-instrumentalist Julian Littman of Steeleye Span.

27 June     Rhythm of The Dance - Epsom Playhouse

The stunning Irish spectacular that is Rhythm of The Dance, is a fully live show that celebrates Irish culture through music and dance.

Featuring world champion dancers, traditional band and singers, the Rhythm of The Dance is at the Epsom Playhouse on 27 June

29/30 June and 6/7 July   Shakespeare at Polesden Lacey

What could possibly be better than a love story?

Well, how about 5 love stories?

Love’s Labour’s Lost is a joyous comic masterpiece written early in Shakespeare’s career. It's filled with romance, riotous fun, wit and humour.

Ferdinand, the young king of Navarre and his three companions, have sworn an oath to dedicate themselves to study for three years, during which time no woman shall come within a mile of them.

They sign the oath, but almost immediately the Princess of France and her three ladies-in-waiting arrive to discuss her father’s debts to the King. The men fall instantly in love, break the oath and the fun begins.