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G Live Guildford Music Tickets: glive.co.uk Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 February Boileroom Horrible Histories Guildford Performances of Terrible Tudors Tickets: theboileroom.net The diary and Awful Egyptians. Throughout the year Linda Seward’s diary of the best of what’s on in theatre, music, exhibitions, arts and the countryside. A community hub showcasing Guildford Shakespeare music, events and the arts. Company See website for gig details. Holy Trinity Church, Guildford Theatre New Wimbledon Theatre Tickets: Cranleigh Arts Centre Wimbledon Wimbledon guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk Cranleigh Richmond Theatre Tickets: atgtickets.com/wimbledon Sunday 3 to Sunday 24 February Tickets: cranleighartscentre.org Richmond Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 February Measure for Measure Friday 22 February Tickets: atgtickets.com/richmond Avenue Q GSC’s 40th show promotes and Amiran Zenaishvili Tuesday 5 to Wednesday 6 February Smash hit musical on a new UK encourages discussion around International classical piano player Elmer the Patchwork Elephant and Ireland tour. preconceptions of gender and performs Beethoven and Brahms. A celebration of David McKee’s Monday 11 to Saturday 16 February power structures. classic children’s book series. The Rocky Horror Show Epsom Playhouse Sunday 10 February Richard O’Brien’s legendary Rose Theatre Kingston Epsom Adam Kay – This Is Going To Hurt rock ‘n’ roll musical. Kingston-upon-Thames Tickets: epsomplayhouse.co.uk (Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor) Tuesday 26 February to Tickets: rosetheatrekingston.org Friday 15 February An evening of stand-up and music. Saturday 2 March Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 February Go Now – The Music of Monday 11 to Saturday 16 February Fame the Musical Vienna 1934–Munich 1938: The Moody Blues The Girl On The Train 30th anniversary tour. A Work In Progress Tribute band performs the classics. A gripping new play adapted from Written, devised by and starring Paula Hawkins’ novel and starring Cranleigh Arts Centre the iconic Vanessa Redgrave. G Live Samantha Womack. Cranleigh Wimbledon Thursday 14 to Saturday 23 February Guildford Monday 18 to Saturday 23 February Tickets: cranleighartscentre.org Zog Tickets: glive.co.uk Trial by Laughter Friday 15 February Based on the much-loved book by Thursday 7 February A new play from Ian Hislop Fagin? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Vaccines and Nick Newman, writers of Join Fagin as he reviews his Thursday 28 February to Award-winning popular band The Wipers Times. situation during his final night in Saturday 9 March on tour. prison before being executed. Stones In His Pockets Thursday 21 February New Victoria Theatre Award-winning, delightful comedy. Mike & The Mechanics Woking Dorking Halls (ex-Genesis), Trial by Laughter, Richmond Theatre PHOTO COPYRIGHT: PHILIP TULL Tickets: atgtickets.com/woking Dorking Wimbledon Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 February Tickets: dorkinghalls.co.uk Guildford Tim Howar perform. Ghost – The Musical Wednesday 27 February Tickets: yvonne-arnaud.co.uk Friday 1 March Musical stage version of the Russell Kane: Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 February 10cc emotional film. The Fast And The Curious Sherlock Holmes – The Sign of Four Led by co-founder Graham Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 February Turbo-charged comedian on tour. The game’s afoot... Gouldman, this legendary band Glengarry Glen Ross For ages 12 and over. Monday 18 to Saturday 23 February have announced new 2019 dates. Darkly funny classic by David Art Mamet starring Mark Benton and Farnham Maltings Nigel Havers, Denis Lawson and Southern Pro Musica Nigel Harman. Farnham Wimbledon Stephen Tompkinson star. G Live, Guildford Monday 25 February to Tickets: farnhammaltings.com Monday 25 February to Tickets: southernpromusica.org Saturday 2 March Tuesday 26 February Saturday 2 March Sunday 3 March, 3pm Abigail’s Party Shut Down A Song At Twilight Family Classics A celebrated comedy from the pen Dance theatre asking what is it like A Noël Coward play starring A programme of colourful of Mike Leigh. to live as a man today? Simon Callow and Jane Asher. orchestral pieces.

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Spotlight on... The Great Brick Safari RHS Wisley, Woking Until Sunday 3 March, 10am–4.30pm Don’t miss a treat! This year, RHS Wisley’s Glasshouse will be taken over by more than 40 LEGO brick sculptures on The Great Brick Safari. Nestled amongst the lush foliage in both the temperate and tropical zones of the cathedral- like Glasshouse, these life-sized brick creations, including an elephant, lions, meerkats, turtles and a gorilla, are magnificent. In addition, there are stunning brick plants created especially for RHS Garden Wisley including a Venus Fly Trap, Golden Barrel Cactus, Bird of Paradise and Water Lilies. Visitors can learn about the animals and plants as they discover the sculptures, such as their natural habitats and the conservation efforts taking place around the world to protect them. In addition, during half term from 16 to 24 February, don’t miss the LEGO brick workshop.

Tickets: rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley

Snowdrops, Ankerwycke, National Trust PHOTO COPYRIGHT: NT/JONATHAN BUCKLEY The Great Brick Safari, RHS Wisley PHOTO COPYRIGHT: BRIGHT BRICKS

New Ashgate Gallery Watts Gallery Hatchlands Park Festivals Farnham Compton, Guildford near Guildford tickets to see Information: newashgate.org.uk Information: wattsgallery.org.uk Information: 01483 222482 The Whiskey Affair To Saturday 13 April To Sunday 17 March Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 February the critically- Haslemere Hall Spring Craft Collection Christina Rossetti: Vision & Verse Nautical knot trail acclaimed Tickets: thewhiskeyaffair.co.uk Ceramics, jewellery and textiles. Explore the Victorian poet’s Have a go at tying sailing knots WIN Saturday 16 February To Saturday 23 February connection with visual art. with this fun sea-themed trail. Maker in Focus: Ken Eardley The Twilight Zone in the West End A lively and fun festival for fans of Until Sunday 24 February whiskey. Discover new brands and Decorative and vibrant ceramic ware. Inspired by Nature: Celia Lewis Polesden Lacey You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight near Dorking and sound, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. blends alongside live music. To Saturday 23 February Original prints and paintings by Information: 01372 452048 Next stop, The Twilight Zone… Emma Dunbar: Colour in the Snow Surrey artist, Celia Lewis. unravel... a festival of Knitting Dynamic paintings. Until Tuesday 30 April Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 February Adapted by Anne Washburn (Mr Burns) and directed by Olivier Award- Farnham Maltings To Saturday 23 February Fire and Earth: The Compton Pottery Half-term trail: Polesden pairs winner Richard Jones, this “piercingly smart” (Time Out) production of Tickets: farnhammaltings.com Peter Hayes: Fire, Earth, Water Exploring materials and advances. A fun trail for children aged four the acclaimed CBS Television series lands at the Ambassador’s Theatre, fresh from a rapturously received, sell-out run at the Almeida Theatre. Friday 22 to Sunday 24 February Renowned sculptor and ceramicist. and upwards. Hailed as “a treat from far beyond” (Evening Standard), this “whirling In its eleventh year, this is one of Saturday 2 March to paranormal kaleidoscope” (The Guardian) leads you on a chilling the leading independent events for Saturday 13 April National Runnymede and journey into the unknown, through eight stories set where the knitting and crochet enthusiasts. Monoprints: Tessa Pearson and Ankerwycke extraordinary is ordinary, the impossible probable, and where you’re Louise Davies near Old Windsor never entirely sure what’s real and what’s your imagination. But don’t Trust Information: 01784 432891 worry. Your imagination can’t hurt you…can it? An exhibition bringing together two Gold Border Carnival by Tessa Pearson, Monoprints, New Ashgate Gallery Exhibitions artists with a passion for bold colour. National Trust properties offer Sunday 10 and Sunday 17 February, For a chance to win a pair of tickets for The Twilight Zone, simply visit perfect venues to explore any 11am–12.30pm www.essence-magazine.co.uk and answer the following question: Haslemere Museum The Lightbox Gallery time of the year. We list a few Snowdrop walk High Street, Haslemere and Museum here, but visit nationaltrust.org.uk Tour Ankerwycke’s historic Name the director of The Twilight Zone. Is it: Information: haslemeremuseum.co.uk Woking for more. a) Tom Jones b) Richard Jones c) Chris Jones parkland and enjoy its beautiful Information: thelightbox.org.uk Closing date Wednesday 25 February 2019. To Saturday 2 March show of snowdrops. The fascinating history of Haslemere. To Sunday 31 March Claremont Landscape essence INFO Cyril Mann: Light and Shadow Garden Winkworth Arboretum Don’t let time slip away – book now. The Twilight Zone is playing at the McAllister Thomas An exhibition of the painter’s work. near Esher Godalming Ambassadors Theatre from 4 March (all preview tickets £25 or less). High Street, Godalming To Sunday 2 June Information: 01372 467436 Information: 01483 208936 For more information and to book tickets, call 020 7395 5405 or Information: Women in Photography: visit twilightzonetheplay.com. Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 February Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 February mcallisterthomasfineart.co.uk A History of British Trailblazers Half-term trail: Shapes and sizes Half-term trail: Shapes and sizes Terms and conditions: One reader will win a pair of Band A tickets to see The Twilight Zone at the Ongoing Ambassadors Theatre, valid for Monday to Thursday evenings at 7.45pm and Thursday matinees In-depth survey showcasing Get outside in the fresh air and Lots of fun discovering all things at 3pm from 4 March to 4 April, excluding 12 March and subject to availability. No cash alternative. The Winter Exhibition achievements of female discover all things great and small great and small with this outdoor Travel and accommodation not included. TM & 2019 CBS.ARR. All Rights Reserved. Artwork by Gallery artists. photographers working in Britain. with this children’s trail. children’s trail.

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12 - 20 Sept 2019 £349 reg. fee, £2,880 min. sponsorship. For details visit pah.org.uk/china 12Join us- on20 a fundraising Sept 2019 adventure! £349 reg. fee, £2,880 min. sponsorship. Pipistrelle bat, Surrey Wildlife Trust PHOTO COPYRIGHT: AMY LEWIS For details visit pah.org.uk/china Sam Beare Community Join us on a fundraising adventure! Team at work in Weybridge RHS Wisley Out and Woking Tickets: rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley Woking & Sam Beare Hospices is a charity that cares for over 2,000 patients with life-limiting about Until Sunday 3 March The Great Brick Safari Cause for adventure conditions and their carers and families each Birdworld See Spotlight on previous page. A growing number of people from all walks of life are signing up to undertake challenges to raise funds in year across six Surrey boroughs, including Holt Pound, Farnham Tuesday 12 February memory of a loved one. One of the most tempting – and spectacular – is to trek the Great Wall of China. West Elmbridge. Tickets: birdworld.co.uk Darwin Day

Over 70% of this care is provided in the patients’ own homes whether Monday 18 to Friday 22 February Commemorating the anniversary he ideal challenge for those with a passion Great Wall 2019 hopeful Maggie Hennessy a private residence, care or nursing home. There are two community Penguin activity week of Darwin’s birth. for history and a sense of adventure, the has every good reason to join the trek. She teams delivering this care, the Sam Beare Community Team is based A celebration of all things penguin TGreat Wall of China trek is an opportunity to says: “When I saw the China trek advertised in Weybridge, and the Woking Team based at the hospice building for half-term at Birdworld. Surrey Wildlife Trust discover China’s hidden charms, astounding by Princess Alice I thought what better way to in Goldsworth Park. The Sam Beare Community Team is made up Nower Wood Educational cultural past, traditions and mythology. help raise funds for this wonderful hospice and of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Specialist Palliative Doctors, Nature Reserve, Leatherhead Counsellors, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Brooklands Museum The first leg of this amazing adventure is to enable it to continue providing the high level of Weybridge Information: tackle the Huangyaguan section of the Great professional and loving care that was given to my Shelagh Musoke is the Community Team Lead: “We recently received Tickets: brooklandsmuseum.com surreywildlifetrust.org/events Wall: built in 557AD, this section is renowned late husband Bruce in 2016. I honestly don’t know essence INFO 54 new referrals which has been added to the existing number of Monday 18 to Friday 22 February Saturday 16 February, for its stunning water towers, restored to their how we would have managed without its help in Find out more at the around 240 patients the Sam Beare Community Team are caring for. information meeting, Half-term family fun 9.30am–12.30pm former glory. The trek then leads to the start of those final challenging weeks and indeed helping This shows an increasing number of people requiring our help.” Tuesday 12 February, 6.30pm, Forest school training taster Popular car rides and children’s Heaven’s Ladder – a steep, narrow climb of 300 me to come to terms with his loss in the months at Princess Alice Hospice, Every patient’s situation is unique so it’s important we are able to tours of Concorde. Discover how the schools work and steps which rewards visitors with stunning views afterwards. The trek next year is giving me a goal Esher. RSVP: respond to their requirements. For younger patients this often includes Saturday 2 March the benefits of learning through over the Yanshan Mountains. on a personal level and I’m looking forward to [email protected] providing care for their children and partner. Our service is integrated Concorde Golden Jubilee Celebration play in the outdoors. Trekkers will then have a few days to take making new friends and new memories.” ADVERTISING FEATURE and responsive, we are all under one roof in Weybridge, located in Marking 50 years since the first Wednesday 27 February, 10am–1pm in further spectacular views and winding trails the middle of the community. Our dedicated team of palliative care Understanding the ecological specialists continue to provide vital care and support to patients, and Concorde flight. through fields, woods and villages – seeing the Now is your chance to not just see the Great Wall of China, but also trek along it! Join a those closest to them, at a precious and difficult time in their lives. constraints of a project Wall’s original and restored parts, including nine-day adventure conquering one of the Seven Wonders of the World, make lifelong Richmond Park The basics of local and national impressive watchtowers. friends in a country steeped in history while raising vital funds for Princess Alice Hospice. All of the services provided by Woking & Sam Beare Hospices are free, Half Marathon species protection legislation. The final day of the tour culminates in From the moment trekkers sign up, they are supported every step along the way. There’s this includes support for families and loved ones. To continue providing a dedicated event co-ordinator on hand to help with anything from providing travel details Richmond breathtaking views from atop a section of wild this service we are asking the community to help us be there in the to discussing fundraising ideas and what to pack. On the trip itself will be an experienced Registration: 1m2go.co.uk future. Whether you choose to make a donation, donate goods to or WWF UK Wall in Beijing. At the end of the trek, a day or leader and UK doctor – as well as local guides whose job it is to help trekkers make the purchase from our shops or give your time, you will be helping to Sunday 24 February, 10am start Living Planet Centre so exploring Beijing beckons; from Tiananmen most of their trip safely and happily. Princess Alice Hospice has, for more than 30 years, support us. A 13.1 mile distance race held Woking Square and the Forbidden City, to the famous provided free, high quality, specialist end of life care to tens of thousands of people. entirely within the beautiful Tickets: wwf.org.uk Pearl Market and ancient Hutongs district. essence INFO boundaries of Richmond Park, Thursday 21 February To find out more about the work of Woking & Sam Beare Hospices and starting and finishing at Earth Hour © Princess Alice Hospice. Registered charity no. 1010930 and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales no. 1599796 how you can support us, visit www.wsbhospices.co.uk Sheen Gate. Half-term family workshops. © Princess Alice Hospice. Registered charity no. 1010930 and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales no. 1599796

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