essence | EVENTS G Live Guildford Music Tickets: glive.co.uk Thursday 21 March Boileroom An evening with The Hairy Bikers Guildford National treasures on tour. Tickets: theboileroom.net The diary Thursday 4 April Throughout the year Linda Seward’s diary of the best of what’s on in theatre, music, exhibitions, arts and the countryside. Russell Kane: The Fast and A community hub showcasing the Curious music, events and the arts. Multi award-winning comedian See website for gig details. performs a brand new show. Theatre New Wimbledon Theatre Epworth Choir Wimbledon Wimbledon Rose Theatre Kingston Holy Trinity Church, Guildford Richmond Theatre Tickets: atgtickets.com/wimbledon Kingston-upon-Thames Tickets: epworthchoir.org Richmond Saturday 9 March Tickets: rosetheatrekingston.org Saturday 6 April, 7.30pm Tickets: atgtickets.com/richmond Brainiac Live Tuesday 12 to Saturday 16 March Fairest Isle: The English Pastoral Monday 4 to Saturday 9 March Volatile science based on the Rebus: Long Shadows Joyful and rousing music. Art television show. Written by Ian Rankin and starring Comedy with Nigel Havers, Denis Thursday 21 to Saturday 30 March Ron Donachie and Cathy Tyson. G Live Lawson and Stephen Tomkinson. Hair the Musical Saturday 30 March Guildford Sunday 10 March 50th anniversary production of this Mark Steel: Every Little Thing’s Tickets: glive.co.uk Tim Vine – Sunset Milk Idiot psychedelic rock show. Gonna Be Alright Tuesday 19 March Punmaster on his latest tour. Engaging and very funny stand-up. The Stranglers Monday 11 to Saturday 16 March Cranleigh Arts Centre Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 April Dr Feelgood as support. The Lady Vanishes Cranleigh Wimbledon Rotterdam Tuesday 26 March Classic thriller. Tickets: cranleighartscentre.org A bittersweet comedy by Jon Brittain. KT Tunstall Monday 18 March Friday 15 March Critically-acclaimed musician. Trust Fast Health with The Noise Next Door The Electric Theatre Dr Michael Mosley UK’s premier improvisation Guildford Leith Hill Musical Festival Inspirational doctor on his first comedy troupe. Tickets: electric.theatre Dorking Halls theatre tour. Wednesday 13 March Tickets: lhmf.org.uk and Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 March Epsom Playhouse Salon du Chocolat dorkinghalls.co.uk Wise Children Epsom Wimbledon Intimate storytelling celebrating Sunday 10 March, 7.30pm Unique, exuberant musical. Tickets: epsomplayhouse.co.uk the relationship between cocoa Bach-St John Passion Saturday 16 March nibs and forbidden literature. A performance of choral music. New Victoria Theatre Lucy Porter – Pass It On Woking New stand-up from TV favourite. Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Surrey Music Madagascar the Musical, New Victoria Theatre, Woking PHOTO COPYRIGHT: SCOTT RYLANDER Tickets: atgtickets.com/woking Guildford Cornerstone the Church, Monday 4 to Saturday 9 March Farnham Maltings Tickets: yvonne-arnaud.co.uk Walton-on-Thames The Rocky Horror Show Farnham Wimbledon Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 March Tickets: mayorsconcert.co.uk Cult musical classic. Tickets: farnhammaltings.com The Cat in the Hat Saturday 23 March, 7pm Tuesday 12 to Saturday 16 March Thursday 7 March Based on the anarchic and much- Music with a Heart! Madagascar the Musical Truth loved book by Dr Seuss. Choral celebration raising funds for Live musical spectacular. A fusion of song and choreography Monday 11 to Saturday 16 March Elmbridge Rentstart, chosen charity Monday 18 to Saturday 23 March using testimonies from around the Rough Crossing of the Mayor of Elmbridge. Dirty Dancing – world. For ages 12 and over. Comedy on the high seas written The Classic Story on Stage Thursday 14 March by Tom Stoppard. Vivace Chorus Baby and Johnny live on stage. Beowulf Saturday 23 to Saturday 30 March Dorking Halls Sunday 24 March An interactive performance Shrek the Musical Tickets: vivacechorus.org Trust Fast Health with exploring a legendary story Based on the Oscar-winning Saturday 30 March, 7.30pm Dr Michael Mosley from the ancient past. DreamWorks Animation film, a Vaughan Williams Sea Symphony See listing for Richmond above. For ages 14 and over. must-see musical for all the family. A remarkable choral symphony. 56 essence-magazine.co.uk | MARCH 2019 MARCH 2019 | essence-magazine.co.uk 57 Russell Kane, G Live PHOTO COPYRIGHT: RUSSELL KANE Mark Steel, Rose Theatre Kingston PHOTO COPYRIGHT: MARK STEEL essence | EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MANUEL HARLAN, COPYRIGHT: RSC Spotlight on... Painshill Park: World Book Day and Mother’s Day Cobham Sunday 10 March and Sunday 31 March Painshill Park celebrates World Book Day (Thursday 7 March) on Sunday 10 March by inviting children to visit dressed as their favourite book character. There will be a prize for the best dressed character and lots of book themed activities, including a special trail around the landscape garden. In addition, don’t miss the Big Book Exchange: bring a book to exchange for a different story. For those who have children’s books to donate to the Exchange, these can be dropped at Painshill’s Visitor Centre and would be appreciated. On Sunday 31 March, Painshill plays host to a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, 12.30 to 4pm, in its enchanting eighteenth century walled garden. Treat mum and enjoy a walk around the garden to see carpets of daffodils, beautiful scenery and follies. Advanced booking is required on 01932 868113 or email [email protected]. Information: painshill.co.uk The Cat In The Hat, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Painshill Park PHOTO COPYRIGHT: GRAHAM DASH Artwork by Gallery artists, abstract To Sunday 2 June Claremont Landscape tickets to Festivals paintings by Bob Aldous and Women in Photography: Garden WIN artworks with a personal meaning A History of British Trailblazers near Esher Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy, Cranleigh Literary Festival from Philip Ryland. Showcasing achievements of female Information: 01372 467436 The Merry Wives of Windsor Cranleigh Arts CentreWimbledon photographers working in Britain. Wednesday 20 March, 5.30–8am Tickets: cranleighartscentre.org New Ashgate Gallery Sunrise Spring Equinox celebration The Royal Shakespeare Company’s London Season at the Barbican Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 March Farnham Watts Gallery Explore the first signs of spring continues with the hilarious comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor. Information: newashgate.org.uk Compton, Guildford Directed by Fiona Laird with more than a hint of reality TV, this is just Pop-up book store, theatre, talks, and the start of longer days. the show you want to see this Christmas. comedy and lots more. To Saturday 13 April Information: wattsgallery.org.uk Spring craft collection To Sunday 17 March Hatchlands Park Down on his luck in the suburbs, Sir John Falstaff plans to hustle his way Innovate Guildford: Ceramics, jewellery and textiles. Christina Rossetti: Vision & Verse near Guildford to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Science & Arts Festival Saturday 2 March to The poet’s connection with visual art. Information: 01483 222482 Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings, G Live, Guildford orchestrating Falstaff’s comeuppance amidst a theatrical smorgasbord Saturday 13 April To Tuesday 30 April Sunday 31 March, 10am–5pm of petty rivalries, jealousies and over-inflated egos. For a fat Englishman, Tickets: glive.co.uk Monoprints: Tessa Pearson and Fire and Earth: The Compton Pottery Mother’s Day a Welshman and a Frenchman, the only way is Windsor... Saturday 23 March Louise Davies Exploring materials and advances. Treat mum to a day at Hatchlands. Showcasing advanced technologies. An exhibition of bold colour. For a chance to win a pair of tickets for The Merry Wives of Saturday 2 March to Leith Hill Place Windsor, simply visit www.essence-magazine.co.uk and answer near Dorking the following question: spark 2019 Saturday 13 April National Farnham Maltings Rising Stars Information: 01306 711685 Who wrote The Merry Wives of Windsor: Tickets: farnhammaltings.com Emerging makers in many formats. Trust Friday 29 March to Sunday 28 April a) William Shakespeare Rinky Dick (section) by Philip Ryland, McAllister Thomas Saturday 30 to Sunday 31 March Fired Earth, Sacred Wilderness b) Oscar Wilde Children and young people’s multi- Ramster Gardens National Trust properties offer An exhibition by Clock Tower c) Harold Pinter Chiddingfold perfect venues to explore any Closing date Wednesday 19 December 2018. arts project. Studios exploring the natural Information: ramsterhall.com time of the year. We list a few, but beauty of Leith Hill with essence INFO Saturday 16 to Sunday 31 March visit nationaltrust.org.uk for more. ceramics and painting. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Merry Wives of Windsor Embroidery Exhibition 2019 will be at the Barbican from Friday 7 December to Saturday Exhibitions Over 200 pieces of fine textile art. Clandon Park Surrey Hills: Box Hill 5 January. For more information or to book tickets (from £10) near Guildford near Dorking visit the Barbican website. McAllister Thomas High Street, Godalming Information: 01483 222482 Information: 01372 452048 Terms and conditions: One reader will win a pair of tickets to see The Merry Wives of Windsor The Lightbox Gallery at the Barbican. Tickets are valid for Monday to Thursday evening performances until Thursday Information: and Museum Sunday 24 March, 10am–5pm Saturday 30 March, 10am–3pm 3 January 2019 only, subject to availability. The tickets are non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. Travel and accommodation not included. mcallisterthomasfineart.co.uk Woking NGS daffodils at Clandon Mother’s Day charity Information: thelightbox.org.uk portrait session ★★★★ “Ablaze with energy…a delight’’ Independent Throughout March Clandon House and garden open The Winter Exhibition plus To Sunday 31 March on Wednesday 20 March, and all With award-winning photographer ★★★★ “Shakespeare meets exhibitions from Bob Aldous Cyril Mann: Light and Shadow garden admissions on 24 March go Rachel Thornhill, a thirty minute The Only Way is Essex’’ Daily Telegraph and Philip Ryland An exhibition of the painter’s work.