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September 2018
Impressionism: The Art of Life
Share the Impressionists’ depiction of their everyday world in this extraordinary exhibition, showcasing a rare combination of French Impressionist paintings and sculpture, spanning from the early 1860s to the beginning of the First World War. The exhibition will display works by world-renowned artists such as Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, all of whom exhibited artwork in the very first Impressionist group exhibition in France. Home to the movement, the idyllic French landscape made for a fitting subject for the…
Find out more »October 2018
Elisabeth Frink: A Collector’s Passion from The Ingram Collection
Commemorating 25 years since Elisabeth Frink’s death in 1993, Elisabeth Frink: A Collector’s Passion from The Ingram Collection explores nature and humanity through an emotive body of work. The exhibition will include personal responses to the artworks from Chris Ingram, owner of The Ingram Collection. Frink’s art is a personal passion of Chris’s, with many of her paintings, sculptures and drawings being prevalent within the collection. Shedding light on the key themes Frink (1930-1993) explored throughout her career, sculptures, paintings and prints explore representations…
Find out more »I Speak Music
What happens at ‘I Speak Music’ workshops? At these music workshops the young people will be able to make new friends, relax and have fun whilst learning new instruments, rapping or singing and creating new music…. their music. All instruments are provided, no previous experience is necessary and best of all, it’s completely free to attend! The young people will also have unique access to some of the finest music facilities available as well high profile music industry professionals through…
Find out more »BAD JUJU YOGA: KICK ASS KUNDALINI
Available at the Boileroom: An alternative Kundalini Yoga class suitable for all abilities. Movement along to music to free the body and mind through set Kriya’s, mantra, meditation, pranayama and naad. Classes are often energetic and will be different from what you’ve ever experienced before. Jo welcomes absolute newbies and shares yoga in a way that is suitable for beginners and intermediate. Modifications are available. Dates: Tuesdays at 19.35pm 23 October 30 October 6 November 27 November 4 December 11…
Find out more »Choir Fusion – Male Voices wanted!
Full Circle Vocal Group will be teaming up with men from local choirs, churches and vocal groups to perform 4 songs at our end of term concert on Wednesday 12th December. We now need more male voices to complete our SATB set-up. If you sing tenor or bass and would like to join us, then please email polly@fcvg.co.uk You will need to be very familiar with the four songs before the first session (or sight read!) and be free on…
Find out more »Guildford Fringe Festival- Open for Applications
This is an extract from a recent email circulated by the Guildford Fringe Team: Interested in being part of the Guildford Fringe Festival 2019? Details about entering the Festival can be found HERE FAQ's can be found HERE - if you have other questions contact guildfordfringefest@gmail.com The most important thing to do is to get as much information back to us as possible by filling in the application form - which is attached HERE. (Download) Guildford Fringe Festival will run from 28 June…
Find out more »November 2018
Winter exhibition: Festive joy & unique gifts
Known for selecting contemporary art and craft of the highest quality, the New Ashgate Gallery team has handpicked artists and makers from across the country. The exhibition presents glass, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, prints and paintings by more than sixty talented established and emerging artists. All work is handmade, making it unique and perfect for those looking for that special Christmas gift! Find unusual craft-led gifts as well as inspiration on everything from original printmaking to unique British jewellery designs. A…
Find out more »Lumiere: the beautiful light
At the New Ashgate Gallery, irresistible hand crafted lighting and illuminated artworks make a wonderful festive statement this season. We explore all facets of lighting where sculpture, colour and form meet. Our intimate Balcony Gallery will be full to the rafters with beautiful pieces which can easily fit into home environments. We are careful to note the power of light as a medium in its own right, where light and shade create shadows and the colour and textures of shadow…
Find out more »Luxe: the exquisite in art
On show at the New Ashgate Gallery is a curated exhibition of elegant, luxurious and skilfully made objects. Nine artists and makers present a selection of exquisitely made artworks, produced in beautiful materials, using intricate, expertly applied techniques, from jewellery to engraved glass, ceramics and wood. Highlights include pieces by: Robin Duttson, Tim Evershed, Paul Finch, Matt Horne, Alex McCarthy, Hugh Miller, Syann Van Niftrik, Ilona Sulikova and Nancy Sutcliffe. To view work from the show visit http://www.newashgate.org.uk/whats-on/838/luxe-the-exquisite-in-art Opening hours…
Find out more »The Sunday Times Watercolour Competition Exhibition 2018
17 November to 29 December. Free admission. The Sunday Times Watercolour Competition Exhibition 2018 is about rewarding excellence and originality in contemporary watercolour painting. Now in its 31st year, The Sunday Times Watercolour Competition is the largest and most prestigious prize for contemporary watercolour painting in the UK. Whether it be through abstract or figurative, contemporary or traditional, the competition aims to celebrate and redefine the beauty and diversity of watercolour and water-based media. Eighty works were selected from a…
Find out more »Travel With Me by Songul Yilmaz Meier
Songul is an internationally-exhibited artist and adult education tutor working in watercolour, pastel and oil. She was born in Turkey and moved to England after finishing her studies. Songul’s palette and simple brushstrokes are the result of the academic art training she received in Turkey and many years of painting and teaching in England. She takes most of her inspiration from her travels, particularly her painting holidays in Tuscany, Switzerland, France and Turkey. She likes to capture strong light and…
Find out more »December 2018
Christmas at Haslemere Museum
Haslemere Museum has a host of festive activities planned for this Christmas. On Sunday 2 December, the Museum opens for the Haslemere Christmas market where there will be an abundance of stalls and activities, including face painting and even Santa will be making an appearance. The Museum tea room will also be open for seasonal treats too. During the week leading up to Christmas, Santa’s Victorian Parlour will open from Thursday 20 December where children can visit Santa as he…
Find out more »Cinderella at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
This Christmas you shall go to the ball! Recording artist, actress, songwriter and author Michelle Gayle will bring Sweetness to Surrey, starring as the Fairy Godmother in the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre’s magical family pantomime, Cinderella (Friday 7 December – Sunday 6 January). Alongside Michelle, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Peter Gordon, Jamie Brook, Nick Barclay, Cameron Burt – and some adorable real ponies – are ready to join you on this enchanting fairy tale adventure. Sponsored by the Surrey Advertiser. Ticket Info: Variable,…
Find out more »A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
11-15 December, The Nomads, East Horsley A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Graham Botterill Tuesday 11th to Saturday 15th December at 7.30pm, matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm Tickets: adults £14, children/students £10 (£12 for adults on the 11th) Box office: 01483 284747 - tickets on sale online from September The famous tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from miserable miser to generous benefactor, has been a popular feature of Christmas since it was published in 1843. Scrooge’s…
Find out more »A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens
11-15 December, The Nomads, East Horsley A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Graham Botterill Tuesday 11th to Saturday 15th December at 7.30pm, matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm Tickets: adults £16, children/students £10 (£12 for adults on the 12th) Box office: 01483 284747 - tickets on sale online from September The famous tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from miserable miser to generous benefactor, has been a popular feature of Christmas since it was published in 1843. Scrooge’s…
Find out more »Giotto : The Legend and the Reality
Giotto : "The Legend and the Reality" Janet Robson 12 December 2018 Giotto di Bondone was probably the first Italian artist to be celebrated in his own lifetime. Sought after by kings, popes and merchant bankers, establishing the truth about Giotto is surprisingly difficult. This lecture separates the legend from the reality.
Find out more »A Christmas Carol by Guildford’s Yvonne Arnuad Youth Theatre
It is a bleak Christmas Eve and Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who has a sobering warning for him. That he has but one chance to redeem his soul and escape the chains he has forged through a lifetime of selfishness. The Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre production group Interval present Charles Dickens' iconic story, A Christmas Carol (Thursday 13 – Saturday 15 December). £10 - £13 Mill Studio 14:30 - Thu 13 Dec…
Find out more »An Evening with Jane Siberry
Iconic and enigmatic; Jane Siberry is one of the world’s most unique and gifted singer/songwriters. Blessed with a sincere integrity and emotional depth, her work has spanned 3 decades, with the release of 14 studio albums and performances on concert stages around the world. Her 1985 album The Speckless Sky was a huge critical and commercial success and the follow up albums The Walking, Bound By Beauty, When I Was A Boy and her signature song Calling All Angels cemented…
Find out more »A Celebration of Carols and Christmas Music
Festive Music for the whole family! Holy Trinity Church, Guildford Friday December 14th, 7.30pm The brass and percussion of professional chamber orchestra Southern Pro Musica will be joined by the outstanding professional chamber choir Vox Cantab for an uplifting evening of carols and Christmas music in Guildford’s beautiful Holy Trinity Church. There will be something for everyone, with lots of opportunities to sing all your festive favourites – 'Jingle Bells', 'Hark the Herald', 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' and much…
Find out more »Grayshott Folk Club’s Christmas Special with: BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST
Belshazzar's Feast Christmas Poster Friday 14th December 2018 @ 7.30pm Grayshott Folk Club’s “Christmas Special” BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST-TWO WISE MEN http://www.belshazzarsfeast.com/ Superb musicianship and two razor sharp wits are a winning combination for a Christmas Show. You'll love the music; which has Classical, Jazz, Pop and Music Hall influences, and possibly die laughing too. laughing too. Paul Sartin (Vocals, Oboe, Fiddle, for Bellowhead/Faustus) and Paul Hutchinson (Accordion for Karin Tweed, Hoover The Dog), absolutely wowed the crowd at Whitby Folk Festival…
Find out more »It’s A Wonderful Life
Just in time to get you into the holiday spirit, we present LUX Radio Theatre's version of the classic film about a couple who give away their dreams and find the true meaning of love and friendship. Oh, and help an angel get his wings...
Find out more »A Christmas Celebration
The Waverley Singers' Christmas concert is always an enjoyable occasion. This year, the programme includes choral works by JS Bach, Javi Busto and Carl Rütti, together with carols for the audience and a varied selection of choir carols and readings. Organist: Philip Scriven Conductor: Richard Pearce There will be a retiring collection for Home-Start Waverley. Tickets £15 - students and U16s £5
Find out more »Surrey Mozart Players – December Concert
Surrey Mozart Players, under the baton of exciting young guest conductor, Christopher Stark, warmly invites you to a concert of classical and romantic music to brighten up a winter’s evening. We welcome back local violin soloist, Emmanuel Bach, to perform Bruch’s dazzling and glorious Violin Concerto – “one of the best works of the Romantic period” (Classic FM). Also on the programme are Mendelssohn’s Symphony no. 4 (Italian) full of summer sunshine and the concert opens with Haydn’s witty and…
Find out more »Surrey Mozart Players
Saturday 15th December, 7:30pm, at the Electric Theatre Programme: Haydn Symphony No 101 "The Clock" Bruch Violin Concerto, Soloist Emmanuel Bach Mendelssohn Symphony No 4 "The Italian" Conductor Christopher Starck Tickets £19 (Adult), £5 (21s and under)
Find out more »The Manchester Carols
Join Cranleigh Choral Society on Saturday December 15th at St Nicolas Church, Cranleigh, at 7.30pm, for their performance of The Manchester Carols. Music and narration of the Christmas story by composer Sasha Johnson Manning and Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy; together with carols for the audience. Soprano - Martha Woodhams, Baritone - Andrew Thomas, Narrator - Roy Woodhams; with the Merriman Chamber Ensemble, conductor Catherine Beddison. The Manchester Carols is an inspired collection of 12 carols, linked with a…
Find out more »Triple C Theatre presents Ghosts in Greasepaint by Clive Eliott
Triple C Theatre Company invites you to celebrate the holiday season with GHOSTS IN GREASEPAINT, the story of the Old Time Music Hall. Take a trip with us down the Strand, from the clubs and pubs of the East End to the Grand Palaces of the West End and see how the poor and destitute went from singing their songs of protest in the pubs on a Friday night down the Strand to the Grand Palaces to become the super…
Find out more »Christmas Gothic in the Mill Studio at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Come in from the cold and enter into the Christmas spirit as a dark and spectral woman tells haunting tales of the festive season, lighting a candle to the frailties of human nature and illuminating the cold and chilling depths of the bleak, wintry dark… Christmas Gothic (Tuesday 18 – Wednesday 19 December) resurrects a Victorian tradition by presenting three seasonal tales of terror to scintillate the gooseflesh for dark Christmas nights. All tickets £15 (Price includes a 50p…
Find out more »Scriptease – It’s A Wonderful Life
At the Electric Theatre on Tuesday 18th December 2018 @ 7.30 pm. Lux Radio Theatre: It’s A Wonderful Life Join us for this special reading in the atmospheric Cafe Bar of the Electric Theatre. The bar will be open to purchase drinks. LynchPin Productions Theatre Company's ScripTease presents a rehearsed reading of LUX Radio Theatre’s 1946 broadcast of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE With Tracy Collier, Gately Freeman, Andrew Hodson, Jack Lynch, Suzanne Parke, Helen Taylor and Tony Wilkinson Tickets available…
Find out more »It’s A Wonderful Life
Just in time to get you into the holiday spirit, LynchPin Productions' ScripTease presents LUX Radio Theatre's version of this classic film about a couple who give away their dreams and find the true meaning of love and friendship. Oh, and help an angel get his wings...
Find out more »Ian Shaw – ‘Shaw Shimmers Into Xmas’
In his inimitable one-man powerhouse show, Ian explores the joys, tears and sheer horror of the festive season. Expect razor-sharp comedy and a flurry of Xmassy offerings alongside songs from his current album “Shine Sister Shine”, a celebration of women songwriters with songs from Peggy Lee through to Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Rickie Lee Jones and Tanita Tikaram. “a brilliant vocal chameleon . . . there’s actually more heart in Ian Shaw’s cleverness than in many singers who wear their…
Find out more »“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” ALAN BARNES ALL STAR OCTET
St John’s Church, St. John’s Street, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey GU7 3EJ A family night out that is also a treat for the jazz connoisseur; it will delight anyone who loves music or literature – or just Christmas! This suite of pieces takes the audience through the characters and scenes of ‘A Christmas Carol”. Readings from the original Dickens tell the story, and after each scene eight virtuoso musicians bring the characters and scenes to life, switching audiences from hilarity…
Find out more »The Night Before Christmas in the Mill Studio at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Follow Emma on The Night Before Christmas (Thursday 20 – Wednesday 26 December) as she stares out of the window, hugs her teddy and waits excitedly for the morning. In the corner a little mouse called Eddie can’t understand why only humans are allowed to celebrate and exchange presents, so he sets off in search of Father Christmas to find out for himself. Most suitable for ages 3-7 years. Box Office: 01483 44 00 00 Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk £15Ticket prices…
Find out more »Peter Pan at the Electric Theatre
This Christmas, The Man In The Moon is excited to be celebrating 21 years of productions at The Electric Theatre with Peter Pan. Featuring a young cast filled with plenty of local talent, this magical retelling of the classic story makes a perfect family treat. Join Peter Pan and Wendy in their adventure against Captain Hook and his pirate crew. Follow Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys, a giant crocodile, mermaids and redskins to a world where anything is possible and whee…
Find out more »A Festive Evening of Burlesque in the Mill Studio at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Have you been naughty or nice this year? Hundred Watt Club's gift to you is a hot toddy of a show. A Festive Evening of Burlesque (Saturday 22 December) is packed full of festive, glittering burlesque, cabaret, circus and drag acts. If you like your winter nights bawdy and a little bit naughty, this is for you! Perfect for an alternative festive night out with work or friends. Over 18s only: adult themes, strong language and partial nudity employed and…
Find out more »FROZEN SING-ALONG!
CHRISTMAS SING ALONG WEEKEND AT THE BH CINEMA! Date: Saturday 22nd December 2018 Location: Cinema - Borough Hall Godalming Time: 3pm - 5pm approx. There will not be an interval in this film Doors open: 2pm for tuck shop nibbles... and a wine for the grown-ups! Cost: ALL TICKETS £3.50! ALL TICKETS £3.50! IT'S CHRISTMAS! COME IN YOUR FAVOURITE 'FROZEN' FANCY DRESS!
Find out more »Occam Singers: The Angels’ Carol
Rutter: Brother Heinrich's Christmas Britten: A Ceremony of Carols together with other beautiful Christmas music Saturday 22nd December 2018, 6.30pm St Nicolas’ Church, Bury St, Guildford GU2 4AW Tickets £15 on the door, pre-booked £12.50 (Students £7) BUY ONLINE NOW Tickets are also available at: Record Corner, Godalming (01483 422006); Guildford Tourist Information Centre, 155 High St (01483 444333); The Occam Singers (01252 783977). Take some time out from your busy Christmas preparations to relax and enjoy some wonderful Christmas music…
Find out more »Let’s All Dance – Sleeping Beauty
Let's All Dance is delighted to present this much~loved ballet for the whole family. Dazzling dancers, Tchaikovsky's sumptuous score and gorgeous costumes bring this glittering classical ballet to life. A good fairy turned evil by jealousy casts a bad spell on a young princess. But an act of pure love will undo her magic, restoring her heart and bringing peace and harmony to the entire kingdom. By the company who brought you The Princess & the Frog, The Owl &…
Find out more »January 2019
Handel: Messiah
More than 275 years have passed since the first performance of Messiah on April 13, 1742 in Dublin. It was received by a rapturous audience and its popularity continues unabated to this day. Messiah remains at the heart of musical life, with its vibrant choruses – including the Hallelujah Chorus - and poignant arias, in which I know that my redeemer liveth and The trumpet shall sound are best known. Join Guildford Choral and chamber ensemble Canzona for a truly…
Find out more »January Film Festival – Summer 1993
At the Electric Theatre on Monday 7th January 2019 @ 7.45 pm. After her mother's death, six-year-old Frida is sent to her uncle's family to live with them in the countryside. But Frida finds it hard to forget her mother and adapt to her new life.
Find out more »Historic Haslemere
An exhibition which reveals the fascinating history of Haslemere, told through beautifully illustrated story boards, where visitors will be taken on a journey about the history of the town. Some interesting and rare exhibits will also be on display. For anyone interested in local history, this exhibition is a must! Museum Open Tuesday to Saturday | 10am-5pm | Admission by Donation
Find out more »Choir Leader Networking Evening
Are you a choir leader in Guildford or the surrounding areas? So am I! It can feel a lonely place in between rehearsals, so I thought it would be nice to get together with other choir leaders to talk 'all things choir'. Join me on Tuesday 8th January 2019 from 6.30pm - 8pm at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Godalming, and be part of the first ever session to discuss choir-related topics including: Choosing, preparing and teaching new songs Marketing your…
Find out more »January Film Festival – The Ciambra
In The Ciambra, a small Romani community in Calabria, Pio Amato is desperate to grow up fast. At 14, he drinks, smokes and is one of the few to easily slide between the region's factions - the local Italians, the African refugees and his fellow Romani. Pio follows his older brother Cosimo everywhere, learning the necessary skills for life on the streets of their hometown. When Cosimo disappears and things start to go wrong, Pio sets out to prove he's…
Find out more »January Film Festival – The Ciambra
At the Electric Theatre on Tuesday 8th January 2019 @ 7.45 pm. In The Ciambra, a small Romani community in Calabria, Pio Amato is desperate to grow up fast. At 14, he drinks, smokes and is one of the few to easily slide between the region's factions - the local Italians, the African refugees and his fellow Romani. Pio follows his older brother Cosimo everywhere, learning the necessary skills for life on the streets of their hometown. When Cosimo disappears and…
Find out more »Mad Men & the Artists
Mad Men & the Artists Tony Rawlins 9 January 2019 Fine art has provided the advertising world with a great deal of creative imagery in their campaigns. This lecture reveals some of the processes by which advertisements are created and why the works of Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci have been a rich source of inspiration.
Find out more »January Film Festival – Wajib
At the Electric Theatre on Wednesday 9th January 2019 @ 7.45 pm. A father and his estranged son must come together to hand deliver his daughter's wedding invitations to each guest as per local Palestinian custom, in this rousing family drama from Annemarie Jacir (When I Saw You).
Find out more »January Film Festival – Reinventing Marvin
At the Electric Theatre on Thursday 10th January 2019 @ 7.45 pm. A young man runs away from his family to become an actor.
Find out more »Songs from the Shows
Professional orchestra Southern Pro Musica brings you Songs from the Shows (Friday 11 January), conducted by Jonathan Willcocks and featuring the GSA Singers from Guildford School of Acting. Performing stage classics such as South Pacific, Oklahoma, My Fair Lady and Carousel, and your favourite film scores, including Star Wars, The Magnificent Seven and Gabriel’s Oboe, this promises to be a fabulous evening of great music.
Find out more »Songs from the Shows – Musical highlights from stage and screen
The South's outstanding professional orchestra, Southern Pro Musica, will be returning to Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Friday 11th January 2019 for its annual celebration of the New Year. SPM will be joined by the renowned GSA Singers from Guildford School of Acting for an evening of musical highlights from stage and screen. With favourites from the great musicals of Rodgers & Hammerstein and Lerner & Loewe, together with some of the greatest film scores ever, this will be a…
Find out more »January Film Festival – Cold War
At the Electric Theatre on Friday 11th January 2019 @ 7.45 pm. A passionate love story between two people of different backgrounds and temperaments, who are fatefully mismatched, set against the background of the Cold War in the 1950s in Poland, Berlin, Yugoslavia and Paris.
Find out more »One Winter’s Night
Gavin Thomas hosts (Saturday 12 January): an eclectic collection of acoustic performances from the very best of our local bands, singers and songwriters. All profits will be donated to The Samaritans and The Fountain Centre (the charity for cancer patients, their families and carers, located at the St Luke’s Cancer Unit at the Royal Surrey County Hospital).
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