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Farnham Maltings

01252 745444 9 & 10 September UNRAVEL... AUTUMN Join us for unravel... autumn as we welcome sweater weather and celebrate making all things yarn. Held over two days, unravel... autumn festival welcomes makers and creatives of all abilities for an intimate community craft experience. We invite you to discover new makers, hand dyed yarns, local and made in the UK traders and yarn brands in our curated marketplace. Learn from the experts and advance your skills by taking part in a bookable workshop or attend a free talk from our programme of inspiring speakers. Plus, experience live giant knitting with the theatrical production of She Seeks Out Wool and join our stitch social on Friday afternoon. Venue: throughout the building Price One-day £10, Two-day £12, Combination ticket (under 15s go free) age guidance All ages welcome! duration. Fri 9am - 5pm & Sat 9am - 4pm

16 September BABY BEAR BY MOON ON A STICK Join Baby Bear as she explores nature and wildlife in an uplifting, beautiful and comical theatre production. Baby Bear doesn’t want to venture outside her cosy cave. But she is too curious about the sights, sounds and smells outside to stay indoors. Tempted by the creatures that wander into her home, Baby Bear learns the beauty of nature and how returning home is even better after an adventure. Combining stunning visuals, an exploration of the senses and sung to a mesmerising soundtrack, Baby Bear is a playful, interactive puppetry adventure for babies, toddlers and their families. The perfect first theatre experience. 0-3 years & their families

25 September SUNFLOWERS AND SHEDS BY M6 THEATRE With Frank’s family so far away, he passes the time on his beloved allotment. When the plot next door becomes empty, he really looks forward to meeting his new neighbour. Until she arrives that is! Isabella and her cheeky chickens soon disrupt Frank’s peaceful routine. She grows flowers, he grows vegetables. She loves to sing and chat and he loves nothing more than a quiet cup of tea. Things come to a head when Frank discovers Isabella in his shed, but he misunderstands the reason why. Staged on lovingly recreated life-size allotments, this story about two lonely people, an old man and a young Ukrainian woman, who both understand the heartache of missing their families, reminds us that with the breaking down of barriers, friendship can grow in the most unlikely conditions. venue. £8 (group discount available)

New Victoria Theatre

020 7206 1174 11 October MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE - SCIENCE SAVED THE WORLD Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and everyone of you have the ability to change our world for the better! Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a self-built Hovercraft! Tickets available from £13.00

17 & 18 October THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood, based on the book by Judith Kerr direct from a smash-hit West End season. Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised! Tickets available from £14.50

Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

01483 44 00 00 5 October AMY’S ROCKET AN INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING PERFORMANCE FOR 0 - 4 YEAR OLDS. An original tale, written and told by Hannah Summers, illustrations by Miranda Summers Amy lives in a loud town. Amy lives in a loud house. Amy’s life. IS. LOUD. So she builds a rocket and flies to Mars for some peace. Amy finds the quiet and finds quiet friends. Now she has everything she ever wanted.... but will she miss the noise? Hannah energetically weaves this brand new original tale with inventive and creative interaction for 0-4’s, enchanting families on an adventure to the stars. Adult + Child: £10.50 Additional Child: £7.00

22 & 23 October THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW FOUR TIMELESS STORIES BROUGHT TO LIFE IN ONE DELIGHTFUL SHOW. Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Featuring your favourite titles: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show, The Very Hungry Caterpillar which celebrated its 50th Birthday in 2019. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre. Adult: £18 Child: £15.50 Family Ticket of 4*: £62

Camberley Theatre

01276 707600 25 September I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE Now that all this lockdown malarkey is finally over, Molly and Bingo the Puppy-Dog are absolutely delighted to invite you and your family to join them for Molly’s sensational sixth birthday party! There’ll be a terrific treasure hunt, all your favourite sing-along songs and lots of fantastic games to play, including the one that Molly loves best, “I Spy With My Little Eye!” So put on your party clothes and come join Molly and Bingo for what promises to be a magical (and much needed) day of fun and laughter. Based on the brand new picture book by Steven Lee (Don’t Dribble On The Dragon, How the Koala Learnt To Hug) and brought to you by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly, this adorable family musical celebrates everything great about being a kid - and everything great about having one.60 mins, no interval Tickets: Full £11, Under 16s £9, Family of 4 £36

22 October RISE AND FALL In Rise And Fall you’ll meet all manner of balloons from small floating moons to vast bouncing orbs. Forever expanding and contracting, balloons are free to float, fly and sway. Hold your breath and go sailing away. Rise and Fall is a poetic and intriguing performance for young audiences about holding on and letting go. Unreserved seating. Post Show Stay and Play Full £11, Under 16s £6.50 Cranleigh Arts

01483 2780000 24 September SPONTANEOUS STORYTELLING WITH DANYAH MILLER Join award-winning local storyteller Danyah Miller (I Believe in Unicorns, Meet Pippi Longstocking, Perfectly Imperfect Women) for another interactive, fun and educational Storytelling Session. Each session is fresh and new, with no script or set story, only a connection between you, the story games and Danyah. This is theatre happening in the moment! Watch or join in with a range of spontaneous storytelling games which will make you laugh out loud! 11:00am £5.00

13 October DAVID HARPER’S STAND-UP HISTORY TOUR: A ROMP WITH THE GEORGIANS David Harper is a well known BBC TV antiques presenter. He’s been presenting on shows like Bargain Hunt, Flog It and Antiques Road Trip for 20 years. He’s also an artist, a public / after dinner speaker / auctioneer and a writer. His recently published book ‘A Romp With The Georgians’ is a humorous, light hearted look at life in Britain during the Georgian period 1714 - 1830. The book is packed with funny, outrageous and dastardly historical stories our history teaches didn’t tell us!… and it’s now been turned into 1.5 hour stand up comedy, family friendly history show (45 minutes x 2) Stories range from strange Georgian pets, binge drinking, Georgian cosmetic surgery, electrified beds, smugglers, money launderers, fashion disasters, dodgy politicians and how to sell your spouse in auction…amongst many other very unusual, but true tales! Lots of audience participation in the form of questions. No two shows are the same, as it’s unscripted and reactive (depending on the questions) Book sales, book signings and meet and greet on the evening. 7:30pm £19.50

Dorking Halls

01306 881717 28 & 29 September PEPPA PIG’S BEST DAY EVER Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever! Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to

enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more! Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans! Tickets: £17-£19 | Children: £15-£17 | Family Ticket (2 adults x 2 Children in premium seating): £68 | Groups of 10 or more: £13.70-£17.30

24 October DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure? Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs! Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy. Learn their history with our amazing dino facts, meet our beautiful baby dinosaurs and even feed them, but watch out…. You could be on the menu. Tickets: £14.50 | Groups of 10 or more: £13.30

Electric Theatre

Tel 01483 444789 10 September THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: THE MYSTERIOUS MANSION OF MYSTERY Take a tour of the world’s most bewildering building with comedy heavyweights The Noise Next Door. Who knows what lurks in the curious corridors and bizarre boudoirs of this ancient manor house? You do! What you say goes in this hour of anarchic entertainment that is fun for literally everyone. A little bit spooky, a little bit stupid and a whole lot of funny. The Noise Next Door are twelve-time sellout veterans of The Edinburgh Fringe and have appeared on ‘The One Show’ (BBC One) and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ (ITV1). They have also appeared alongside the likes of Michael McIntyre, Katherine Ryan, Romesh Ranganathan and Harry Hill. £10.00

2 October I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE – THE PEOPLE’S THEATRE COMPANY For Molly’s sixth birthday her parents and Bingo the dog are going to throw her the best party ever, complete with a terrific treasure hunt, sensational sing-along songs and lots of fantastic games, including Molly’s favourite game, “I Spy With My Little Eye!” So put on your party clothes and consider yourself cordially invited to join Molly and Bingo for what promises to be a truly magical day of fun and laughter. A sweet surprise and photos with Bingo and the birthday girl will be available at the end of the show so adults should bring along their cameras to capture the smiles. £10.00

Epsom Playhouse

01372 742555 10 September I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE Based on the brand new picture book by Steven Lee (Don’t Dribble On The Dragon, How the Koala Learnt To Hug) and brought to you by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly, this adorable family musical celebrates everything great about being a kid – and everything great about having one. Molly and Bingo the Puppy-Dog are absolutely delighted to invite you and your family to join them for Molly’s sensational sixth birthday party! There’ll be a terrific treasure hunt, all your favourite sing-along songs and lots of fantastic games to play, including the game Molly loves best, “I Spy With My Little Eye!” A sweet surprise and photos with the birthday girl will be available at the end of the party so adults should bring along their cameras to capture the smiles. Prices from: £10.50 Child £9.50

g-live

08447701797 22 October FAMILY FUN DAY Come on down for another of G Live’s FREE family events. With face painting, crafts, participatory workshops, games and much more, there’s something for little kids and big kids alike! No need to book in advance just turn up on the day! 10AM - 3PM

Harlequin Theatre

Tel 01737 276500 8 & 9 October HORRIBLE HISTORIES: TERRIBLE TUDORS We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Terrible Tudors live on stage! From the horrible Henrys’ to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as they launch their attack! It’s history with the nasty bits left in! Tickets: Standard £19.50, Concession £17.50, Family £68 (four people, max two adults)

Leatherhead Theatre

01372 365141 26 October ALICE IN WONDERLAND A fantastical ballet for the whole family! Let’s All Dance Ballet Company is delighted to present this fabulous family favourite. Stunning dancing, much loved characters and superb music brings the famous tale to life in this magical ballet production. Don’t be late for this very important date! Come and join Alice as she enters the curiouser and curiouser world of the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts and Mad Hatter. Suitable for all, especially 2 – 14 year olds, including children with special needs. Photo opportunity with dancers after every show! 1:00 pm Adult: £12.00 Concession: £10.00

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