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Make YourL Good Friday Great! ooking for something exciting to do with the family on Good Friday to kick start your Easter weekend? Make your Good Friday GREAT and join us for the new All-Weather Championships Vase Day to enjoy the best of All-Weather racing, free admission for U18s and a host of FREE entertainment!
A day of fun for all the family, Good Friday racing has become a firm favourite in Lingfield’s calendar. Not only will there be 7 thrilling and high-action races but we have plenty of FREE entertainment to keep all of the family amused throughout the day including; a live band, Easter egg hunt, funfair rides and more!
The All-Weather Vase Day on Good Friday is a fantastic idea for a fun day out with the family this Easter. Kids will love watching the horses up-close and enjoy the variety of free entertainment on offer. Gather your friends and family to be part of the action and celebrate the best of the All-Weather as horses gallop for glory on Vase Day. Grandstand tickets £38 Nations Favourite – 2 adult admission, 4 x fish & chips meals £99 The 99er – 2 adult admission, 4 x ice creams £79 Buy tickets now: www.lingfieldpark.co.uk
Learning about the stars Teaching your children all about the night sky is a great, interactive way of helping your child explore the universe and get them interested in and inspired by astronomy from a young age.
Meteor Showers Meteor showers or shooting stars are types of rocks from space known as meteoroids. When these meteoroids fall towards the Earth and enter its atmosphere, the air around the rock becomes extremely hot and begins to burn. This is why a shooting star can be seen so brightly. The brightness is not the rock itself but rather the hot air around it burning as the rock flies through the atmosphere and eventually burns out. When we can see more than one shooting star, it becomes a meteor shower. To see a meteor shower isn’t as rare as you may think and can happen several times a year. When lots of meteoroids fall towards the Earth, it usually comes from a comet. When a comet is orbiting past the Earth, the sun can boil off some of its icy surface,
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meaning that lots of dust, rock and debris fall off the comet and head towards the Earth. These meteoroids are usually small, around the size of boulders, and burn out quickly, with very little chance of them hitting the Earth, but they do create a beautiful show.
Meteor showers are named after the constellations they appear in. For example, the Lyrid meteor shower is named after the constellation Lyra the Harp. The Lyrid Meteor Shower The Lyrid meteor shower will be active between 16th April and 25th April 2022. It is expected to reach peak activity at around 8pm on 22nd April. During the peak activity it is expected to produce a rate of around 18 meteors per hour. The visibility of a meteor shower depends on a variety of factors such as sunset times, location and the weather conditions. Try pre-planning your meteor shower viewing so you can be out on a clear night in a
location of little light pollution such as a field or beach. To make your star show a fun evening for everyone, bring chairs, hot chocolate and possibly even a telescope to watch the meteor shower in comfort. Quiz each other on which constellations you can see, download educational apps such as StarWalk to help you explore the starry skies in real time, and count how many shooting stars you end up spotting.
Constellations A constellation is a group of stars that have been given a name due to their particular shape in the sky. If you were to look at the night sky like a dot-to-dot puzzle, choosing the brightest stars to join up, you would end up with a picture that would look like an object, animal or person. Although constellations where created thousands of years ago, astronomers still use them today to name new stars and meteor showers. Check out some of the most well-known and largest constellations below and see if you can find them in the night sky.
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The Secret Garden Experience
Help you need – in the heart of your community M
agiKats has always brought high-quality learning and support to local families, but without invading people’s homes! Our first groups of students (almost twenty years ago) worked around a kitchen table; we keep that small group mentality to this day. MagiKats provides familystyle support for maths and English in small, friendly groups at community-based workshops. Now, more than ever, we see this as an important part of what we offer local children.
Why not spark your child’s curiosity with this imaginative, educational and playful gift to be enjoyed by all the family at home. This interactive experience, adapted from the much-loved classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, includes audio episodes and a through-thepost Secret Box filled with activities and crafts for 2 children (6 - 11years). These are accompanied by digital quizzes and challenges via our website. There’s no time-limit, you can simply pause and continue whenever you like. Exceptional value at only £3 per episode. ***** “Brilliant for families” A Younger Theatre thesecretgardenexperience.co.uk
The last two years have been hard on everyone - not least children and their learning. Some have thrived but lacked consistency, some struggled but found new strengths: one thing is obvious to us - almost all students currently need some extra support. Now is the time for us to move back closer to the families we serve, returning to friendly, welcoming, familiar places where students feel secure and supported. We are moving firmly back to basics – offering workshops with a family-feel, close to home. MagiKats gives National Curriculum support and extension, alongside essential core skill practice. Harder, workshop topics are worked together to help students understand topics and then extend their skills. This happens in small, tutor-led groups with a mixture of worksheets, group discussion, and hands-on activities. Work on basics for each individual is brought together, to be completed at home - building speed and confidence to help harder, applied work. Whether starting school or preparing for entrance exams or GCSEs, we are there for them! To find out more please call 01483 667795, email jan@magikats.com or visit www.magikats.co.uk.
Developing Potential For Life nurturing and happy environment in which all pupils are encouraged and enabled to develop their potential to the full.
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At St. Andrew’s children feel secure and confident and are highly motivated to perform to the best of their ability in all aspects of school life. Above all, children make friends for life, leaving as confident well-rounded young people ready for their education ahead. Children are prepared for entrance and scholarship exams to a wide range of independent senior schools and there are specialist teaching facilities for all subjects including science, ICT, music, food technology and art. The curriculum is broad and the school places great emphasis on music, sport and the arts. In
our latest ISI Inspection we were proud to be rated ‘excellent’ in all areas.
St. Andrew’s has excellent on-site facilities and our latest building development project has provided us with a fantastic tiered seating theatre, food technology room, library, changing rooms and classrooms. Our impressive outdoor facilities include an astro, sports pitches, tennis courts, cricket nets and a swimming pool. Don’t just take our word for it, come and visit the school to see for yourself! We have three open days, one per term, but you are also welcome to visit the school at other times. See our website for further details: www.st-andrews.woking.sch.uk primarytimes.co.uk/surrey
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3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH WATTS TOTS Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ. A multi-sensory Early Years programme. Join us to explore art and nature through storytelling, music, movement and making, inspired by a different artwork each month. £5 per child. Friends £4.50 per child. Booking required. www.wattsgallery.org.uk 01 - 17 APRIL EASTER GROTTO AND BUNNY HOP DISCO Godstone Farm, Godstone. RH9 8LX. Easter is bigger and better than ever this year. We’ll have a mesmerising Easter Grotto where youngsters can meet the Easter Bunny inperson, but also for older children we’ll have a Bunny Hop Disco at teatime you can get your dancing shoes on and wiggle your bunny tails! THE EASTER MAKE SPACE Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ. Clore Learning Studio | All ages (ideal for 5+) Step into a pop-up artists’ studio to experiment with drawing and mark-making using mirrors and perspex; add to our growing exhibition and create portraits to take away. 10.30 – 11.30am, 1 – 2pm, 3 – 4pm. £3 per child | Member £2 per child (accompanying adult free with admission). www.wattsgallery.org.uk
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01 - 19 APRIL GIANT EGG HUNT AT RHS GARDEN WISLEY Have a wonderful day out this Easter school holiday and enjoy the Giant Egg Hunt at this delightful RHS Garden! Head into the garden to look our for the enormous painted eggs! How many of these hidden eggs will you find? Great fun for families. You can also join in the planting or craft workshops in the CLORE Learning Centre, where there will be daily Easter activities. Children will also enjoy the Back to Nature Garden, which is filled with fun play elements include two treehouses linked via an aerial walkway, and lots more! It’s a great space for families to have fun in nature. Normal garden admission applies for this event. 02 APRIL LEGO® SPRING BRICK! The Brick People & Merrist Wood Events present “Spring Brick!” at Merrist Wood College. An event featuring LEGO® bricks! Games and challenges, Mosaic building, Car building and racing, Contribute to the springtime build, 1000’s of loose LEGO bricks to use, A small selection of official and unofficial LEGO sets on display, Selection of rare and discontinued sets to purchase. You MUST pre-book tickets as there are NO tickets available on the day. LEGO is just for use at the event and not to be taken away, unless
purchased. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorise, or endorse this event. 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm: www.thebrickpeople.co.uk 03 APRIL GREEN WOODWORKING COURSE Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW. Try your hand at green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Make simple items such as a beetle (mallet) using traditional tools and techniques. No previous experience necessary. 10am-2pm. £30 per person. gattonpark.co.uk OPEN DAY Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW. Park and gardens open all afternoon, free guided tours and free activities for children. Tea and cakes are available to purchase Dogs on leads welcome. Open 12-5pm. Online booking: £6.00 entry, children go free.. On the day £7.00. gattonpark.co.uk SURREY VILLAGES APRIL CRAFT FAIR “Handcrafted Art and Craft” The Surrey Villages craft fairs are held once a month on a Sunday in Shere Village Hall. Our fairs host a selection of crafts from local artists and craftspeople – we only allow handmade items to be sold at the fair. The fairs are free entry and there is free parking close to the venue. Stallholders - Items should be truly handmade
by you or by an artist or group you are representing – we do not allow ‘handcrafted’ items that have been imported. We make sure there is a variety of crafts and do not more than two tables with the same type of craft. Standard tables are priced at £30 and one table measuring 6’ x 2’6” and two chairs will be provided per booking. Refreshments will be sold on site and there are also local shops close to the halls. 10:30am-3:30pm. 04 - 07 APRIL SURREY ARTS EASTER The Surrey Arts Easter activities programme returns in April after a couple of years break due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This year sees a significant change to the programme. For the first time the programme is split over two areas of the county, East Surrey (Redhill) and West Surrey (Woking). This exciting programme gives young people the chance to experience a variety of different activities including playing in an orchestra for the first time, trying a string instrument, producing their own music and DJing, being part of a rock band, learning dance routines and being creative in an art class. Programme coordinator Yvette Madden says ‘The Coronavirus made it difficult to run the residential programme which has CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE primarytimes.co.uk/surrey
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PARENT & CHILD CUPCAKES CLASS Victorias Kitchen, Mayford Green, Woking GU22. An adorable class to teach you and your child some delightful sugarcraft skills. This class is for you and your 7-15 year old and are designed so that Mum, Dad or carer can help the younger ones with tasks (if they need it) but the older ones can get totally stuck in themselves. You leave with a box of 6 cupcakes each (12 in total) in a bag with a recipe and tips sheet. 10am12:30pm. £75. 17 & 18 APRIL EASTER EGG HUNT Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW. Come for a springtime stroll and join the hunt over Easter weekend. Easter trails, topical activities and refreshments available to purchase. 10.30am-4pm. Adult £6, child £3. On the day £7. Please book all events in advance online at gattonpark.co.uk 23 & 24 APRIL
been held for over 40 years. However, we have developed a diverse and exciting programme that will be accessible across more of the county giving young people more opportunities to participate in music, dance and art.’ The range of activities for 6 to 16 year olds will run on Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 April at St. Bede’s School in Redhill and Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 April at Westfield School in Woking. Activities include: Discover Strings suitable for 6 – 11 year olds (Redhill only) – no experience needed. Orchestra in a day for grades 1 – 4 and 4 – 8 or equivalent standard . Music production and DJing suitable for 8 – 16 year olds – no experience needed The Band Experience suitable for 8 – 14 year olds – no experience needed Creative dance suitable for 8 – 15 year olds – no experience needed. Art class suitable for 6 – 10 year olds – no experience needed
08 APRIL GUILDFORD YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA EASTER CONCERT Holy Trinity Church, Surrey, GU1 3RR. Come to an uplifting evening of music exploring some of the best-known Russian symphonic repertoire. Directed by Matthew LloydWilson. Rachmaninoff’s glorious second symphony will be paired with renowned tone poems: Tchaikovsky’s ravishing Romeo and Juliette Fantasy Overture, Mussorgsky’s chilling ‘Night on Bald Mountain’, and Borodin’s ‘on the Steps of Central Asia’. 11 APRIL FOREST FUN 2+YRS Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW. Join us in our Forest School area to explore Cedar Wood, make woodland crafts and enjoy a treat around the fire. 10am-12pm or 1.30-3.30pm. £8 per child. Booking essential. www.gattonpark.co.uk
05, 07, 12 & 14 APRIL ART CLUB: EXPERIMENTAL ARTIST SKETCHBOOKS Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ. 10.30am – 12pm (8-12 year olds), 2pm – 3.30pm (13-16 year olds) £10 per child | Members £9 per child Meet at the Foyle Pottery Studio Play with different materials and experiments in drawing in this 90-minute artist-led workshop. Explore the galleries and surroundings and gather a sketchbook of ideas to take away. www.wattsgallery.org.uk 16 EASTER 2022
11 - 22 APRIL EASTER ACTIVITIES AT SQUIRE’S GARDEN CENTRES Visit one of our centres for some Easter holiday fun for the little ones! Our Create & Grow activities are running from 9:30am – 2pm from Monday 11 – Friday 22 April, weekdays only, excludes bank holidays. Plant a colourful Easter pot – £6 – Advanced booking required. Enjoy planting a bright pot with beautiful plants. Take it home or give
as a lovely Easter gift! Booking required for children only and not accompanying adult(s). Bunny hunt – £2.50 – Receive a sweet treat! Look for clues around the centre to help find the magic word. Receive a chocolate treat once complete! No booking required for the bunny hunt. While stocks last. Each activity takes around 20 minutes. Children must be always accompanied by an adult. 12 APRIL BIRDS, NESTS AND EGGS Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW. Explore the grounds and enjoy crafts about birds that make their home at Gatton. Ideal for children aged 4-7 years. 10am-12pm or 1.30-3.30 pm. £8 per child. Booking essential. gattonpark.co.uk PARENT & CHILD FIN DRIP CAKE CLASS – EASTER THEME Victorias Kitchen, Mayford Green, Woking GU22. A new fun class for you and your 8–16-year-old to make together! You will learn how to split, fill, crumb coat and cover your cake (which we have baked in advance) making your own fluffy buttercream. You will also learn how to master the all-important glossy chocolate drip, and decorate it with some beautiful piping, sprinkles and of course Oreos! Please note you will make one Drip Cake per Parent & Child Couple. £79. 10am.
FLEECY FROLICS LAMBING EVENT Merrist Wood College, Holly Lane, Guildford. The College’s annual lambing event, held across two days, is a celebration of nature and countryside crafts. 12noon-4pm. Visit the farm, Sheep shearing demonstrations, Falconry displays, Woodland crafts and stalls. Animal handling, Horse drawn trailer rides, Facepainting, Refreshments and picnic area and lots more….. Tickets for either day MUST be pre-booked online – no tickets will be sold on the day Free parking (if weather is bad, there may be a short walk from the car park). There is NO cash machine on site so please bring enough with you (most outlets take card payments but not all) Sorry, strictly no dogs please – except guide/assistance dogs (proof required) bDue to certain weather conditions some areas may be muddy so please wear appropriate footwear. You are welcome to bring picnics with you but please bring picnic rugs etc as there is limited outside seating Most areas are accessible for wheelchairs (dependent on weather) – however, please be aware that there will be a certain amount of walking required as this is an outside event We have blue badge parking near the main ticket entrance – blue badge holders only Pregnant women are advised not to attend the event Carers can gain free admission (proof required, please see website for further details) Family ticket £32 24 APRIL YMCA EAST SURREY FREE CYCLE TRAINING YMCA East Surrey, Princes Road, Redhill. RH1 6JJ. Rides suitable for all abilities with a circular route starting and finish at the primarytimes.co.uk/surrey
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YMCA, Princes Road, Redhill, RH1 6JJ.All rides start at 9am prompt with tea and coffee available from 8.30am. 26 APRIL SURREY AND HAMPSHIRE I2I TEACHING PARTNERSHIP SCITT - GET INTO TEACHING INFORMATION SEMINAR If you are considering a career in secondary teaching and would like to find out more about this amazing profession then come along to our Information Seminar where you will be able to gain a better understanding of the routes into teaching, funding options and gaining school experience. Learn about teacher training with the i2i Teaching Partnership SCITT, our locations across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Middlesex, and how to apply. Enjoy a tour of the school to see inspirational teaching in action. Be inspired by hearing from current teachers, why they joined the profession and what makes it such a rewarding career. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, meet our representatives and chat to a current trainee. Open to all members of the public in other careers, university students, graduates who have not yet settled on a career and those already working in schools. For more information about the i2i Teaching Partnership Initial Teacher Training Programme. 9:30am-11:30am. www.i2ipartnership.co.uk
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07 & 08 MAY, LOSELEY PARK food. Live music on stage both days. Kids zone 11am-7pm Monday, Saturday, Sunday www.thelocalfoodfestival.com/tickets/
30TH APRIL - 02 MAYy THE LOCAL BEER FESTIVAL Laleham Recreation Ground, The Broadway, Laleham, Staines, Surrey, TW18 1RZ. With every adult ticket sold you will receive 2 drink vouchers to use at any of the bars. You will also receive 3 taster drink tokens to be used on the real ale range at the main bar. For the first 500 through the door each day the ticket will include a branded festival cup. Bring the whole family as KIDS ARE FREE ENTRY and we have plenty of fun filled attraction in our kids zone. A large range of ales to try, Pimms bar, prosecco bar, cider bar, rum bar and a gin bar. A large selection of
in walking-talking survey tours, fun, creative activities, and contribute to a snapshot of nature around us. 10.30am - 4pm. wattsgallery.org.uk
01 MAY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE BIOBLITZ Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ. Free with admission Takes place around Limnerslease woodlands and across the Artists’ Village All ages welcome We’ve partnered up with Community Orchard Project South East (COPSE) who will lead a day of exploring Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village to find out more about the plants and wildlife that we are surrounded by. May is the perfect month for budding ecologists to discover the plants and animals that live all around us. Come along to connect to and learn about our Surrey countryside; take part
01 MAY & 03 JULY THE MAKE SPACE Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ. First Sunday of the month, 10.30 – 11.30am, 1 – 2pm, 3 – 4pm Children £3 | Friends free Adults free with admission Foyle Pottery Terrace All ages (ideal for 5+) Bring your family to make arts and crafts at the Make Space inspired by a different artwork, exhibition or theme each month. 1 May As part of our first ever BioBlitz, make your own Seed Bomb and decorative box. www.wattsgallery.org.uk
07 & 08 MAY DOGFEST AT LOSELEY PARK, SURREY DogFest 2022, in partnership with Bought By Many, returns bigger and better than ever at Loseley Park, Surrey. Try your paw at a variety of have-a-go activities from dog diving to agility, enter Fun Dog Show for your chance to win Best In Show, or raise some money for Dogs Trust as you admire your surroundings on the Big Dog Walk. Enjoy sensational dog displays all day in the Main Arena, listen to a variety of animal experts at the Live Stage, learn some training tips at Dogs Trust’s Dog School and much MUCH more!) Plus, there’s shopping galore, festival food & drink and more dogs than you can ever imagine. We look forward to welcoming you to the nation’s favourite dog friendly festival. 9:30am-5pm. www.dog-fest.co.uk
The Secret Garden Experience Why not spark your child’s curiosity with this imaginative, educational and playful gift to be enjoyed by all the family at home.
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(6 - 11years). These are accompanied by digital quizzes and challenges via our website. There’s no time-limit, you can simply pause and continue whenever you like. Exceptional value at only £3 per episode. ***** “Brilliant for families” A Younger Theatre thesecretgardenexperience.co.uk
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ALL THE VERY BEST THEATRE, ARTS AND FILM NEAR YOU
AT NEW VICTORIA THEATRE From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this amazing new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story!
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oe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the
country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money! But what Joe doesn’t have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But things don’t go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries to find what money can’t buy! Get your tickets today from www.atgtickets.com/woking
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Kids’ Symphonic Sundays Bring your family to hear professional musicians give an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. They’ll have the chance to sing, dance and conduct, whilst learning a huge amount and hearing the most beautiful sounds Nicki and James provide engaging, interactive family concerts which increase the musical knowledge of kids - and their grownups - in equal measure. Each concert stars a new professional guest who provides a deep dive into the workings of their specialist instrument, followed by a chance for everyone to get hands on with the instrument for themselves. You will hear a huge variety of music performed by some of the country’s finest musicians, all whilst having a fantastically fun time! Their brilliant bunch of soloists include members of The London Philharmonic Orchestra and BBC Concert Orchestra, Musicians from West End pit bands such as Matilda, Cabaret and Frozen, a soloist signed to Sony Music and an oboist who’s so talented, he’s even able to make a beautiful sound when blowing into a carrot. Price £8. Suitable for primary and pre-school children, and their families. 50 minutes (doors open at 9.45am).
22 April Slime 11.30am & 2.30pm. Presented by The Herd. Being a slug is hard. Everyone thinks you’re disgusting. Slug and Caterpillar are starving, and the only leaf left in the garden is just out of reach. Slug thinks they should work together. Get the leaf, eat the leaf, play a game, be friends. Caterpillar has other ideas. Slugs are gross, they’re covered in slime and they have terrible taste in music. Things get sticky. Enter the undergrowth to SQUISH, SQUELCH and PLAY your way through this hilarious, surreal show for 2-5 years and their families.
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22nd – 26th March The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe Elliott & Harper Productions and Catherine Schreiber present the Leeds Playhouse production of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. Direct from London, the acclaim production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is coming to Woking starring Samantha Womack as the White Witch. Step through the wardrobe this winter into CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE primarytimes.co.uk/surrey
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the magical kingdom of Narnia for the most mystical of adventures in a faraway land. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and say hello to a talking Faun, an unforgettable Lion and the coldest, cruellest White Witch. Tickets from £13 7 - 10 April Billionaire Boy From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this amazing new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story!Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money! But what Joe doesn’t have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But things don’t go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries to find what money can’t buy! 19 - 23 April Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker The sweetest of all Matthew Bourne’s treats returns to Woking for one week only! It’s a Nutcracker! for all seasons, adored by critics and audiences alike. With family-sized helpings of Bourne’s trademark wit and magical fantasy, Nutcracker! follows Clara’s journey through a shimmering, ice-skating wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of Sweetieland, influenced by the lavish Hollywood musicals of the 1930’s. . 18 & 19 May 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! 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!
Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre 01483 44 00 00
30th March The Gingerbread Man Come and meet my curious gingerbread man who discovers he has arms and legs and a cherry nose! He moves up hill and down dale, he doesn’t get tired or out of puff, not like the rest of us! And cheekily taunts the farm characters who all want gingerbread for their tea, calling ‘run run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me I’m the gingerbread man! An energetic spin on an old fairy tale that’s been told and retold by families for nearly two centuries. This tall tale will enthral and inspire your little ones’ creative imaginations. Adapted for Storytelling for 0-5’s. Adult + Child: £7.50 15 & 16 April WOLF! Beneath the Moon, under the mountains, amongst a flock of woolly sheep, Jack is bored. Bored of watching sheep Bored of counting sheep but most importantly... 22 EASTER 2022
bored of SHEEP Down in the village just a whisper of a wolf will cause a panic! Join us for a magical adventure and find out what happens when Jack cries WOLF! With original music, puppetry and a tale you thought you knew… From the makers of The Three Bears and The Tin Foil Astronaut, Kitchen Zoo. Inspired by Aesop’s Fable, The Boy who Cried Wolf for under 5s and their grown ups. Running Time: Approximately 45 minutes, plus a post-show meet and greet.
Camberley Theatre 01276 707600
27 March Twinkle and Teddys Big Day Out babyballet® Bracknell, Wokingham and Windsor are tutu excited to showcase their little stars aged just 3-6 years performing on stage. They will be dancing along with Twinkle and Teddy the babyballet® bears in “Twinkle and Teddy’s Big Day Out”! This interactive family performance will entertain and delight, as you join them all on their magical adventures. Full £13.50, Under 16s and Over 60s £11.50 6 April Dinosaur Adventure Live 65 million years in the making...are you ready for the adventure? Join our intrepid Dinosaur Adventurers as we journey to a world of living, breathing, life-like Dinosaurs. Walk with us through the Jurassic era on an unforgettable interactive experience as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on Earth.Feel the excitement of meeting real life-like Dinosaurs face-to-face and hearing the tremendous roar of a T-Rex. Learn their history and even feed them but watch out - you could be on the menu. Full £14, Theatre Club £13 10 April The Wind in the Willows Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels! Multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark style and energy to the riverbank with heaps of interaction, stunning costumes, toe-tapping music, and larger-than-life characters, A TOAD-ally terrific treat whether you’re 4 or 104! 100 mins with interval. Full £17, Theatre Club £16, Child £15 15 April The Wizard of Oz Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it’s not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great
and Powerful Oz be able to help? This spectacular, pantomimic, colourful story is packed with hilarious jokes, dazzling dance routines, glittering scenery and plenty more for all the family, plus at the end of the show you will have a chance to meet the larger than life characters! 29 May Rapunzel A tangled musical adventure! Let your hair down in a brand-new adaptation of the popular fairy tale ‘RAPUNZEL’ Scott Ritchie Productions proudly presents this exciting and fun adventure. This production promises to be a theatrical treat for audiences of all ages, featuring a witty script, original music and some songs you may already know. Get tangled up with a host of loveable characters from this magical fairy tale.
Cranleigh Arts 01483 2780000
29 May A Midsummer Nights Musical A new musical,inspired by ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is being premiered at Cranleigh Arts Centre by the young performers of Showdown Theatre Arts. Puck and the Fairies have lots of magic to do to keep the King and his new Queen happy and now the actors have been given just 24 hours to pull a musical together to be performed at Queen Tania’s birthday party, however they are a tad rusty after the industry being hit by a pandemic. Oh and an accidental love potion causes havoc along the way! Packed with many of your favourite musical numbers, this will be a fun show for the whole family! 7pm. £12.
Dorking Halls 01306 881717
2 April Easter Pantomime - The Wizard of Oz This April, follow the Yellow Brick Road to Dorking Halls for a fantastic all-new Easter pantomime version of The Wizard of Oz. Join Kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on this magical adventure suitable for all ages. Watch in amazement as they are picked up by a tornado and carried off to the magical Land of Oz. With help from their new friends the Munchkins, they to travel to the Emerald City where the great Wizard of Oz lives. On their way they meet a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. Will the wonderful Wizard of Oz be able to help them before the Wicked Witch of the West captures them in her dungeon? Come and join in the fun over the rainbow. Packed with brilliant dance routines, well known pop songs, lots of audience participation! 14 April Exciting Science This brand new and exciting show featuring loads of amazing experiments
from the world of science is coming to Dorking Halls and is not to be missed. An educational show that will amaze & astound all ages from 4 years & upwards, as we put the “Exciting” back into “Science”. Join our crazy scientists as they “create a volcanic eruption, build an air missile launcher, make mini rockets and create some pretty big bangs live on Stage. With loads more fun and fact filled experiments to see, this highly interactive show is the perfect way to expand your mind in the world of science. So stand clear and prepare for action, as this show is full of wiz, bang, pop... and splurt!
Electric Theatre 01483 444789
7 – 9 April Showdown Theatre Arts: Footloose Showdown Theatre Arts are back to present Footloose, the musical. Based on the 1980’s hit movie and packed with classic hits in the Oscar and Tonynominated Top Forty score, Footloose is a musical with heart that will also have you dancing in your seats! Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school however not to discover that there is a ban on dancing enforced by the local preacher, who is determined to control the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, more trouble follows, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. Ren’s heart is set on getting the town back on its feet! Tickets from £14. 29 May Let’s All Dance – The Princess and The Pea When a young Prince is in search of a bride, his mother, The Queen, is on the lookout for a real Princess. But after several months the Prince has not met anyone he likes. One night, a young woman turns up on the steps of the palace, wet through from a huge storm. The Queen takes one look at her muddy clothes and bedraggled hair and does not believe she is a real Princess. So that night the Queen sets the young woman a test. In true fairytale style the young woman passes with flying colours and wins the heart of the Prince with her spirit and determination. This gorgeous new production mixes Let’s All Dance’s signature crystal clear narrative, fantastic dancing, beautiful costumes and lovely music to enthral children and families. A charming show and a great message to never judge a book by its cover Running time: 40 minutes. Suitable for all, especially 2-11 year olds, including those with special needs.
Epsom Playhouse 01372 742555
7 April The Sooty Show Izzy wizzy, let’s get busy! Join Sooty for his brand new Laugh Out Loud Magic Show! Direct from their hit ITV series, Sooty, primarytimes.co.uk/surrey
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Sweep and Soo and TV’s Richard Cadell will amaze you with impossible tricks and sidesplitting jokes! Be astounded at Sooty’s flying car, Soo’s singing unicorn and Sweep’s levitating sausage! With special guests circus star Michael Jordan and the ultraviolet specialties of Fantasie de la Nuit. A spectacular treat for the whole family – including a chance to meet Richard and Sooty after the show! thesootyshow.co.uk 1 May Exciting Science This brand new, exciting & educational show will amaze & astound all ages from 4 years+, as we put the ‘Exciting’ back into ‘Science’. (See what we did there!) So, join crazy scientists as they create a volcanic eruption, build an Air Missile Launcher, make mini rockets and create some pretty big bangs live on stage. With loads more fun and other experiments to see, this highly interactive show is the perfect way to expand your mind in the world of science.
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9 April Crabby: A Snappy Little Tale of Grumpy Feelings and What to do About Them “Crabby went a-walking along the sea shore. Crabby went a-walking, let’s see what Crabby saw” When Crabby the hermit crab loses his shell after being cursed by a Mermaid, he’s up against the turning tides and must find a new one as soon as possible. He soon discovers it’s not easy getting what you want if you’re, well, a bit crabby. Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the Edwardian seaside in this award-winning musical multi-sensory show from Collar & Cuffs Co. Along the seashore you’ll encounter giant jellyfish, a happy flappy seagull, and even a parade! Featuring a performance plus a sensory play session, this little tale explores anger, frustration and tantrums plus lots of simple low cost/no cost ways to release big feelings in safe ways. 23 April Milkshake Live! Milkshake Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular NEW Show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake friends plus two Milkshake Presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! Join Paddington Bear, Daisy and Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip & Posy, Blues Clues & You and of course Milkshake Monkey for an unforgettable family time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical! Learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake friends and watch as the music, the lights, the costumes and the stage brings Milkshake! to life!
Harlequin Theatre 01737 276500
26 March Dinosaur Adventure Live 65 million years in the making… Are you ready for the adventure? Join our intrepid primarytimes.co.uk/surrey
dinosaur adventurers as we journey to a world of living, breathing dinosaurs. Walk with us through the Jurassic era on an unforgettable interactive experience as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on Earth. Feel the excitement of meeting life-like dinosaurs face-to-face and hearing the tremendous roar of a T-Rex. Learn their history and even feed them but watch out – you could be on the menu! £14.00 8 April The Sooty Show Izzy wizzy, let’s get busy! Join Sooty for his brand new Laugh Out Loud Magic Show! Direct from their hit ITV series, Sooty, Sweep and Soo and TV’s Richard Cadell will amaze you with impossible tricks and sidesplitting jokes! Be astounded at Sooty’s flying car, Soo’s singing unicorn and Sweep’s levitating sausage! With special guests circus star Michael Jordan and the ultraviolet specialties of Fantasie de la Nuit. A spectacular treat for the whole family – including a chance to meet Richard and Sooty after the show! thesootyshow.co.uk 16 April The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio One of the best-loved classics for children comes to life…literally! Lyngo Theatre presents The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio. Crickets, cats, foxes and of course the world-famous puppet, will spring out of our collection of dusty, old magic books. Patrick Lynch from CBeebies pulls all the strings and turns all the pages to bring you the true story of Pinocchio – no lie. Who nose? He might even find his father and become a real boy. Come and join him on his incredible journey, you’ll have a whale of a time! 30 May Fartology The funniest, most outrageous science show in the world! BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates takes you on an unforgettable, explosive scientific journey through the bizarre chemistry, biology and physics behind our farts. Complex biochemistry is transformed into a hilarious adventure using massive bottoms, vortex cannons, rockets, vast whoopee cushions, explosions and the world’s loudest fart machine. For ages 7+ and adults.
Leatherhead Theatre 01372 365141
26th – 28th May Peter Pan – A musical Adventure Peter Pan tells the classic tale of a boy who refuses to grow up. On a quest to find stories with which to entertain his young cohorts in Neverland. Peter returns to the real world and meets Wendy, Michael and John Darling. The Darling children accompany Peter back to Neverland where they learn to fly and get involved in all sorts of adventures and defeat Captain Hook. Tickets from £16.50 EASTER 2022 23
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