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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!
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Farnham Maltings
01252 745444 3rd April 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.
New Victoria Theatre
020 7206 1174 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
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... 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,
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.
g-live
08447701797 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 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
