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Theatre 24 Who’s Treading the Boards?

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PANTOMIME! It’s nearly panto season… oh yes it is! This year’s pantomime, Aladdin, opens at the New Victoria Theatre on Friday 6 December 2019 and runs until Sunday 5 January 2020.

After the great success of last year’s Cinderella, audiences can expect a show packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients, a lamp-load of comedy, jaw-dropping special effects and plenty of boos and hisses the whole family will enjoy!

Not only will Aladdin include a lot of laughs, music and fun, the show will star Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole as the Genie of the Ring and comedy and panto legend Bobby Davro as Wishee Washee.

Children will also recognise CBBC’s Mischa Eckersley (4 O’Clock Club) as Princess Jasmine.

Aladdin is certain to have something for everyone and the New Victoria Theatre is hosting a number of accessible performances, including Signed, Captioned and Audio Described

performances. There will also be a Relaxed Performance, a specially modified performance where noise and sound effects will be limited, lights will stay on in the auditorium and audience members can come and go as they please throughout on Thursday 12 December.

It isn’t Christmas without a trip to the theatre, and what better way to get in the spirit than with Surrey’s biggest pantomime? Featuring a wish-granting genie, an evil sorcerer and the timeless tale of the Twankey family, tickets are selling fast, so make sure you hop aboard your flying carpet and head to the New Victoria Theatre to ensure you don’t miss this year’s genie-us Woking panto!

Aladdin - 6 December - 5 January - New Victoria Theatre, Woking Tickets from £13 ATGTICKETS.COM/Woking Box Office: 0844 871 7645 (Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.) n For great days out listings, visit www.primarytimes.co.uk

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BELL FARM SCHOOL Bell Farm is a friendly, happy, hardworking environment where respect for others, positive attitudes towards work and behaviour are not only encouraged but nurtured, and each child is given the opportunity to flourish. Through our values-led curriculum and Rights Respecting agenda we endeavour to ensure that every child excels academically, socially, morally and spiritually and truly feels ‘proud to belong’ to our inclusive, vibrant and successful school.

Our mission is to prepare every child for their future by providing a caring and exciting environment where our children develop independence and self-confidence whilst achieving their full potential.

We do this through having high expectations, fostering community links, valuing our extensive outdoor grounds and newly purpose built classrooms and offering first class pastoral and well-being support. n

OPEN DAYS AND TOURS

Tours of the school led by Anne Cooper, Headteacher, for entry to Reception class in September 2020 will be available at the following times: Monday 21st October – 10am • Wednesday 23rd October – 1.30pm Thursday 24th October – 10am • Wednesday 6th November – 10am Thursday 7th November – 1.30pm • Monday 11th November – 10am Tuesday 12th November – 1.30pm • Thursday 14th November – 10am Monday 18th November – 10am • Wednesday 20th November – 1.30pm Thursday 21st November – 10am • Friday 22nd November – 1.30pm Monday 25th November – 10am • Tuesday 26th November – 1.30pm Wednesday 27th November – 10am

Please contact the school office on 01932 224 009 to book a space.

Further details are available on our website.

Bell Farm Primary School, Hersham Road, Hersham, Walton on Thames, KT12 5NB

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MONSTER FUN AT MARWELL

THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM From 26 October to 3 November 2019, guests can take part in a free monster trail and track down 12 hidden monsters around the zoo. The colourful illustrated beasts include a panteater, spitopotamus and a scary scornbill to name but a few.

This October half term, Marwell Zoo in Hampshire will be home to some frightening new species as little monsters are invited to join in some ‘monster fun’ around its 140-acre park.

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Other complimentary activities include broomstick flying with Marwell’s resident and wise old wizard Lowedolf, where children can earn their level four licence, and spooky story telling with Esme the friendly witch.

Dressed up little monsters, witches and wizards are also invited to help Lowedolf and Esme conjure up a spell in a giant magical cauldron each day.

For a keepsake to take home, optional extras such as wand decorating or monster making are available for £1 each. n For more information, visit www.marwell.org.uk/halloween

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NURSERY TASTER MORNING Highfield and Brookham are opening the doors every other Friday to their beautiful nursery from 10am until 12noon. These sessions are a great way to see if their nursery is right for your child and to discover how Highfield and Brookham’s learning opportunities really do set them apart from other nurseries. Choosing their nursery is your opportunity to begin your child’s educational journey in the most magical way. Book your taster session at highfieldandbrookham. co.uk/nursery-taster. Alternatively, call 01428 722005 or email admissions@brookhamschool. co.uk for more information.

Until Sunday 3rd Nov WATTS GALLERY – ARTISTS’ VILLAGE: JOHN FREDERICK LEWIS: FACING FAME This monographic exhibition on the nineteenth-century artist, John Frederick Lewis (1804-1876), will feature a wide variety of vivid and detailed paintings created by the artist during his travels in Europe and the Middle East. Throughout his career, Lewis travelled extensively. Early visits to Scotland were followed by time spent in Germany, Italy and Spain. After visiting Greece, Constantinople and Bursa, Lewis continued on towards Egypt in 1841. This journey was a defining moment; it was Lewis’s move to the Islamic quarters of Cairo that significantly shaped both his creative practice and the artistic

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Until Sunday 17th Nov AUTUMN ART Polesden Lacey. Come along and help create our art installation with fallen leaves, inspired by the landscape and wildlife at Polesden Lacey. Normal admission applies. Admission is free for National Trust members.

Saturday 26th FOOD & CRAFT MARKET Supporting The Friends of East Surrey Hospital, The Sportsman, Mogador Road, Tadworth KT20 7ES. The Sportsman, Mogador are hosting a monthly food and craft market on the last Saturday of every month between 10am-2pm to raise money for The Friends of East Surrey Hospital. Bring along family and friends to this wonderful community event! 10am.

Every week until 19th December 2019 COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE SUPPORTING SURREY LIFELONG LEARNING PARTNERSHIP Park Barn Centre, Park Barn Drive, Guildford GU2 8EN. Join in and help us support Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership. Free confidential advice & support, Using your computer, smart phone or tablet to keep connected to friends and family. Feeding a family well on a budget. Managing your money with the introductions on Universal Credits. 11am.

Wednesday 16th Sunday 20th TASTE OF AUTUMN RHS Garden Wisley. Celebrate

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the sights, sounds and tastes of the season with 30 exhibitors, featuring Surrey Bees and The National Vegetable Society, as well as many others, offering the opportunity to buy food and drink products. 9am-5.30pm.

Wednesday 16th October - Sunday 3rd November WIZARDS AND WITCHES WEEK Bocketts Farm. Encounter a range of reptiles and creepy crawlies in the REPTILE ROADSHOW. An amazing opportunity to get close to some beautiful and unusual creatures!

Enjoy exciting SCIENCE AND SLIME SHOWS with the wickedly wonderful Einstein’s Entertainers! Various show times throughout the day. Explore the SPOOKTACULARLY FUN TRAIL as you help Mr Funny Bones find the missing clues around the farm.

Don’t miss your free treat when you finish! Enjoy a full programme of fun farm activities with Small Animal Encounters, Goat Milking, Tractor Rides, Pony Rides and Our famous Pig Race! Get creative in our CREEPY CRAFT CORNER with badges, colouring sheets, hat making and lots more! Take home a HOMEGROWN BOCKETTS FARM PUMPKIN.Hundreds to choose from and on sale all week. OPEN EVERY DAY: 10am-5.30pm.

Friday 18th ROLLER DISCO The Harlington, 236 Fleet Road, Fleet GU51 4BY. 6pm-9pm. The Harlington have combined with DISCO SKATE to bring the joy of Roller Disco to Fleet! All ages Disco 6pm–9pm Entry £5 per person (including skate hire).

Purchase on the door only. Bar open with snacks available.

Saturday 19th SPIDERS AREN’T SO SCARY! Join our nature group to see some of the fascinating spiders that call our park home and learn more with themed activities. Bring your family along to meet some of the park’s spiders and find out about their lives from our nature experts.

Suitable for adults and families.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. £5. 5pm-7pm.

Saturday 19th October Sunday 3rd November HALF TERM POTION MAKING TRAIL Claremont Landscape Garden KT10 9JG. Search the ghoulish garden for mysterious ingredients

to complete your magic potion!

10am-4pm.

Saturday 19th October Sunday 3rd November PECULIAR PUMPKINS HALLOWEEN TRAIL Winkworth Arboretum. There are strange goings on at Winkworth this Halloween. Pumpkins have begun to pop up across Winkworth with creepy carved faces – can you solve the mystery? 10am-4pm.

Saturday 26th RIPLEY BONFIRE 2019 As well as the bonfire and spectacular firework display there is an extensive funfair, food stalls, a bar which has a perfect view of the bonfire and fireworks with live music. 19:10 - Torchlit Procession Commences. The Torchlit Procession, led by the Ripley Bonfire Queen and her attendants, preceded by the band, leaves the village hall and makes its way to the green.

19.30 - Lighting of the Bonfire! The Torchlit Procession arrives at the green and the Ripley Bonfire Queen lights the bonfire 20.00 - Firework Display Commences.

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th CREATE A FREE CREEPY PUMPKIN Woking Shopping is celebrating Halloween in spooktacular style with the chance for customers to pick up a pumpkin and have their own creepy design carved out for FREE! Customers are invited to join the terrifying team at the petrifying pumpkin station in Peacocks food court from 11am-4pm to create their own spine-chilling pumpkin design on one of our special templates, for the team of creepy carvers to cut out on a real pumpkin for FREE. There will also be haunting Halloween crafts and spellbinding sweet treats for the little ones to enjoy while customers wait for their petrifying pumpkin.

Woking shopping is the ideal place for customers to pick up their Halloween essentials. From fancy dress, face paints and accessories at Claire’s to decorations at Flying Tiger to sweet treats at stores including Poundland, Sainsbury’s, Krispy Kreme and The Old Sweet Shop. Plus customers can find a range of frightful fashion at stores like Debenhams, H&M, New Look, Topshop and Topman. www.wokingshopping.co.uk

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R Friday 26th October Sunday 3rd November HALLOWEEN ACTIVITY WEEK Birdworld. Feel your hair stand on end and a shiver down your spine as you walk through the creepy corridors of Birdworld’s unique Halloween Grotto. Make specially themed arts and crafts, take part in face painting, follow a spooky activity trail and take a ride on the park’s Halloween Train Ride to learn about some of the gruesome habits of our larger birds! (Activities 11am- 4pm).

AUTUMN HALF TERM – AWESOME AUTUMN RHS Garden Wisley. A week of half term fun celebrating Awesome

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Autumn in the garden with fun activities, including trails, walks, craft, puppet shows and gardening workshops as well as face-painting (£4) and pumpkin carving (£5).

WIZARDS AND WITCHES WEEK Bocketts Farm Park, Young St, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS. Enjoy a full packed programme of fun and freaky activities including a Spooky Quiz Trail, Creepy Craft Corner and Reptile Roadshow, where you’ll get the chance to meet awesome creepy crawlies up close!

Plus, they’ll be amazing science and slime shows from Einstein’s Entertainers, owl meet and greet sessions and hundreds of pumpkins on sale! Daily activities include pony rides, tractor rides, animal handling and pig racing, and you can meet and feed all of the friendly farm animals too. With a large heated indoor play barn, trampolines, pedal go karts, young driver’s area and a jumping pillow, there’s plenty to keep the whole family amused, whatever the weather! www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

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WIGLET’S GREAT SPOOK-ER-REE HALF TERM FUN Godstone Farm. Half Term Halloween fun at Godstone Farm, light illusion tunnel, trick or treat games, face painting, spooky tales, low bang fireworks, lots of animals, indoor and outdoor play and more!

HALLOWEEN TRAIL Polesden Lacey. 10am-3pm Fun, spooky family trail. Can you discover what creature has been prowling around Polesden Lacey at night this Halloween? £3 pp. Normal admission applies. Admission is free for National Trust members.

Sunday 27th STARRUN 4 YOUNG EPILEPSY Join Young Epilepsy for our exciting, family-friendly running event StarRun 4 Young Epilepsy! There are distances to suit all ages and abilities with a chip timed 5km or 10km trail around our beautiful campus or a 0.5km loop ‘fun run’, walk or push for those who prefer shorter distances. With the kind sponsorship from Wingate, 100% of all entry donations go directly to Young Epilepsy helping us to support more

young people in the UK diagnosed with epilepsy. The StarRun will be held on 27 October at our campus; St Piers Lane, Lingfield RH7 6PW. Times start from 9am for the 0.5K route and 9:30am for the 5 & 10K. Food and refreshments available, along with family friendly entertainment. This event has a huge emphasis on fun and inclusion and all participants will receive a bespoke StarRun medal too. Sign up now and shine like a STAR! SPOOKY SPIDERS, WIZARDS AND WITCHES Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW. Drop in for Halloween activities and enjoy a spooky trail around the grounds. Ideal for younger children. In collaboration with Gatton Community Theatre.

1-4pm. Adult £5 child £2. No booking required. Tel: 01737 649068. Email: events@gattonpark.org.uk. www.gattonpark.co.uk

Monday 28th AUTUMN PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE FOR KIDS Hatchlands Park. Photography course for 7-11yr olds. Learn how

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R to use your camera to take amazing photographs of Hatchlands Park Autumnal colours. £39 (optional additional £5 compact camera hire)

Wednesday 30th TRAILS AND TALES: FUNNYBONES (2-4YRS) Enjoy the story of ‘Funnybones’ and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. 10-11.30am or 1.30-3pm. Cost: £8.00 per child.

Thursday 31st SPOOKY WALK Claremont Landscape Garden. Are you brave enough for a horrifying Halloween walk around Claremont?

At Claremont we’re hosting the

ghosts. Who knows what’s going to jump out at you. Join us for a scare if you dare. 4.30pm-6.30pm.

NOVEMBER Friday 1st TRAILS AND TALES: FUNNYBONES (2-4YRS) Enjoy the story of ‘Funnybones’ and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. 10-11.30am or 1.30-3pm. Cost: £8.00 per child.

Saturday 2nd BROCKHAM BONFIRE One of the largest firework displays in Surrey. Brockham Bonfire, is a traditional ‘family’ night of fun and celebration to raise funds for local societies, worthy causes and local charities. Please allow plenty of time to get to the firework display, as Brockham get extremely busy on Bonfire Night. Car parks are well signposted and numbered. The centre of Brockham becomes a traffic exclusion zone from 5.30pm until at least 10.30pm. A voluntary donation per person is asked to support the

various local charities and societies.

Procession leaves the Village Green and heads North and then South: 6:15pm. Lighting of the Bonfire: 7:45pm. Fireworks Display: 8:15pm.

CRANLEIGH LIONS BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS All day events followed by fireworks at 7.30pm. Make-a-Guy competition, torch-light procession, bonfire and firework display. Sponsored by Cranleigh and District Lions Club 6:00pm: Procession starts from Park Drive, Ewhurst Road led by The Friary Guildford Marching Band.

There will be traffic delays in the Ewhurst Road and Cranleigh High Street whilst the procession is on.

6:30pm: Crowds in Stocklund Square join in the Torchlight Procession.

6:45pm (approx): Bonfire Prayer is read to the crowd, & winning “Guy” is placed on top of the Bonfire, on The Common, Elmbridge Road side, GU6 8LU. The winning guy at the 2018 at the Cranleigh Bonfire & Fireworks 6:50pm (approx): Bonfire is set ablaze. Torch bearers pass their torches to the Bonfire Marshalls.

7:30pm: Firework display set to music by Star Fireworks (who won

the British Fireworks Championship in 2013) on The Common, Guildford Road side. 8pm: Benson’s Fun Fair continues on The Common. This is a free show, however please give generously to our collectors.

Please may we suggest you put a minimum of £5.00 in our buckets.

All profits from the event help charitable organisations, families and individuals in Cranleigh and the surrounding area that need our support. Please note road closures around Cranleigh. All roads around the Bonfire and Fireworks site are closed from 6.00pm until 10.00pm.

This includes Guildford Road from Gaston Gate, Elmbridge Road from Lashmere, The High Street from the roundabout by Superdrug, and Horseshoe Lane. Parking is available behind the Stocklund Square shops and please check to see if charges apply as this is on private land.

EPSOM FIREWORKS DISPLAY Epsom Fireworks Display & Funfair takes place every November at Hook Road Arena. The next event will be taking place on Saturday 2rd November 2019. 7th Epsom (Methodist) Scout Group hosts the

Bouncy Castles, Ball Ponds, Disco Domes, Soft Play & Toy Hire TWO GREAT OFFERS AVAILABLE

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R display with the help of local charities from the area from which donations out of the proceeds are made.

Venue: Hook Road Arena, KT19 8QG Gate Opens: 5.30pm; fireworks 7.45pm Alcohol and Personal fireworks (including sparklers) are not permitted at the showground.

FIREWORKS AT WISLEY Join us for RHS Garden Wisley’s first family-friendly, low-bang fireworks display. Open from 5pm, fireworks at 6pm. Other activities on Seven Acres terrace until 8pm.

Tickets £10 adults, £5 children.

HORLEY TOWN BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS Gates Open: 6pm, Bonfire Lit:

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7:00pm, Fireworks: 7:30pm. Entry Fee Adult £5, Child £3, Family £15 (2 Adults + 3 Children). Catering Horley Lions will have their barbecue bar on site serving burgers, hot dogs, bacon & egg rolls and tea, coffee and canned drinks.

BRAMLEY BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS The Bramley Bonfire is always a spectacular event with a torchlit parade, raging bonfire and magical fireworks. From 6pm.

WOKING FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA Woking Park will be hosting this year’s. 6pm. Firework display: 8pm.

Spectacular firework display will light up the sky The ever-popular Woking Fireworks Extravaganza returns to Woking Park on Saturday 2 November 2019. Organised by the Rotary Club of Woking District, the Fireworks Extravaganza is considered to be one of the best firework displays in the South East, and one of the most popular events held in Woking. Well-known Eagle Radio DJ Adam Morris will rock the crowd during the big build up to the display.

THE ROMANS ARE COMING Bourne Hall Museum Kids Club.

The Romans are coming building the newfangled thing called a road through the area, and changing a way of life forever. Discover what life was like in Roman Ewell. £5 Tel:020 8394 1734

Friday 8th FIREWORKS EVENT Oakfield Junior School. Fireworks display at Oakfield Junior School in Fetcham gates open at 5pm, fireworks at 7pm. Tel: 01372 374781

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ALDERSHOT MUM2MUM MARKET Alderwood Leisure Centre, Aldershot, Tongham Road, GU12 4AS GU12 4AS. Mum2mum Market nearly new sales, already popular all over the country, provide an opportunity for parents to make money selling their outgrown baby clothes, toys, books and equipment to other families. If you have gently used maternity or kids stuff to sell, BOOK A STALL and make some cash. We give you seller’s tips to help you get the pricing and presentation right to maximise your sales on the day. 12noon-2pm.

Friday 15th ROLLER DISCO The Harlington, 236 Fleet Road, Fleet GU51 4BY. 6pm-9pm. The Harlington have combined with DISCO SKATE to bring the joy of Roller Disco to Fleet! All ages Disco 6pm–9pm Entry £5 per person (including skate hire).

Purchase on the door only. Bar open with snacks available.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENING Highfield and Brookham Schools.

5pm-8pm. The perfect opportunity to arrange Christmas in one go!

Free entry and plenty of parking.

Free childcare 5-7pm. Join us for a festive shopping evening with your friends and family. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco while you shop, perhaps ordering your freshly cut Christmas tree or free range turkey from local farms. There will be a stunning array of gift stalls and plenty of opportunity to sample artisan cheeses, gins and wines. Register today at highfieldandbrookham. co.uk/christmas-shopping to receive a free shopping bag and to book your childcare.

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R Friday 15th November Sunday 5th January 2020 FESTIVE CHILDREN’S TRAIL The sparkle from Mrs Greville’s house has spilled out into the grounds; join us for a delightful Christmas walk along our new winter trail to see what glitters in nature. Normal admission applies to Polesden Lacey.

Friday 15th November 2019 - Monday 6th January 2020 ALL THAT GLITTERS This Christmas Polesden Lacey will be transformed with all the sparkle of and gemstones beloved of its last owner, Mrs Greville. Visit the house to see rooms as never before; sparkling with diamonds, emeralds,

rubies and pearls. The sparkle spills out into the grounds with a festive winter trail and bejewelled Santa’s grotto. There are also Christmas wreath-making classes, a traditional horse drawn carriage, festive menu and Christmas music. Some events require booking and additional fees may apply. www.nationaltrust.org. uk/polesdenchristmas.

Saturday 16th FARNHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON 2019 Farnham’s festivities will kick off with an action packed day to suit the entire family. Attractions will include a chance to visit Father Christmas in his grotto. There will be various stalls selling hot food and drink including festive favourites. Arts and crafts and fairground rides will keep the children entertained and on the stage there will be live performances from local theatre groups, school choirs, local bands and pantomimes.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Rural Life Centre. Pay a visit to our Christmas Craft Fair, there will be plenty of unique and handmade gifts on offer to suit all tastes. 11am-4pm.

Tuesday 19th November 2019 - 23rd February 2020 WILLIAM ORPEN Watts Contemporary Gallery.

Celebrated for his career as an official war artist and commercially successful portraitist, Irish-born painter, Sir William Orpen KBE RA (1878 – 1931), is known for his rapid and expressive painting style. Orpen was, however, meticulous when rendering the human form. Featuring a selection of striking portraits alongside closely observed pencil studies, this exhibition will present a unique insight into Orpen’s artistic process, challenging the perception that his technique was spontaneous and impulsive.

Thursday 21st GUILDFORD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON 2019 Start Christmas the Guildford way and join us for all the festive fun and frolics of the Guildford Christmas Lights Switch-On at 6.00pm. 96.4 Eagle Radio’s Peter Gordon will host the balcony show from the Guildhall ahead of the light switch on at 7.00pm. Afterwards, there will be a

spectacular firework display courtesy of White Lion Walk.

Sunday 24th AWS GIFT FAYRE ACS International School, Cobham.

Featuring more than 100 unique vendors, this event offers everything you need for holiday shopping, and plenty of things for yourself too. All proceeds benefit AWS Charities.

Saturday 29th FOOD & CRAFT MARKET Supporting The Friends of East Surrey Hospital, The Sportsman, Mogador Road, Tadworth KT20 7ES. The Sportsman, Mogador are hosting a monthly food and craft market on the last Saturday of every month between 10am-2pm.

Saturday 30th BIG FISH LITTLE FISH ‘JINGLE BELL BALL’ WITH DJ SLIPMATT Pryzm, 154 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1QP. 2pm-4.30pm. Adults £10, Children £7 and pre-walking infants go free (but their parents must reserve a free ticket). bigfishlittlefishevents. com. Twitter/Insta: @BFLFevents

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COME & TRY A CLASS FOR FREE Swimming Lessons Quality classes in small groups Lessons for: • Adults and Children from 2 yrs • • Non Swimmers • Improvers • • Advanced • SUPER Advanced •

CLASSES HELD AT DOWNSEND SCHOOL LEATHERHEAD AND EPSOM COLLEGE

For more info contact Colin on: 01372-739600 colin@cbswimming.co.uk www.colin-bull-swimming-lessons.co.uk

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Camberley theatre Tel: 01276 707600 COMOTION THEATRE SCHOOL – OUR HOUSE Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th October. Come and see the talented students of COmotion Theatre School, perform the smash hit musical ‘Our House.’ Written by the ska pop band ‘Madness’ the story tells us of Camden boy Joe, who, on the night of his 16th birthday, makes a decision that will change his life. Trying to impress Sarah, the girl of his dreams, Joe breaks into a building development and the police come for him. Joe’s life splits into two; Good Joe who stays and gives himself up and Bad Joe who runs away. Our House follows the two paths that Joe’s life could take after that fateful night.

With fantastic showstoppers such as ‘Our House’ ‘Baggy Trousers’ and ‘It Must Be Love’ Our House is a sure to be a a smash hit show not to be missed. Tickets £15

SIGNOR BAFFO’S RESTAURANT Monday 2nd November. When lovable, eccentric but rather hapless chef Signor Baffo is left in charge with a long list of jobs to complete for his boss, he enlists some young helpers from the audience. What’s the best way to mix meatballs with spaghetti? How do you make a chicken lay an egg, and how does a sausage roll? Expect plates full of fun (and custard pies), all served with a generous helping of mischief and adventure! Combining physical comedy, slapstick and puppetry, Signor Baffo’s Restaurant is the creation of Brighton-based performer Oliver Harrison. Please note this show takes place in the Function Room and uses unreserved seating. 2pm Tickets: Full £10, Theatre Club £9 , Family of 4 £36

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ROBIN HOOD Monday 9th - Tuesday 31st December. From the team who brought you Cinderella, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty – the biggest adventure yet! Robin Hood returns home to Sherwood Forest to find the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham starving the local people, raising taxes and ruling a very unhappy kingdom. Courageous, kind and headstrong, Robin can’t stand by and watch friends and family suffer.

So vows to be brave and stand up for the local people. The Sheriff, alone in his ivory tower, is hell-bent on becoming the richest and most powerful man in the country. He tricks Will Scarlett into betraying Robin, giving him vital information and capturing Maid Marion – will the Merry Men and true friendship save the day? With the help of the Merry Men and old friend Maid Marion, Robin sets out to defeat the Sheriff once and for all! Join our fearless hero and a host of lively friends as they set off on a mission to steal from the rich and give to the poor. Sometimes you have to do the wrong thing, to do the right thing! Following our biggest selling panto ever (Sleeping Beauty 2018) join another fantastic cast for an unforgettable pantomime adventure full of sing-a-long songs, breathtaking choreography, side splitting jokes and a sprinkling of magic! Fun for all the family! Book early. Tickets from £14

cranleigh arts Tel: 01483 2780000 WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD Saturday 2nd November. Before anything new is made it must be dreamed. From our moon-base in the Sea of Tranquility we get a great view of the Earth and it’s time to make a new one just like we do every night! What shall we put in tomorrow’s world? Snowballs and

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flamingos of course! So all aboard the sleeper train as it takes us on our dream voyage. We start with putting the stars in the sky and move through history, creating life, discovering fire all over again and finally arriving at the one-world tree where we celebrate the new home that we made all together. This is an amazing romp through the universe where you can get your hands on the stuff of creation! Bt the same compnay that brought you ‘Jack and the Beanstak’,’Tom Thumb’ and ‘Egg and Spoon’. Ages: 2-5 yrs. Space limited to 40 children (unlimited adults) There are no allocated seats as this performance is in the round and will be centred around a circular play space. 2:00pm Tickets: £8.00

KIDS CRAFT: FEATHER & PAINT DREAM CATCHERS Saturday 2nd November. Make a colourful dreamcatcher to hang in your window. These beautiful creations are sure to bring you only the sweetest of dreams! Led by local artist Miriana D’Ambrosio. www.miriartist.co.uk. All materials provided. 2:00pm Tickets £6.00 Suitable for ages 5+

KIDS CRAFT: JAM JAR CHRISTMAS LANTERNS Saturday 30th November. Create a lovely lantern to light up your bedroom or give as a gift this festive season. Led by local artist Miriana D’Ambrosio. www.miriartist.co.uk. All materials provided. Suitable for ages 5+ 2:00pm Tickets £6.00

dorking halls Tel: 01306 881717 THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY Sunday 27th October. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly... But The People’s Theatre Company do! And now you can too as they bring one of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes to life just in time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pam Adams’ bestselling book! From the creators of Don’t Dribble On The Dragon, this magical show has been written especially for grown-ups to enjoy with their children, so come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales complete with a feast of sing along songs, colourful

animal characters and heartwarming family fun. It’s the perfect treat for anyone aged 2 to 102!.uk so why not have a listen and join in when you visit the theatre! Tickets: £13.50 | Family of 4 £50

electric theatre Tel: 01483 444789 LET’S ALL DANCE: THE PRINCESS & THE FROG Monday 28th October. Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. She loved playing with her golden ball but one day she drops it in the pond. When a very friendly and very bouncy frog offers to retrieve it in exchange for her friendship, she is far from keen.

But in the end the princess must agree to be his friend just to get her ball back. Slowly their friendship grows and the princess is rewarded in true fairytale style. After sell out tours around the UK, Let’s All Dance is delighted to return with this beautiful, classical ballet to charm audiences young and old. An original score, gorgeous costumes and crystal clear story-telling draw you into the magical world of ballet and make it accessible to all. A lovely production and a heart-warming tale with the theme of friendship at its core. Please note, the 2pm show is a relaxed performance. SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES, especially 2-9 year olds, children with special needs and families RUNNING TIME: 30 minutes.

Photo opportunity after performance 11am & 2pm Tickets from £8

TALL TREE THEATRE: LILY AND THE ALBATROSS Thursday 31st October. Tall Tree makes theatre that touches the hearts of both adults and children, with large bespoke wooden and metal puppets, live music and stories that speak to all generations. Tall Tree are Associate Artist at Forest Forge Theatre Company and create original stories written by Anna Harriott. Combining their unique style of puppetry, live music and visual performance, Lily & the Albatross is a heartfelt story about achieving the unachievable and never letting go of your childhood dreams. *Please Note - The 2pm showing of this event will be a relaxed performance. Times 11am & 2pm Tickets from £8.50

EPSOM STAGECOACH

Epsom Stagecoach is an all inclusive theatre school, and prides itself on making every single child feel valuable. The team are extremely experienced and have been teaching children form 4-19 for many years. Stagecoach Epsom runs Early Stages classes (4-6 years) every night of the week and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Their classes are enriching and

focus on developing confidence, focus and performing arts skills. From 6 years onwards children join Main Stages which is a three hour session incorporating singing, dance, Drama. Aside from our regular classes Stagecoach Epsom offers professional agency days, west end workshops, easter and summer holiday workshops, one to one vocal coaching and Lamda coaching.

Our students work extensively in West End shows, TV, Film, modelling, voice overs and more from aged 5 onwards. And in addition to all this Miss Rachel won the ‘’Leadership Award’’ at the recent Stagecoach Annual Conference, so you know you are in very good hands. n Tel: 01737669504 Email: epsom@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/epsom

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MARTY MACDONALD’S TOY MACHINE Friday 1st November. Featuring the voice of Justin Fletcher from CBeebies as Pongo the Pig! “Everyone at Marty MacDonald’s Farm is delighted with the special delivery that’s arrived – the Toy Machine that makes all of the toys in the world! But then they realise that Crafty the Crow has been up to mischief and it shouldn’t really be there at all… Worse still, the machine has stopped working, so they need to fix it before the Toymaker comes to get it back! Join Marty, Sally the Scarecrow, Pongo the Pig, Molly-Moo the Cow and Sheena the Sheep in a fun, musical, interactive adventure

to repair the Toy Machine, save the day and give the world back its toys.

Come in your spookiest Halloween costume and take part in the biggest fancy dress competition in town!”

This family show is particularly suitable for 2 – 7 year olds and has a special cast meet & greet after the performance. *Please Note - The 2pm show will be a relaxed performance Times 11am & 2pm Tickets from £9.50

SANTA’S CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN Sunday 8th December. Join Father Christmas and his friends for a magical, musical, festive adventure - and remember to bring your

Christmas letter to post in Santa’s special post box, HO-HO-HO! 1.30pm Tickets from £9.50

epsom playhouse Tel: 01372 742555 ONCE UPON A PRINCESS Monday 28th October. The ultimate pop princess party Once Upon A Princess is heading out on the road for its first ever UK tour.

This smash-hit glittering production features all your favourite fairytale princesses plus a soundtrack of top pop hits and movie musical classics that will have the whole audience singing and dancing. The books in the Fairyland library have got muddled up and magic maker Fairy Muddled needs your help to put the pages back in the right books. Join her as she follows the clues to discover which princess will marry Prince Charming.

Once Upon A Princess, now in its third sparkling year, continues to entertain, inspire and captivate little princes and princesses with its toe-tapping, dance in the aisles set list. This enchanting production features songs from Olly

Murs, Dolly Parton, Cher, Michael Buble, Jess Glynne, The Greatest Showman and more plus West End and Broadway numbers from Shrek, Hairspray, Footloose, Annie and The Wiz. Come one, come all, we’ll have a ball! 12pm & 4pm 12.00 (Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded)

WE LOVE LITTLE MIX - THE ULTIMATE LITTLE MIX PARTY Thursday 31st October. If you love Little Mix you are going to just L.O.V.E this show! Featuring four fantastic singers and dancers who really capture the look, the sound and all the dance moves of one of the UK’s best loved Girl-Bands. Little Mix came to fame after winning X Factor back in 2011 and have gone on to release five albums and many hit singles, including four number-ones. We Love little features all-live vocals, breath-taking costumes and an impressive light and video show. This non-stop, high-energy show is packed with all your favourite Little Mix songs, including DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song, Shout to my Ex, No More Sad songs, and many more.

Prices from £15.

‘ROBIN HOOD’ IS THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS PANTO AT CAMBERLEY THEATRE in Camberley’s ‘Peter Pan’ (as Peter) and Cinderella (as Buttons).

Since graduating, Harrison has worked extensively in family theatre all around the world.

KATE HUME takes on the role of Made Marion.

It’s Kate’s first appearance at Camberley Theatre. Since training at National Youth Music Theatre and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Kate has work extensively in the U.K. and Europe.

Director Suzi Budd is back for her fifth year at Camberley’s panto. This year, along with directing she plays Alana Dale.

Camberley Theatre is delighted to announce the cast for this year’s Christmas pantomime, ‘Robin Hood’. A thrilling adventure for all the family – Robin Hood returns home to Sherwood Forest to find the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham starving the local people, raising taxes and ruling a very unhappy kingdom.

Courageous, kind and headstrong, Robin can’t stand by and watch friends and family suffer.

So vows to be brave and stand up for the local people...

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Following our biggest selling panto ever (Sleeping Beauty 2018) join another fantastic cast for an unforgettable pantomime adventure full of sing-a-long songs, breath-taking choreography, side splitting jokes and a sprinkling of magic! Fun for all the family!

In the leading role, we are very happy to welcome back HARRISON SPIERS as Robin Hood. Harrison has previously also been seen

The Sheriff of Nottingham – Jack Everson Friar Tuck – Mark Hyde Will Scarlett – Sebastian Calver Little John – Josh Harvey Dame Cherry Bakewell – Matt Ian Kelly With choreography by Thomas Andrew Smith, script by Michael Batchelor and musical direction by Tom Knowles, ‘Robin Hood’ promises to be another spectacular hit.

9 – 31st December - Prices and times vary please check www.camberleytheatre.co.uk or call 01276 707600 for details. Tickets on sale now, some shows have already sold out! n

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SANTA’S CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN Saturday 7th - Tuesday 24th December. Following last year’s sell-out performances of Santa’s Christmas Party, Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this Christmas… “There’s nothing Santa loves more than starting the countdown to Christmas by opening the windows of his special Christmas calendar. But when he tries to begin the countdown this year, disaster – the calendar is broken and all the magical goodies inside have gone missing!

Santa needs them to get ready for Christmas, but how is he going to get everything back in time?” Join Dotty the Elf, Dasher the Reindeer, Jack Frost and Pompom the Penguin in a fun, festive, musical adventure to help fix the Christmas calendar and get Santa’s Christmas Countdown started – plus remember to bring your Christmas letter to post in Santa’s special post box! Santa’s Christmas Countdown is a 45 minute, interactive family show, particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds. Afterwards the adventure continues as each child gets to meet Father Christmas and receive a specially wrapped present from him – it’s the most Christmassy Christmas show ever, HO-HO-HO! Songs include festive favourites Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and more! www. santashows.co.uk. Prices from: Premium Adult £14 Child £12.50 Family £49 (2+2/1+3) Standard Adult £12 Child £10.50 Family £42

Farnham Maltings Tel: 01252 745444 MORGAN & WEST: UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE Sunday 13 October, 2pm.

Morgan & West present: Captivating

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chemistry! Phenomenal physics!

Bonkers biology! In this fun for all the family science extravaganza!

Magicians, time travellers and all round spiffing chaps Morgan & West have a secret past – they are genuine, bona fide, legitimately qualified scientists, and now are bring their love of enlightenment to the stage! Unbelievable Science is a live, interactive science show for the whole family, where real experiments take place right before your eyes.

Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills*, all backed up

by Morgan & West’s trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of the scientific method. Leave your white coats at the door as Morgan & West present Unbelievable Science!** *Be not afraid, the audience will be in no danger during the show. The same cannot be said for Messrs Morgan & West. **Morgan & West take full responsibility for any horizons broadened, passions enflamed or minds blown during the course of the show. £8

TAKING FLIGHT THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT: YOU’VE GOT DRAGONS Saturday 19 October, 11am & 2pm. Dragons come when you least expect it. You turn ‘round... and they’re there. Lots of people get them: bad dreams, swirly tummy, feeling prickly. And sometimes they make you feel alone. So, what can a young child with a bad case of the dragons do? A delightful tale of one child’s journey to come to terms with their dragons told in Taking Flight’s unique style. With live, original music, this highly visual, sensitive production is a humorous and touching exploration of the dragons we all face.

An intergenerational show, featuring creative captioning, interwoven BSL and audio description, You’ve Got Dragons is for the whole family.

And remember… No dragon is more powerful than YOU! Age guidance:

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3-10 years and families Special information: both performances will be relaxed. £8 a ticket

STELLA Tuesday 29th October, 11:30am & 2.30pm. ‘Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet’ – Stephen Hawking . Stella is a Star Engineer. From her home on the Moon she keeps the stars shining bright for when we need them most, to make a wish or find our way back home. But down on Earth things are changing. The world is becoming bright, busy and people aren’t looking up. The stars are burning out and it’s up to Stella to save them – but she can’t do it alone. Using projection, playful performance and aerial circus, we want to talk about our sky and how sometimes it is important to turn out the lights and wish upon a star.

Stella has been commissioned by ARC, Stockton and The Barnsley Civic. This piece has been created using research from the International Dark Sky Association and text gathered during workshops with local schools. Age guidance: families with children 3+ £8

NICK SHARRATT’S RIGHT ROYAL DRAWALONG Thursday 31st October, 2pm. A family-friendly, fun filled draw-along for all ages. Following last year’s sell out show Nick Sharratt is back with a brand new show! Join acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt and draw along with him!

He’ll be showing you how to sketch favourite characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways of creating fantastic creatures like dragons and unicorns, and giving loads of top tips. And to celebrate his latest book ‘Nice Work for the Cat and the King’ everything will have a special ‘royal’ twist! Nick has illustrated close to 260 books. He’s worked with authors including Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen and Kes Gray, and his books include You Choose, Shark in the Park and Pants. He’s also the illustrator of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s phenomenally popular children’s novels. He’s been awarded a gold Blue Peter badge too! Remember to bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect plenty of chances to join in! Age guidance: 6+.

COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS XMAS SPECIAL Sunday 8th December, 2pm.

Returning to the Maltings this

Christmas after a triumphant reception last year! This show will be jam-packed with Christmas comedy to get you in the mood for the big day. Expect the finest Christmas cracker jokes, tinsel tomfoolery and festive funnies! So what is it – it’s a comedy club, right, but for kids. Also any adults who enjoy a swear-free hour with the international circuit’s best stand-ups and sketch acts. Nonpatronising. Pure awesome. Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits! It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like “why is that your face!?” £8

G-Live Tel: 0844 7701 797 MICRO:BIT CREATIONS Tuesday 29th October. Learn the basics of coding with the intelligent BBC Micro:Bit. These fantastic creations are limited only by your imagination; so if you want to make a robot, musical instrument, light show, Micro:Bit is for you! Nb. Participants must provide a Windows laptop for this session; a limited number of laptops are available to reserve at point of booking! Suitable for ages 7 - 12. 10am-4pm. Tickets: £35 There are no booking fees on this performance.

DANCE IN A DAY: GHOSTBUSTERS Wednesday 30th October. Bust out your spookiest moves with our totally wicked Ghostbusters routine!

Finish off your look with some gory special effects make-up created by our make-up workshop participants, before performing in front of a specially invited audience. Suitable for ages 7 - 12. 10am – 4pm Tickets: £35 There are no booking fees on this performance.

PEPPA PIG’S BEST DAY EVER Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st October. Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a 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 adventures. From castles to

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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: £23.00, £20.00, Family £72.00 (Band A only), Under 16s £2.00 off all price bands, Babes in Arms – standard venue policy Various times

CREEPY COMICS Thursday 31st October. Work with renowned artist Kev F Sutherland (The Beano, Dr Who, Marvel) to create your very own Creepy Comic strip! Get top tips on developing characters, story and style – as well as having a caricature individually drawn by Kev to take away at the end of the session. Tickets: £20 There are no booking fees on this performance.

10am & 1.30pm.

FIGHT AND FLIGHT Friday 1st November. Brush up on your stage combat skills with actor and fight choreographer Kirstie Wilde. Learn a variety of unarmed combat techniques in a safe environment, before wowing family and friends with a special performance at the end of the day.

Suitable for ages 8 - 14. 10am – 4pm Tickets: £40 There are no booking fees on this performance.

RISE AND FALL Saturday 2nd November. 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.

Suitable for ages 2+. All children will be given a free balloon. Stay and

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play! At the end of the show, you and your little one(s) will be invited to stay and play. 11am & 2pm Tickets £11.50

harlequin theatre Tel: 01737 276 500 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Saturday 26th October. Lyngo Theatre presents JACK AND THE BEANSTALK By Marcello Chiarenza.

Adapted and performed by Patrick Lynch Music by Carlo ‘Cialdo’ Capelli.

Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you to come! This classic fairytale now gets the Lyngo treatment so expect lots of surprises and beautiful images as Patrick Lynch (from Cbeebies) tells the gripping story of Jack who sells his cow for 5 magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds. It’s a show for the over 3’s (and their giants) with something for everyone – enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver and gold and a big, leafy explosion!

Ages 3+ 12pm & 2pm *Please note this show is seperate from this year’s PantomimeTickets £10. Running time: 50mins (No Interval)

ESPA PRESENTS: LEGALLY BLONDE Tuesday 12th - Saturday 16th November. A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and

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her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. 7.30 pm Mat on Sat 2.30 Tickets from £18

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Friday 6th - Tuesday 31 December. A Giant Pantomime Adventure!With nothing but a handful of (magic!) beans, Jack must find the courage to slay the evil giant in his quest to win the hand of the beautiful Princess and to free his village of tyranny forever.

This Christmas, join our hero on the adventure of a lifetime as he climbs the beanstalk to fame, fortune and true love! Redhill’s comedy favourite, Neil Wheatley, returns for a tenth season, this time as Jack’s brother Silly Simon and will be joined by an exciting star cast to be announced soon. Also returning for his 7th season with The Harlequin is the wonderful Simon Bashford! Featuring breathtaking scenery, dazzling costumes, spectacular singing and dancing together with plenty of traditional pantomime mayhem, laughter and chances to join in the fun, Jack and the Beanstalk is the perfect festive entertainment for all the family. Preview tickets from £10.

Various performances.

Leatherhead Theatre tel: 01372 365141 ONCE UPON A PRINCESS Sunday 17th November. The ultimate pop princess party is heading out on the road for its first ever UK tour, and is coming to Leatherhead!

This smash-hit glittering production features all your favourite fairytale princesses, plus a soundtrack of top pop hits and movie musical classics that will have the whole audience singing and dancing. The story: Books in the Fairyland library have got muddled up, and magic-maker Fairy Muddled needs your help to put the pages back in the right books. Join her as she follows the clues to discover which princess will marry Prince Charming. This enchanting production features songs from Olly Murs, Dolly Parton, Cher, Michael Buble, Jess Glynne, The Greatest Showman plus West End and Broadway numbers from Shrek, Hairspray, Footloose, Annie and The Wiz. Come one, come all, we’ll have a ball! Ticket Prices Single: £13.

New Victoria Theatre tel: 020 7206 1174 HORRIBLE HISTORIES TERRIBLE TUDORS Wednesday 20th - 23rd November. Whether your kids are fans of Horrible Histories already or are yet to discover its brilliance, one thing is for sure… you cannot miss this fantastic production! Tickets available from £13.

yvonne arnaud Tel: 01483 44 00 00 SLEEPING BEAUTY Friday 6th December 2019 - 5th January 2020. When evil fairy, Carabosse doesn’t receive an invitation to Princess Aurora’s christening, she casts a curse on her. Can the Good Fair and Muddles protect Aurora? Will the Prince save the day? With award-winning choreography, fabulous sets, sparkling costumes, magical illusions and enough laughter to wake up even the sleepiest of princesses, this year’s Sleeping Beauty is a must-see for all the family. X Factor finalist, Holly Tandy will be starring as Sleeping Beauty! Holly will be appearing alongside Guildford’s favourite Kit Hesketh-Harvey as the Bad Fairy Carabosse, Eagle Radio’s Peter Gordon as Nanny Fanny and everyone’s favourite Brummie Jamie Brook as Muddles. Directed by Yvonne Arnaud Theatre’s Director Joanna Read Written by Jamie Smith Produced by The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Tickets from £23.00, Children under 16 years - £3 off all tickets.

We take great care to ensure all this information is correct at the time of going to press.

However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip... or promise!

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