BRUNCH BARNSTORMERS : SUNTRAP 29th January Suntrap have developed their own unique and distinctive sound. Once described as Fairport meets Fleetwood Mac, the songs clearly take influence from both English folk and Americana. | Details |
THEATRE ACTION presents PHOENIX RISING : D. H.LAWRENCE - SON & LOVER 3rd February Paul Slack is DH Lawrence in this critically acclaimed one-man show. On stage for one night only at Riverhouse this will be a sellout performance so early booking is essential. | Details |
KATALIN CSILLAGH, NICOLA SMEDLEY and SAGI HARTOV 3rd February Three outstanding world class musicians - Katalin Csillagh (piano), Nicola Smedley (flute) and Sagi Hartov (cello) - play trios and solos including works by Haydn, Liszt and Chopin. | Details |
A CAPPELLA SINGERS : MESSIAH 4th February Join the A Cappella Singers under the direction of Peter Stobart, and accompanied by professional soloists and baroque orchestra as they present Handel's Messiah. | Details |
MUSIC ON THE GREEN : LUNCHTIME CONCERT 8th February Join Music On The Green at Christ Church in Esher for a free lunchtime concert! | Details |
PIPPA LONGWORTH & KARL DAYMOND : OPERA PLAYHOUSE 10th February Opera Playhouse present High Art in duet with Low Comedy - an hilarious programme of your favourite arias, duets and sketches from the world of opera. | Details |
FAST and LOOSE THEATRE COMPANY: “MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING” by William Shakespeare 15th - 18th February Directed by David Cottis, Fast & Loose Theatre present a new production of Shakespeare's comedy of wit, deceit and unlikely romance... | Details |
OXSHOTT & COBHAM MUSIC SOCIETY : THE ROSE TRIO & FRIENDS 25th February The Rose Trio, tonight with Alex Hambleton (horn) and Daniel King- Smith (piano) perform items from Mozart and Poulenc. | Details |
THE JAKE FRYER QUARTET : Winter Jazz @ St Georges 26th February Jake Fryer, one of the UK's finest alto sax players, brings his quartet to St George's Church in Esher for an afternoon concert of cool winter jazz... | Details |
THE LINDEN WIND ORCHESTRA : Favourites of Stage & Screen 26th February The South East's premier concert band plays the music of Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Eric Coates plus Broadway showstoppers, Ron Goodwin's 633 Squadron and more. | Details |
FRANK WURZINGER : “THE CONFETTI MAKER” 2nd March "The Confetti Maker" is a highly visual piece; a humorous, yet poignant show combining slapstick, puppetry, absurd storytelling, improvisation and lots of small bits of paper... | Details |
BENJAMIN FRITH and SAGI HARTOV 3rd March Benjamin Frith (piano) and Sagi hartov (cello) play items from Beethoven, Handel and Chopin. | Details |
BRUNCH BARNSTORMERS : KLETZMER KLUB 11th March Come and enjoy the distinctive sound of ‘Klezmer Klub’ and their traditional dance tunes from Eastern European Jewish villages. | Details |
THE NEW FOXTROT SERENADERS 11th March The New Foxtrot Serenaders bring you Dance Band Music from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s - memories of the greats such as George Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael, Cole Porterand more! | Details |
MUSIC ON THE GREEN : LUNCHTIME CONCERT 14th March Join Music On The Green at Christ Church in Esher for a free lunchtime concert! | Details |
RIPIENO CHOIR : LOOKING BACH, and FORWARD 17th March The Ripieno Choir, conducted by David Hansell, perform a blend of motets by Bach and Gabrieli, together with the acclaimed twentieth-century music of Arvo Pärt. | Details |
ROSEMARY BRANCH THEATRE : SENSE & SENSIBILITY 23rd March The Award-Winning Rosemary Branch Theatre in association with the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre presents Jane Austen's Sense & Sensibility at the Vera Fletcher Hall. | Details |
| AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB with Tutor Corrine Manches Monday 4:30pm - 6:00pm and Tuesday 5:15pm - 6:45pm. For children 7 - 11 years old who enjoy experimenting with painting and drawing and would like to learn a variety of new techniques and media. | Details |
| ALBANY SINGERS - is a ladies' singing group that sings all styles, with a particular emphasis on singing technique and learning about music as we go... Click 'details' for more information. | Details |
| ALTER EGO - Adult Acting Workshop Learn acting and improvisational skills in a fun and supportive environment. | Details |
| ARTBABIES A new art workshop for parents and their children. | Details |
| ART CLASSES at the Vera Fletcher Hall Thursdays, 2:30pm to 4:00pm | Details |
ART, CRAFT and SEWING CLASSES for children and young people Experienced Art Teacher, Designer and Illustrator. Small groups, parties and private lessons. Holidays, after school and weekend places available. Portfolio for Art Scholarship places - 100% success so far. For details contact Jo Thompson on 01932 267492 or email thompson-jo@sky.com | |
| ART CLASSES FOR THE OVER 50s Wednesdays, 10:00am - 11:30am | Details |
ART WORKSHOPS One Day Workshops for beginners and more advanced students tutored by local artist and illustrator John Bergwyn Green. | Details |
| ARTYFUN Art & Craft Workshops Art and Craft workshops for children and adults - mornings, after school, evenings, weekends and holidays. | Details |
| CELIA ANDREWS SCHOOL OF SPEECH and DRAMA Classes in all aspects of speech and drama, for children and adults alike. Group or individual tuition provided. See 'Details' for more information. | Details |
| CHADSWORTH STAGE SCHOOL and FIRST STEPS Classes in Drama, Singing, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Performance and Musical Theatre, plus specialist classes for 2 to 5 year olds. | Details |
| CLAYGATE FOLK DANCE CLUB Your opportunity to learn and enjoy English Country dance in a social setting. This form of dance is part of our heritage from the 17th/18th centuries, and is still evolving. | Details |
| COBHAM BAND Rehearsals every Monday 8:00pm See 'details' for more information. | Details |
| COME DANCING at ESHER HIGH SCHOOL Come Dancing is a fun and easy way to learn ballroom dancing. Meet new people and learn a new skill in a friendly and supportive environment. Beginners and Improvers courses start in January. | Details |
Courses & Classes from the WEA The WEA has been in operation for over one hundred years and provides an opportunity for local people from all backgrounds to further their interest in the arts and sciences in a congenial atmosphere without the pressure of an examination at the end of term! Click 'Details' to find out about classes and courses running locally. | Details |
| CREATIVE WRITING with SONIA DUGGAN CPCC ACC Unblocking our creativity with The Artists Way: What is it to be in the creative flow? How do get the flow going? How do you make time for your creative energy to flow freely to the projects you really want to accomplish? | Details |
DANCE & DRAMA CLASSES at the Vera Fletcher Hall | Details |
' JUST DANCE' with MELANIE EDWARDS Jazz, Musical Theatre and Street Dance classes for everyone with Choreographer & Dance Tutor Melanie Edwards - Wednesdays in Weybridge. See Details. | Details |
| DYNAMO DANCE PROJECT See details for current programmes | Details |
| DROP IN STUDIO Are you an artist working alone, who sometimes feels isolated and unmotivated? The DROP IN STUDIO is an opportunity to meet and work with fellow artists in a shared studio space. Click 'details' for information. | Details |
| EARTHLY VOICES Earthly Voices is a friendly and sociable community choir, singing unaccompanied four-part songs of all styles from all over the world - from Coldplay to Georgian lullabies. Click 'details' for more information. | Details |
| ELMBRIDGE ONLINE ARTS NEWSLETTER Are you a member of an Arts Group - drama, creative writing, painting, photography, crafts, dance, floral art? Whatever form of art your group specialises in, the Arts Development Officer at Elmbridge Borough Council would like to hear from you. The bi-monthly Arts Newsletter wants your input. To see the current edition click here. For details contact the Arts Development Officer on 01372 474584 or email leisure@elmbridge.gov.uk. | |
| ELMBRIDGE CHOIR Our mission is to bring together people from all walks of life who share the same passion – singing! New members are warmly welcomed. Click 'Details' for more information. | Details |
| ELMBRIDGE MUSIC GLEE CLUB Elmbridge Music's very own Glee Club is always looking for energetic new members to join in with its own style of musical entertainment. Click here to visit the Glee Club website and find out all about it! | Details |
| EMBER CHORAL SOCIETY Love singing? Then come and join a Choral Society where new members are always welcomed. | Details |
| ESHER CAMERA CLUB Keen photographers meet from September to June to discuss and explore all aspects of film and digital photography and to compete in friendly competition. Click for more details... | Details |
| ESHER RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY Enjoy listening to music in the company of others, with informed and expert insights from guest speakers from the world of music and recording. Click 'Details' for information. | Details |
| INSPIRATIONAL PAINTING CLASSES Tutoring by a local professional artist in drawing and painting in oils, watercolour and acrylics. | Details |
| The Meisner Acting Technique A local professional Actor and Acting Coach delivers coaching on the Meisner technique. Click for details... | Details |
| MOLESEY & DISTRICT ANTIQUES SOCIETY Meets first Tuesday of each month at the Vera Fletcher Hall in Thames Ditton. Click 'Details' for information on forthcoming events. | Details |
| MOLESEY ART SOCIETY Meets on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Click 'Details' for information. | Details |
| MONKEY THEATRE Mondays and Thursdays Monkey Theatre is a fun theatre club, where children and young people can learn acting and theatre skills, and all get to perform in public. There are no walk-on parts…! Chimps 7-9 yrs, Orangutans 9-11 yrs, Gorillas 11-13 yrs, Primates 13-15 yrs. Individual tuition also available for LAMDA Acting and Speaking exams. Contact: Jo on 01932 248115 Email: johumphries@monkeytheatre.co.uk Web: www.monkeytheatre.co.uk | |
| MUSIC LESSONS for all with MUSICAIR We can provide tuition in singing, violin, piano, recorder and theory at all levels in our own studios in Hersham | Details |
| MUSIC, MIME AND MOVEMENT - riverhouse Monday morning classes for pre-school children from 2 years upwards. Tutor Vivienne Gilmour. | Details |
| NRG Dance Street Dance and Hip-Hop dancing lessons at Walton Youth Centre every Sunday. Click for details | Details |
| OXSHOTT ART & CRAFT SOCIETY Meets second Tuesday of each month at 7:45pm, Oxshott Village Centre. Click 'Details' for more information and forthcoming events. | Details |
| OXSHOTT CHORAL SOCIETY Oxshott Choral Society is a friendly and enthusiastic amateur choir which rehearses every week in Oxshott village. We currently have around 70 singers, from Oxshott, Cobham, Esher, Claygate and further afield. No auditions are held, and although the ability to read music would be an advantage, it is not a requirement. Click 'Details' to visit our website and find out more. | Details |
| PROMENADE JUNIOR CHOIR Would you like your child to develop their singing skills? The Promenade Junior Choir - for children aged 8 to 14 years - meets in Walton every Monday. Click 'Details' for more information. | Details |
| SINGERS and SONGS Elaine Hallam's emphasis is on the individual development of the voice and singing, not choral or choir work. There is no need for any previous experience or the need to read music. For full details of courses, classes and charges Call 07956 323782 or 020 8339 2660 or email: elainehallam@googlemail or visit www.singersandsongs.com | Details |
| STAGECOACH Theatre Arts The original, largest and still the best performing arts schools in the world, nurturing and developing young peoples potential through dance, drama and singing. For 4-18 year olds, after school, at weekends and holiday workshops. Click for details | Details |
| STEPWRIGHT SCHOOL OF DANCING Classes and lessons for all ages in Ballroom, Latin American and Salsa | Details |
| STUDIO ART CLASSES with a professional artist. Classes start throughout the year. | Details |
| SURREY BRASS is an exciting and innovative brass ensemble composed of professional, semi-professional and amateur players. We offer a wide repertoire to an exceptionally high standard, providing your audience with top-class entertainment. For details of Surrey Brass click here | Details |
| THAMES DITTON DRAMA COMPANY Classes in speech and drama and all aspects of the stage for children aged 4 to 15 years old. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. | Details |
| THAMES DITTON PLAYERS Meets Mondays at 8:00pm. See details for more information. | Details |
| THAMES VALLEY ARTS CLUB Meets usually 3rd Wednesday of each month. Click 'Details' for information. | Details |
| THE TWIG SINGERS Meet every Monday 10:00am - 12:00 noon. A warm invitation is extended to anyone wishing to join this very popular local ladies choir. Click 'details' for more information. | Details |
| THEATRE4KIDS Is a new theatre school in Walton-on-Thames. Taught by theatre professionals, children will workshop various theatre skills including drama, dance and singing. | Details |
| VOCALITY Vocality make it simple and fun for everyone to sing together in harmony. Click 'details' for more information. | Details |
| WALTON & OATLANDS CHORAL SOCIETY One of the area's most highly-regarded choirs, established in 1934 and still going strong! Rehearsals held on Tuesday evenings from 8:00pm - 10:00pm September to June. Click 'details' for more information. | Details |
| WALTON & WEYBRIDGE FLOWER CLUB For those who enjoy the wonder and beauty of flowers, the club meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. New members and visitors always welcome. | Details |
| WALTON ART CLUB Meets on Wednesday evenings at Elm Grove in Walton. Click 'Details' to visit the Walton Art Club website | Details |
| WEYBRIDGE MALE VOICE CHOIR Fancy joining a choir? Then come and meet us any Tuesday evening throughout the year. No auditions, no requirement to read music. | Details |