
JANUARY - APRIL 2026

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JANUARY - APRIL 2026

We’re getting ready for our second planned closure, taking place from mid-April to early December 2026.
While we’re sad to temporarily close the doors of Dorking Halls again, this essential work will ensure we can stay open for many years to come — stronger and better than ever.
The good news is, we’re not going anywhere and before then, we have a jam-packed programme! Once we temporarily close, we will continue with some fantastic events over at Pippbrook House, and we’ll also be hosting our much-loved outdoor events, including Plays in the Park and Family Fun Day.
As always, we’re incredibly grateful for your continued support. Thank you for being part of the Dorking Halls community — we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
ONLINE: dorkinghalls.co.uk
BY PHONE: 01306 881717
IN PERSON: Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SG. Weekdays from 12pm. Weekends from 10am.




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Featuring films that are celebrating a milestone anniversary, each also selected for its cinema appeal, swap the sofa for the silver screen and re-visit a film favourite, arrange a fun date night, or take the chance to catch a classic you might have missed on the big screen the first time around.
With special film inspired cocktails available to buy at the Bar and a fun themed photo backdrop, film themed costumes are also actively encouraged (though not essential!), meaning each showing will be a fun experience not to be missed!






The environment of these screenings is specially designed to make those it is tailored to feel safe and comfortable.
MINI & ME SCREENING
TICKETS: BABIES: FREE, ADULTS: £6, FRIENDS: £5, ADULT & HOT DRINK: £7, ADULT FRIEND & HOT DRINK: £6
Regular Screenings for adults with babies.
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SCREENINGS

MONTHLY ON A TUESDAY AT 1.30PM. TICKETS: £7
For people with dementia and their families, friends and carers.
AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENINGS
MONTHLY ON A SATURDAY AT 10:30AM. TICKETS: £6
KIDS’ CLUB SCREENINGS
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNINGS. TICKETS: £6
The latest children’s Screenings.
SUBTITLED SCREENINGS
We show regular subtitled versions of the latest films. *prices are subject to change



MONDAYS
ALL CINEMA TICKETS JUST £8

TICKETS: £19.50 | CONCESSIONS: £16.50 | FRIENDS: £15.50
ROYAL BALLET & OPERA LA TRAVIATA
Wednesday 14 January 6:45pm
Sunday 18 January 2pm WOOLF WORKS
Monday 9 February 7:15pm GISELLE
Friday 6 March 7:15pm
Saturday 7 March 2:30pm SIEGFRIED
Tuesday 31 March 5:15pm
Sunday 5 April 2pm
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE HAMLET

STARRING HIRAN ABEYSEKERA
Thursday 22 January 7pm
Saturday 24 January 1:30pm
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN TURNER AND CONSTABLE
Tuesday 10 March 7:30pm




The affordable, stress-free way to visit the heart of theatre, London’s West End.
Want to see the world’s best shows, but don’t want to pay hundreds for theatre and train tickets? Join us on one of our West End trips!
You’ll be driven from Dorking Halls straight to the theatre, where you’ll sit in the best
seats available. At the end of a great night, we’ll take you straight back to Dorking Halls. No battling through busy streets, no crowded late-night trains!
Prices include your theatre tickets and coach journey.
AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Coach departs 5pm
TICKETS: £117, Friends £112

AT ABBA ARENA
Thursday 21 May 2026
Coach departs at 5pm
TICKETS: £125, FRIENDS: £120

In here, Life is beautiful. In a time when the world is changing forever, there is one place where everyone can be free…
Welcome to the Kit Kat Club. Home to an intimate and electrifying new production of CABARET. This is Berlin. Relax. Loosen up. Be yourself.


Experience a concert like no other. Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Frida have created the kind of concert they always wanted, performing for their fans at their very best: as digital versions of themselves backed by today’s finest musicians.
Blurring the lines between the physical and digital, see the magic of ABBA brought to life using the latest in motion capture technology.

THE HOTTEST NEW TALENT ON THE COMEDY CIRCUIT
Over 18s only. Fun starts at 8:30pm.
ADVANCE: £13.50, ON DAY: £15.50, FRIENDS ADVANCE: £11.50, FRIENDS ON DAY: £13.50
Compere for all HOWARD READ
Friday 23 January
SALLY-ANNE HAYWARD
FREYA MALLARD
MICHAEL LEGGE
Friday 20 February
ANDREW O’NEILL
JOSHUA BETHANIA
SUSAN MURRAY
Friday 20 March
ROGER MONKHOUSE
PLASTIC JEEZUS
ELEANORE TIERNAN




Friday 17 April
ALISTAIR BARRIE
STEPHANIE LAING
TOUSSAINT DOUGLASS





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DORKING HALLS ARE PROUD TO PRESENT OUR NEW VENUE, PIPPBROOK HOUSE.
A stunning Grade II* listed Victorian Gothic mansion located in the heart of Dorking, This beautifully preserved historic building offers a unique and atmospheric setting, perfect for intimate theatre productions, live music performances, craft workshops, art exhibitions, and inspiring talks. With its elegant architecture and creative spirit, Pippbrook House provides an unforgettable venue for both artists and audiences alike.



PIPP-POP OPEN MIC NIGHT
Friday 16 Jan 7:30pm
TICKETS: FREE ENTRY
ANDY NEWBOLD PHOTOGRAPHY TALES OF A CELEBRITY SNAPPER
Thursday 22 Jan 7:30pm
TICKETS: £12, FRIENDS: £10


FIDERI FIDERA PRESENTS FRANKY!
Tuesday 17 Feb 12pm & 2pm TICKETS: £11

SUPERSPY SCIENCE SCIENCE, DEATH & TECH IN THE WORLD OF JAMES BOND (TALK BY DR KATHRYN HARKUP)
Thursday 5 March 7:30pm TICKETS: £12, FRIENDS £10:
Wednesday 7 Jan 8pm
TICKETS: £31, FRIENDS: £28, GROUPS 10+: £28.20
Having toured the world with their fully-live two-hour show and tipped as the world’s number one Dire Straits tribute, join them for a night of classic Dire Straits hits including versions from the ‘Alchemy’, ‘Brothers in Arms’ and ‘On Every Street’ tours. You will be blown away with the attention to detail and musicality whilst taking a trip down memory lane.
A must for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan.


Thursday 8 & Friday 9 Jan 7:30pm TICKETS: £33
After performing his smash-hit show ‘Horizons’ to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back warming up for his next tour. Join him for an intimate evening where you get exclusive access to his latest live show.
Recommended Age: 14+
A JAW-DROPPING REMINDER THAT HUMAN LIFE IS BOTH IRRELEVANT AND HUGELY PRECIOUS.
THE GUARDIAN
Sunday 11 Jan 5pm
TICKETS: £30, FRIENDS: £27
TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS TRIBUTE CONCERT
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see. The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits!

Saturday 10 Jan 7:30pm
TICKETS: £33, FRIENDS: £31, UNDER 18s: £26, GROUPS 10+: £30
Four decades (and 400,000,000 plucks) later and The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain are still thrilling audiences with their off-beat humour and four-stringed virtuosity from Tasmania to the Arctic Circle, Windsor Castle to Carnegie Hall.
Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved institution, on a whiteknuckle shopping-trolley dash through every kind of musical genre. From ABBA to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, Bluegrass to Broadway, all played on the ‘bonsai guitar’.

Tuesday 13 Jan 8pm
TICKETS: £43 - £48
An amazing opportunity for rock fans, young and old, to celebrate three decades of the world’s greatest classic rock music with a stunning multi-million dollar sound and light show to match.
Note-for-note, anthem after anthem and riff after riff - culminating in a showstopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed.
LONDON TIMES
A MANFORD ALL SEASONS
Wednesday 14 Jan 7:30pm
TICKETS: £37 - £43
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show. Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).
Recommended Age: 14+


Wednesday 14 Jan 12pm
TICKETS: £15, GROUPS 10+: £13.80
Join us for an afternoon of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare! There’s buggy parking, baby changing and more at all our venues, so that you can take some time for yourself and just be entertained. The bar is fully stocked, whether you fancy a cuppa or even something a bit stronger (G&T anyone?). If you need to whip out a bum (the baby’s please!), a boob or a bottle, then please feel free… and our comics won’t mind being heckled by our younger guests!
Please note that we have a 15-month age limit for our little laughers, as our comedians will be performing their usual grown-up jokes!


APPLAUSE YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS LERNER & LOEWE’S MY FAIR LADY
BOOK AND LYRICS BY ALAN JAY LERNER | MUSIC BY FREDERICK LOEWE
Saturday 17 Jan 2:30pm & 7:30pm
TICKETS: £17.50, CONCESSIONS: £14.50
This award-winning story of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady is undoubtedly one of the greatest musicals of all time. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.
STEPHEN K
NOW WE’RE TALKING!
Friday 16 Jan 8pm
TICKETS: £25, GROUPS 10+: £22.80
How good’s a laugh? My joke book is overflowing, so let’s get talking about what gives me the ick and what makes me tick. It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. No filter, no limits. The gloves are off and I’m packing a punchline, so let’s speak easy and laugh freely. Join me for freestyling musings and merrymaking to get your belly aching! After all, in jokes we trust...
Recommended Age: 16+
YOU’LL LAUGH UNTIL YOU ACTUALLY CRY.
SUNDAY EXPRESS

NIGEL HUTCHISON & THOMAS CARROLL
Saturday 17 Jan 7:30pm
TICKETS: £25, AGED 18-30: £10, Under 18s: FREE
Cellist Thomas Carroll and pianist Nigel Hutchison will play a lovely programme of pieces for cello and piano by Beethoven, Brahms, Boccherini, Martinu and Lutoslawski. As well as forming an entertaining duo, both players are soloists in their own right who tour internationally.

COMEDY DRAG SHOW
Sunday 18 Jan 8pm
TICKETS: £27, FRIENDS: £24, GROUPS 10+: £24.60
Fresh off the stage in London’s West End, The Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash-hit comedy variety drag show.
This isn’t just any show – these “ladies” deliver a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle like no other. Featuring a cast of three internationally acclaimed performers, the show is a dazzling mix of outrageous comedy, sensational live vocals and jaw-dropping dance routines. Expect iconic hits from Tina Turner, Adele, Lady Gaga, Elton John, and many more – though not quite like you’ve seen them before!

PAUL MERSON, CHARLIE NICHOLAS, ALAN SMITH & PERRY GROVES
Monday 19 Jan 8pm
TICKETS: £38, PRE SHOW VIP MEET & GREET: £78
Starring Alan Smith, Charlie Nicholas, Paul Merson - now a regular face on Sky Sports; and hosted by midfielder Perry Groves - now a radio presenter, they will discuss the games, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for a successful football club.


Friday 23 Jan 8pm
TICKETS: £29, FRIENDS: £26, GROUPS 10+: £26.40
The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years including Yellow, Paradise and A Sky full of Stars, right through to Higher Power and My Universe from their latest album, Music of the Spheres.
COLDPLACE ARE PURE QUALITY. THANKS FOR FLYING THE COLDPLAY FLAG.
PHIL HARVEY (COLDPLAY CREATIVE DIRECTOR)
Thursday 22 Jan 8pm
TICKETS: £24, FRIENDS: £21, GROUPS 10+: £21.90
During this talk, you will discover how serial killers are classified. What are the differences between lust killers like the BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) Killer and visionary killers such as David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)? Jennifer will explore the different categories, using case studies to illustrate. She will also debunk common serial killer myths – you may be surprised by what you learn!


Saturday 24 Jan 8pm
TICKETS: £30.50, FRIENDS: £26.50, GROUPS 10+: £27.75
Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices – the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R’n’B. This electrifying show brings
the smooth sounds of Luther Vandross, Alexander O’Neal and many others to life, with powerhouse vocals, a sensational live band, and all the emotion you’d expect from the voices that defined a generation.

Sunday 25 Jan 7:30pm
TICKETS: £36, FRIENDS: £33, GROUPS 10+: £32.70
Widely regarded as the most definitive musical tribute to James Bond ever - featuring Q The Music and hosted by former ‘Miss Moneypenny’ Caroline Bliss (The Living Daylights). “Stunning” (The Times), “Extraordinary” (Roger Moore’s Office), “They did John Barry proud” (George Lazenby) – some of the world class reviews. Don’t miss it!
Monday 26 Jan 7:30pm
TICKETS: £34, SENIOR: £32, CHILDREN: £32, FRIENDS £32
Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026 with his biggest ever live tour!
Join Gordon as he recounts his thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars, and more. Learn about the heartstopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears, and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career. Book your tickets now for a night of adventure, awe, and wonder!


HELLO AGAIN THE NEIL DIAMOND SONG BOOK
Wednesday 28 Jan 8pm
TICKETS: £32, FRIENDS: £29, GROUPS 10+: £29.10
Join us for the world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of one of the best-selling singersongwriters of all-time, Neil Diamond. Using evocative imagery, video and narration to enhance the magic, this acclaimed production will take you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50-year career.
ONE NIGHT OF COUNTRY CLASSICS
Thursday 29 Jan 8pm
TICKETS: £35, FRIENDS: £32
Join us for a very special evening, celebrating country superstar royalty.

DEFYING CALAMITY
Thursday 29 Jan 7:30pm
TICKETS: £28
In his biggest live tour to date, leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.
“The most topically incisive impersonator on the block... It’s laugh-a-minute stuff, underpinned by the kind of wisdom and natural resilience our leaders could learn from. He was always impressive, but he deserves his inevitable standing-ovation as never before” Daily Telegraph
Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time; 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, King of the Road, Crazy, Rhinestone Cowboy, Jolene, Dance the Night Away, Walkin’ after Midnight and many, many more.
The stars of hit show Islands in the Stream return in this brand-new production that’s now BIGGER than ever!

Friday 30 Jan 7:30pm
TICKETS: £19, GROUPS 10+: £17.40
It’s like no game of bingo you’ve ever played before, The Cheesy Bingo Party returns with music, madness, sing-a-longs, ridiculous prizes, a few surprises, and the craziest game of bingo you’ve ever played!
The host has got the bingo numbers, the DJ has got the cheesiest party tunes, we’re talking maximum cheese! That’s right, S Club, Vengaboys, MJ, Wham….you just need to get the drinks in!
Strictly 18+

Sunday 1 Feb 2pm
TICKETS: £17, CHILDREN OVER 1: £14, BABIES UNDER 1: FREE
The original family rave, Big Fish Little Fish, goes wild in Dorking for the third time for some award winning fun at this ‘Animal Fantastical’ themed event for families with 0-8 year olds (but all ages welcome).
Resident DJs Baker & Beale will spin an eclectic club classics set from acid house to drum and bass. Dance through the bubbles, foam and balloons or make something animal themed on the Wacky Wheadon’s craft tables. Pop on some fancy dress, grab your toddler and go ape on the dancefloor.

Sunday 1 Feb 7:30pm
TICKETS: £21
Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back…
With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated cumulo-nimbus on the horizon, BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future, and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.
Age: 14+


THE UK’S AUTHORITATIVE QUEEN TRIBUTE BAND
Friday 6 Feb 8pm
TICKETS: £37.50, FRIENDS: £33.50, GROUPS 10+: £34.05
Queen Tribute Band Majesty are the UK’s premiere touring Queen tribute band. For over 10 years, Majesty have been entertaining audiences across the world with the electrifying, energetic stage show to the greatest Rock band in the world - Queen! Performed by some of the best actors and musicians the UK has to offer.
THE BEST TRIBUTE BAND I’VE EVER SEEN. ROB LEA GAVE AN ABSOLUTE MASTER CLASS IN PERFORMING AS FREDDIE MERCURY. I WAS IN AWE... BASS BEATS PRODUCTIONS
Saturday 7 Feb 7:30pm
TICKETS: £20 - £30, AGED 18-30: £10, Under 18s: FREE.
The English Chamber Orchestra is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras. They
will perform a programme of favourite works, directed from the violin by Stephanie Gonley, from the baroque and classical eras including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, plus concertos by Bach and Handel.


THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO SABRINA CARPENTER AND OLIVIA RODRIGO
Sunday 8 Feb 6:30pm
TICKETS: £27.50, FRIENDS: £24.50, GROUPS 10+: £25.05
Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show! Featuring a powerhouse live band and dynamic dancers, this show brings every beat and lyric to life, immersing you in the stories, sass, and soul of two of pop’s biggest sensations.
BY NEIL
Monday 9 Feb 7:30pm
TICKETS: £26.50
Join Neil Brand, composer, writer, broadcaster, musician who is a world expert on silent film and silent comedy with his all new show about the immortal
comedy duo. Fully illustrated with stills, clips & Neil’s superlative piano accompaniment, this show promises gales of laughter throughout.


RED FILM PROGRAMME: TUESDAY 10 FEB | 7:30PM
BLUE FILM PROGRAMME: TUESDAY 10 MAR | 7:30PM
TICKETS: £19, CONCESSION: £17, GROUPS 6+: £17, BOTH FILMS: £34
Experience an unforgettable night of adventure on the big screen! From the world’s most prestigious mountain festival, discover epic journeys, fearless characters, and jaw-dropping cinematography. With two programmes of brand-new films and a two-show discount, it’s the ultimate cinematic journey for adventure lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike!
Wednesday 11 Feb 8pm TICKETS: £33, GROUPS 10+: £30
He is the Wizard of Waffle, The Rambler Royale, The Noodlers’ Noodler, and he’s back live on stage to tour a tornado of tangents. What the show will be about is anybody’s guess, but that’s all part of the fun when you look inside his Cranium of Curiosities.
Recommended Age 15+


CAN DISH IT OUT BUT CAN’T TAKE IT
Friday 13 Feb 7:30pm TICKETS: £23
Hal is back with a brand-new show that promises to stick it to ‘The Man’, as long as ‘The Man’ doesn’t stick it back to him.
With his trademark hard-hitting ‘take no prisoners’ comedy (this is what Hal told me to write!!!) he will be hilariously pontificating on subjects like middle aged dating, social media, the insanity of modern politics and the fact that his daughters love him but don’t respect him. He believes that, after you’ve seen the show, you’ll feel exactly the same way.
Recommended Age: 16+
Saturday 14 Feb 7:30pm
TICKETS: £35, CHILDREN: £25, GROUPS 10+: £31.80
Step into a frozen circus wonderland, where a talented cast of aerialists, thrilling fire performers, jaw-dropping acrobatics, jugglers and hula hoopers are combined with beautiful choreography and West End–quality live vocals.
Cirque Enchantment is the ultimate feel-good escape this winter, perfect for the whole family.
Recommended Age 5+


Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 Feb
TICKETS: £22-£24, CONCESSIONS: £20-£22, FRIENDS & DDOS MEMBERS: £20-£22
Be dazzled by this timeless musical bursting with toe-tapping, unforgettable
songs. It tells the story of Jacob and his favourite son, who has the ability to interpret dreams. Follow Joseph on his journey through Egypt in this colourful show that’ll leave you singing and dancing all the way home!
Friday 27 Feb 8pm
TICKETS: £30, FRIENDS: £27
The Radiohead Project is a stunning live tribute show that celebrates one of the greatest bands of all time - Radiohead. With Mercury Prize wins and multiple Grammy awards, their music has shaped the sound of modern alternative rock.
The show captures the depth and detail of Radiohead’s iconic sound. From the groundbreaking work of OK Computer to In Rainbows, their music from every era is faithfully recreated.
The performance brings Radiohead’s artistry vividly to life through powerful visuals and lighting, inviting you on an unforgettable journey through the sound and spirit of Radiohead.

Thursday 26 Feb 8pm
TICKETS: £25, FRIENDS: £22
God, dressed in a floral power suit, comes down to set the record straight and expound on everything from Adam and Eve to Star Wars and to answer humankind’s most asked questions in a hilarious, heartwarming, and unforgettable night of comedy. Adored by preachers and atheists alike, this show has become one of the most popular shows touring today and has received critical acclaim for its non-stop brilliant look at pop culture and humanity through the eyes of a silly, foul mouthed, and very lovable Scottish Deity.
Age Certificate 16+

I AM A STRANGE GLOOP
Saturday 28 Feb 7:30pm
TICKETS: £29, FRIENDS: £25
Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so smart and astute that you couldn’t wait for the world to wake up so you could tell them?
THIS SHOW IS THAT THOUGHT.
In that it doesn’t make much sense and is a bit weird on reflection.


LIFE AFTER NEAR DEATH
Saturday 28 Feb 8pm
TICKETS: £23, FRIENDS: £21
Emmanuel’s hilarious and heartfelt show explores his life after surviving heart failure, facing the cause of the trauma, and the strange and funny ways we all find to keep going when life gets hard. It’s about turning life’s toughest moments into comedy gold, finding the laughs in survival and the punchlines in perseverance.
BIG LAUGHS, ENGAGING TALES, YOU’RE SEDUCED BY THE EASY AUTHORITY OF HIS STORYTELLING THE GUARDIAN
Sunday 1 Mar 3pm
TICKETS: £25; AGED 18-30 £10; Under 18s FREE

STARRING BEN THE MAGIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON
Wednesday 4 Mar 8pm
TICKETS: £22.50 - £32.50,
GROUPS 10+: £20.55 - £29.55
Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.
The Carducci Quartet was formed in 1997 and is well known for their engaging presence and exciting concerts. This concert includes a well-known quartet by Mozart, an early quartet by Shostakovich and a piece by Rebecca Clarke, a talented English composer whose music has been recently rediscovered.

Thursday 5 Mar 7:30pm
TICKETS: £32, UNDER 18s: £27
Prepare to be captivated as eight extraordinary male performers deliver a sensational blend of dance, acrobatics, music, and comedy—creating a show that delights audiences of all ages. Brace yourself for an electrifying display of high-energy dance, explosive percussion, and jawdropping acrobatics, seamlessly interwoven with live music and dazzling choreography. Fast-paced, furiously funny, and perfect for the whole family!


Thursday 5 Mar 8pm
TICKETS: £26
Age: 12+
The iconic villain of “Back to the Future” takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination of Marty’s time-traveling escapades. This new, heartfelt parody explores the highs and lows of a life chasing power, fame and fortune. Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Award 2025 winner!
‘ACID WEHN’
Friday 6 Mar 8pm
TICKETS: £29.50
Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador
Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. After all, everyone loves talking about the weather. Rain or shine, all will be fine. Or maybe it won’t. Who knows?! Come along. Or else.
Recommended age 16+

LEITH HILL MUSIC FESTIVAL PERFORM HAYDN THE CREATION
Sunday 8 Mar 7pm
TICKETS: FROM £20
Come and enjoy Haydn’s supreme masterpiece performed under the baton of our Festival Conductor, Neil Ferris, together with the combined voices of the Leith Hill Music Festival Singers and Canzona, a professional baroque orchestra.

A TRIBUTE TO LUKE COMBS
Wednesday 11 Mar 8pm
TICKETS: £29, FRIENDS: £26, GROUPS 10+: £26.40
The world’s leading TRIBUTE TO LUKE COMBS endorsed by the Grammynominated country megastar himself. Get ready to experience the heart and soul of country music as we pay homage to one of the genre’s biggest stars. Join us for a night of incredible songs, authentic Southern vibes, and a whole lot of boot-stomping fun. Immerse yourself in the world of Country as we bring together fans of all ages to celebrate the timeless tunes and modern classics that have made Luke Combs a household name.


Wednesday 11 Mar 12pm
TICKETS: £15, GROUPS 10+: £13.80
Join us for an afternoon of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare! There’s buggy parking, baby changing and more at all our venues, so that you can take some time for yourself and just be entertained. The bar is fully stocked, whether you fancy a cuppa or even
something a bit stronger (G&T anyone?).
If you need to whip out a bum (the baby’s please!), a boob or a bottle, then please feel free… and our comics won’t mind being heckled by our younger guests!
Please note that we have a 15-month age limit for our little laughers, as our comedians will be performing their usual grown-up jokes!
Thursday 12 Mar 8pm
TICKETS: £35.50, FRIENDS: £32.50, GROUPS 10+: £32.25
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘You’re

More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more!
The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.

Friday 13 Mar 8pm
TICKETS: £35.50, FRIENDS: £31.50, GROUPS 10+: £32.25
The King’s Voice transports you through time from the ‘68 special to the Vegas era, breathing soul into ballads and those iconic jumpsuit numbers that set the stage on fire.
Endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, this is the closest you’ll see and hear to The King himself. Sensational, spectacular and full of shake rattle n’ roll. There’s only one Elvis Presley and there’s only one artiste who captures his spirit on stage - the inimitable Gordon Hendricks.
DO YOU LIKE PUNS?
Friday 13 Mar 7:30pm
TICKETS: £21
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From appearing on Comic Relief to his ‘Jokes on the street’ series on social media, he’s been racking up millions of views, but live is where he thrives.
Combining sound effects, videos, one-liners and improvised jokes based off audience suggestions, prepare for a comedy show like no other, bar pun.
Book now, li is two short.
Strictly 16+
AL MURRAY ALL YOU NEED IS GUV
Saturday 14 Mar 2pm & 7:30pm
TICKETS: £33, SPLASH ZONE FRONT
ROWS A-C: £63
Al is back with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!
There’s no denying the world’s a mess, but alas there is hope as everyone’s favourite Pub Landlord brings his inimitable commonsense approach to the masses and provides some much-needed tonic for our troubled times. With a pint in his hand, and a barrel of laughs, Guv is all you need.


Age: 14+
Sunday 15 Mar 2:30pm
TICKETS: £32, FRIENDS: £29, GROUPS 10+: £29.10
As seen on SKY ARTS, the LPSO celebrates a century of Swing! Beginning with Louis Armstrong’s New Orleans and the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, we trace the
development of big bands through the golden age of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller to the contemporary tracks of Michael Bublé and Harry Connick Jr. Paying homage to the great big band singers, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat “King” Cole and Peggy Lee along the way, feet will be tapping to the sheer power of a 17 piece swing orchestra.


Sunday 15 Mar 3pm
TICKETS: £25; AGED 18-30: £10; Under 18s FREE
The Carducci Quartet demonstrate their versatility with the last of Beethoven’s
Razumovsky quartets, written for the Russian ambassador in Vienna; Mendelssohn’s third quartet, an exuberant piece; and the third string quartet by the American minimalist composer Philip Glass, which began life as music for a film soundtrack, Mishima.

Monday 16 Mar 7:30pm
TICKETS: £35.50
In this inspiring show full of hope, simplicity, and harmony, WILD is a hairraising, uplifting and wildly entertaining show that tells the extraordinary true stories of Ben’s amazing encounters with people and animals, and how they changed his life... and the discovery of helping you find your Ocean of Possibility.

Wednesday 18 Mar 8pm
TICKETS £23, STUDENTS 16+: £20
Tom is one of the most exciting young comedians in the UK. He is the host of smash hit podcast ‘Private Parts’ and has appeared on many TV shows such as ‘Roast Battle’, ‘Stand Up For Live Comedy’, ‘Dating No Filter’, ‘The Lateish Show’ and ‘Stand Up Central’.
As Tom approaches the end of his 20s, he reflects on the previous decade in all its exciting and wild glory and expresses his anxieties for life moving forward.
‘Watch him live and you’ll understand the excitement’ The Guardian Recommended Age 16+
Friday 20 Mar 8pm
TICKETS £34, FRIENDS £31, GROUPS 10+: £30.90
The Big Pants Party is the ultimate ladies night out, celebrating the iconic soundtrack of a lifetime of fun, love and friendship. Join us for an evening of fabulous live music and amazing vocalists as we embark on an extraordinary celebration of sisterhood with some of the greatest hits of all time.
Performed live in concert the Big Pants Party takes you on a nostalgic journey as you relive the amazing music that helped create bonds that will last a lifetime.


Sunday 29 Mar 3pm
TICKETS: £25
KPOP Demon Hunta’z Live deliver a high-energy, K-POP inspired tribute packed with explosive choreography, playful audience interaction, and theatrical flair. With dance routines, freestyle moments, and even a mini catwalk competition, this 70-minute spectacle transforms the crowd into part of the show. Costumes, lights, and battle-style formations bring a fantasy world to life through concert, leaving every audience member feeling like a true Demon Hunter.
Saturday 28 Mar 7:30pm
TICKETS £28
Tom Davis is back on the road, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life’s hot topics. Co-host of the mega-hit podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan, star of BAFTA and Royal Television Society awardwinning comedy series Murder in Successville and BBC One smashhit comedy King Gary, Tom also has his own special Underdog available to watch on Sky and NOW TV. Strictly Age 14+


AND THIS TIME IT’S PERSONAL
Sunday 29 Mar 8pm
TICKETS: £21
It’s been a big year for Russell. He’s appeared in multiple feature films including Edgar Wright’s The Running Man (2025). You also may have seen his phenomenally successful ‘Dear Diary’ series on Instagram, which has gained millions of views.
Last year’s show was about his life in the UK.
This year is about…him. He’s back. And this time… it’s personal.
Age Guidance: 16+
Monday 30 Mar 12:30pm & 3:30pm
TICKETS: ADULTS 18+: £19.50, CHILDREN: £18.50, FAMILY (2ADULT+2CHILDREN): £72
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025/26, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show!
Suitable for Ages 5+
Running Time: 1 Hour with no interval


Recommended Age: 3-9yrs.
Running Time: 1 Hour with no interval
Thursday 2 Apr 12:30pm & 3:30pm
TICKETS: ADULTS 18+: £19.50, CHILDREN: £18.50, FAMILY (2ADULT+2CHILDREN): £72
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling book by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter. When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day?
LET’S HAVE IT
Saturday 4 Apr 8pm
TICKETS: £33
Famous for his unapologetic humour, quick-fire crowd work, and electric stage presence, Daniel is back and funnier than ever – and he’s not holding back. Whether you’ve seen him go viral online or live on stage, you’ll know one thing for sure: no topic is off-limits, and nothing is safe!
Fresh from sold-out shows across the UK and millions of online fans, Daniel brings his brutally honest, laugh-outloud take on modern life, relationships, parenthood, and everything in between.


Saturday 5 Apr 11:30am & 3pm
TICKETS: £20, CHILD: £18
Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins in this celebration of the fascinating bodily science essential to life. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry into educational hilarity using Stef’s signature stunts and encyclopaedic science knowledge. This show is suitable for children aged 8+

Friday 10 & Saturday 11 Apr 7:30pm TICKETS: FROM £20
FRIDAY 10TH APRIL PROGRAMME
SUFFOLK SUITE - DOREEN CARWITHEN
DA VINCI REQUIEM - CECILIA MCDOWALL
THE LARK ASCENDING - VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
IVE MYSTICAL SONGS - VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
SATURDAY 11TH APRIL PROGRAMME
ZADOK THE PRIEST - HANDEL
DIXIT DOMINUS - VIVALDI
DIXIT DOMINUS - ISABELLA LEONARDA
CONCERTO FOR TWO VIOLINS - BACH THE KING SHALL REJOICE - HANDEL

CARDUCCI STRING QUARTET WITH JULIAN BLISS & FRIENDS
Saturday 18 Apr 7:30pm
TICKETS: £20-£30; Aged 18-30: £10; Under 18s: FREE
For their final concert the quartet will be joined by the renowned clarinettist Julian Bliss to play two of the best-loved chamber works in the repertoire: Mozart’s hauntingly beautiful Clarinet Quintet and Schubert’s large scale – symphonic-like – but lighthearted and brilliant Octet

JANUARY 2026
MONEY FOR NOTHING DIRE STRAITS TRIBUTE
Wed 7 Jan, 8pm
PROFESSOR BRIAN COX WORK IN PROGRESS
Thu 8 Jan, 7:30pm
PROFESSOR BRIAN COX WORK IN PROGRESS
Fri 9 Jan, 7:30pm
GEORGE HINCHLIFFE’S UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
Sat 10 Jan, 7:30pm
ARSENAL LEGENDS: PAUL MERSON, CHARLIE NICHOLAS, ALAN SMITH & PERRY GROVES
Mon 19 Jan, 8pm
NATIONAL THEATRE ENCORE SCREENING: HAMLET STARRING HIRAN ABEYSEKERA
Thu 22 Jan, 7pm
TALES OF A FULL TIME FLASHER (TALK BY ANDY NEWBOLD)
Thu 22 Jan, 7:30pm
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS WITH JENNIFER REES
Thu 22 Jan, 8pm COLDPLACE

Fri 23 Jan, 8pm
NATIONAL THEATRE ENCORE SCREENING: HAMLET STARRING HIRAN ABEYSEKERA
Sat 24 Jan, 1:30pm
LUTHER LIVE & VELVET VOICES
Sat 24 Jan, 8pm
JAMES BOND CONCERT SPECTACULAR
Sun 25 Jan, 7:30pm
GORDON BUCHANAN - LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS
Mon 26 Jan, 7:30pm
HELLO AGAIN: THE NEIL DIAMOND SONG BOOK
Wed 28 Jan, 8pm
COACH TRIP TO ABBA VOYAGE AT ABBA ARENA, LONDON
Thu 29 Jan, 5pm
MATT FORDE: DEFYING CALAMITY
Thu 29 Jan, 7:30pm
COUNTRY ROADS: ONE NIGHT OF COUNTRY CLASSICS
Thu 29 Jan, 8pm


CHEESY BINGO PARTY
Fri 30 Jan, 7:30pm
MARTIN KEMP 80S GOLD!
THE RETURNS OF THE ULTIMATE 80s
DJ SET
Sat 31 Jan, 7:30pm
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FAMILY RAVE
Sun 1 Feb, 2pm
SIMON EVANS IS STARING AT THE SUN
Sun 1 Feb, 7:30pm
MAJESTY
Fri 6 Feb, 8pm
DORKING CONCERTGOERS: ENGLISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Sat 7 Feb, 7:30pm
SWEET & SOUR - THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO SABRINA CARPENTER AND OLIVIA RODRIGO
Sun 8 Feb, 6:30pm
ROYAL BALLET & OPERA CINEMA SEASON: WOOLF WORKS LIVE
Mon 9 Feb, 7:15pm
“CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF LAUREL AND HARDY” - PRESENTED BY NEIL BRAND
Mon 9 Feb, 7:30pm
BANFF MOUTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR - RED FILM PROGRAMME
Tue 10 Feb, 7:30pm
ROSS NOBLE ‘CRANIUM OF CURIOSITIES’
Wed 11 Feb, 8pm
ADULT PANTO: BEAUTY & THE BEAST
Thu 12 Feb, 7:30pm
HAL CRUTTENDEN: CAN DISH IT OUT BUT CAN’T TAKE IT
Fri 13 Feb, 7:30pm
CIRQUE ENCHANTMENT
Sat 14 Feb, 7:30pm
FIDERI FIDERA PRESENT: FRANKY!
Tue 17 Feb, 12pm & 2pm
DDOS PRESENT: JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Tue 17 - Sat 21 Feb, 7:30pm daily + 2pm Sat
THE RADIOHEAD PROJECT
Fri 27 Feb, 8pm
GOD IS A SCOTTISH DRAG QUEEN
Thu 26 Feb, 8pm
SARA PASCOE: I AM A STRANGE GLOOP
Sat 28 Feb, 7:30pm
EMMANUEL SONUBI - LIFE AFTER NEAR DEATH
Sat 28 Feb, 8pm
DORKING CONCERTGOERS
CARDUCCI STRING QUARTET - 1
Sun 1 Mar, 3pm
MICHAEL STARRING BEN THE MAGIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON
Wed 4 Mar, 8pm
SUPERSPY SCIENCE: SCIENCE, DEATH & TECH IN THE WORLD OF JAMES BOND (TALK)
Thu 5 Mar, 7:30pm
TAP FACTORY
Thu 5 Mar, 7:30pm
ROYAL BALLET & OPERA CINEMA
SEASON: GISELLE ENCORE
Fri 6 Mar, 7:15pm
HENNING WEHN ‘ACID WEHN’
Fri 6 Mar, 8pm
ROYAL BALLET & OPERA CINEMA
SEASON: GISELLE ENCORE
Sat 7 Mar, 2:30pm
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR - BLUE FILM PROGRAMME
Tue 10 Mar, 7:30pm
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: TURNER AND CONSTABLE
Tue 10 Mar, 7:30pm
LUKE COMBS UK - A TRIBUTE TO LUKE COMBS
Wed 11 Mar, 8pm
THE DRIFTERS 2026
Tue 12 Mar, 8pm
DARREN WALSH: DO YOU LIKE PUNS?
Fri 13 Mar, 7:30pm
THE KING’S VOICE STARRING GORDON HENDRICKS AS ELVIS
Fri 13 Mar, 8pm
AL MURRAY - ALL YOU NEED IS GUV!
Sat 14 Mar, 2pm
AL MURRAY - ALL YOU NEED IS GUV! MATINEE
Sat 14 Mar, 7:30pm
LP SWING ORCHESTRA: 100 YEARS OF BIG BANDS
Sun 15 Mar, 2:30pm
DORKING CONCERTGOERS:
CARDUCCI STRING QUARTET - 2
Sun 15 Mar, 3pm
BEN FOGLE - WILD
Mon 16 Mar, 7:30pm
TOM LUCY: GOLDEN BOY
Wed 18 Mar, 8pm
THE BIG PANTS PARTY
Fri 20 Mar, 8pm
WEST END THEATRE TRIP TO CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
Wed 25 Mar, 5pm
TOM DAVIS: SPUDGUN
Sat 28 Mar, 7:30pm
RUSSELL HICKS: AND THIS TIME IT’S PERSONAL
Sun 29 Mar, 8pm
TOM GATES: EPIC STAGE SHOW
Mon 30 Mar, 12:30 & 3:30pm
ROYAL BALLET & OPERA CINEMA
SEASON: SIEGFRIED LIVE
Tue 31 Mar, 5:15pm
THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED A ROCK SHOW!
Thu 2 Apr 12:30pm & 3:30pm
SIMPLY DAN PLAYS STEELY DAN
Sat 4 Apr, 7:30pm
RUDE SCIENCE
Sun 5 Apr, 11:30am & 3pm
ROYAL BALLET & OPERA CINEMA
SEASON: SIEGFRIED ENCORE Sun 5 Apr, 2pm
DORKING CONCERTGOERS
CARDUCCI STRING QUARTET WITH JULIAN BLISS & FRIENDS Sat 18 Apr, 7:30pm
JOHN ROBB & SPECIAL GUEST Fri 15 May, 8pm
COACH TRIP TO ABBA VOYAGE AT ABBA ARENA, LONDON Thu 21 May, 5pm
PLAYS IN THE PARK Saturday 18 July
FAMILY FUN DAY Sunday 19 July
SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP 2026 - 7-16 years Mon 3 - Fri 7 Aug, 10am


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