SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2025
WELCOME
TO DORKING HALLS’ WHAT’S ON GUIDE!
A huge hello, welcome and thank you from all of us here at Dorking Halls. We have got such an exciting programme coming up for you - here’s a few examples of what you can expect from us:
· Laughter with Griff Rhys Jones, Harriet Dyer and Daniel O’Reilly.
· Fabulous music acts such as Taylormania, The Illegal Eagles, Queen, A Tribute in Candlelight and many more.
· Magic with Children’s shows such as The Littlest Yak, Pop Princesses and The Gingerbread Boy.
· And of course all the latest films in our Cinema and live event screenings from The National Theatre and The Royal Opera House.
As always, we are incredibly grateful for your continued support of Dorking Halls and look forward to seeing you again soon!
HOW TO BOOK
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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EVENT SCREENINGS
TICKETS: £19.50 | CONCESSIONS: £16.50 | FRIENDS: £15.50
NEXT TO NORMAL
Sunday 14 September 1:30pm
Tuesday 16 September 7:30pm
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE MRS WARREN’S PROFESSION
Thursday 23 October 7pm
Thursday 30 October 7:30pm
Sunday 2 Nov 1:30pm
THE FIFTH STEP
Thursday 27 November 7pm
Tuesday 2 December 7:30pm
INTER ALIA
Thursday 4 September 7pm
Sunday 21 September 1:30pm
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN CARAVAGGIO
Tuesday 10 November 7:30pm
ANDRE RIEU CHRISTMAS
Thursday 11 December 7:30pm
Saturday 13 December 1:30pm
CINEMA
The environment of these screenings is specially designed to make those it is tailored to feel safe and comfortable.
MINI & ME SCREENING
TICKETS: 0-4S: FREE, ADULTS: £6, 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
The latest children’s releases. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNINGS. TICKETS: £6
SUBTITLED SCREENINGS
We show regular subtitled versions of the latest films. *prices are subject to change
MONDAYS
ALL CINEMA TICKETS JUST £8
WEST END THEATRE TRIPS
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.
HAMILTON
AT VICTORIA PALACE THEATRE
Thursday 18 September
Coach departs at 12pm
TICKETS: £100, FRIENDS: £95
Hamilton is the story of America’s
Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway – the story of America then, as told by America now.
CABARET
AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Coach departs 5pm
Tickets: £117, Friends £112
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.
SCREAMING BLUE MURDER COMEDY CLUB
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 12 September
BEN NORRIS
ALEX BERTULIS-FERNANDES MATT GREEN
Friday 17 October
MITCH BENN
MERYL O’ROURKE RICH WILSON
Friday 21 November
MICHAEL SHAFER
INGRID DAHLE
PAUL F TAYLOR
EVENTS AT
THE ARTS CENTRE HOUNSLOW PRESENTS MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN
Tuesday 30 Sep 1pm & 7pm
TICKETS: £19, CONCESSION: £15.50
ZARA FROM THE CRAFT ROOM
TICKETS £25
CANDLE DECORATING WORKSHOP
Tuesday 9 Sep 7pm
WINE GLASS PAINTING
Tuesday 14 Oct 7pm
A IS FOR ARSENIC
THE POISONS OF AGATHA CHRISTIE
A talk by Dr Kathryn Harkup
Thursday 23 Oct 7:30pm
TICKETS: £12, FRIENDS: £10
THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN
Friday 5 Sep 8pm
TICKETS: £33, FRIENDS: £30, GROUPS 10+: £30
Celebrate 40 years since the iconic Born in The USA album was first released with the world-class theatre production The Sound of Springsteen.
Experience the pure rock ‘n’ roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen as this outstanding show brings his iconic sound to life, taking you on a musical journey through the incredible catalogue, from Greetings from Asbury Park to 2020’s Ghosts via the legendary hits Born in the USA and Born to Run.
MAN IN THE MIRROR
A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON
Sunday 7 Sep 7:30pm
TICKETS: £33, FRIENDS: £30, GROUPS 10+: £30
Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists and supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson’s unique style and charisma like no other, in this scintillating production that will keep you on the edge of your seats.
Featuring all his greatest hits you know and love, including “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Smooth Criminal,” and of course, “Man in the Mirror.”
AN EVENING WITH JACK THE RIPPER
Monday 8 Sep 7:30pm
TICKETS: £17, FRIENDS: £15, GROUPS 10+: £15.60
Award winning producer and broadcaster
Steve Morgan has captivated thousands of people on his celebrated ‘Ripper walks’ through the east-end of London, where he retraces the steps of the notorious killer through the streets he stalked.
Now he has adapted the story for the stage and invites you to spend an evening in the company of Jack the Ripper and live to tell the tale.
SING THE MUSICALS
Thursday 11 Sep 8pm
TICKETS: £30.50, FRIENDS: £27.50, GROUPS 10+: £27.75
DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END
The greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, with a giant screen with sing along lyrics, making this the must see show of 2025.
Mamma Mia, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Les Miserables, Rock Horror, Mary Poppins, Oliver, We Will Rock You, and many more!
SLEEPING BEAUTY - P*SSED UP PANTO
Friday 12 Sep 7:30pm
TICKETS: £29, FRIENDS: £26, GROUPS 10+: £26.40
The Ultimate Adult Panto is back – and this year it’s the turn of Sleeping Beauty to get the P*ssed Up Panto® treatment!
It’s full of innuendo, hilarious comedy routines, parodies of well-known songs and audience participation, creating a performance that’s hilarious, cheeky, saucy and sometimes just a little bit naughty...okay... VERY naughty...!
Strictly 16+
TROPICANA NIGHTS - THE ULTIMATE 80S PARTY NIGHT
Saturday 13 Sep AND Friday 12 Dec from 8pm
TICKETS: £15, GROUPS 10+: £13.80
If you are looking for a fun filled evening of pure 80s music and dancing, then look no further! Come and join us and indulge yourselves in pure 80s heaven. Specialising in good old fashioned party nights, we guarantee you and your friends will have an incredible night. So, whether you go all out in your favourite 80s outfit or not, you are bound to get in the party mood as soon as you walk into the room.
Strictly 18+
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY
Wednesday 17 Sep 12pm AND Wednesday 19 Nov
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! If you need to whip out a bum (the baby’s please!), a boob or a bottle, then please feel free…
AHH…FREAK OUT!
Thursday 18 Sep 8pm
TICKETS: £28, FRIENDS: £25, GROUPS 10+: £25.50
Step into the glittering time machine and journey back to the dazzling 1970s, as we turn back the clock and bring the disco inferno back to life, LIVE on stage! Get ready to boogie the night away as we take you on a magical journey delivering non-stop, charttopping disco hits alongside our world class live band!
We’re talkin’ Donna Summer’s sultry vibes, Earth, Wind & Fire’s cosmic funk, the Bee Gees’ silky harmonies, and Gloria Gaynor’s fierce diva power –all in one mind-blowing show!
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!
CHEESY BINGO PARTY
Friday 19 Sep AND Friday 7 Nov 7:30pm
TICKETS: £19, GROUPS 10+: £17.40
It’s like no game of bingo you’ve ever played before, The Cheesy Bingo Party brings you music, madness, sing-a-longs, ridiculous prizes, a few surprises, and the craziest game of bingo you’ve ever played!
FRANKIE’S GUYS
Sunday 21 Sep 7pm
TICKETS: £29.50, FRIENDS: £26.50, GROUPS 10+: £26.85
Celebrating an epic 10 years of UK and global touring, Frankie’s Guys are renowned as the UK’s leading tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Accompanied by their full live band, the show features the iconic hits Big Girls
Don’t Cry, Oh What A Night, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes
Off You, Grease and many more!
The host has got the bingo numbers and the DJ has got the cheesiest party tunes…and we’re talking maximum cheese!
This is not just a party, it’s a bingo party! Dance, sing, laugh, drink, have the best night out ever!
A NIGHT OUT YOU DON’T WANNA MISS!
ITV’S LOOSE WOMEN
TAYLORMANIA
Wednesday 24 Sep 7:30pm
TICKETS: £29.50, FRIENDS: £26.50
An award-winning extravaganza that pays 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 including ; Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more.
TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG
Thursday 25 Sep 7:30pm
TICKETS: £27 - £28.50, FRIENDS: £25 - £27, GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE: £24.30 - £25.65
Experience Too Much Too Young™ – The Music of 2Tone & Beyond, a thrilling twohour theatre show celebrating ska’s journey from Jamaica to the British revival. Enjoy high-energy performances, powerful history, and iconic music that shaped generations in this unforgettable, feel-good tribute to the 2Tone movement and beyond.
ELESHA PAUL MOSES PRESENTS THE PRIVATE TOUR
Friday 26 Sep 7:30pm
TICKETS: £35, FRIENDS: £30
Elesha Paul Moses is the UK’s leading Tina Turner tribute artist. Known for her explosive vocals, commanding stage presence and uncanny ability to channel the raw power and soul of the Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll.
Fresh from her role as Tina in the West End production of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical she will dazzle audiences at her own iconic tribute Elesha Paul Moses as Tina: The Private Tour.
ALFIE MOORE APOCALYPSE NOW
Saturday 27 Sep AND Sunday 28 Sep 7:30pm
TICKETS: £24, GROUPS 10+: £21.90
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes?
Star of BBC Radio 4 hit comedy show ‘It’s A Fair Cop’, Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.
Join Alfie as he’s saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter but this show certainly is.
Strictly 14+
THINK FLOYD
Thursday 2 Oct 7:30pm
TICKETS: £34.50, FRIENDS: £31, GROUPS 10+: £31.35
Think Floyd’s 2025 tour celebrates the 50th anniversary of ‘Wish You Were Here’. This brand new production will feature a complete performance of the iconic album, as well as the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from The Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, The Division Bell and more.
NO
JACKET
REQUIRED
THE PHIL COLLINS TRIBUTE
Friday 3 Oct 8pm
TICKETS: £29, FRIENDS: £26, GROUPS 10+: £26.40
The UK’s top Phil Collins tribute returns to Dorking, as part of their 2025 UK Tour. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of the album from which they take their name, the band will perform every track from No Jacket Required during the show - along with other huge hits from Phil’s solo career and his time with Genesis.
No Jacket Required are a stunning 11-piece band and their remarkable show has drawn acclaim from audiences far and wide over their 22-year career as one of the UK’s top tributes.
DIRTY DC & FAUX FIGHTERS UK STADIUM ROCK NIGHT
Saturday 4 Oct 7:30pm
TICKETS: £24
Dirty DC have been playing throughout the UK and Europe since 1998 and have developed a lineup and stage show that has made their reputation seriously strong amongst AC/DC fans, whether die hard fanatics or people who just want a good night out.
Every visual detail has been fine tuned from the wall of Marshalls and cannons to Angus’s footwear, but most importantly the music delivery and stage show has an impact regularly described as “Awesome!”.
LOCOMOTIVE FOR MURDER
THE IMPROVISED WHODUNNIT
Sunday 5 Oct 7:30pm
TICKETS: £29, FRIENDS: £26
Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, a totally improvised, totally hilarious murder mystery where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands. Expect shaky alibis and silver-tongued sleuths along with thrills, spills, and good old-fashioned kills. Four characters board a train, but not everyone will survive...
Thankfully, a world-famous detective is onboard, ready to solve the case.
DREAMCOAT STARS
Tuesday 7 Oct 8pm
TICKETS: £30, FRIENDS: £27, GROUPS 10+: £27.30
Feel the spine-tingling vocal power of four sensational singers from the global hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat coming together for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre. This megamix production is guaranteed to leave you wanting more, while singing your favourite songs all the way home!
A hand-picked selection of non-stop hits with phenomenal vocal arrangements, incredible four-part harmonies, slick choreography, and memorable stories from the stars time in Joseph.
SHAPE OF YOU
THE MUSIC OF ED SHEERAN
Friday 10 Oct 7:30pm
TICKETS: £26, CHILDREN: £19, FRIENDS: £23/£17, GROUPS 10+: £23.70, FAMILY: £86
The hit stage production, ‘Shape of You’, features the amazing music of one of the world’s greatest singer-songwriters, Ed Sheeran, offering all of his classics in a completely live performance that will captivate you throughout.
Presented by Chameleon Music Marketing, ‘Shape of You’ has it all: trademark loops, heartfelt singalongs, beatbox raps, emotional acoustic compositions, an extraordinary band and excellent visualsincluding a spectacular light performance.
THE BOOTLEG BEATLES
Saturday 11 Oct 7:30pm
TICKETS: £41.50 - £39.50
Celebrating the songs not just from the soundtracks of their two iconic motion pictures, but from all five in their catalogue. Featuring hits from A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow
submarine and Let it Be, The Bootleg Beatles and their orchestra will take you on a whistle stop trip through the celluloid career of the Fab Four in their brand new spectacular multi-media stage show.
POP PRINCESSES WORLD TOUR
Sunday 12 Oct 3pm
TICKETS: £27.50, PRE SHOW VIP MEET & GREET: £33, GROUPS 10+: £25.05
A magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars. They just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix!
Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the best songs from all your favourite Films and Musicals. The Pop Princesses are embarking on their biggest adventure yet. Join the fun as the Princesses go International!
HAIRBRUSH PARTY ANTHEMS
Friday 17 Oct 7:30pm
TICKETS: £30, GROUPS 10+: £27.30
Kylie, ABBA, Tina Turner, Cher, Britney Spears, Spice Girls, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Steps and many more...
Also, to show off our SAX and PERCUSSION players there will also be some 80’s and 90’s CLUBLAND CLASSICS to really take the tempo up!
Add to this an amazing light, video and laser show and you have one of the best nights out of the YEAR!
HIGHLAND HARMONY
Saturday 18 Oct 7:30pm
TICKETS: £29, FRIENDS: £26, GROUPS 10+: £26.40
Join the acclaimed MacDonald Brothers for a DRAM good night! With their exceptional multi-instrumental skills, they’ll be bringing the rousing anthems of
The Proclaimers, Wet Wet Wet, Bay City Rollers, The Deacon Blue, The Bluebells, AC/DC, Paolo Nutini, Lewis Capaldi, Dougie MacLean, Runrig, to a selection of Irish classics including Lord of the Dance. This is a musical journey through the Highlands like never before!
Sat Oct 18th at 8pm
APPLAUSE YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS...
THE BOY PREFERENCE
BY ELINOR COOK
In an affluent suburb in the near future, the birth of a boy is greeted with shouts of joy and firecrackers but when a girl is born, the neighbours say nothing. One night, Joey looks out of his bedroom window and sees many young girls, all with a strange glow around them.
Who are they and why are they here?
Sun Oct 19th at 8pm
APPLAUSE YOUTH THEATRE SENIOR ACTORS’ COMPANY PRESENTS...
EXCERPTS FROM GEORGE ORWELL’S NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR
“If there is hope, it lies in the Proles” One man’s desperate quest to resist Newspeak. Doublethink. Big Brother, and the totalitarian nightmare of ‘the party’. AYTCO actors have explored key moments from the 20th Century’s most influential novel and adapted them for performance.
AN ABRIDGED VERSION OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
If we shadows have offended
Think but this and all is mended: That you have but slumbered here
While all these visions did appear. And this weak and idle theme
No more yielding but a dream….
PUCK
DAVID OLUSOGA HISTORY’S
MISSING CHAPTERS
Monday 20 Oct 7:30pm
TICKETS: £31
Multi-Award-Winning, Professor David Olusoga examines some of history’s missing chapters to uncover how and why some events and some people are remembered and others forgotten. David is widely known for his huge contributions to BBC’s ‘House Through Time’, ‘The Union’ and recently announced to be a guest on Celebrity Traitors.
Talk includes Q&A + book signing.
DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE
Thursday 23 Oct 8pm
TICKETS: £29 - £32.50
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the ‘Godfather of Punk Poetry’ and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic poetry of the modern era, including “I Wanna Be Yours” (recently celebrating over a billion streams in its incarnation as a hit record by the Arctic Monkeys) to sharing his life story through his 120k selling memoir of the same name.
WOMEN IN ROCK
Friday 24 Oct 8pm
TICKETS: £30, FRIENDS: £27
Celebrating the sensationally strong female leaders of rock, including Blondie, Suzi Q, Janis Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Pink, Kiki Dee, Bonnie Tyler, Cher and so many more!
With a cast of world-class musicians and vocalists that deliver a blistering 2-hour performance, you’ll be singing, dancing and rocking out from the off with hit after hit. A rock show unlike any other with electric costume changes, soaring vocals, impressive harmonies and audience interaction, you will not be disappointed.
FAMILY SILENT DISCO
Saturday 25 Oct 2pm
TICKETS: £10, CHILDREN £8, FRIENDS: £8, GROUPS 10+: £7-£9
When it comes to clubbing, there’s no experience like this, plus you don’t need a baby sitter! You don’t even have to listen to the same music as your children as DJs will be competing at the decks for your attention across two channels, each of which is accessible via your pair of wireless headphones.
Recommended age 5+
HALLOWEEN SILENT DISCO
Saturday 25 Oct 8pm
TICKETS: £13, FRIENDS: £11, GROUPS 10+: £12
When it comes to clubbing, there’s no experience like this. DJs will be competing at the decks for your attention across three channels, each of which is accessible via your pair of wireless headphones. And if you want to chat? Simply remove your cans so you and your mates can hear each other.
Strictly 18+
DORKING CONCERTGOERS
CHAMBERMUSICBOX
Saturday 25 Oct 7:30pm
TICKETS: £25, AGED 18-30: £10, UNDER 18S FREE
ChamberMusicBox is a versatile group with an exceptionally wide repertoire ranging from duos to nonets. Performing on strings, flute and harp, they will play
a selection of delightful chamber works including a string trio by Weinberg, the Elegiac Trio by Bax, and some elegant French music by Ibert and Roussel.
SCIENCE MUSEUM THE LIVE STAGE SHOW
Monday 27 Oct 12:30pm
TICKETS: £19.50, CHILDREN: £18.50, GROUPS 10+: £17.85, FAMILY OF 4: £72
Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.
This unmissable family production is sure to capture the imagination of young and old alike, and teach you something new and exciting too.
Recommended age 5+
THE LITTLEST YAK
Tuesday 28 Oct 11am & 2pm
TICKETS: £16, FAMILY OF 4: £60
This musical adaptation of the awardwinning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.
Gertie is great at being THE LITTLEST YAK, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST wool and the GRIPPIEST of hooves for clip-clopping up cliffs. Only, Gertie doesn’t want to be the littlest. She’s in a rush to grow up and be just like THE BIG YAKS. But what if there are some things that only a GERTIE can do?
CANAL BOAT STORIES - LIVE! WITH ROBBIE CUMMING
Tuesday 28 October 7:30pm
TICKETS: £23
Live In this fun and interactive theatre show of canal themed escapism with vlogger, streamer, recording artist and TV personality. Known all over the north, midlands and south of England as “the Canal Man”.
An intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling.
AN EVENING WITH HARRY REDKNAPP
Wednesday 29 Oct 7:30pm
TICKETS: £43, GROUPS 10+: £39, VIP TICKETS (PRE SHOW MEET & GREET, PHOTOGRAPH & AUTOGRAPH): £98
Come and have a great laugh with Harry and the audience. It’s a great show full of Harry’s superb anecdotes and stories from his years in the beautiful game and still with an I’M
A CELEBRITY section after his jungle win in 2018. Harry had so many requests to return this year, so here he is ‘on the road again’.
HENRY NORMAL THE SLIDE SHOW
Saturday 1 Nov 8pm
TICKETS: £23, FRIENDS: £20
A multi-MEdia spectacular with the emphasis on the ‘me’. This show celebrates Henry’s meteoric rise to z celebrity status together with his joyous and inevitable slide into physical and mental decline.
Poetry, photos, jokes, music, dance, song, circus skills, costume changes, props and tories, exploring where he went wrong in life and lessons you can learn from his mistakes.
Strictly 14+
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
Sunday 2 Nov 3pm
TICKETS £30, FRIENDS £27
Take a step back into the 1930s and ‘40s with the world-famous Glenn Miller
Orchestra, for the ultimate musical celebration of the legendary big band leader, Glenn Miller. Featuring all of Miller’s most popular hits, including ‘In the Mood’, ‘Moonlight Serenade’, ‘American Patrol’, ‘Tuxedo Junction’, ‘Pennsylvania 6-5000’, and much more.
THE PROGNOSIS
LIVE & ECLECTIC!
Friday 7 & Saturday 8 Nov 7:45pm
TICKETS £25
Celebrating Prognosis’s 20th anniversary and the launch of their new album Runs Deep. With their roots in progressive rock tributes – The Prognosis have developed into crafting their own unique songs – creating a contemporary
GRIFF RHYS JONES THE CAT’S PYJAMAS
Sunday 9 Nov 8pm
TICKETS: £30
Join Griff as he shares more funny observations and comic stories.
The show always varies as Griff rambles on the developing national permacrisis. Age. Family. Fraud. Nostalgia. The TikTok generation. Crocodile smuggling and noodling in Australia. Travel, dogs, hotels, drink and midnight trains. He takes questions from the audience and lets rip as his associations wander.
fusion of bands like Genesis, Camel, Pink Floyd and Steely Dan. You can expect an eclectic evening, that combines the very best of Prognosis’s 20 years, and features music from their new album.
JOHN ILLSLEY THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DIRE STRAITS
Monday 10 Nov 8pm
TICKETS: £35
The evening will feature classics from the Dire Straits catalogue and include a Q & A with a/v led by Paul Cummins, during which John will reveal the story of the band from its humble beginnings in a council flat in South London, where songs like Sultans of Swing and Wild West End were created, to playing all over the world and working with some of the world’s most influential and creative musicians and producers.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL A RADIO PLAY LIVE ON STAGE
Wednesday 12 Nov 7:30pm
TICKETS: £29.50, FRIENDS: £26.50, GROUPS 10+: £26.85
Live on stage and in person, television favourites COLIN BAKER (Doctor Who, The Brothers) and PETER PURVES (Blue Peter, The Office) lead the cast in a new adaptation
of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic - which also features a rare, specially recorded appearance by TOM BAKER (Doctor Who, Monarch Of The Glen) as Jacob Marley!
OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR
Thursday 13 Nov 7:30pm
TICKETS: £18.50, CONCESSIONS: £16.50, GROUPS 6+: £16.50
Plunge into a night of inspiring ocean adventure on the big screen. Featuring breathtaking marine life, epic seafaring voyages, and uplifting stories from surfers, paddlers, and scientists, this is a cinematic celebration of our oceans. From the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Dive in—no wetsuit needed!
TEASE
Friday 14 Nov 7:30pm
TICKETS: £32, FRIENDS: £30, GROUPS 10+: £28.80
Step into the World of “Tease” – the ultimate burlesque and cabaret experience where sensuality and unadulterated fun
collide creating an unforgettable evening. Led by London’s top comedy compere and burlesque sensations, “Turkish Delight” and “Violet Thistletease”, combined with cabaret acts from across the UK.
Strictly 16+
ENGLISH ARTS CHORALE WAR & PEACE
Saturday 15 Nov 7:30pm
TICKETS: £25-£30, FULL-TIME STUDENTS:£6, DISABLED CARER GOES FREE.
Karl Jenkins’ 1998 The Armed Man, his engaging “Mass for Peace”, incorporates elements outside the Mass, such as the 15th-century folk song L’homme armé.
In contrast, Fauré’s celebrated Requiem, when exquisitely performed, distils conflict into perhaps the most profound sense of peace to be found in all Classical music.
BRETT TIPPIE THE RIGHT LINE
Wednesday 19 Nov 7:30pm
TICKETS: £22, FRIENDS: £19
From rising to become one of the most prominent mountain bikers in the world, to losing it all and living on the streets, to redemption and resurrection of his professional career, Brett has been through it all and will tell the stories of his wild and inspiring roller-coaster of a career!
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Thursday 20 Nov 8pm
TICKETS: £39.50, FRIENDS: £36.50, GROUPS 10+: £35.85
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.
This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ‘Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more…
WE THREE KINGS ROCK N ROLL
Friday 21 Nov 7:30pm
TICKETS: £27.00, FRIENDS £25.00, CONCESSIONS: £25
Three Artists celebrate the music of three Icons of Rock n Roll, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison & Elvis Presley, all driven by a lively Rock n Roll Band.
WILL ROCK N ROLL IN DORKING EVER DIE? THAT’LL BE THE DAY!
CROWN BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER
Saturday 22 Nov 7:30pm
TICKETS: £30, SENIORS (65+): £28, CHILDREN UNDER 16: £23
A Timeless Holiday Tradition
This beloved seasonal classic is the perfect introduction to the magic of classical ballet for audiences of all ages. With its dazzling choreography, Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, and a story brimming with holiday cheer, The Nutcracker promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
A glittering treat that will leave memories to cherish for years to come!
WIFI WARS
Saturday 22 Nov 3pm
TICKETS: £16.00, CHILDREN: £13, GROUPS OF 10+: £14.70/£12
Touring an entirely new show, WiFi Wars is the live comedy game show where you all play along: Log in with your smartphone
or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show and prizes!
QUEEN A TRIBUTE IN CANDLELIGHT
Wednesday 26 Nov 8pm
TICKETS: £36, GROUPS 10+: £32.70
Let’s journey through Queen’s greatest hits, sung by talented vocalists, accompanied by a live band. Picture a
snug atmosphere lit by flickering candles, the perfect backdrop for the vibrant energy of Queen’s well-known songs.
HARRIET DYER
EASILY DISTRA…
Thursday 27 Nov 7:30pm
TICKETS: £19, GROUPS 10+: £17.40
A new blancmange of whimsy from the somewhat fizzy mind of Harriet Dyer featuring hot topics such as wearing a wetsuit on a bus, jaunty social commentary on why couples don’t talk to each other anymore, and trying to get a cow to lick the top of your head.
DANIEL O’REILLY
LET’S HAVE IT!
Friday 28 Nov 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!
COUNTERFEIT STONES
Saturday 29 Nov 8pm
TICKETS: £30.50, FRIENDS: £27.50, GROUPS 10+: £27.75
Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when for a fraction of the price you can get up close and smell the faking brilliance of the Counterfeit Stones - described as a Rolling Stones’
hooky masterpiece. Their latest fast shuffle promises yet another night of utter Copy-Rock. Now in their 32nd year, these fraud-stars continue to deliver the best “mock ‘n’ roll” show on the circuit.
THE SNOWMAN WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA
HAPAX ORCHESTRA. CONDUCTED BY DIMITRI CHRYSOSTOMOU
Sunday 30 Nov 2pm & 4:30pm
TICKETS: £29.50, CHILDREN: £21.50
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with a heartwarming screening of The Snowman — the beloved animated classic inspired by Raymond Briggs’ cherished storybook. Experience the wonder as Howard Blake’s unforgettable score comes to life, performed by Hapax Orchestra.
But the enchantment doesn’t stop there! Enjoy a spellbinding live performance of John Williams’ Harry Potter Suite, featuring iconic music from the much-loved films.
These festive favourites are the perfect way to start off your Christmas season.
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS
Monday 1 Dec 8pm
TICKETS: £33, FRIENDS: £30, GROUPS 10+: £30
Packed with all your favourite Christmas classics, the show brings the spirit of the season to life with dazzling performances, stunning festive visuals, and a sensational live band. From heartwarming ballads to upbeat festive anthems, it’s the perfect playlist for your Christmas celebrations.
LIVE AT CHRISTMAS
SAM CAMPBELL, BRIDGET CHRISTIE, MAISIE ADAM & MIKE WOZNIAK
Wednesday 3 Dec 7:30pm
TICKETS: £30
Joining Sam Campbell is a dazzling line-up featuring stand-up sensation
Bridget Christie, cult comedy hero and owner of the finest moustache in the biz Mike Wozniak, Fringe smasher Jin Hao Li, and Last Leg star Maisie Adam as host.
Recommended age 16+
CALLY BEATON NAMASTE MOTHERF*CKERS
Thursday 4 Dec 7:30pm
TICKETS: £23, GROUPS 10+: £21
Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) - a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife.
A funny show about a deadly serious subject, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more.
GO YOUR OWN WAY
Thursday 4 Dec 8pm
TICKETS: £32, FRIENDS: £29, GROUPS 10+: £29.10
Back by popular demand, Go Your Own Way is a spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock ‘n’ roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book.
PLATINUM THE LIVE ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW
Friday 5 Dec 8pm
TICKETS: £31.50, GROUPS 10+: £28.65
PLATINUM provide an incredible tribute to one of the greatest music acts of all time. Described by the Evening Standard as “better than the original”, their breathtaking show has to be seen to be believed. This stunning, LIVE show promises an unforgettable evening of singing & dancing!
FROM THE JAM ‘SOUND AFFECTS’ 45TH ANNIVERSARY
Saturday 6 Dec, doors from 7pm
TICKETS: BALCONY: £43, STANDING: £33
From the Jam were formed in 2006 when Russell Hastings and Rick Buckler (ex-The Jam drummer), who were touring as The Gift, joined forces with Bruce Foxton (ex-The Jam bassist and songwriter) to form From The Jam.
From the Jam will tour the UK celebrating the 45th Anniversary of The Jam’s fifth studio album ‘Sound Affects’, which has been proclaimed by Paul Weller to be his favourite album by The Jam.
DORKING CONCERTGOERS
GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND
Sunday 7 Dec 3pm
TICKETS: £20-£30, AGED 18-30: £10, UNDER 18S FREE
The Grimethorpe Colliery Band will play a selection of brass band classics including some festive favourites.
One of the finest of Britain’s brass bands, it has won numerous band championships and played in such diverse settings as the London 2012 Olympic Games, the football World Cup and the BBC Proms.
SHOW CHOIR PRESENTS A VERY WEST END CHRISTMAS
Tuesday 9 Dec 7:30pm
TICKETS: £25.50, CONCESSION: £23
Love Christmas? Love the Musicals? Well this is the Show for you! With the big chorus of Show Choir, fabulous soloists, and special guests, Live Love Perform. ‘Yule’ be treated to all your favourite West
End & Broadway hits. If that wasn’t enough, YOU get the chance to Sing along to the Christmas classics in our Sing-Along Finale with Karaoke Lyrics! We will send you home foot-tapping until Christmas Day!
FASTLOVE
THE TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL
Wednesday 10 Dec
TICKETS: £34, FRIENDS: £31, GROUPS 10+: £30.90
Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael.
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COMING SOON...
MONEY FOR NOTHING DIRE STRAITS TRIBUTE
Wednesday 7 January 2026 8pm
THE DAZZLING DIAMONDS COMEDY DRAG SHOW
Sunday 18 January 2026 8pm
Q THE MUSIC PRESENTS A JAMES BOND CONCERT SPECTACULAR
Sunday 25 January 2026 7:30pm
ARSENAL LEGENDS
PAUL MERSON, CHARLIE NICHOLAS, ALAN SMITH & PERRY GROVES Monday 19 January 2026 8pm
SARA PASCOE
I AM A STRANGE GLOOP
Saturday 28 February 2026 7:30pm
GORDON BUCHANAN
LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS
Monday 26 January 2026 7:30pm
AL
MURRAY
ALL YOU NEED IS GUV!
Friday 14 March 2026 2pm & 7:30pm
BEN FOGLE WILD
Monday 16 March 2026 7:30pm
EVENTS DIARY
SEPTEMBER 2025
NATIONAL THEATRE’S INTER ALIA
Thu 4 Sep 7pm & Sun 21 Sep 1:30pm
THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN
Fri 5 Sep 8pm
MAN IN THE MIRROR
Sun 7 Sep 7:30pm
AN EVENING WITH JACK THE RIPPER
Mon 8 Sep 7:30pm
SING THE MUSICALS
Thu 11 Sep 8pm
SLEEPING BEAUTY:
P*SSED UP PANTO
Fri 12 Sep 7:30pm
SBM COMEDY CLUB
Fri 12 Sep 8:30pm
TROPICANA NIGHTS SEPTEMBER
Sat 13 Sep 8pm
NEXT TO NORMAL
Sun 14 Sep 1:30pm & Tue 16 Sep 7:30pm
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY
Wed 17 Sep 12pm
HAMILTON THEATRE TRIP
Thu 18 Sep 12pm
AHH…FREAK OUT!
Thu 18 Sep 8pm
CHEESY BINGO PARTY
Fri 19 Sep 7:30pm
FRANKIE’S GUYS
Sun 21 Sep 7pm
TAYLORMANIA
Wed 24 Sep 7:30pm
TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG
Thu 25 Sep 7:30pm
ELESHA PAUL MOSES PRESENTS THE PRIVATE TOUR
Fri 26 Sep 7:30pm
ALFIE MOORE: ACOPALYPSE NOW
Sat 27 & Sun 28 Sep 7:30pm
DOVEHOUSE ANTIQUES FAIR SEPTEMBER
Sun 28 Sep from 11am
FRANKENSTEIN IN PIPPBROOK HOUSE
Tue 30 Sep 1pm & 7pm
OCTOBER 2025
ROYAL OPERA’S TOSCA
Wed 1 Oct 6:45pm & Sun 5 Oct 2pm
THINK FLOYD
Thu 2 Oct 7:30pm
NO JACKET REQUIRED: THE PHIL COLLINS TRIBUTE
Fri 3 Oct 8pm
DIRTY DC & FAUX FIGHTERS UK: STADIUM ROCK NIGHT
Sat 4 Oct 7:30pm
LOCOMOTIVE FOR MURDER
Sun 5 Oct 7:30pm
DREAMCOAT STARS
Tue 7 Oct 8pm
SHAPE OF YOU: THE MUSIC OF ED SHEERAN
Fri 10 Oct 7:30pm
THE BOOTLEG BEATLES
Sat 11 Oct 7:30pm
POP PRINCESSES
Sun 12 Oct 3pm
HAIRBRUSH PARTY ANTHEMS
Fri 17 Oct 7:30pm
SBM COMEDY CLUB OCTOBER
Fri 17 Oct 7:30pm
HIGHLAND HARMONY
Sat 18 Oct 7:30pm
AYTCO’S THE BOY PREFERENCE & 1984
Sat 18 Oct 8pm
AYTCO’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Sun 19 Oct 8pm
DAVID ALUSOGO:
HISTORY’S MISSING CHAPTERS
Mon 20 Oct 7:30pm
ROYAL OPERA’S LA SONNAMBULA
Wed 22 Oct 7:15pm
NATIONAL THEATRE’S
MRS WARREN’S PROFESSION
Thu 23 Oct 7pm, Thu 30 Oct 7:30pm & Sun 2 Nov 1:30pm
DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE
Thu 23 Oct 8pm
WOMEN IN ROCK
Fri 24 Oct 8pm
FAMILY HALLOWEEN SILENT DISCO
Sat 25 Oct 2pm
HALLOWEEN SILENT DISCO 18+
Sat 25 Oct 8pm
DORKING CONCERTGOERS
CHAMBERBOX
Sat 25 Oct 7:30pm
DOVEHOUSE ANTIQUES FAIR
OCTOBER
Sun 26 Oct from 11am
SCIENCE MUSEUM: THE LIVE STAGE SHOW
Mon 27 Oct 12:30pm
THE LITTLEST YAK
Tue 28 Oct 11am & 2pm
CANAL BOAT STORIES: LIVE! WITH ROBBIE CUMMING
Tue 28 Oct 7:30pm
AN EVENING WITH HARRY REDKNAPP
Wed 29 Oct 7:30pm
THE BUBBLE SHOW AT PIPPBROOK HOUSE
Thu 30 Oct 2pm
NOVEMBER 2025
HENRY NORMAL: THE SLIDE SHOW
Sat 1 Nov 8pm
GLENN MILLAR ORCHESTRA
Sun 2 Nov 3pm
ROYAL BALLET’S LA FILLE MAL GARDEE
Wed 5 Nov 7:15pm & Sun 9 Nov 2pm
THE PROGNOSIS
Fri 7 & Sat 8 Nov 7:45pm
CHEESY BINGO PARTY
Fri 7 Nov 7:30pm
GRIFF RHYS JONES: THE CAT’S PYJAMAS
Sun 9 Nov 8pm
JOHN ILLSLEY:
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DIRE STRAITS
Mon 10 Nov tbc
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN’S CARVAGGION
Tue 11 Nov 7:30pm
A CHRISTMAS CAROL:
A RADIO PLAY LIVE ON STAGE
Wed 12 Nov 7:30pm
BANFF OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL
Thu 13 Nov 7:30pm
TEASE
Fri 14 Nov 7:30pm
ENGLISH ARTS CHORALE ASSOCIATION
Sat 15 Nov 7:30pm
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY
Wed 19 Nov 12pm
BRETT TIPPIE - THE RIGHT LINE
Wed 19 Nov 7:30pm
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Thu 20 Nov 8pm
SBM COMEDY CLUB NOVEMBER
Fri 21 Nov 8:30pm
WE THREE KINGS - OF ROCK N ROLL
Fri 21 Nov 7:30pm
CROWN BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER
Sat 22 Nov 7:30pm
WIFI WARS
Sat 22 Nov 3pm
DOVEHOUSE ANTIQUES FAIR NOVEMBER
Sun 23 Nov from 11am
QUEEN: A TRIBUTE IN CANDLELIGHT
Wed 26 Nov 8pm
NATIONAL THEATRE’S THE FIFTH STEP
Thu 27 Nov 7pm & Tue 2 Dec 7:30pm
HARRIET DYER: EASILY DISTRA…
Thu 27 Nov 7:30pm
ROYAL BALLET’S CINDERELLA
Fri 28 Nov 7:15pm & Sun 30 Nov 2pm
DANIEL O’REILLY
Fri 28 Nov 8pm
THE COUNTERFEIT STONES
Sat 29 Nov 8pm
THE SNOWMAN WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA
Sun 30 Nov 2pm & 4:30pm
DECEMBER 2025
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS
Mon 1 Dec 8pm
ROYAL BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER
Wed 10 Dec 7:15pm & Sun 14 Dec 2pm
LIVE AT CHRISTMAS
Wed 3 Dec 7:30pm
CALLY BEATON - NAMASTE MOTHERF*CKERS
Thu 4 Dec 7:30pm
GO YOUR OWN WAY
Thu 4 Dec 8pm
THE GINGERBREAD BOY
Fri 5 - Sun 7 Dec
PLATINUM - THE LIVE ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW
Fri 5 Dec 8pm
FROM THE JAM ‘SOUND AFFECTS’
Sat 6 Dec 7pm
DORKING CONCERTGOERS
GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND
Sun 7 Dec 3pm
SHOW CHOIR PRESENT: A VERY WEST END CHRISTMAS
Tue 9 Dec 7:30pm
FASTLOVE: THE TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL
Wed 10 Dec 8pm
TROPICANA NIGHTS DECEMBER
Fri 12 Dec 8pm
CHRISTMAS PANTO PETER PAN
19-30 Dec
CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE
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BOOKING FEES
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ESSENTIAL COMPANION SCHEME
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