summer 2025
May – August 2025
Our summer season is all about bringing people and communities together; sharing stories and skills and providing a space for new enlivening experiences.
We’re presenting our inaugural printworks festival showcasing print in all its forms before thread… a festival of textiles returns across two packed days.
Don’t miss Ordinary People, a new musical based on stories collected from the people of Farnham and be moved in unexpected ways by the acclaimed performance installation Of All The People In All The World by Stan’s Cafe.
I want to extend my thanks to the dedicated team of staff and volunteers who support the Maltings and Museum with their time, energy and enthusiasm.
We look forward to seeing you this summer.
Peter Glanville CEO
Pre-show dining available (see page 55 for more details)
Peter Glanville
Illustrations: Nami Ralph
maltingsmonthly market
Discover unique gifts and vintage treasures at Farnham’s market for all seasons.
first Saturday of the month 9am-4pm / £1 pay on the door (maltings members & under 15s free)
Browse over 150 stalls in a buzzing and friendly atmosphere at one of the oldest and largest markets in Surrey. Find everything from chic vintage items to classic vinyl, local artists and makers to homemade cakes and aromatic candles.
Dates for summer 2025: Sat 03 May, Sat 07 June, Sat 05 July & Sat 02 August
film
11am & 3pm screenings
£7 (£5 members, students & under 15s)
8pm screenings
£8 (£6 members, £5 students & under 15s)
September 5 (15)
Wed 07 May
11am [subtitled], 3pm & 8pm
Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows an American Sports broadcasting team that quickly adapted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage.
I’m Still Here (15)
Wed 14 May
11am, 3pm & 8pm
The happy life of a family in 1970s Rio De Janeiro is shattered when military occupation leads to a forced disappearance in this tense Academy Award®-winning drama. Spoken in Portuguese with English subtitles.
The
End (12A)
Wed 21 May
11am, 3pm [subtitled] & 8pm
From Academy Award ®-nominated director Joshua Oppenheimer comes a poignant and deeply human musical about a family that survived the end of the world. Starring Tilda Swinton and George MacKay.
The Penguin Lessons (12A)
Wed 28 May
11am, 3pm & 8pm [subtitled]
Starring Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.
Sound & Screen: Memoir of a Snail (15)
Wed 28 May 7pm / £5
Join our Young Programmers to celebrate claymation! Enjoy a relaxed screening of this animated tragicomedy, whilst creating your own stop-motion snail. For ages 18+.
Queer (18)
Wed 04 June
11am [subtitled], 3pm & 8pm
In 1950s Mexico City, an American immigrant (Daniel Craig) leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival of a young student stirs him into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
Mickey 17 (15)
Wed 11 June
11am, 3pm [subtitled] & 8pm
Unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.
Mr Burton (12A)
Wed 25 June
11am [subtitled], 3pm & 8pm
Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a Welsh miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor. Starring Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey and Lesley Manville.
La Cocina (15)
Wed 02 July
11am, 3pm [subtitled] & 8pm
In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the staff each chase the elusive American dream.
The Phoenician Scheme (Cert. TBC)
Wed 09 July
11am [subtitled], 3pm & 8pm
Visionary filmmaker Wes Anderson’s dark tale of espionage follows a strained father-daughter relationship within a family business. The all-star cast features Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks and Benedict Cumberbatch.
The Salt Path (Cert. TBC)
Wed 16 July
11am [subtitled], 3pm & 8pm
After losing their home and livelihood, Raynor (Gillian Anderson) and her husband Moth (Jason Isaacs) decide to walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path. Based on the bestselling memoir by Raynor Winn.
Twiggy (12A)
Wed 23 July
11am, 3pm & 8pm
Directed by Sadie Frost, following her hugely successful debut feature on fashion designer Mary Quant, this documentary will be the first time Twiggy has ever told her story first-hand.
The
Return (15)
Wed 30 July
11am, 3pm & 8pm [subtitled]
After 20 years, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) returns to Ithaca, unrecognisable. His wife Penelope (Juliette Binoche) is besieged by suitors, and his son Telemachus faces death. Can Odysseus reclaim his kingdom and strength?
Sound
& Screen:
Moonrise Kingdom (12A)
Wed 30 July 7pm / £5
Join our Young Programmers for a special screening of this Wes Anderson classic. Work your way through the ranks of the Khaki Scouts, designing and making your own badges. For ages 18+.
The Ballad of Wallis Island (Cert. TBC)
Wed 13 August
11am, 3pm [subtitled] & 8pm
An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island, dreams of getting his favorite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden) back together to perform at a private event.
F1 (Cert. TBC)
Wed 20 August
11am [subtitled], 3pm & 8pm
Racing legend Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula One team and mentor a young hotshot driver, while chasing one more chance at glory.
The Life of Chuck
(Cert. TBC) subject to confirmation
Wed 27 August
11am, 3pm [subtitled] & 8pm
A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King’s novella about the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz (Tom Hiddleston).
event cinema
Experience world-class performances on the big screen.
£15 (£12 under 18s)
Big Screen Musicals: A Night with Janis Joplin
The Musical (12A)
Tue 06 May 7pm
This multi award-winning show captured recently at the Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre, celebrates the queen of rock & roll. Featuring unforgettable songs such as Mercedes Benz and Summertime.
SIX The Musical Live! (12A)
Fri 09 May 7pm
This electrifying show follows the long-misunderstood wives of Henry VIII as they strut out of the shadow of their infamous husband to reclaim their narrative. Filmed at London’s Vaudeville Theatre and featuring the six original West End queens.
The Royal Opera: Die Walküre (Cert. TBC)
Sun 18 May 2pm
On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold.
Met Opera: Salome (Cert. TBC)
Sun 25 May 2pm
Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives this biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting rich in symbolism and subtle shades of darkness and light.
The Royal Ballet: Ballet to BroadwayWheeldon Works (Cert. TBC)
Tue 27 May 7.15pm
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, and An American in Paris show the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.
Exhibition on Screen:
Michelangelo - Love and Death [Encore] (Cert. TBC)
Tue 03 June
2.30pm [subtitled] & 7.30pm Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made.
Met Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
(Cert. TBC)
Thu 05 June 7pm
Rossini’s effervescent comedy retakes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production. Aigul Akhmetshina stars as the feisty heroine, Rosina alongside Jack Swanson as Count Almaviva.
NT Live
Tue 10 June & Thu 24 July
2pm [subtitled] & 7pm
With state-of-the-art filming techniques, tailored to every play, National Theatre Live brings you each performance as it happens. You’ll have the best seats in the house. Titles to be announced.
Big Screen Musicals: Bonnie & Clyde The Musical (12A)
Tue 24 June 7pm
This award-winning production re-tells the unbelievable true story of America’s most infamous couple recorded live at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation.
Save 20% when purchasing tickets for two or more selected shows in our theatre programme.
DUCK by
maatin
Fri 16 May 7.30pm / £16
(£14 members, £5 students)
The fixture of the summer is here!
A British Indian schoolboy attempts to reach dizzying heights of cricketing glory in his elite school, contending with the challenges of adolescence, the pressures of sporting competition, and his identity in an environment that doesn’t cater for difference. For ages 12+.
Of All The People In All The World
by Stan’s Cafe
Fri 11 - Tue 15 July
(see website for opening times) pay what you can
For this beautifully simple performance
Stan’s Cafe are bringing 1.1 tonnes of rice to Farnham Maltings, a grain for everyone in the country. Over the course of five days, a vast array of human statistics will be carefully weighed out in rice and arranged beside each other in labelled piles. It is politically engaged, subtly witty, diverting, shocking, humane and ultimately, deeply moving.
Frankenstein (On A Budget)
by Lamphouse Theatre
Fri 27 June 7.30pm / £16
(£14 members, £5 students)
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong? For ages 14+.
Sat 31 May 7.30pm & Sun 01 June 1pm & 5.30pm
£16 (£10 students & under 18s)
Join us for the premiere of this brand new musical!
Ordinary People is a truly original musical based on stories collected from the people of Farnham about our town. The show celebrates the idea that there is nothing ordinary about the lives of ordinary people and that we all have a story worth telling.
Created by Olivier-award nominated composer and lyricist Darren Clark (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Wicker Husband) and produced by Farnham Maltings, this exciting full-length production is performed by a brilliant company of professional actor musicians and community performers.
Celebrate the show with us in style at our special BBQ available on Sun 01 June from 2.30pm-5pm!
Three by Smoking Apples
Sat 12 July 7.30pm / £16
(£14 members, £5 students)
Exploring the bonds between grandparents and grandchildren through puppetry, mask, and shadow play. Ida, Jaanvi, and Ralph each face life-changing moments shaped by love, memory, and connection. From award-winning Smoking Apples, Three captures the quiet moments that define us. For ages 11+.
Second Summer of Love
by Contentment Productions
Thu 17 July 7.30pm / £16
(£14 members, £5 students)
Original raver Louise, wonders how she went from ecstasy-taking, antiestablishment idealist to respectable, disillusioned, Surrey mummy. An uplifting story of rave remembrance and mid-life recovery. An authentic, first-hand, nostalgic flashback to the early 90s. For ages 14+.
Much Ado About Nothing & Macbeth by Four Forty Theatre
Thu 28 August 7pm / £16
(£14 members, £10 under 18s)
Experience the hilarity of not only one of the Bard’s best comedies but also a side-splitting (literally!) Macbeth.
Distilling the essence of Shakespeare’s masterpieces into two 40-minute uproarious outdoor performances; prepare for an unforgettable night of laughter delivered in a way only Four Forty can! For ages 7+.
music
Blunter Brothers
Sat 17 May 8pm / £19
Paying tribute to artists such as James Brown and Stevie Wonder, Blunter Brothers have been filling dance floors since 1989. Join them for an uplifting evening of classic funk, Motown and soul grooves.
Sound & Screen: Soundstorm
Sat 19 July & Fri 15 August 7pm / £5
Programmed by Sound & Screen, Soundstorm brings you an evening of original music from a new and up-and-coming triple bill. Follow @sound_and_screen_ on Instagram for all the latest event updates. For ages 18+.
Silent Disco
Tue 29 July & 19 August 8pm / £5.50
Grab a pair of wireless headphones and dance like there’s nobody watching. With three music channels to choose from, you decide how to soundtrack your evening. For ages 18+.
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club presents ‘The Ronnie Scott’s Story’
Thu 31 July 7.30pm / £28
Combining the finest live jazz alongside rare archive photos and video footage, the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, take you on a guided, musical tour of this iconic venue. Life at Ronnie’s is evocatively reimagined, giving you a glimpse into this unique world and its incredible history.
Fri 25 July & 22 August 5pm-10pm
£6.50 incl. drink on arrival (£3 12-18 yrs, under 12s free)
street
The ultimate summer celebration!
The food trucks are back with their delicious street food inspired by flavours from across the globe. Accompanied by live music, DJ sets and a pop-up bar, street is the perfect summer sundowner to enjoy with friends and family.
comedy
Join us for an unforgettable season of laughter. From our popular Cellar Bar comedy clubs to hilarious headline shows in the Great Hall, a brilliant night out is guaranteed.
Stand-Up Comedy Club
Wed 14 May, 11 June, 09 July & 13 August
8.30pm / £14
(£12 members)
Presented by Off The Kerb, our monthly comedy club is the place to catch the hottest talent and rising stars on the circuit. For ages 16+.
Open Mic Night
Wed 23 July 8.30pm / pay what you can
A relaxed and inclusive evening for new and established acts to share poetry, spoken word and comedy. First time performers welcome. For ages 16+.
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club Thu 08 May, 19 June, 17 July & 14 August 11.30am / £14
(£12 members)
Top comedians perform grown-up comedy in a baby-friendly space. Meet other parents and enjoy a laugh over a cuppa or something stronger!
For line-ups and more information, visit farnhammaltings.com/comedy
Rich Hall: Chin Music
Sat 10 May 8pm / £18
“Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy. Idle but intimidating. Sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational. For ages 14+.
Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle
Thu 26 June
7.30pm / £17 (£15 students)
It’s hard to be good all the time. To be ambitious but not ruthless; a success but not a sell-out. A gentle parent but not a pushover. To be smashing life and make it look easy. The juggle. Suzi is exhausted and she hasn’t even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group! For ages 14+.
Matt Chorley: Making a Meal of It
Tue 01 July 7.30pm / £27.50
For two decades Matt Chorley has feasted on politics, stalking the corridors, pubs and restaurants of Westminster. In his hilarious new show, Matt looks at parliament’s feuding food factions and how politicians really are what they eat. For ages 14+.
Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop
Tue 08 July 7.30pm / £26
(£22 students)
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? Join Sara as she explores these late-night epiphanies with her signature wit and insight. For ages 14+.
fringe preview double bills
Catch top comedians testing out their material before taking it to the stage at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
£14 (£12 members)
Glenn Moore & Pierre Novellie
Fri 06 June / 8pm
Glenn Moore is a comedian, actor and one of the best and most prolific joke writers in the country. Pierre Novellie is an acclaimed comedian, writer, and co-hosts the hit podcast BudPod with Phil Wang. For ages 16+.
Paul McCaffrey & Christopher MacarthurBoyd Fri 20 June / 8pm
Armed with razor-sharp wit, awardwinning comedian Paul McCaffrey has a gift for crafting hilarious anecdotes. Christopher MacarthurBoyd’s sad clever stand-up is immaculately crafted and laugh-outloud funny. For ages 16+.
Tom Rosenthal & Ania Magliano
Fri 04 July / 8pm
Tom Rosenthal is one of the UK’s finest stand-ups and comic actors, known for his lead role in Channel 4’s award-winning Friday Night Dinner A new talent on the comedy scene, Ania Magliano combines sharp writing with a warm conversational performance style. For ages 16+.
Seann Walsh & Peter Rethinasamy
Fri 18 July / 8pm
Known for his self-deprecating humour, Seann Walsh has been described as ‘the best observational comedian of his generation’ (The Guardian). Peter Rethinasamy is a comedian with hard hitting, punchy jokes and hilarious tales of growing up in Northern Ireland. For ages 16+.
family
Our programme of shows and events will delight and entertain all ages. It’s time to let their imaginations run wild!
Cinderella Ice Cream Seller by Little Seeds Music Sat 10 May
11.30am & 2.30pm / £10
Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? This musical retelling of a fairy tale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling and theatrical magic. For ages 5+ yrs.
Three Little Vikings by Wrongsemble
Sat 24 May
11am & 2pm / £10
Once upon a time in a Viking village, everything seems to be going wrong. The silly Chieftain won’t listen to the three littlest Vikings, but can they work together to figure out what’s going on and save the day? For ages 4+ yrs.
The Great BaldiniFamily Magic Sun 25 May
2.30pm / £10
The Great Baldini (with Baldwin the magical dog) tells the story of his magical life through a series of spectacular illusions. Packed with magic, sweets, puppetry, and escapology, see two magical superstars at the very pinnacle of their powers! For ages 4+ yrs.
Bin Rat by The Last Baguette Sat 19 July
11am & 2pm / £10
A rat-astic and realistic look into refuse and recycling. Rummage through the rubble with Bin Rat in this outdoor interactive puppetry show, and discover where all the junk goes! For ages 4+ yrs.
Family Silent Disco
Tue 29 July & 19 August
10am & 2pm / £5.50
Dance like nobody’s watching at our family-friendly silent disco! Grab your wireless headphones, choose your music, and own the dance floor. Fun for all the family. For ages 18 months+.
The Giant Who Slept for Ten Thousand Years
by Bori Mező
Fri 01 August
11am & 2pm / £8
Journey back in time to when giants walked the earth. What happens when humans discover riches beneath the mountains? A storytelling puppet show in a suitcase about our relationship to nature, friendship and places we call home. For ages 3+ yrs.
Baby Broadway Sat 30 August
11am / £8
Join professional West End performers at this interactive and uplifting concert for the whole family. Sing and dance along to songs from hit musicals and films whilst enjoying bubbles, puppetry and more! For ages 0-7 yrs.
Fri 12 - Wed 24 December
The Snowsmith
Farnham Maltings and Half A String announce this year’s Christmas production…
What can unite the grumpy t own of Thawmor this winter?
Legends tell of soft white snow that blankets the ground, and inventor Eira is determined to bring it back.
Get lost in a world of breathtaking puppetry, live folk music, and captivating storytelling that will enthral the whole family and answer the only question that matters this winter: will it snow?
Tickets on sale Sat 24 May. Make the most of our early bird offers!
get creative
Explore our theatre and craft courses for children and young people.
farnhammaltings.com/family
After School Pottery Club Wed 23 April - 21 May
4pm-5pm / £78 for 5 sessions, 5-11 yrs
Toddlers’ Pottery Club Fri 25 April - 23 May
10.45am-11.30am /£60 for 5 sessions, 18 months-4 yrs
Learn to Crochet Together Sat 17 May 10am-12.30pm / £76 (adult & child), 9+ yrs
Musical in a Day: Animals Tue 27 May 10am-4pm / £38, 7-11 yrs
Cupcake Decorating: Flying Balloons Wed 28 May
10.30am-11.45am or 1.30pm-2.45pm / £17, 5-12 yrs
Play in a Day: Wonderland Adventures Thu 29 May 10am-4pm / £38, 7-11 yrs
Artbox Mixed Media: Half Term Fri 30 May 10am-2pm / £65, 7-16 yrs
Create Together: Circus Party Fri 30 May & Thu 21 August 10.30am-12.30pm / £5 child & £3 adult per session, 4-7 yrs
Circus School Fri 30 May & Thu 21 August 1.30pm-4pm / £15 per session, 7-11 yrs
After School Pottery Club Wed 11 June - 09 July
4pm-5pm / £78 for 5 sessions, 5-11 yrs
Toddlers’ Pottery Club Fri 20 June - 18 July
10.45am-11.30am / £60 for 5 sessions, 18 months-4 yrs
Cupcake Decorating: Under the Sea Wed 23 July
10.30am-11.45am or 1.30pm-2.45pm / £17, 5-12 yrs
Artbox Mixed Media: Summer Mon 28 July & Fri 29 August
10am-2pm / £65 per session, 7-16 yrs
3D Design & Make Tue 29 July & 26 August
10am-2pm / £65 per session, 8-15 yrs
Watercolour Animals Wed 30 July 10am-12.30pm / £42, 10+ yrs
Filmmaking: Spy Adventure Thu 31 July 10am-5pm / £55, 11-16 yrs
maltings youth theatre
Beginners (school years: 1-2)
Thu 01 May - 17 July 4pm-5pm / £75 for 10 sessions
Featuring games, storytelling and creative play, these weekly sessions offer children a fun and relaxed introduction to performance and theatre.
Juniors (school years: 3-6)
Thu 01 May - 17 July 5pm-6.30pm / £80 for 10 sessions
Build confidence, make new friends and experience the magic of theatre in a pressure-free environment. Expect games, workshops and storytelling in this introduction to performance.
Seniors (school years: 7-9)
Wed 07 May - 16 July 5pm-6.45pm / £80 for 10 sessions
Whether you’re a budding performer or just want to try something new, our weekly sessions are a great opportunity to build friendships, confidence and the skills needed to pursue your passions in theatre and acting.
Advanced (school years: 10-13)
Wed 07 May - 16 July 7pm-9pm / £85 for 10 sessions
Sessions include drama games, improvisation, tackling exciting scripts and devising with your leader and peers. Suitable for those who want to take their acting to the next level.
Summertime = performance time! Each summer, our three oldest groups are given the opportunity to create and perform productions for friends and family. This year, the Juniors will collaborate with a local writer to develop a performance in our Tindle Studio, while the Seniors and Advanced groups will take on the challenge of site-specific performances.
If you have any queries or would like to know more about Maltings Youth Theatre, please contact Emilia, our Youth Theatre Administrator at youththeatre@farnhammaltings.com
Screenprint a Poster Fri 01 August 10am-12.30pm
£35, 4+ yrs (children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult)
Puppetry Making: Myths & Monsters Fri 01 August 10am-4pm / £42 (incl. ticket to theatre show), 7-11 yrs
T-Shirt Printing Fri 01 August 2pm-4pm
£42, 4+ yrs (children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult)
Find It, Play It Mon 04 August & 18 August 10am-4pm / £38 per session, 7-11 yrs
Soundscapes Composition Wed 06 & Thu 28 August 10am-4pm / £38 per session, 11-16 yrs
Musical in a Day: Magic Thu 07 August 10am-4pm / £38, 7-11 yrs
Play in a Day: Terrible Tales Fri 08 August 10am-4pm / £38, 7-11 yrs
Brush Lettering
Sat 09 August 10.30am-12pm / £18, 10-16 yrs
Family Lino Cutting
Mon 11 August 10.30am-12pm / £24 (adult & child), 5+ yrs
Not-so-Scary Monsters! Wed 13 August 10am-11.30am
£24 (adult & child), 5-8 yrs; 1.30pm-3pm / £19, 9-12 yrs
Play in a Day: News Round-Up
Thu 14 August 10am-4pm / £38, 7-11 yrs
Puppetry Making: Bandits & Outlaws
Fri 15 August 10am-4pm / £38, 7-11 yrs
Page to Stage: Writing for Performance
Wed 20 or 27 August 10am-4pm / £38, 11-16 yrs
Badge Making
Wed 20 August 10.30am-12pm / £24, 8+ yrs
Tie Dye
Wed 20 August 1.30pm-3pm / £28, 8+ yrs
Swiftie Fun Thu 21 August
10am-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-2.30pm or 3pm-4pm £12, 3+ yrs (children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult)
Filmmaking: Time Travel
Tue 26 August 10am-5pm / £55, 11-16 yrs
new benefits for 2025 maltings membership
Join online or at box office from only £3 per month!
membership benefits:
Priority booking for craft workshops
Invites to exclusive member events
• Discounts on film, theatre, and monthly comedy clubs
• Priority booking for selected live performances
• 10% discount at the foyer bar, riverside café and maltings stores
• Free entry to the maltings monthly market
Single: £36 per year Joint: £60 per year
Becoming a maltings member offers you a range of exciting benefits to enjoy throughout the year. It also provides us with the vital support needed as a not-for-profit charity to continue to grow and develop as a vibrant creative arts organisation.
Discover more about membership and how your support can make a difference: farnhammaltings.com/support
craft
From expert-led courses and workshops to curated festivals showcasing highly skilled artists and makers, experience the joy of craft across our creative and engaging programme.
Discover how you can get involved at farnhammaltings.com/craft
printworks festival
printworks festival
Join us at the Maltings’ inaugural printworks festival and discover the vibrant world of printmaking.
Sun 27 April 10am-4pm
£3 advance / £5 on the door (under 18s free)
Showcasing print in all its forms, the curated marketplace will welcome exhibitors specialising in everything from screenprinting and engraving to cyanotype and graphic design. There will also be opportunities to learn from the makers at a range of bookable taster workshops, as well as practical demonstrations taking place throughout the venue.
For more details and to view the workshop programme, visit farnhammaltings.com/printworks
Illustrations: Lauren Marina
creatives’ network day
An exciting collaboration between the Maltings and The Farnham Creatives’ Network.
Fri 09 May 9.30am-4pm
£20 (£15 18-25 yrs)
Aimed specifically at supporting craft makers and visual artists to grow their businesses, this comprehensive day is packed full of expert-led talks and bookable workshops. Enjoy a delicious lunch with an opportunity to network and meet local industry professionals. Entry ticket includes all talks (workshops and lunch are optional extras).
Talks Schedule
10am What’s New on Instagram & How to Make the Most of It
11am Protecting Your Creative Designs
12pm How to Teach Your Creative Skills Successfully
2pm Q&A: Showing & Selling Your Work at Fairs & Shows
3pm Prioritise Your Website for 2025
thread… a festival of textiles
Whether you’re an advanced sewist or just starting out, join us to celebrate textiles at our two-day festival.
Fri 13 & Sat 14 June 9.30am-5pm £8 advance (£5 18-25 yrs) / £12 on the door (under 18s free)
Browse the curated marketplace of fabrics and haberdashery to source supplies for your next project and discover unique, handcrafted work from specialist artists and makers. During your visit, take inspiration from expert guest speakers, join like-minded people in our programme of bookable workshops and pick up tips and tricks at a range of drop-in sessions.
Sponsored by @farnhammaltingscraft
Supported by
Illustrations: Lauren Marina
workshop programme thread...
Our craft festival workshops are the perfect place to brush up on your skills or try something new. Starting from £30, which includes same-day festival entry, you’ll enjoy supportive and engaging sessions taught by experts. Take a look at the highlights below.
Fri 13 June
9.30am-11am Create a Shisha Mirror Scissor Saver
9.30am-11am Ink Bleach Paper Stitch
9.30am-12.30pm Introduction to Screenprinting
9.30am-1pm Paper Bag Shorts
12pm-1.30pm Screenprint & Embroider a Series of Birds
2.30pm-4pm Indian Block Printing
2.30pm-4pm Sashiko & Denim Purse
Sat 14 June
9.30am-11am 3D Beaded Flowers
9.30am-11am Drawing with Ink, Bleach & Thread
9.30am-11am Zippy Bag
9.30am-11.30am Beautiful Bias
9.30am-12.30pm Introduction to Indigo Dyeing
2.30pm-4pm Handstitch a Cloth Vessel
2.30pm-4pm Upcycling Gamechanger
For more details and to view the full workshop programme and talks schedule, visit farnhammaltings.com/thread
get creative summer courses
Our creative courses are great for both experienced crafters or for those looking to learn a new skill.
Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel
Tue 22 April - 20 May 7pm-9pm / £178 for 5 sessions
Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel
Thu 24 April - 22 May 10.45am-12.45pm / £178 for 5 sessions
Learn to Crochet
Tue 29 April - 20 May 10am-12pm / £100 for 4 sessions
Sewcialise
Wed 30 April - 02 July 7.30pm-9.30pm / £230 for 9 sessions
Secrets of Pattern Adjustment
Fri 02 - 23 May 2pm-4pm / £60 for 4 sessions
Mixed Media Course: Home Is Where the Heart Is Tue 06 - 27 May 7.30pm-9pm / £180 for 4 sessions
Weave a Willow Creel Sat 17 & Sun 18 May 10am-5pm / £150
Make a Pattern for Great Fitting Trousers
Fri 30 May - 27 June10am-12pm / £80 for 4 sessions
Learn to Crochet
Tue 03 - 24 June 10am-12pm / £100 for 4 sessions
Mixed Media Course: Home Is Where the Heart Is Tue 10 June - 01 July 7.30pm-9pm / £180 for 4 sessions
Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel
Tue 10 June - 08 July 7pm-9pm / £178 for 5 sessions
Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel
Thu 12 June - 10 July 10.45am-12.45pm / £178 for 5 sessions
Learn to Crochet
Sat 21 June - 19 July 10am-12pm / £100 for 4 sessions
Future Designers Course
Mon 30 June - Wed 02 July 10am-2.30pm / £105 for 3 sessions
Copy Your Favourite Garment
Fri 11 July - 01 August 10am-12pm / £80 for 4 sessions
Weave a Willow Basket
Sat 26 & Sun 27 July 10am-4pm / £150
summer workshops
Led by local artists and craft professionals, discover a new skill or take your crafting interest to the next level.
May
Women’s Creativity Circle:
Mindful Painting & Meditation
Thu 01 May 7pm-8.30pm / £33
Weave a Willow Chicken
Sat 03 May 10am-4pm / £80
Monthly Makes:
Paper Resist Patterned Dish
Sat 03 May 10.45am-11.45am or 12.15pm-1.15pm / £12
Pattern Play: Watercolour
Techniques for Beginners
Sat 10 May 10am-12.30pm / £55
Introduction to 3D Beaded Embroidery
Sat 10 May 10am-1pm / £60
Silkscreen Printing on Paper
Sat 10 May 10am-4.30pm / £95
Beaded Daisy & Pearl Earrings
Sat 10 May 2pm-3.30pm / £45
Introduction to Stained Glass
Tue 13 May 10am-4pm / £150
Weave a Willow Onion Basket
Fri 16 May 10am-12.30pm / £35
Candle Making
Sat 17 May 10am-1pm / £35
Introduction to Pyrography
Sat 17 May 10am-3pm / £110
Needle Felted Spring Scene
Sat 17 May 10am-4pm / £70
Drawing with Wire: Alliums
Thu 22 May 10am-2.30pm / £60
Portrait Painting in Oils
Sat 24 May 10.30am-4pm / £125
Porcelain Foliage Prints
Sat 24 May 10.45am-12.45pm / £45
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
Sun 25 May 10am-12.30pm / £60
Make a Leather Bag
Sat 31 May 9.45am-4pm / £130
June
Peacock Painting in Acrylics
Thu 05 June 10am-1pm / £40
Glass Optics Fri 06 June 10am-1pm / £80
Monthly Makes: Picasso
Inspired Clay Self-Portraits
Sat 07 June 10.45am-11.45am or 12.15pm-1.15pm / £12
Drawing with Wire: Sunflowers
Tue 17 June 10am-3pm / £65
Reduction Lino Print
Tue 17 June 10.30am-12.30pm / £37.50
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
Sat 21 June 10am-12.30pm / £60
Watercolour Botanicals for Beginners Sat 21 June 10am-12.30pm / £55
Jewellery Carving Masterclass Sat 21 June 2pm-4pm / £105
Fused Glass Lanterns Wed 25 June 10am-4pm / £150
Needle Felted Sleepy Mice Fri 27 June 10am-3.30pm / £65
Masterclass in Pyrography Sat 28 June 10am-3pm / £120
Weave a Willow Bird House Sat 28 June 10am-4pm / £80
Midsummer Porcelain Lanterns Sat 28 June 10.45am-12.45pm / £45
Macramé Lucky Tree Sat 28 June 1pm-2.30pm / £45
July
Watercolour Paisley Silk Scarf
Wed 02 July 10am-4pm / £140
Women’s Creativity Circle:
Mindful Painting & Meditation
Thu 03 July 7pm-8.30pm / £33
Needle Felted Seaside Huts
Fri 04 July 10am-3.30pm / £65
Monthly Makes:
Favourite Food on a Plate
Sat 05 July 10.45am-11.45am or 12.15pm-1.15pm / £12
Introduction to Stained Glass Fri 11 July 10am-4pm / £150
Introduction to Brush Lettering
Sat 12 July 10am-12.30pm / £55
Screenprinting with Translucent Colours
Sat 12 July 10am-4.30pm / £95
Slab Built Jug or Vase
Sat 12 July 10.45am-12.45pm / £45
Reduction Lino Print Mon 14 July
10.30am-12.30pm / £37.50
Drawing with Wire: Butterflies Tue 15 July 10am-4pm / £69
Beaded Necklace with Freshwater Pearls Sat 19 July 10am-12pm / £45
Mindful Watercolour Painting & Meditation Sat 19 July 10am-12.30pm / £55
Drawing with Wire: Dragonflies Sat 19 July 10am-3.30pm / £69
Create a Home Fragrance Sat 19 July 10.30am-12.30pm / £40
Needle Felted 3D Bumblebee Picture Fri 25 July 10am-3.30pm / £55
Life Drawing Sat 26 July 10.45am-4pm / £85
August
Women’s Creativity Circle:
Mindful Painting & Meditation
Thu 07 August 7pm-8.30pm / £33
Painting Birds in Oils
Sat 09 August 10am-4pm / £125
Beaded Bracelets with Freshwater Pearls
Sat 16 August 10am-12pm / £40
Paint a Sunflower Mandala in Watercolour
Sat 16 August 10am-12.30pm / £55
maltings stores
A destination for handmade crafts, showcasing a variety of work produced by local artists and makers.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm & Sat 9am-3pm
Great rooms to hire for 4 to 400 people. With rooms available at both Farnham Maltings and the Museum of Farnham, our hirers benefit from in-house catering, technical support and wifi throughout the building.
farnhammaltings.com/hire-us
museum of farnham
38 West Street
Opening Times: Wednesday to Saturday, 10am-4pm (except bank holidays and Christmas)
@museumoffarnham
We’re delighted to welcome you back to the Museum of Farnham as the sun (hopefully) shines on another busy summer of activities.
Located in a beautiful early Georgian townhouse with an equally stunning walled garden, the Museum of Farnham seeks to share Farnham’s history, from its prehistoric roots and Georgian grandeur to the rich craft heritage that still flows through the town today.
There are plenty of reasons to visit us during the long summer days and evenings ahead. Children can take part in our popular Crafty Kids sessions, become a Curious Curator for the day or try one of our selfguided activities. There are also opportunities for the grown-ups to get involved – because why should the kids have all the fun?
We hope to see you all soon.
Lauren, Helen, Emily & Clare Museum of Farnham Team
Support the Museum MEND Project
The restoration of the front façade of Willmer House is now underway. You can find updates on this, and how you can support the project, at museumoffarnham.com or by visiting the museum.
New Exhibition opens Wed 30 July
The Jewel of our Collection: The Restoration of Willmer House
Learn about the significance of our historic building and how we’re preserving it for future generations.
Willmer House Building Tours
Sat 10 May, 14 June, 12 July & 09 August 11am-12pm / free
Wondering what defines a Georgian townhouse? Jump back in time to 1718 and join us on a tour of Willmer House, exploring the unique features of our Grade I listed building.
Georgian Living History Day
Sat 24 May 10am-4pm / free
Learn about life at home and at sea during the 18th century. Meet historical reenactors Deeds of Arms, handle replica objects from the period, try Georgian beauty products and see our historical costume displays. All welcome.
Georgian Living History Day: Nelson’s Navy
Sat 24 May
10.30am,12.30pm & 2.30pm / £16.50 per child
See if you have what it takes to join Nelson’s navy. Help prepare and ‘fire’ a replica 18-pound naval cannon, create a foam cutlass sword and learn how to use it in battle. For ages 5+.
Crafty Kids: Half Term
Wed 28 & Thu 29 May
10.30am-12.30pm / £4.75 per child
Get creative this half term with our fun and messy drop-in craft sessions. All materials are provided and there’s no clearing up to do! For ages 3-7 yrs.
Crafty Kids: Summer Holiday
Wed 06, 13, 20, & 27 August
10.30am-12.30pm / £4.75 per child
Get creative this summer holiday with new fun and messy crafts every week. All materials are provided and there’s no clearing up to do! For ages 3-7 yrs.
Curious Curators: Games Master
Thu 07 August
10.30am-12.30pm / £10 per child
Play the roles of both player and designer in this interactive workshop. You’ll learn how to play games from throughout history before creating your own to play at your next party. For ages 8-12 yrs.
Curious Curators: Sun Printing
Thu 14 August
10.30am-12.30pm / £10 per child
Create magical camera-less photo prints using the sun and ingredients you might find in your kitchen in this fun and messy workshop! For ages 8-12 yrs.
Curious Curators: Wild at Heart
Thu 21 August
10.30am-12.30pm / £10 per child
Make a variety of crafts, including a bird food sculpture, to help bring wildlife into your garden before going on a nature hunt around the museum’s garden. For ages 8-12 yrs.
Curious Curators: Saxon Warriors
Thu 28 August
10.30am-12.30pm / £10 per child
Find out if you have what it takes to enter battle as an Anglo Saxon warrior! Plus, make your own round shield and use it to form a Saxon shield wall. For ages 8-12 yrs.
The Fragrance Apothecary: Incense, Potpurri
& Floral Elegance
Sat 14 June 11am-2pm / £59
In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn how to craft aromatic incense cones, fragrant botanical blends (potpourri), and floral waters—using natural ingredients and techniques inspired by the past. For ages 18+.
Natural Dyeing with Indigo
Sat 30 August
10am-4pm / £90
Spend a day exploring natural indigo dye for textiles in the beautiful Garden Gallery of the Museum of Farnham, with natural dye artists from Farnham Crafts Quarter, Ginny Farquhar and Samantha Jones. For ages 16+.
Exhibition: Threads of Nature Community Flax Growing: closes Sat 05 July 10am-4pm / free
Join Let’s Grow Flax in reviving the heritage craft of flax as a textile crop, from growing and harvesting, to retting and drying. Celebrate the creation of a locally and communally produced linen denim garment.
Exhibition: Greetings from Farnham! Postcards Through Time closes Sat 20 December 10am-4pm / free
Discover 20th century Farnham including Farnham Castle, Waverley Abbey, Frensham, and Wrecclesham through our impressive postcard collection. There will also be the opportunity to design your own postcard in our craft activity area.
community events
The Maltings plays host to a number of community groups who use our building as their home throughout the year. Discover this season’s regular courses, workshops and events.
Singing for the Mind Mondays
1.30pm (refreshments), singing hour 2pm-3pm / £5 per session (carers free)
A lively musical hour for people living with dementia and their carers. A chance to share memories and a love of songs in a friendly and welcoming environment. Supported by Right at Home GF.
Adult Acting Company from Mon 28 April
7.30pm-9pm / £6.50 per session
Led by professional actors, the fortnightly classes are designed to help you develop a ‘toolkit’ of different techniques and approaches when working with text or devising. All levels of experience welcome! For ages 17+.
Games Night Mon 12 May, 09 & 23 June, 14 & 28 July & 11 August
7pm-9.30pm / £5 per session
Try out new games or play old favourites. Come by yourself or with friends to join a fun and relaxed evening including traditional and modern board games. For ages 14+.
Nimble Fingers
Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm / free
A sociable drop-in group for advanced knitters to those who are not even sure what a crochet hook is. Bring your own project or use one of the sample patterns provided.
Organised in partnership with Farnham Maltings
The Farnham Creatives’ Network
Tue 24 June 7pm-9pm / free
A friendly social group providing local creatives with an opportunity to meet in a relaxed setting. Enjoy getting to know each other over a drink, whilst sharing ideas and experiences. All welcome, no need to book. For ages 18+.
Action for Carers Surrey Carer Hub Fri 02 May, 06 June, 04 July & 01 August
10.30am-12pm / free
Meet staff and volunteers over a cuppa for information and advice on your caring role and the support available.
Friends Together Bereavement Support
Mondays 3pm (2nd & 4th of the month)
& 7pm (1st & 3rd of the month)
Supporting those who are bereaved, through the difficult days, weeks, months and years. Meet others for a chat over a cup of tea at the informal get-togethers.
Farnham Youth Dance Company
Mondays (term-time only) 5pm-6.30pm /
£8 per session (paying weekly) or £6 per session (paying termly)
An inclusive and supportive community of young people aged 14+. Classes focus on developing dance skills, exploration and choreography with opportunities to perform. Contact admin@stopgapdance.com to register.
Farnham Youth Choir Rehearsals
Wednesdays (term-time only)
5.15pm-6.15pm (training choir), 5.15pm-6.45pm (junior choir), 5.15pm-7pm (senior choir)
Places are available in all three FYC choirs for children in school years two and above. Find out more and sign up for a free open rehearsal at fyc.org.uk/joinus
The Pretend Company: Comedy Improv Drop-In Thursdays 7pm-9pm / pay what you can
(£20 suggested price)
Improv is the art of making things up. Great for anyone who wants to improve their confidence and adaptability. Join our friendly community and learn to play again.
Demeric School of Dance: Adults from Tue 22 April (term-time only)
various times & prices
Adult ballet, tap and contemporary classes. Suitable for those with a serious interest in dance or just for fun and exercise. Find out more at demericdance.co.uk
Demeric School of Dance: Young People from Tue 22 April (term-time only)
various times & prices (free trial class)
Ballet, tap, modern, acro, contemporary and street dance classes for children aged 2+ up to advanced student level. For those with a serious interest in dance as a career or just for fun and exercise. Find out more at demericdance.co.uk
Thrive Youth Dance Company from Tue 29 April (term-time only) 5pm-6.30pm / free
The company provides a nurturing learning environment for vulnerable young people aged 14+ to flourish by using physical dance training and creative dance as a tool to develop key life skills. Email thriveydc@gmail.com to find out more.
Farnham u3a from Thu 01 May
various groups / £45 yearly membership
Live, laugh, learn. With a diverse collection of over 100 groups and currently 1400 members, Farnham u3a’s emphasis is on companionship, friendship, learning and wellbeing for all.
Ukulele Workshops Thu 01 May - 31 July
Beginners: 10am-11.30am / £150 for 12 sessions
Improvers: 11.30am-1pm / £12 per session
Beginners: learn to play your favourite songs in no time. For what you need to start, call Andy on 07771 510823. Improvers: for those who can play the basics and want to join a friendly, fun group.
The Arts Society Farnham
Tue 13 May & 24 June
10.30am-11.30am / free for society members, £7 guests
The Arts Society Farnham presents monthly lectures on all aspects of the Arts as well as opportunities to volunteer within Heritage Conservation, Young Arts and Church Recording. For more information, contact publicitytasfarnham@gmail.com
Next Adventures
Wed 14 May, 11 June & 16 July
11.30am-1.30pm or 2pm-4pm / £12 per session
Aimed at those over 55, delve into the choreography from Matthew Bourne’s iconic dance-theatre shows. These monthly workshops offer a chance to get your body moving.
Unseen Artists: Art from the Community
Sat 17 & Sun 18 May
10am-4pm / free
Join Farnham Art & Design Education Group for their annual show of work from local groups and individuals who use art for therapy, mindfulness or for sheer pleasure.
Vintage Fashion Fair
Sat 17 May 10am-4pm / £3 (under 16s free)
Shop at Surrey’s leading specialist vintage fashion fair featuring original vintage fashion, accessories and textiles from the Victorian era through to the 1990s. For all the latest event news follow @vintagefashionfairfarnham on Instagram.
Kids’ Symphonic Sundays
Sun 18 May & 15 June 10am / £8
Bring your family to hear professional musicians give a monthly introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. Educational musical fun for pre-school and primary aged kids and their grown-ups!
Jewellery Buying Event
Sat 24 May 9am-5pm / free
Have you got any inherited or unwanted jewellery? Have you thought about selling it or having it redesigned? You can discuss your ideas with Rowlandson’s jewellers. They also buy gold and silver coins.
FAOS: Annie
Wed 18 - Sat 21June
7.30pm (2.30pm Sat matinee) / £19 (£15 students & under 16s)
Leapin’ lizards! Little orphan Annie will charm hearts with her escape from Miss Hannigan’s orphanage to the wondrous world of NYC. This classic musical is perfect for the entire family!
Vintage Fashion Fair
Sat 28 June 10am-4pm / £3 (under 16s free)
Shop at Surrey’s leading specialist vintage fashion fair featuring original vintage fashion, accessories and textiles from the Victorian era through to the 1990s. For all the latest event news follow @vintagefashionfairfarnham on Instagram.
The Silver Swan: A Summer Miscellany
Sun 29 June 5pm / £18 (£20 on the door)
The Occam Singers perform a varied programme of music including a number of pieces by Orlando Gibbons who died 400 years ago in June 1625.
Demeric Summer Dance Workshop
Wed 23 - Fri 25 July 9am-3pm / £90 for 3 days (half-day options available)
Come and join Demeric for three days of dance fun where you will enjoy lots of singing, acting and dancing. Games and craft activities included.
Farnham Record Fair
Sun 27 July 10am-3.30pm / free
Love vinyl records? This is the event for you! Browse over 40,000 records from the UK’s top record dealers. Featuring a massive selection of bargains, rarities, classics, new releases, and much more.
support us
‘A thriving and vibrant cultural hub for the community’ Maltings member 2024
‘A Cultural Colossus’ The Sunday Times 2024
Whether it’s theatre, music, comedy and film or attending one of our craft festivals, the monthly market or a creative workshop, there really is something for everyone to enjoy at Farnham Maltings.
We passionately believe that arts and culture can have a huge and meaningful impact on people’s lives. Our mission is bringing artists and makers and communities together to improve the quality of people’s lives. The Maltings is a registered charity and we rely heavily on the generosity of our donors, funders and volunteers to support our mission. Please show your passion and support for the arts, make a difference today and for future generations by making a one-off donation, becoming a member or Patron, buying a ticket at the box office, advertising your business in our brochure or leaving a legacy gift in your will.
Thank you for your support.
farnhammaltings.com/support
box office
Tickets can be booked online at farnhammaltings.com, by calling 01252 745444 or in person at the box office
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm & Sat 9am-3pm
Farnham Maltings
Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey
GU9 7QR
Sat nav:
Red Lion Lane, GU9 7QN
The Maltings is in the centre of Farnham, a five-minute walk from Farnham Station, which offers direct trains to and from London Waterloo, Guildford and Alton.
We have a pay and display car park on site with eight bays for Blue Badge holders.
admin fee
A £2 fee will be applied to all transactions online and via the box office (regardless of how many tickets are booked).
maltings stores
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm & Sat 9am-3pm
foyer bar
Mon-Sat 9am-4pm
riverside café
Tue-Sat 9.30am-3pm (lunch served 11.30am-2.30pm)
access
We are committed to welcoming everyone to our vibrant building. We aim to do so in the following ways:
· access via lifts and stairs
· accessible toilets
· free parking for Blue Badge holders
· relaxed performances and screenings
· free tickets for carers/personal assistants
· welcome Registered Assistance Dogs
· online visual story
· Hearing Induction Loop and captioned films
· dementia-friendly activities
· family-friendly events
· friendly and welcoming staff
Find out more from our box office or visit: farnhammaltings.com/access
Whilst we have done our utmost to ensure the accuracy of this brochure at the time of print, please be aware that alterations to programming may occur.
eat & drink
Relax and enjoy homemade lunches, hearty soups, fresh pastries, seasonal main dishes and freshly roasted artisan coffee.
Take the drama out of deciding where to dine and join us in the riverside café for a delicious one or two course meal before a live show or screening. farnhammaltings.com/dining
