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It’s time to Glow! See the garden sparkle this festive season and follow dazzling displays lighting a magical trail.

Join us at RHS Garden Wisley as the garden comes alive at night with fantastical illuminations, from November 19th – January 4th 2022.

WANDER THE TRAIL

Wander the enchanting trail around the garden to see some of Wisley’s iconic sights in a new and dazzling light. Venture through Seven Acres, the Rock Garden and Wisteria Walk, as well as other garden areas, and marvel at our magnificent trees and shrubs bathed in a spectrum of light.

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The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of performances to the Mill Studio for the first time since March 2020. The autumn reopening programme features a diverse mix of established and emerging artists and is full to the brim with exciting new work from across the UK.

Other season highlights: darkly comic Flinch (Nov 6th); hilarious spoof horror musical Scream Phone (Nov 10th); and The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe (Nov 4th & 5th), investigating the truth behind the Hollywood legend. There are festive treats galore in the lead up to Christmas. Mr Charles Dickens presents A Christmas Carol (Dec 20th-24th) recreates Charles Dickens’ famous performance of his best-loved ghost story; famous floral designer Mig Kimpton unfolds the tale of The Golden Goose in evening of flowers, feathers and wintery thrills (Nov 11th); and popular band Duo perform two evenings of Christmas music and popular tracks in their signature style (Dec 10th & 11th).

BIGGER AND BRIGHTER

This year, the garden will glow even brighter with more lights, fire candles and fountain displays, as well as the return of a spectacular horticultural display inside the Glasshouse.

FOOD AND DRINK

Celebrate the festive season in style with a seasonal supper in our Terrace Restaurant or enjoy warming meals in the Food Hall. For food on the go, you’ll find hot drinks and tasty treats to keep you aglow along the trail.

SHOPPING

Our Garden Centre will be packed full of beautiful decorations and gift ideas for all the family. Don’t miss the festive chalets by the garden entrance with a selection of seasonal goods to brow.

With fashion advice from everyone’s favourite TV personality, Gok Wan and comedy in abundance from Harriet Thorpe (The Brittas Empire/Absolutely Fabulous) and comic Aaron James this year’s panto will be a glittering festive treat for all ages.

With a live band, spectacular special effects, beautiful costumes and stunning scenery Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be created especially for the New Victoria Theatre by the world’s biggest panto producer, Crossroads Pantomimes.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY, OR YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO LOOK YOURSELF IN THE MIRROR!

Snow White, Live at New Victoria Theatre, Woking: Saturday December 4th 2021 - Sunday January 2nd 2022.

The Lightbox has announced that Sarah Brown will be the new Director of The Lightbox gallery and museum. Sarah, currently Principal Keeper at Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds Museums and Galleries, will take up the role on the December 1st 2021. She succeeds Marilyn Scott following her decision to step down to pursue full time cultural consultancy.

Sarah Brown has led Leeds Art Gallery as Principal Keeper overseeing all aspects of the artistic programme and was responsible for the capital refurbishment following the reopening of Leeds Art Gallery in 2017. As one of the founding members of Yorkshire Sculpture International she has contributed to establishing this major festival celebrating the history, presentation and commissioning of sculpture which launched in 2019. She is an experienced fundraiser within both the public and private sector and has a strong track record of raising funds with trusts, foundations and Commercial Corporate Partnerships. Sarah studied a BA History of Art at the School of Oriental and African Studies SOAS, (University of London) and completed an MA Museology at the Sainsbury Centre of Visual Arts, (University of East Anglia).

She said “I am delighted to be appointed as Director of The Lightbox gallery and museum and look forward to working with the team to build on the incredible achievements to date. The Lightbox is a unique museum placing art and wellbeing at the core and the combination of sustainable architecture, the outstanding collection, and impressive programme of exhibitions and engagement together create an important space for audiences. At this pivotal moment in time the relationship between art and wellbeing has never felt more important”.

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