What’s On in Guildford this October

We will begin this month’s roundup with our great friends at Guildford Cathedral. This iconic building is well worth a visit at any time, there’s a great café, the interior of the Cathedral is stunning, and the exterior is a must photo opportunity for all horror fans (The Omen). On Saturday 5^th of October there’s a pre-loved kilo sale, while the 12^th sees ‘Bowie by Candlelight’, an amazing concert featuring all the hits. Next up this month it’s over to the wonderful Yvonne Arnaud Theatre who kick off with a run of Cluedo 2, from October 1^st, it’s a sharp, witty comedy based on the much-loved board game. There’s more laughs and gasps in store when Dial M for Mayhem rolls into town on the 8^th, it’s a comedy drama set in Scotland, from the pen of Margaret May Hobbs, who also wrote the courtroom phenomenon, The Verdict ! George Orwell’s chilling 1984 is brought to life by a hugely talented cast, including Keith Allen in this stunning new adaptation from Ryan Craig, this has sold-out written all over it, so be sure to book early for the run which begins on the 15^th. Our near neighbours and great friends at G Live have yet another stellar month of events in store, starting with the remarkable Fern Brady on the 1^st, it’s an adult themed show and strictly over 16s only. Legends of the Dance Floor brings Brendan, Pasha, Vincent, James, and Ian together for the first time live on stage…if you’re a Strictly fan, you don’t need their surnames, that’s how famous they are ! Tickets will sell out for this performance on October 2^nd. Formula 1 fans will love An Evening with Guenther Steiner, the former Haas Team Principal will be telling his story to a public audience for the first time, and it’s not to be missed. The one and only Jimmy Carr is in town on the 10^th, you’ll know what to expect from this comedy giant. ‘Ooh Gary Davies on the radio’…one of the most iconic DJs of the 80s brings his Radio 2 Sounds of the 80s show to G Live on the 11^th, so get those Rara Skirts and Frankie Says T Shirts out of the loft and get down to some serious mixes. On the 17^th it’s the turn of the remarkable, and very funny Rachel Parris to take the stage with her unique blend of song, satire and stand-up, Rachel has far too many credits to mention, but we love her most for her regular appearances on BBC Radio 4 and The Mash Report. Speaking of The Mash Report, the one and only Nish Kumar is at G Live on the 25^th…he’s even better live than he is on TV and Radio, and that’s saying something. And finally for this month, Ice Hockey is back for a new season with Guildford Flames hosting Cardiff, Dundee, Sheffield, Belfast, and Nottingham at The Spectrum this October…Go Flames!