What’s on in November
We present our ‘What’s on’ for the month. While the autumn edition of our regular luxury publication, in print and digital form is out there, this monthly listing has been designed to give you a handy what’s on guide for this month. Browse to be inspired for places to go and entertainment to be enjoyed in Surrey, Berkshire, West Sussex & London:
Surrey and neighbouring areas:
THEATRE
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford has so much on this month; music, comedy, cinema and classic theatre as we approach the annual panto season which opens towards the end of November…
Pictures: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
Browse Yvonne Arnaud’s full listings HERE
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is located at Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX
New Victoria Theatre, Woking presents a feast of dance and music this month plus a generous smattering of comedy and a dash of family-friendly stage entertainment
Pictures: www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-victoria-theatre
Browse New Victoria Theatre full listings HERE
New Victoria Theatre is located at The Ambassadors, The Peacocks Centre, Woking GU21 6GQ
A packed November programme at G-Live this month combines the classical delights of Symphonie Fantastic and the comedy from artists such as Sam Avery and Babatunde Aleshe to a gentle build up to the festive season with glittering music and dance productions…
Pictures: www.trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
Browse G-Live’s full listings HERE
G-Live is at London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA
Dorking Halls this month hosts a rich and varied calendar of live entertainment. From tales from Griff Rhys Jones and Dire Straits music from John Illsley, to The English Arts Chorale and a tribute to the three kings of Rock n Roll..
Pictures: www.dorkinghalls.co.uk
Browse Dorking Hall’s full listings HERE
Dorking Halls is on the Reigate Road, Dorking. RH4 1SG
Christmas officially starts in November at Windsor’s Theatre Royal – with music, comedy, dance.. and of course, from the 21st – the panto! Cinderella
Pictures: theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
Browse the full listing for Theatre Royal Windsor HERE
Theatre Royal Windsor is at 32 Thames Street, Windsor SL4 1PS
The November season at Richmond Theatre combines a tantalising mix of entertainment. From colourful dance and gripping drama through to a terrifying stage production straight from the West End. As always, community events and activities feature strongly too, such as acting classes, dance classes and behind the scenes tours of this beautiful venue…
Photo: www.atgtickets.com/venues/richmond-theatre
Browse the full listing for Richmond Theatre HERE
Richmond Theatre is on Little Green, Richmond TW9 1QJ
Frankenstein by Guildford Shakespeare Company
Box office: 01483 304384
www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk
Until 8 November
The final production in Guildford Shakespeare Company’s 2025 programme is a new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. In an age when artificial intelligence is growing more and more powerful, with AI-led rights advocacy groups being formed and debate growing around whether ‘digital suffering’ could be a real thing, 200 years on Mary Shelley’s gothic thriller reveals shocking parallels with our present day fears of AI. This brand-new play is adapted and directed by GSC regular collaborator Caroline Devlin and is staged amidst the Victorian splendour of Guildford’s St Nicolas’ Church.
Four for fabulous fireworks…
7 November: Guildford Rugby Club (Broadwater Pavilion)
The annual Godalming Town Firework night is hosted by Guildford Rugby Club. Open to all with advance tickets only. There will be food and drink stalls and entertainment.
8 November: Guildford Firework Fiesta 2025, Stoke Park
From £15.00 (Children under 16 enter free when accompanied by an adult). All children require tickets. The park will be open from 5pm and food and drinks will be available from 5pm until 9:15pm.
Live Music: The Hired Guns will be playing 2 sets. Children’s entertainment will include LED walkabout characters and a juggler between 6pm and 8:30pm and Charlie Maynes funfair from 5pm until 9pm.
8 November: Woking Fireworks Extravaganza 2025, Woking Park
The family-friendly timings are: funfair and catering outlets available from 5:30pm with fireworks at 7:30pm.
8 November: Wimbledon Park Fireworks in the Park 2025
Families are in for an evening of excitement and entertainment as gates open at 5:15pm, welcoming visitors with refreshments and a lively funfair. The first fireworks show, designed to be more suitable for young children, will light up the sky at 6:45pm. Later in the evening, a second dazzling fireworks display is scheduled for 8:30pm, offering a grander spectacle. The funfair will continue until 10pm, rounding off a fun-filled night for all ages.
MASTER CLASSES
Macaron Masterclass with Chef Leyre Pedrazuela Otero
Sunday 29th November | 12:00pm – 4:00pm at Petite Patisserie, Farnham
Petite Patisserie welcomes baking enthusiasts for an afternoon of creativity and indulgence at a Macaron Masterclass led by Chef Leyre Pedrazuela Otero, star of Bake Off: The Professionals.
Perfect for all skill levels — from complete beginners to confident home bakers — this hands-on session will guide participants through every stage of macaron making. Under Chef Leyre’s expert instruction, attendees will learn:
• Step-by-step macaron-making techniques
• How to prepare silky ganache, buttercream and fresh fruit fillings
• Decorating and presentation tips to make each creation shine
• Ingredient insights and sourcing advice
• Professional tricks for achieving flawless macarons every time
Guests will enjoy an afternoon of baking, learning and tasting, and will leave with a box of their own beautifully crafted macarons to share — or savour themselves.
Petite Patisserie is at 27 The Borough, Farnham GU9 7NN.
Places are limited. Early booking is recommended at www.PetitePatisserie.co.uk.
Wreath making at Monkey Island, Bray
Monkey Island Estate, YTL Hotels’ island escape in Bray, Berkshire, has partnered with award-winning, local florist, Kim Wright, for a wreath-making workshop on 27th November 2025. Guests are invited to craft their own bespoke wreaths, using high-quality materials under Kim’s expert guidance in spectacular surroundings. The two and a half hour workshop includes all materials, along with complimentary hot drinks to enjoy throughout the morning.
Festive wreath making at Monkey Island Estate will be held from 10.30 am on 27th November. £85 per person including all materials, hot drinks, and necessary guidance. Spaces for the workshop are limited, and reservations are required. To book, please visit here.
ART
Coming soon to Watts Gallery
Women of Influence: The Pattle Sisters
Opens 27 November
Discover the untold story of seven remarkable sisters who helped shape the 19th-century cultural spirit. Step into the vivid, unconventional world of Women of Influence: The Pattle Sisters, an exhibition that brings to life the legacy of seven extraordinary Anglo-Indian sisters whose influence rippled through the worlds of art, literature, photography, and society.
Peter Brookes: Political Cartoonist of The Times
Until 23 November
Peter Brookes:Tarriffic idea, 3 ii 25
This exhibition features over 40 original cartoons by the award-winning cartoonist for The Times, Peter Brookes. This remarkable collection of works in ink and watercolour covers the major political events and figures from the turbulent last 18 months – from war in Ukraine and the Middle East, to the churn of British politics and, of course, the cult of Trump. You can read more about this in our online article HERE.
Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ
Tel. 01483 810235. www.wattsgallery.org.uk
Read more about all events at Watts Gallery HERE
From artisan stalls to card-making workshops at Festive Late at The Lightbox
Photo: www.thelightbox.org.uk
To celebrate the festive season, Woking’s Lightbox gallery are staying open after hours, offering food, drinks, workshops and craft stalls as well as free access to their exhibitions into the evening. Cosy-up with some mulled wine and gourmet burgers in the courtyard before browsing our artisan craft stalls, perfect for unique gifts for loved ones. All exhibitions will be open to the public on the night, so bring your friends and family for this special opportunity to see world-class contemporary artworks and fascinating local history, after hours and for free. There will also be two Linocut festive card making workshops running on the night, one from 5:30 – 6:30pm and the other from 7 – 8pm. Book in advance to make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to create your own festive design that could serve as this year’s holiday greeting card!
Read more about this event on the Lightbox website
The Lightbox is on Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 4AA
Our choices from London this month:
Wes Anderson: The Archives at The Design Museum
Wes Anderson. © Searchlight Pictures. Photo: Charlie Gray courtesy of The Design Museum Press Office
From 21st November 2025 to 26 July 2026
The Design Museum presents a landmark exhibition offering unprecedented access to Wes Anderson’s personal archives, showcasing over 600 objects that chart the evolution of his distinctive filmmaking style from the 1990s to today. Featuring original storyboards, sketches, puppets, costumes, and miniature sets, the display reveals the meticulous craft behind iconic films including The Grand Budapest Hotel, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Isle of Dogs. Highlights include the candy-pink model of the Grand Budapest Hotel, Gwyneth Paltrow’s FENDI fur coat from The Royal Tenenbaums, and stop-motion puppets from The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Visitors can also enjoy a screening of Anderson’s first short, Bottle Rocket (1993), and explore the hand-made techniques that continue to define his whimsical cinematic world.
Paddington The Musical at The Savoy
Photo: www.thesavoytheatre.com
Bringing one of Britain’s best-loved characters to life on stage, this major new production at the Savoy Theatre is jam-packed with irresistible songs, dazzling choreography – and of course, marmalade sandwiches.
Dirty Looks: The Dirty Side of Fashion
Picture: www.barbican.org.uk
At The Barbican until 26th January 2026
Rebel against conventional beauty at Dirty Looks, a bold exhibition uncovering fashion’s fascination with dirt, decay and imperfection. From mud-splashed dresses to faux-stained jeans and upcycled creations, discover how designers from Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood to new voices like Elena Velez and IAMISIGO are challenging glossy ideals and reimagining fashion’s relationship with the earth, the body and sustainability.
Dirty Weekend (18+): Celebrating fashion and filth
On 29th-30th November, as part of the ‘Dirty Looks’ event, this weekend takeover fills the Barbican’s spaces with installations, talks, screenings, live art and club energy
The Importance of Being Earnest (with Stephen Fry’s long awaited return to the stage!)
The Importance of Being Earnest. Picture: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
At Noël Coward Theatre Until 10 January
Stephen Fry plays Lady Bracknell, Olly Alexander is in the role of Algernon Moncrieff, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett is Jack Worthing, Hugh Dennis is Reverend Canon Chasuble, Shobna Gulati is Miss Prism, Kitty Hawthorne is Gwendolen Fairfax, Jessica Whitehurst is Cecily Cardew, and Hayley Carmichael plays Merriman/Lane in the Oscar Wilde classic.
Noël Coward Theatre is at 85-88 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4AU
The Devil Wears Prada at The Dominion
Until January 2026: A fresh musical take on the iconic story with music by Elton John, “The Devil Wears Prada” follows Andy, an aspiring journalist who lands a demanding role at Runway magazine. With a hilarious plot and high fashion, Andy’s journey with her fearsome boss, Miranda Priestly, is one of ambition, glamour, and self-discovery.
For full details visit the website
Dominion Theatre is at 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7AQ
FRAMELESS – the immersive art experience at Marble Arch
Picture: frameless.com
FRAMELESS is redefining the experiential immersive art world. Situated in Marble Arch, they are the largest permanent multi-sensory experience in the UK. FRAMELESS features four galleries and showcases some of the world’s greatest works of art presented in ways never seen before. Where art breaks free. Step inside art itself as you travel through four distinct, immersive galleries, featuring iconic masterpieces from some of the world’s greatest artists; Kandinsky, Monet, Dali, Van Gogh, Canaletto, Rembrandt and Klimt to name a few.
For more information, browse the website
Luiza and the best in capital art:
For a constantly updating guide for the most exciting art exhibitions in London, plus interviews and insights, just visit the instagram page of Premier Magazine’s Art Specialist, Luiza Yoanna… CLICK HERE
Music, theatre, art and culture are featured in every edition of Premier Magazine. For other events spanning from now until mid-November browse the latest edition online.
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