What's On

What's on in Epsom & Ewell

Find out what's happening in Epsom & Ewell

Find out what's happening in Epsom & Ewell in the coming months; take a look at the events page on the Epsom & Ewell Borough Council website.

Talk on Spanish Artists

Beside the Spanish Seaside: Picasso, Sorolla & Gaudi

This lecture examines the works and legacies of three Spanish titans.

Thursday 11 April, 10am - 3pm
Epsom College
£45, including lunch, payable in advance.

The Worst Jobs at Sea

Discover the worst jobs at sea, including the roles of the Scrubber, the Cook, the Powder Monkey and the Surgeon.

Saturday 13 April, 1pm - 3.30pm
Bourne Hall Museum
£5 per child

Hogsmill 5 mile ladies race

Our ever-popular annual women-only race is back! With no cut-off time it’s the perfect target for absolute beginners and enjoyed by established runners too.

Sunday 28 April, 10am
Harrier Centre
Early bird entries are £18 with UK Athletics affiliated runners and £20 non-affiliated until 29 February 2024. Thereafter £20 with UK Athletics affiliated runners and £22 for non-affiliated. The closing date for entries is 12pm on 26 April 2024.

Find out about events in Epsom & Ewell, visit: Epsom & Ewell Borough Council |Whats On

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Epsom Playhouse - April 2024

Find out what's on at the Epsom Playhouse this month:

Bubbleman April 2024

Friday 5th April 2024
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed twelve years of sell-out success.
Science Museum Live

Saturday 6th April 2024

Join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways.

Produced by Mark Thompson Productions in partnership with London’s Science Museum this unmissable family show will ensure to capture the fascination of the whole family whilst learning something new and exciting too.

Epsom Light Opera Company present My Fair Lady

Tuesday 16th - Saturday 20th April 2024

Widely considered one of the greatest musicals of all time. Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning masterpiece features a host of well-loved songs, including ‘Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?’, ‘The Rain in Spain’, and ‘Get Me to the Church on Time’.

Blenheim High School
Monday 22nd April 2024

Blenheim High School perform at The Epsom Playhouse.

The annual Blenheim Dance Show showcasing a variety of choreographies across a wide range of styles from Years 7 - 13. With over 30 numbers, from moving contemporary pieces, jazz, hip hop and upbeat musical theatre, this celebration of our Dance community means there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Jimmy Tarbuck - Live On Stage

Tuesday 23rd April 2024

After more than 60 years at the very top of his profession Jimmy Tarbuck OBE relives many of the most iconic moments of a life on stage and screen.

Featuring a huge collection of anecdotes and video clips highlighting a fabulously glittering career, from going to school with John Lennon to playing golf with Bing Crosby and of course his meteoric rise to fame hosting Sunday Night at the London Palladium.

Stories that retell the incredible journey of a true national treasure.
The Manfreds

Wednesday 24th April 2024

Following the huge success of their 60^th anniversary tour in 2023, The Manfreds will, once again, be making their way to The Epsom Playhouse on Wednesday 24^th April 2024.

They are considered one of the finest and most respected bands from the 1960’s era. Their numerous hits were not just ‘pop’ songs, many were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing style and substance.

UK Pink Floyd 2024
Thursday 25th April 2024

Celebrating 30 years since the iconic ‘PULSE' tour, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live - featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and over two hours of incredible music.

The new show for 2024 includes many songs from The PULSE set, featuring tracks from ‘The Division Bell’, 'The Wall’, ‘Animals’, 'The Dark Side of the Moon' and 'Wish You Were Here'. The “Syd song” for 2024 is 'Astronomy Domine'.

Frankie The Concert
Friday 26th April 2024

Frankie–The Concert celebrates the outstanding career of one of the biggest pop acts in the world, Frankie Valli, recreating the powerful falsetto of the 60’s & 70’s icon with absolute perfection!

Experience the energy and stunning vocals of songs such as ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’, Walk Like a Man’, ‘Sherry’, Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Oh, What a Night’ and many more.

Featuring a spectacular eight-piece band, the show takes you on a breath-taking journey and reminds you why Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons sold over 100 million records worldwide.

An Evening with Henry Cole - Happy Days

Tuesday 30th April 2024

Henry will be taking a break in between his busy schedule to bring to provincial theatres his “An Evening with Henry Cole- Happy Days” theatre show hosted by his good friend and renowned prankster Steve “Stavros” Parrish.

Henry Cole was educated at Eton at the same time as Boris Johnston and David Cameron has gone on to forge a career spanning some 32 years in the TV and movie industry.

For more listings, please visit the Epsom Playhouse website.

Markets in Epsom & Ewell

Epsom Markets

Regular markets in Epsom Marketplace take place on Thursday and Saturday.
For information on the weekly markets at Epsom Marketplace take a look here: Epsom & Ewell markets

Artisan Market - in Ewell Grove
Come along to see a gorgeous selection of wooden children's toys, handmade jewellery, local honey and jams and lots more.
First Saturday of the month, 10am - 3pm.
Ewell Grove, Ewell Village.

Bourne Hall Pre-loved Clothes Market (formerly known as Cash in the Wardrobe) - Bourne Hall.
A market for pre-loved and vintage clothes and accessories, taking place on the third Saturday of the month.
10am - 2pm.

Farmer's Market - Epsom Marketplace
This market usually takes place on the first Sunday of the month.
9.30am - 1.30pm.
Find out more at www.surreymarkets.co.uk/event/epsom-market

The Antiques Market is back in Epsom Market Square on Sunday 17 March.

Explore Epsom and Ewell

Get closer to nature and enjoy the outdoors with our various guided walks. Explore local nature reserves, discover your borough's history and boost your health and wellbeing too.

Visit the walks page on our website to discover a range of walks that take place across Epsom and Ewell.

Epsom & Ewell also has several beautiful open spaces which are great for cycling, including Epsom Downs, Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve, Nonsuch Park, Hogsmill Local Nature Reserve, and Horton Country Park Local Nature Reserve. You can find cycling routes for all these places on our website.

Epsom Common Association (ECA)

ECA supports the preservation and protection of Epsom Common local nature reserve and site of special scientific interest. ECA works in partnership with the Council, the Lower Mole Countryside Management Project and English Nature to contribute to the long term management and conservation of the Common.

Nature walks
ECA organises a number of walks on the Common each year which are led by local natural history experts. The subjects that are usually covered each year include birds in early spring, wildflowers, butterflies, invertebrates particularly bush crickets, bats and fungi.

The EcoVols
If you care about the Common and enjoy its wildlife and beauty why not join the EcoVols, the volunteer group of the ECA. EcoVols carry out a variety of conservation projects on the Common throughout the year in association with English Nature, the Council and the Lower Mole Countryside Management Project. You don’t need any special skills or experience just your enthusiasm and time! For more info and the 2020 EcoVols programme see: Conservation on Epsom Common

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Issue 111: April 2024