Half-term special! Big Draw workshop for all ages, children especially welcomed (accompanied by responsible adult please) Drawing and storytelling activities on the theme of nature; In association with the Environment Trust for Richmond upon Thames. Materials and guidance provided. Free admission. Refreshments available.

On Friday 16th and Saturday 17th October, the Entire Theatre Company will be performing the original Sherlock Holmes drama, The Adventure of the Crying Boy at the cornerHOUSE, Surbiton. The play concerns an impromptu late night meeting between Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, who is now married and largely absent from Holmes’s life. Their conversation progresses, touching on Holmes’s cocaine addiction and his dalliance with Freud. Stories from childhood are revealed, including the appearance of a mysterious crying boy.

Dracula comes to the cornerHOUSE this Halloween.The stage production of Bram Stoker’s Gothic horror novel will bring a chill to the arts centre.

Open (and friendly!) audition for our first in-house Music Hall (one performance only, Saturday, November 28). If possible, bring a song, monologue or sketch reflecting the period. Further information: Simon Hancock, musical director (simonhancock29@gmail.com) or Barry Rocard, director (barryrocard@hotmail.com).

Please note: there will be a further audition for this at the same time on Tuesday 29 September.

Distinctive recent films from India and Chile this month.

Screenings at 3pm and at 7.45 pm. Details being sent to members; any enquiries to info@thecornerhouse.org Category(ies);

Our work is depicting life, quite simply,

From our Oceans to the Human frame,

Life drawings, the Naked truth, seen through Sara May,s Eyes. Our Planet is covered by 70% of water, If one could Imagine the Beauty inside our Oceans & the colour it produces, as I trust you may see In my photos 3D,

“The Tongue cannot utter or the Pen Scribe all the wonders of our Planet”

AV will be shown of our work

Installation 6th sept. End. 4th October 2015.   Gala Night. 15th Sept. 7/30 – 9/30

All work will be for sale.

As the borough is forced to make drastic cuts, Kingston Council leader Kevin Davis has announced a series of talks where he will meet residents to find out which services they value most and which they could see cut.

Get the kids off the sofa and away from the TV!

Develop their confidence,communication and group skills with games and activities. Develop their creativity in a fun and relaxed environment.

£20 per workshop (includes craft activity and snacks) (£30 for x2 siblings)

Places are limited so please book in advance.

Email katysdramaclub@gmail.com or call 07940 446277

Crafty Afty : bring your craft project - be it sewing, knitting, card making, painting, or what you will – and enjoy the company of like-minded others. Tea, cake and inspiration provided!

IN FOCUS is a joint art and photography exhibition by Meta Rocard, Alistair Lark and Gale Davies at The cornerHOUSE, Community Arts Centre, 116 Douglas Road, Surbiton, KT6 7SB. Special Gala Night is Tuesday June 16, 7pm – 9pm

Outside The Box return with another studio session. OTB are renowned for bringing us the cream of established comedians and for finding new stars before they hit the big time ( and our TV screens. ) This evening’s bill is Nick Doody, Suzi Ruffell, James Redmond and Maff ( As ever line-ups may be subject to change; 16 and over – may include adult themes and language.)

More details on the Outside the Box website

http://www.thech.org/events/outside-the-box-june-show/

Outside the Box returns with a show headlined by Absolute Radio breakfast show DJ Christian O’Connell. More details on the Outside the Box website.

Tickets available here.

This increasingly popular work group is back for its monthly visit. From card-making to metal structures, Crafty Afty includes crafting in its widest definition, with participants ranging from beginners to experts. This is a free self-help workshop to which every one is invited to develop their skills. Free entry. Hots drinks and home-made cakes feature strongly.

Instinct Theatre Productions presents, No Exit- a classic, existentialist play by French writer and philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre performed in the round. The play is the source of the now famous line “Hell is other people.”

This one act play is about three characters in the afterlife, discussing how they ended up in their current situation. No Exit takes a darkly humorous, probing, and captivating look at these three damned strangers stranded in Hell. If you’ve never seen this wild tragicomedy, this is your chance!

Book-themed social for World Book Night Bring your unwanted books for a mega-swap session.

Pick up a free copy of The Martian by Andy Weir ( courtesy of World Book Night – limited number available.)
Listen to readings by local authors.
Chat about preferences ( manga or Dickens ? Mills and Boon or steam-punk ? ) over an inexpensive drink at our happy bar.

Have a good second look at the AVM exhibition. Free admission from 7.00pm

This increasingly popular work group is back for its monthly visit. From card-making to metal structures, Crafty Afty includes crafting in its widest definition, with participants ranging from beginners to experts. This is a free self-help workshop to which every one is invited to develop their skills. Free entry. Hots drinks and home-made cakes feature strongly.

African Vision Malawi, a local based charity (formerly known as The Landirani Trust) will celebrate their 10th anniversary of working in Malawi. They support a rural area of approx.45,000 people including 3000 orphan & vulnerable people.

Why did they start the charity and what are the projects they are running to support the needs? The projects focus on Education, Water & Sanitation, Health & Sustainable Agriculture.They are building a Training Village for the people who need it most.

Brothers Nick & Simon Hancock sing favourite songs by Flanders & Swann, Noel Coward and Tom Lehrer. cornerHOUSE Arts Centre, Douglas Rd. - see Thech.org for booking information.

Roles available: Parts for 14 to 25-year-olds who will be playing older than their years. Five men, two women and one role that can be either.

In the 1929 play that inspired Alfred Hitchcock to make his classic crime thriller, two Oxford undergraduates murder a fellow student for the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the "fun of the thing". They hide the body in a chest and invite a small circle of the victim's friends and family to a party, the chest acting as the buffet's centrepiece. But one of their guests becomes suspicious…

This month's art exhibition sees two artists from the Italian British Association bring their work to the cornerHOUSE.

Davide Di Taranto "IN POCKET" exhibition and Valentina Turturs "WHERE ARE WE?" share the space until 1st February.

The gala night on 20 January promises to be a very special event as Davide will be bringing some music and promises a performance in which he breaks in to a dance.

The exhibitions are available to view when the cornerHOUSE is open and entry to the gala night is free.

Art exhibition by local artist Mariana Willard paintings, mixed media and collages.

Be inspired. Be original.

This performance is the result of a week of workshops for youngsters run by the Hinchley Manor Operatic Society.
The show, Disney's High School Musical Jr, starts at the cornerHOUSE in Douglas Road, Surbiton, on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 at 7pm.
Tickets from £6.

Phone Gill Varon at the box office on 07712 894027 to book.

On Sunday, August 17, the cH film club continues its programme of films for families in the holidays.
At 3pm, we will be showing instalments from one of the most success animated movie series of recent years.
For more details email the club at info@thecornerhouse.org.

Please note these sessions are only for children accompanied by an adult; unaccompanied children cannot be admitted.

There must be moments in Tim Vine's life, I think to myself, where he just wants to be taken seriously.

A welcome return to cornerHOUSE for The Green Theatre Company, a talented young company whose recent performances at the theatre have wowed local audiences. Their latest production is a must-see revival of Noel Coward's masterpiece Hay Fever.

It is July 2015. England has been at war for almost a year and patriotism is at it's height. Men are off fighting for King and Country leaving women and children to keep life going on the home front - even the recently established Girl Guides are doing their bit! Among the younger generation, those signing up to fight are getting younger and younger - and nobody seems to mind if they lie about their age! When Anna's fourteen year old boyfriend becomes a volunteer soldier, having given a false date of birth, Anna's enthusiasm for the war effort begins to fade.

Ready for take off?

Members of the Golden Key Theatre Company certainly will be when they present Royad's latest show Royad International Airport 2014 at the cornerHOUSE from Friday, May 30 until Saturday, May 31 at 7.45pm.

This year members of the company are all packed and ready for their summer vacation, so off to the airport they go. However, two incompetent pilots, a couple or dodgy characters trying to find their lost bag, a hen party and three flirty air stewardesses all mean this departure may not go as smoothly as they'd hoped.

A celebration of the singing and spoken voice will feature a touring First World War play during the centenary anniversary of the war this year.

The oneActs festival is now in its 10th year.

The headteacher at St Darcyan’s School for Girls is not what she seems. Despite having the cunning of a fox (and the suspicion of a moustache), her plan to flood the art market with fakes is in danger of being exposed.

Ever since the school changed its name from St Trinian’s, following a string of damning Ofsted reports, St Darcyan’s has been closely monitored by the police… and they are closing in. But are men in uniform any match for maidens in gymslips? A well-aimed lacrosse stick is still a formidable weapon in the right hands.

Come and join singers and musicians from St Matthews Church for the annual community carols at the cornerHOUSE.

Join in with your favourite carols
Free admission
Free song sheets
Free Mulled wine and mince pies

info@thecornerhouse.org

A Vietnam War veteran sent to the front line by a vindictive sergeant snapped pictures of the beauty amid the destruction.

Downton Abbey, James Bond and The X Factor are among the subjects being sent up by a comedy troupe which brings its new live sketch show to Tolworth next week.

Come and view the exhibition and meet the Surbiton-based artist.
Still life, coastal scenes from around England and Scotland, birds and portraits all feature in an exhibition coming to the cornerHOUSE from Sunday, September 29 until Friday, November 1.

A Solo Exhibition by Sue Monteath is the second show Monteath has staged at the arts centre in Douglas Road, Surbiton.
Monteath, who won the Molesey Art Society’s 2010 Robert A Lindsay award for the most accomplished painting, works mainly in oils but occasionally acrylics and has recently undertaken a number of commissions.

Following a sell-out show at the cornerHOUSE in April we are delighted to welcome back John Williams with his show 'My Son's Not Rainman'

John is a comedian and single dad. The Boy is eleven years old and autistic. He isn't a genius. This is their true story.

"John Williams's tales of fatherhood are touching, warm and heartfelt, but he's also an incredibly funny man. He pours his heart out and the laughs pour in...By the end of the hour, you're invested in their life together, and want to hear more. Well crafted, funny and full of heart. Go and see it." ? ? ? ? - The Skinny

Is there any such thing as a genuine pirate treasure map? Historian Nick Pelling set out on a quest to find out, and on Sunday 15th September he will be bringing what he found to the cornerHOUSE's big screen. Armchair treasure hunters and historical detectives of all ages should sail along to Surbiton to see the evidence and decide for themselves...

The talk runs from 7.30pm to 9.15pm (doors open at 7pm), with a 15-minute interval at 8.15pm.

Tickets are £7 in advance ( email nickpelling@nickpelling.com ), or £8 on the door.

BOB MILLS
In Bed With Medinner (ITV1)
Win, Lose or Draw (ITV1)
Fighting Talk (BBC Radio 5 Live)

JIMMY MCGHIE
Russell Howard's Good News (BBC Three)

DANIEL TOWNES
WINNER of FHM Australia's Funniest Man

MAFF BROWN
Jack Dee's Lead Balloon (BBC2)

www.outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk

The road to stardom can be a bumpy one, especially if it’s the movie industry that you want to crack.

Yes, Russell Kane returns to the cornerHOUSE for a preview of his tour material.

Members of Kingston Junior Drama Company perform a selection of scenes and monologues at the cornerHOUSE on Tuesday, July 2.
KJDC's previous Acting Showcase at the Douglas Road, Surbiton, arts centre in 2011 was highly acclaimed by audiences.

Kingston Junior Drama Company have been mentoring 13-year-old aspiring theatre director Layla in her first production at the helm.
Layla is directing this one-act play which was written by KJDC drama coach and actor David Lawson Lean.

Thursday, June 6 at 8pm (doors open 7pm)

Another night of hilarious stand-up comedy is being brought to the cornerHOUSE by the award-winning Outside The Box Comedy Club on Thursday, June 6.

Two of the UK comedy circuit's best performers bring their unique shows to the cornerHOUSE to warm up for their Edinburgh Festival runs. See them here first!

An exhibition of photographs taken entirely by disabled people will be displayed in Tolworth.

A comedy thriller Tiptoe Through the Tombstones comes to the cornerHOUSE at the end of May.

The play, written by Norman Robbins and performed by Upstage Theatre Company, is the second in a trilogy about the mysterious and murderous goings-on at the Tomb family home, Monument House.

A special event which raises awareness about autism is to be held at the cornerHOUSE in April. The comedy fundraiser on Friday, April 19 at the arts centre in Douglas Road, Surbiton, will feature a one-man show by John Williams.

My Son's Not Rainman is directed by Anna Crilly. It is about a 41-year-old comedian who is a single dad. His son is 10 years old and autistic. He isn't a genius. This is their true story. Come and see this funny and heart-warming show before it goes on to the Edinburgh festival in the summer.

Following its hit Sex, Love and Stalkers shows last year, Kingston Musical Theatre returns to the cornerHOUSE with Sex, Love and Dumping - a collection of new and quirky musical theatre songs.

Outside The Box Comedy Club presents their monthly comedy club @ The CornerHOUSE Theatre....

---THURSDAY 7th FEBRUARY---

ROB BECKETT

Russell Kane's National Tour Support!

As seen on...

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here Now! (ITV2)
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live 2012 (BBC3)
8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4)
Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (Channel 5)
Fresh Meat (Channel 4)
Richard Bacon’s Beer & Pizza Club (ITV4)

WINNER! Leicester Square Theatre New Act of the Year 2009
WINNER! Reading Comedy Festival New Act of the Year 2009
WINNER! Amused Moose Laugh Off 2010

A chance to come together with musicians and singers from St Matthews and join in much loved carols of the season.

Song sheets, mulled wine and mince pies available.

There is no charge for this event; there will be a retiring collection for the St Matthews Organ Fund

If you have been toying with the idea of writing a play for the cornerhouse one acts play festival, then you need to get your skates on.