This festive season and into the new year, Dorking Halls and the surrounding venues are set to dazzle audiences with an array of spectacular events. From the magical notes of Kerry Ellis’s Christmas concert to the rock nostalgia of Money for Nothing, each event promises a unique experience. Enchanted Entertainment’s Sleeping Beauty pantomime and The King’s Voice starring Gordon Hendricks as Elvis are just the tip of this cultural iceberg. Whether you're a fan of orchestras, comedy, or 80s music, there's something for everyone in this diverse lineup.

A Stellar Line-Up: Unmissable Performances at Dorking Halls and Beyond

Dorking Halls is set to be the epicenter of entertainment this March with a lineup of events that promises something for everyone. From the innovative Silent Disco to the classical Brodsky Quartet, the historic venue will host a diverse range of activities. Music lovers can look forward to performances by the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra and Martin Kemp's 80s DJ set, while adventure enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Not to be missed are the engaging evenings with Sir Ranulph Fiennes and comedian Lucy Porter. Join the festivities at Dorking Halls for a memorable March!

Dorking Halls Presents: A Spectacular Array of Cultural and Musical Events in March 2025

Set your calendars for an extraordinary series of events at Dorking Halls this spring. From vibrant silent discos to orchestral tributes to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, and captivating films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival, the program is packed with diverse experiences. Whether you're a fan of spine-tingling adventures, nostalgic 80s music, or comedic introspections on regrets, this line-up promises something for everyone. Join us as we explore the unique offerings and talented performers poised to make these events unforgettable.

An Exciting Line-up at Dorking Halls: A Celebration of Music, Adventure, and Laughter

Dorking Halls is set to dazzle audiences with an exciting slate of events in 2025 and beyond. From the timeless brilliance of Motown to the whimsical journey of The Wizard of Oz, not to mention the lively Cheesy Bingo Party and the nostalgic tunes of The Illegal Eagles, there’s something for everyone. The lineup culminates in a breathtaking tribute to the iconic Luther Vandross, promising unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re a music aficionado or simply seeking a fun night out, Dorking Halls is the place to be.

From Motown Magic to Luther's Legacy: Unmissable Events at Dorking Halls

Dorking Halls is gearing up for an eclectic mix of events in 2025, promising an exciting year full of entertainment. From the quirky Cheesy Bingo Party to the captivating Easter pantomime of The Wizard of Oz, the hall offers something for everyone. Notable performances include The Illegal Eagles celebrating legendary tunes and Luther 2026 honoring the iconic Luther Vandross. Each event promises unique experiences, music, and nostalgia, making Dorking Halls the place to be for unparalleled entertainment throughout the year.

A Playful Journey Through Dorking Halls' 2025 Event Highlights

Next April school holidays, follow the Yellow Brick Road to Dorking Halls for a fantastic all-new Easter pantomime version of The Wizard of Oz.

The Wizard of Oz - Easter Panto

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It’s like no game of bingo you’ve ever played before! There’s music, madness, sing-a-longs, ridiculous prizes and a few surprises!

Cheesy Bingo Party

It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.

The Magic of Motown 2025

The irrepressible Lucy Porter bounces back into action with a show all about regrets. Frank Sinatra had too few to mention, but Lucy’s got hundreds, and she’s prepared to go into graphic detail about all of them. Disastrous dates, professional calamities, ruined friendships and parenting fails. Lucy describes all the mistakes she’s made, works out why they happened, and ponders how her life would have turned out if she’d acted differently.

Lucy Porter – No Regrets!

Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course Flop as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing’s Birthday!

Bing’s Birthday

Spend an evening in the extraordinary company of Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE - ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’ - as he goes beyond his record-breaking achievements to explore the man behind the myth.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes - Mad, Bad and Dangerous

Following on from his last sell-out show with us, by overwhelming popular demand we are delighted to be welcoming Martin back to Dorking Halls!

Martin Kemp 80s GOLD! - The Ultimate 80s DJ Set 2025

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Blue Film Programme

For their third visit, the Brodsky Quartet complete their traversal of the arrangements of Bach’s violin sonatas. Debussy’s sensual and impressionistic quartet follows. Lastly, Schubert’s Death and the Maiden quartet, using themes from one of his most famous songs, brings the quartet series to a rousing close.

Dorking Concertgoers: Brodsky Quartet - 3

New York New York, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye, The Lady Is A Tramp, Manhattan, Fly Me To The Moon. Instrumentals from their collaborators Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Quincy Jones.

Len Phillips Swing Orchestra: Frank & Ella

When it comes to clubbing, there’s no experience like this. DJs will be competing at the decks for your attention across three channels, each of which is accessible via your pair of wireless headphones. And if you want to chat? Simply remove your cans so you and your mates can hear each other.

Silent Disco

The 11 piece band focus on producing the complex harmonies and intricate rhythms of Donald Fagen and his band. Founded in 2016 by Mark Roadnight (lead singer, guitar), Roger Evan (keys), Mark Claydon (drums) and featuring Darren Spicer (guitar) and David McLeod (bass), the players are all experienced world class musicians who have toured, gigged and written songs all over the world. Together, they have a penchant for playing Steely Dan covers, challenging themselves by staying faithful to the original recordings whilst also firmly putting their own stamp on the material.

Simply Dan play Steely Dan

Surely one of the most recognisable Tribute Bands in the world, the incomparable SUPREME QUEEN pay homage to the halcyon days of one of the greatest ever rock bands.

Supreme Queen

Internationally acclaimed musician Brian Cummins brings this stunning show celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O. with a band of amazing musicians including an incredible string section. This will be a fabulous night of hit after hit from such a vast back catalogue.

The ELO Show: A Tribute to the Genius of Jeff Lynne

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup!

The Makings Of A Murderer 2: The Real Manhunter

Enjoy an evening in concert with The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Portsmouth!

The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Live in Concert

Starring MARINA SUMMERS (Drag Race UK vs The World Finalist and Drag Race Phillipines) as GLINDA, DIVINA DE CAMPO (Drag Race UK Season 1 and Adult Panto Favourite) as THE WIZARD and A’WHORA (Drag Race UK Season 2) as THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST.

Adult Panto Tour 2025 - The Wizard of Oz

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science.

Rude Science

The Brodsky Quartet appears by arrangement with Cambridge Creative Management.

Dorking Concertgoers: Brodsky Quartet - 2

Meet the bravest of RANGERS as they take you on a journey through Jurassic Earth, introducing their herd of the most incredible Dinosaur species to have ever lived!

Jurassic Earth

1973-74 was an amazingly productive period for GENESIS, with the releases of Selling England by the Pound and the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, probably the artistic pinnacle of their early period. How else could Los Endos - Ultimate Genesis celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this moment in time but to craft a set of the very best of these masterpieces that we have called 'Selling Lamb by the Pound'.

Los Endos present: Selling Lamb by the Pound

Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when for a fraction of the price you can get up close and smell the faking brilliance of the Counterfeit Stones - described as a Rolling Stones’ hooky masterpiece. Their latest fast shuffle promises yet another night of utter Copy-Rock. Now in their 32nd year, these fraud-stars continue to deliver the best “mock ‘n’ roll” show on the circuit. Packed with big hits, retro fashion, vintage guitars and a huge dollop of “Spinal Tap” humour, it’s Satis-fiction guaranteed. So “Come On” all you Honky Tonks, Let’s Pretend The Night Together !

The Counterfeit Stones 2025

Having wowed the audiences on their previous appearances, which always have the whole audience on its feet and dancing in the aisles, internationally acclaimed PLATINUM - The Live ABBA Tribute Show return with their spectacular theatre show.

Platinum - The Live Abba Tribute Show

In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour…

Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit

If you are looking for a fun filled evening of pure 80s music and dancing, then look no further! Come and join us and indulge yourselves in pure 80s heaven.

Tropicana Nights - The Ultimate 80s Party Night

Endorsed by Dolly Parton Live on BBC’s The One Show stating “I wish them the best and I appreciate them doing Dolly and Kenny so well for so long”.

Country Superstars Theatre Tour - Dolly Parton & Friends Tribute Show

DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END the first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, giant screen with sing along lyrics make this the must see show of 2025.

Sing The Musicals

Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Red Film Programme

Dorking Concertgoers: Brodsky Quartet - 1

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation. From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Faith’, ‘I’m Your Man’, ‘Club Tropicana’, and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many.

Rob Lamberti – Perfectly George 2025

Dirty DC have been playing throughout the UK and Europe since 1998 and have developed a lineup and stage show that has made their reputation seriously strong amongst AC/DC fans, whether die hard fanatics or people who just want a good night out.

Dirty DC & Faux Fighters UK: Stadium Rock Night

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Dorking with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Sing a Song of Murder”, following riotous presentation of “Broadway Malady” and “A Christmas Secret”.

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote: "Sing A Song Of Murder"

The Greatest Tribute to the Greatest Decade, brings you the BEST 80s party on the Planet!

The 80s Show 2025

From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of North America who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee's unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up?

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Roll up, roll up... a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment - the UK’s longest running burlesque show - is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever.

An Evening Of Burlesque 2025

Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock 'n' roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book.

Go Your Own Way 2025

The King’s Voice transports you through time from the ‘68 special to the Vegas era, breathing soul into ballads and those iconic jumpsuit numbers that set the stage on fire.

The King’s Voice – starring Gordon Hendricks as Elvis 2025

Money for Nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands – Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money For Nothing a “must see” for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan. The line-up features top-class and experienced musicians that make this band a worthy tribute to Dire Straits. The band have studied Dire Straits in great depth to re-create their tribute to be as close as possible to the real thing and a respectful tribute to their idol and guitar legend.

Money for Nothing

Formed in 1985 as the antidote to mindless pop, egocentric rock, and the indulgent, bluster of the music business, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain donned black tuxedos, and began giving ‘concerts’ in tiny rooms above old pubs.

George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain 2025

Set your alarm clocks early for Christmas 2024 as Enchanted Entertainment, the team behind record-breaking Dorking pantos Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs and Cinderella, return with their magical pantomime Sleeping Beauty.

Christmas Panto - Sleeping Beauty

Join Musical Theatre’s Kerry Ellis (Wicked, Les Misérables) in a Festive Christmas concert at the Leatherhead Theatre!

Kerry Ellis Does Christmas

Swan Shopping Centre

Everyone’s favourite 1930’s throwback greetings and compliments aficionado Troy Hawke returns to theatres nationwide with his brand new show.

Troy Hawke: The Greeters Guild

Gee Atherton is a mountain biking legend; first British male and two-time UCI DH World Champion, multiple World Cup race and series champion, Red Bull Hardline winner and Red Bull Rampage rider, as well as the star of the Ridgeline series where he seeks out seemingly ‘unrideable’ mountain ridges to ride on two wheels. One of the toughest riders on the planet, Gee has walked away, and overcome serious injuries, from some insane crashes.

Gee Atherton – Hold Fast 2024

Johns’ Boys Male Chorus is one of the most decorated British male choirs in history. In 2019 they became the first Welsh Male Voice Choir, and only the third male voice choir to win the prestigious title of Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod.

Johns' Boys

Amazing tales, elegantly told. The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a multi award-winning, family friendly, improvised storytelling show. There will be pirates and princesses, unicorns and dragons, spacemen and swordfights, and all of it completely and irrefutably true.

The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Pippbrook House

Endorsed by The Telegraph as the world's greatest Elvis Show!

The World Famous Elvis Show 2024

When Annie's husband John dies of leukaemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow WI members to pose nude with them for an "alternative" calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. The news of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie's friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame.

DDOS Present: Calendar Girls

Green Room Theatre

Irish duo Brothers Broke return to Dorking with their 5-star reviewed Edinburgh Fringe show, adapting and performing a unique interpretation of songs by Dylan and Lennon. This casual yet engaging performance compares the like-minded and socially conscious lyrics of both artists. The duo modify and present the songs in a Blues/Folk style with tight sibling harmonies, around a story of the influence, jealousy, parody and respect that each artist had for the other

When Judas Met John: Songs of Dylan and Lennon

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies', ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more!

The Drifters 2024

Legend - The Music Of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul, Iron Lion Zion, I Shot the Sheriff and many more reggae classics.

Legend - The Music Of Bob Marley 2024

Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael.

Fastlove 2024: The Tribute To George Michael

We may be closed for maintenance this summer but that doesn’t mean you have to miss your regular dosage of comedy club!

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club - October 2024

Welcome to Hill Valley! When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself... back to the future.

West End Theatre Trip to Back To The Future The Musical at The Adelphi Theatre

Adelphi Theatre

Featuring an anthology of the most iconic guitar hits from Jimmy Page, Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Van Halen, Slash and many more.

The Story of Guitar Heroes 2024

The nation's twelfth-favourite doctor brings his brand new show to Dorking, fresh from a record-breaking run at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sell-out season in the West End. This is Going to Hurt was a literary sensation, selling three million copies and becoming a multi-BAFTA-winning BBC series. Undoctored follows on from This is Going to Hurt, leaving audiences laughing and crying with Adam's unique tales of life on and off the wards. It also contains the ‘degloving’ story because people ask for refunds if they don't hear it.

Adam Kay: Undoctored 2024

After a very successful first year, we are bringing back our festival of short works (anything you like so long as it is 15 minutes or less). We've got a very interesting line up with a number of DDOS members having written material specifically for the event plus a few wandering minstrels joining in the fun from other companies.

DDOS and Friends Present: Festival 15

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club - September 2024

During the Second World War, 330,000 Canadians passed through Aldershot Camp, training there before taking up the defence of the UK while most of the British soldiers were away. This talk will focus on the Canadians stationed in Surrey. In total, 23,000 Canadians were based in Surrey, often occupying large country houses requisitioned by the military. Headley Court was the headquarters of the Canadian Corps and High Ashurst housed the Royal Canadian Engineers. As part of the Home Defence Programme the Canadians constructed concrete pillboxes across Surrey and later in the war practised their skills on Headley Heath in preparation for D-Day.

HOD - Over Here: The Lives and legacy of the wartime Canadians in Surrey

Snowbound in Grandma’s little house on top of the mountain, fun-loving Oskar goes out in the snow to find a friendly animal to play with. But the puppy is chased by a hungry fox and has a lucky escape when he falls down a deep hole and lands on top of a young hibernating marmot. Marmot forgives Oskar, and using her amazing whistling and digging skills, alerts Grandma to where they are and digs a tunnel to escape the fox. Oskar has so much fun with his new-found friend that he wants to play more but must wait until spring for Marmot to finish her long winter’s sleep.

Oskar’s Amazing Adventure

From the earliest times to the present day, maps have depicted developments in the Mole Valley area. In this talk, we'll show a selection of such maps, looking particularly at the evolution of ‘Routes, Networks and Connections’.

HOD - Mole Valley Heritage Open Days Launch Event: Charting The Changes

Crossways Community Baptist Church Dorking

Miss Kelly - Actor trained at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Theatre Director both off Broadway and throughout the UK. Workshop leader for companies such as Guildford Shakespeare Company, AYTCO, DDOS and play readings at Dorking Halls.

Dorking Halls Theatre Workshop

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers, promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see. The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including: Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more.

Taylormania

Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

The Illegal Eagles 2025

The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band.

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Cheesy Bingo Party

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