Dorking Halls
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- Opening times Mon–Sat 10am until start of last film/show; for Sun opening hours, check with the box office.
- Website www.dorkinghalls.co.uk
Big Girls Don't Cry
Oh what a night you'll have at this tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, with all the hits from 'Sherry' to 'Grease is the Word'.
Sat 6 Oct
£26.95
Chris Ramsey: Just Happy To Get Out Of The House
The Geordie stand-up, actor and 2011 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee mulls over supposedly sound advice as he faces the stresses and strains fatherhood.
Fri 9 Nov
£20
David Baddiel: Fame: Not The Musical
It's been a whopping 15 years since David's last stand-up show, so tonight he's exploring the different ways he's perceived: whether it's token Jew, new lad or comedy rock'n'roller.
Thu 24 May
£25.50
Dylan Moran: Off the Hook
Moran plays up to the stereotype of the bumbling, drunken Irishman, but his comedy is much more intelligent than mere cliché-mongering: on stage he is uniquely charismatic, a foul-mouthed mixture of lovable and misanthropic, and always very, very funny.
Moran'll be on your radar in a very big way if you know your comedy. Think iconic Bernard Black in Black Books, as well as film roles – alongside Simon Pegg in Run, Fatboy, Run and Shaun of the Dead.
As well as telly ventures, Moran's stand-up career is prolific. He won the So You Think You're Funny? award in 1993 and the Perrier in 1996 and has a number of stand-up DVDs, among them Monster Live, Like, Totally … Dylan Moran Live, What It Is Live, Aim Low … The Best of Dylan Moran and Yeah Yeah Live in London.
Fri 23 Nov
£25
From the Jam
Now featuring only one member From the Jam. Bruce Foxton is joined by Russell Hastings and drummer Steve 'Smiley' Barnard.
Thu 11 Oct
Prices to be confirmed
Geoff Norcott: Traditionalism
Political stand-up from the comedian who attempts to hold onto modern views in a world where tradition is becoming a dirty word.
Fri 9 Nov
£14 ( £12)
Grumpy Old Women to the Rescue
- Directed by: Owen Lewis
- Written by: Jenny Eclair, Judith Holder
Moans and groans from three miserable middle-aged women, based on the successful TV show. Starring Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane and Lizze Roper.
Sat 9 Jun
£28
Hal Cruttenden: Chubster
The London-born TV regular and self-confessed middle-class luvvie shares his brand of upbeat observational humour.
Fri 28 Sep
£18
John Finnemore's Flying Visit
The writer and star of many multi-award winning BBC Radio shows brings his new sketch show to the stage.
Sun 10 Jun
£26.50
Rick Wakeman
The world-renowned former Yes keyboardist performs pieces from his recent solo album, Piano Portraits. His discography includes over 90 solo albums that range various musical styles and concepts. Along with his music career, he is also known for his contributions to BBC's Grumpy Old Men, his former radio show on Planet Rock and his autobiographies.
Sat 17 Nov
£29.50–£35
Rick Wakeman:Piano Portraits In Concert
Currently celebrating his 50th year as a professional musician, keyboard player, songwriter and broadcaster, Rick Wakeman recently made chart history when his Piano Portraits album became the first solo piano album to enter the UK’s Top 10.
Initially inspired by the unprecedented reaction to his performance of David Bowie’s Life On Mars on BBC Radio 2 in early 2016, Piano Portraits features instrumental versions of hits Rick originally performed on (Space Oddity, Morning Has Broken and Wondrous Stories) as well as others specifically chosen for their wonderful melodies, including Stairway To Heaven, Help and Eleanor Rigby.
He has also added a selection of some of his favourite classical pieces (Berceuse, Clair de Lune and Swan Lake).
The show will include at least eight of the pieces on the album, plus other musical surprises, and will be interspersed with hilarious anecdotes from this well-known and accomplished raconteur.
Rick’s one man shows are extremely popular and consistently sell out – a trend that looks likely to continue with the success of Piano Portraits.
Sat 17 Nov
£33.40–£40.25
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
With a backdrop of projected photos and original film footage a full live band perform Simon & Garfunkel hits including 'Mrs Robinson', 'Cecilia', 'Homeward Bound' and many more. The story takes you through the stories that shaped their music, the dramatic split, their solo careers and a recreation of the 1982 Central Park reunion concert.
Fri 1 Jun
£21–£23
Teletubbies Live!
Everyone’s favourite colourful characters, Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po, take to the stage for their first live show in celebration of their 20th anniversary.
Wed 8 Aug
£15
Thu 9 Aug
£15
You Win Again
A tour through the Bee Gees' career, from the 60s through the 80s with all the best tunes and plenty of dancing.
Thu 25 Oct
£26.95
Opened in 1931, mainly to act as a venue for the Leith Hill Music Competition, Dorking Halls was the property of the festival until WWII during which they were commandeered by the Meat Marketing Board and the army. In 1946, the halls were thriving, with community events being held there, including flower shows, scout meetings and dances. They were refurbished in 1997 and the venue became a location for theatre, comedy and music, as well as films.
The halls are located in the centre of town and there is parking available at the side and rear of the venue as well as opposite in the council offices car park.
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