Ed Byrne, Mock the Week star Gary Delany and Live At The Apollo’s Hal Cruttenden kick the comedy season off on the 28th, while Adam Bloom and Paul Sinha are confirmed for Saturday 25^th April, with more names to be announced as the months pass by – please check www.justthetonic.com for details.

Darrell Martin’s critically acclaimed Just the Tonic began in Nottingham over twenty years ago and has become known as one of the most respected comedy venues to date, playing host to countless up and coming comics as well as the most established names throughout the UK. 

With past performers including the likes of Ricky Gervais, Matt Lucas, Al Murray, Bill Bailey, Stewart Lee, Mark Thomas, Simon Pegg, Noel Fielding and Dylan Moran, and with Ross Noble, Daniel Kitson and Johnny Vegas all being regular comperes at the club, there is no wonder that Just the Tonic is expanding once again.

Casino’s general manager Zac Mucha said: “This is great news for Guildford. We are looking forward to working with Darrell and his Just the Tonic team and add comedy nights to our repertoire of events, securing our position as the town’s premier late night entertainment venue.”

Purchase your tickets here for only £16 pounds, or £13 for students:  http://www.justthetonic.com/guildford-comedy/

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SATURDAY

Bottom of the table Guildford City FC play Ashford Town at the Spectrum in the Combined Counties League Premier Division. Kick-off at 3pm.

Guildord Choral Society are performing Bach’s St Matthew Passion sung in English with soloists led by James Oxley with the period instrument ensemble Florilegium performing the music. The concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets from Guildford Tourist Information Centre on 01483 444 333 or [email protected]

The Guildford Cathedral Girl Choristers are performing at St Catherine’s School in Bramley as part of a residential weekend. The concert which starts at 7.30pm features solo instrumental and dance items from the girls as well as choral items.

At the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is The Three Lions, a comedy offering a behind the scenes glimpse of diplomacy when David Cameron, David Beckham and Prince William in a Swiss hotel the night before England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup. Performances at 2.30pm and 8pm.

British dandy Romani Beau performs live music and launches his latest EP Molly and the Boys at Bar des Artes with his blend of Country/Folk/Pop which will get your toes tapping. Entry is free but it’s advisable to book a table on 01483 453227. The music starts at 8.30pm.

Tasmin Little and the Vivace Chorus will be at G Live performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Hear My Prayer as well as Delius’s Sea Drift which is set to the words of American poet Walt Whitman.  Tickets are available from www.glive.co.uk

Boileroom Allstars Choir is being launched. The community choir will be the place to perform choral arrangementse of Alternative songs. Come along and make your voice heard. Free entry. Email [email protected] for more information and to register an interest.

Headlining the Boileroom’s Kickback Comedy night this week is Wes Zaharuk. Also appearing is Julian Deane, Simon Fielder and MC Kate Smurthwaite. Tickets cost £12.50 and are available from www.theboileroom.net. Doors open at 7pm. Over 18s only.

SUNDAY

Guildford Flames take to ice against Swindon Town in a League match. The action starts at 6pm and tickets are available in advance from www.guildfordflames.com

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At the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Saturday is No Frills Flamenco, an evening of flamenco stripped down to its bare essence exploring some of the traditional styles. Also on Saturday are the final two performances of Guildford School of Acting’s production of Sister Act. There’s a matinee performance at 2.30pm and an evening performance at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk.

Sheffield come to Guildford to take on the Guildford Flames on the ice. Tickets from £5.50 children, £10.50 adults in advance at www.guildfordflames.com

Surrey Sports Park is home to netball and basketball this weekend. Surrey Storm Netball team hope to continue their run of success against the Celtic Dragons on Saturday at 7pm, whilst the Leicester Riders arrive to take on Surrey United in the British Basketball League on Sunday at 7.30pm.

Guildford City FC are travelling to local rivals Badshot Lea at the Shawfield Stadium in Ash.

At the G Live on Saturday it’s family day with free events in the foyer between 10am and 2pm. There’s a magic school for the whole family teaching skills to beginners to impress their friends and relatives with, it’s suitable for families with children aged 7+.  You can also learn about the history of magic with Otiz Cannelloni. Funny and informative, there are also plenty of chances to join in.

In the afternoon there’s Swinging to Victory playing hits from the war period. The 17-piece Big Band along with four singers will be performing such classics as We’ll Meet Again, Moonlight Serenade and I’ve Got Sixpence.

At the Boileroom is an alternative Valentine’s event with Kilter launching their latest album ‘We Are All Waiting To Be Alone’. Kilter mix vocal intensity with psych-rock guitar. Main support is from Hannah Dorman performing pop rock with a hint of country.

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On Saturday, Voodoo Stripe, a 3 piece blues/rock band, will be playing at the Keystone in Guildford in a charity fundraiser for the Halow Project. The Halow Project is a charity creates opportunities and supports young people aged 16-35 with a learning disability so they can lead independent lives. Join like minded rockers and charity supporters at the Keystone on the Portsmouth Road in Guildford. Entry is only £5 and the kitchen is open all evening. The music starts at 9pm.

For those after a more relaxed and sedate evening the Johann Strauss Gala comes to the G Live. The show brings glitz and glamour to Guildford with great classical music with favourites such as The Blue Danube and Emperor Waltz combined with billowing ball gowns. More information at www.glive.co.uk

At The Boileroom, Independent Venue Week comes to a conclusion with two gigs this weekend. On Saturday Jamie Lenman will be playing an acoustic set. Jamie was previously with underground heroes Reuben and this gig follows a year touring his debut solo album Muscle Memory.

On Sunday, JP Cooper takes to the stage after two years on the road building a fanbase including Radio 1′s Huw Stephens. His debut EP reached No. 5 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart and this is a change to enter his world of romanticism and heartache. Also appearing are Andy Ruddy and Tom Gatens.

More information on these gigs plus booking information can be found at www.theboileroom.net

At the Bar des Arts there’s a different kind of music. The Tzigauners specialise in Manouche or gypsy jazz music, blending elements of traditional Parisian, swing and contemporary jazz styles. Entry is FREE.

At the Yvonne Arnaud are the final performances of Roundelay. Roundelay is made up of five related short plays which can be told in any order with shared stories and overlapping narrative with some acting as sequels or prequels to others. As there are 120 different possible orders it’s something worth going to even for a second time as each evening’s performance is different. Tickets and more information at http://www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/

Finally, do you have a wedding coming up and are you short of ideas? The Surrey Wedding Show is at G Live on Sunday with ideas for everything from photographers to stylists and a catwalk display of wedding gowns. Entry is free but tickets must be reserved by calling 0844 7701 797

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Ice hockey and football are taking place at Guildford Spectrum on Saturday.

Guildford City FC, languishing near the bottom of the league take on Molesey City so need all the support they can get.

Guildford Flames take to the ice against Telford at Guildford Spectrum. The action on the ice starts at 6pm and tickets can be bought in advance from www.guildfordflames.com

It’s Burns Night on Sunday and Guildford Chantries Rotary Club are celebrating with a traditional Burns Supper and Ceilidh for all haggis fans out there as well as raising funds for the Halow Trust and RSCH Charitable Trust. Music will be provided by traditional Scottish band Kirk Sessions.

Tickets cost £27.50 contact Roger Cox on 01483 223839 or Des Flanders on 01483 573814

It’s also Burns Night at The Boileroom with poetry, spoken word and folk music. There’s a free dram of whisky on arrival and tickets cost £6 from www.theboileroom.net

At The Boileroom on Saturday is Hannah Lou Clark and her new band Quatres Femmes with support from Bad Grammmar and The Venus Lyx. Tickets are £5 from www.theboileroom.net

There are two plays on at the Yvonne Arnaud on Saturday.

In the Mill Studio is A Girl with a Book, the story of a Guardian reader searching for the background to a story about a brave young woman’s fight for girls’ education in Pakistan. Tickets cost £13

On the Main Stage is Alan Ayckbourn’s Roundelay, five short plays with shared characters and over-lapping narratives but can be performed in any order. Tickets cost £24.50 to £29.50.

Tickets for these plays can be made at www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or by calling the Box Office on 01483 440000

Finally at G Live is Anton & Erin: That’s Entertainment. Sensational choreography, sassy tunes and sparkly costumes as Anton du Beke and Erin Boag dance the night away. Music is performed by the 25-piece London Concert Orchestra with vocals by Lance Ellington.

Tickets cost £39.50 or £47.50 from glive.co.uk

Chris Kent

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