Compton Area Guide

Guildford Gag House at the Star Inn, Guildford - a monthly professional comedy club featuring top comedians from the UK comedy circuit taking place on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Come down to experience a relaxed night of friendly fun, frolics and laughter. Suitable for those who enjoy watching comedy and being entertained, who, let's face it, is pretty much everyone! Line Up: Ben Van der Velde – MC Gerry K Nick Elleray Headliner: Steve Best Suitable for ages 18 plus Full details at www.GuildfordFringe.com

The Leopard in My House is proof that this leftie, working-class, Radio 4 favourite truly deserves his place in the UK comedy pantheon. Join multi award-winning, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour ‘The Leopard in My House’. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could fashion a comedy tour show out of. Cancer has done nothing to dull Mark’s acute political observations or quash his “frankly bonkers” energy: you will laugh, you will cry, but you’ll laugh again, and again, and again. Mark Steel is best known for his critically-acclaimed BBC Radio 4 show Mark Steel’s in Town (now in its 13th series), as well as his hit podcast What The F★★★ Is Going On…?. He has presented the BAFTA-nominated Mark Steel Lectures for BBC Two, and is a regular on BBC One’s Have I Got News for You and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz. He has also written several acclaimed books, including an adaptation of his critically acclaimed stand-up show Who Do I Think I Am? for Audible.

The Merry Wives is a great romp with an array of colourful characters, including the cash-strapped Sir John Falstaff who plots to seduce the two respectable merry wives. When they discover his trick, they unleash hilarious forms of revenge! Other eccentric characters include the gossiping Mistress Quickly, the jealous husband (who takes on an unusual disguise), a pompous Welsh vicar and a manic French doctor (who come to blows). Set in the 1980s, think big hair, wheelie bins and James Bond. Award-winning Pranksters return to the beautiful setting of Guildford Castle Grounds with another fun-filled, summery show!

AMPDs May Bank Holiday weekender continues at Thirty3Hz, Guildford! Sunday brings a perfect close to the weekend with an incredible lineup featuring L.P. Rhythm and Harry Collett + support. Get ready for a Sunday session as we wrap up the bank holiday in style.

Observational and high-energy new material from the award-winning stand-up whose TV appearances include All Together Now, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Live at the Apollo.

Walking the World - A Life of Exploration and Adventure 2025 UK Tour This May, join Levison Wood, the world-renowned explorer, best-selling author and TV presenter, as he embarks on his fifth UK theatre tour, Walking the World: A Life of Exploration and Adventure. This brand-new show will celebrate the human spirit and the transformative power of travel, with captivating stories from Levison's remarkable adventures over the past 20 years, from the icy landscapes of the Himalayas to the scorching deserts of Arabia. Levison will take audiences on a visual and emotional journey spanning his entire career to date, including Walking the Nile (which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary), the Himalayas and Americas, as well as documenting efforts to protect endangered species across three continents and exploring volatile borders across the Middle East. He will also offer an exclusive preview of his latest book, The Great Tree Story: How Forests Have Shaped Our World and a behind-the-scenes look at the development of a major film. Walking the World: A Life of Exploration and Adventure will inspire both seasoned travellers and those dreaming of their first journey, as Levison delves into the philosophy of exploration, reflecting on how his military background, his love for photography and his role as a journalist have shaped his approach to travel. He will reveal the creative process behind filming his expeditions, touching on the unexpected moments of connection, beauty, risk and reward that have marked his career and the lessons he's taken from those travels. Join Levison Wood for an unforgettable show filled with adventure, wisdom, humour and a sense of wonder about the world we live in. Don't miss the chance to experience the world through the eyes of one of our most intrepid adventurers.