Ockham Area Guide

Fading Hollywood actor Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford. Unfortunately, it is Stratford in a sleepy Suffolk Village and the home of the Stratford Players - a somewhat struggling amateur dramatic group who are trying to save their theatre from developers. A hilarious comedy co written by Ian Hislop from Private Eye and co writer of Spitting Image and Nick Newman. This is a relatively new comedy having only made it's debut in 2014 and having also been made into a film.

Join a free behind this scenes tour, every Wednesday, to see the scientists at work and explore the many roles that make up the RHS Research and Collections teams. You will also learn about the building and the wonderful gardens surrounding it. Included in garden admission, but please book a place on the website.

Bookham Light Operatic Society is delighted to be presenting the enduringly popular musical Fiddler on the Roof. Written by Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, the original 1964 Broadway production won nine Tony awards including Best Musical and the 1971 film, starring Topol, became the highest grossing movie of that year. The story centres on Tevye, a milkman in the village of Anatevka, who attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon his family's lives. This show is packed with memorable and uplifting songs, including Tradition, If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker and the hauntingly beautiful Sunrise, Sunset.

Enjoy a relaxing evening stroll around RHS Garden Wisley with your canine companion for Walkies at Wisley. There will be outdoor catering facilities open for hot and cold refreshments and more information can be found on the website.

Historically-informed solo-voice choir The Queenes Chappell make their return to the Surrey Bach Festival, for a beautiful evening concert of meditative choral music. The Queenes Chappell is a young, versatile vocal consort committed to the performance of 16th, 17th and 18th century repertoire in a bold, vivid, and historically informed style. Founded in 2022 by Artistic Director Matthew Brown, the group has presented concerts across London and beyond, and is fast establishing itself as a fresh and exciting interpreter of Renaissance and Baroque repertoire. The group is now resident at St Marys Church, Stoke dAbernon, a historic church with a long and rich history of historical performance. Previously, The Queenes Chappell were engaged as Artists-in-Residence at St Mary-le-Strand in central London, and have appeared in the Italian Sounds in London and Baroquestock festivals. Its members are drawn from Londons best solo and consort singers, who sing with other premiere ensembles such as Voces8, Monteverdi Choir, Gabrieli Consort, Tenebrae, and The Sixteen.

Join two of our plant societies for this summer event – the British Iris Society (BIS) and the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society – for a show full of the wonderful colours of summer flowering iris and the beautiful foliage of hostas. Competitive iris classes, varied displays, plant sales, talks and demonstrations and the chance to chat with friendly experts for help and advice. Included in normal garden admission.