Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo: Love and Death
2025-09-17 19:15 - 20:45 (Europe/London)
A new series of screenings for the Victoria Hall CharityEXHIBITION ON SCREENMICHELANGELO: LOVE AND DEATH
The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo: Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy.
Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate the 550th anniversary of this iconic artist’s birth.
“…feast your eyes – and your soul – on Michelangelo: Love and Death” Mature Times“Magnificent” Oxford Times
Directed by David BickerstaffRunning time 91 mins
Ticket £12 and £8 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC
Michelangelo trailer

Charity Bridge Tea - to raise funds for the Victoria Hall Charity
2025-09-22 13:30 - 17:00
Join us for a delightful fundraiser afternoon of bridge at the Victoria Halls, Hartley Wintney on Monday 22nd September.Enjoy an engaging Static Table session with friends from 13:30 to 16:00, followed by a delicious Afternoon Tea featuring cakes, coffee, and treats. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Slam and a Two Club Winning Trick Balloon.Please bring your own bridge equipment—cards, tea cloths, bidding boxes—and get ready for friendly competition.
Please note, the event is limited to 20 tables of 4, so be sure to book early!As well as a raffle to be drawn on the day there will also be the opportunity to buy a ticket for our special VHC running raffle, with fantastic prizes up for grabs.Tickets are just £60 per table for 4 people and can be reserved through Ticketsource.All proceeds support our local fundraiser campaign to repair our roof —so come and join the fun, camaraderie, and make a difference!

NTLive: Inter Alia (Cert 15)
2025-09-24 19:15 - 21:15
Inter Aliaa new play by Suzie MillerOscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?
Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.Inter Alia contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
Ticket £17 and £11 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC
Inter Alia trailer

RBO Opera: Tosca (Cert 15)
2025-10-01 19:15 - 22:45
The Royal OperaTOSCAIn war-torn Rome, Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police.
At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain:sleeping with the man she hates in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out?
A star-studded cast includes soprano Anna Netrebko performing the role of Tosca, tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Cavaradossi, and bass-baritone Gerald Finley as Scarpia, with Music Director of The Royal Opera Jakub Hrůša conducting his first new production in the role.
An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears’ unmissable, gripping new production of Puccini’s thriller.
Running time: 210 minutes, Two intervalsSung in Italian with English captions
Tickets £17 and £11 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC.
Tosca trailer

Literary Afternoon Tea - Elly Griffiths & LV Matthews
2025-10-03 14:00 - 17:00
Afternoon Tea, a glass of Prosecco and hear two great authors talking about their latest books.The talk will be introduced by Frankie Pellatt, Host of the Read and Buried Podcast
Elly Griffiths – The Frozen People : An Ali Dawson Mystery (Paperback)A brand new series from No 1 bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries. If you’re missing Ruth and Nelson, wait till you meet Ali and Cain.More about Elly Griffiths
L.V. Matthews – To Love a Liar (Paperback)To Love a Liar is a heart-pounding and emotional thriller about marriage and deceit. Set in remote Scotland, ex-undercover police officer Chris Fletcher awaits the verdict on the death of his undercover target and ex-lover, Sophia Roy. From the author of The Twins, a Richard and Judy Book Club Pick and addictive thriller.More about LV Matthews
These books will be available for sale, in association with The Blue Bear Bookshop in Hartley Wintney.
Tickets £20 including Afternoon Tea and a glass of Prosecco.
Booking a seat is available online.If you wish to sit with a group of friends, the booking should be done at the same time to obtain adjacent seat numbers.Seating changes may be available up to 1 week before the event by phoning Cass in the VH Office on 01252 844876 (Mon-Thu 0900-1500 Fri 0800-1500) or email to admin.victoriahall@gmail.com

CANCELLED-Evening Talk: The TV Time Detective - Paul McNeil
2025-10-08 19:30 - 21:30
CANCELLED – The Victoria Hall Charity apologise for the cancellation of this event.
Come and join Paul McNeil from the Time Detectives for his 2-hour Family History Stand Up Show, as seen at the Hampshire Family History Event last year at the Victoria Halls and also seen on ITV's 'DNA Journey', and 'Celebrity Help My House is Haunted'.
Paul will be sharing his insights into DNA Research, Celebrity Anecdotes, and a bit on Paul's experience in Family History with a lot of humour thrown in for good measure. Paul's website

Live At The Jubilee: Bad Influence
2025-10-10 20:00 - 2025-10-13 10:00
Bad Influence
Stunning vocals from premier vocalist / rhythm guitarist VAL COWELL and ace guitar from RICHARD HAYESA top rhythm section with renowned bass player PETE STROUD and dynamic drummer JONNY BRISTER.
The band play a rocking set of blues from their own CDs including cover songs from Bonnie Raitt and Keb Mo, Fleetwood Mac to Lucinda Williams and more.
Hailed as ‘a stunning band who always leave their audiences highly entertained’…Bad Influence have been at the top of the UK circuit formany years from headlining at London’s Marquee Club to opening for Status Quo on tour. A great band presenting top class music.
“Whenever I see Bad Influence, the remaining puzzle is why such a combination of excellent musicianship, heavenly vocals and radio-friendly blues has never landed at a higher level… nevertheless I look forward to the next time”
The band website is www.badinfluence.org.uk
Tickets £17Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, and soft drinks, run by the VHC.

October's Comedy in Hartley Wintney
2025-10-17 20:00 - 23:00 | rg278RQ, Victoria Hall Charity, West Green Road, Hampshire, RG278RQ, United Kingdom
Laughter Craft Comedy are back in Hartley Wintney.
Featuring TV and Award Winning Comedians, plus a licensed bar this is not a night to be missed!
Paul Tonkinson – Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Road Show
Cally Beaton – Live at the Apollo
Matt Bragg – Ricky Gervais Arena Support
All held together by Laughter Craft Comedy’s own Jonathan Elston “A comic with incredible talent” the Guardian
Seating is unreserved theatre seating
Line up subject to Change
Doors Open 7.00pm Event Starts at 8.00pm

Victoria Hall Fund - Charity Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show
2025-10-21 13:30 - 17:00
Join us for an afternoon of fashion supported by Boo Bridal, Cashmere Goose, No.3 & MiMi
Followed by a luxurious afternoon tea supported by Cuppies’nCream and The Courtyard Café
Ticket £25 includesWelcome glass of Prosecco or soft drinkRaffle ticketFashion ShowAfternoon Tea
Booking a seat is available online.If you wish to sit with a group of friends, the booking should be done at the same time to obtain adjacent seat numbers.Seating changes may be available up to 1 week before the event by phoning Cass in the VH Office on 01252 844876 (Mon-Thu 0900-1500 Fri 0800-1500) or email to admin.victoriahall@gmail.com

The Metropolitan Opera: La Sonnambula
2025-10-22 19:15 - 22:30
The Metropolitan OperaLA SONNAMBULA
Following triumphant Met turns in Roméo et Juliette, La Traviata, and Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found.
In his new production, Rolando Villazón—the tenor who has embarked on a brilliant second career as a director—retains the opera’soriginal setting in the Swiss Alps but uses its somnambulant plot to explore the emotional and psychological valleys of the mind.
Tenor Xabier Anduaga returns after his acclaimed 2023 Met debut in L’Elisir d’Amore, co-starring as Amina’s fiancé Elvino, alongside soprano Sydney Mancasola as her rival, Lisa, and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Count Rodolfo. Riccardo Frizza takes the podium for one of opera’s most ravishing works.
Running time: 190 minutes, one intervalSung in Italian with English captions
Tickets £17 and £11 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC.
La Sonnambula trailer

RBO Ballet: La Fille Mal Gardée
2025-11-05 19:15 - 21:50
The Royal BalletLA FILLE MAL GARDÉE
Lise, the only daughter of Widow Simone, is in love with the young farmer Colas, but her mother has far more ambitious plans for her. Simone hopes to marry her off to Alain, the son of the wealthy proprietor Thomas. Desperate to marry Colas rather than Alain, Lise contrives to outwit her mother’s plans.
65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée. This affectionate portrayal of village life combines exuberant good humour and brilliantly inventive choreography in what is undoubtedly Ashton’s love letter to the English countryside. La Fille mal gardée whisks us away into pastoral bliss with Ferdinand Hérold’s cheerful score and Osbert Lancaster’s colourful designs.
Tickets £17 and £11 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC.
Trailer

Live At The Jubilee: Papa George
2025-11-07 20:00 - 2025-11-10 09:00
Papa George, born in London from Greek Cypriot parents, is no stranger on the UK & European blues scene. Four decades of playing “live electric and acoustic blues” and now has a reputation to be reckoned with. A quote from Muddy Waters guitarist, Bob Margolin, described George as being “A powerful Deep Blues player…a spectacular blues artist. He’s got power and nuance as a master entertainer”

Inspired by The Beatles and Rolling Stones in the early 60s paved the way for George’s introduction to other British & American Rhythm n Blues greats such as, Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf and many other legends, providing George with a tantalizing driving force for developing his musical styles as a rock/blues performer.

George started his professional career as a guitarist/vocalist playing in clubs and bars in London. During the 70s, whilst developing his guitar & vocal skills, he formed the Papa George Band. Since then he has toured the UK and many countries in Europe and the USA.

Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame (An American Heritage, International Organization) in 2013 as a “Master Blues Artist”

Awarded as a British Blues Greats from the Blues Awards 2016 by The Cavern Freehouse, London.
Papa George website
Tickets £17Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, and soft drinks, run by the VHC.

NTLive: Mrs Warren's Profession (Cert 12)
2025-11-12 19:15 - 21:15
Mrs. Warren’s Profession by Bernard Shawdirected by Dominic Cooke Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
Ticket £17 and £11 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC
Trailer

Lollipop John's Live Jukebox
2025-11-15 19:00 - 2025-11-17 09:00
This event is organised by John Humphries – 'Lollipop John'
Join us for an unforgettable night of live music at The Victoria Hall in Hartley Wintney. After recently bringing a festival to the same venue, I'm bringing my own band to our quite little village to make some noise along with some friends.
Get ready for Brìe, The Lollipop man's self-proclaimed "Lactose Punk" band that’s making wheys in the scene. Their raw riff heavy wonky-rock is packed with attitude, their lactose-fueled anthems will have you jumping in no time.
Joining them is Pleisured, with their driving rhythms and fuzzy, garage-psychedelic sound. Expect a heavy dose of wild, experimental rock that’ll have you moving all night long.
Lollipop John will be kicking things off, performing a set of my own solo material—chilled out, yet full of heart and soul. To gently ease you into a night of significantly heavier riffs.
It’s all going down at The Victoria Hall on Saturday, November 15th, doors at 7 PM. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Come for the music, stay for the good vibes, and show some love for the community!
Tickets to be purchased in advance to avoid disappointment although there will be some tickets available on the door. Bar available (Beer/Wine/Soft Drinks)ID will be required for over 18's. All ages welcome. £7 in advance, £10 on the door.

Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio
2025-11-19 19:15 - 20:45
A new series of screenings for the Victoria Hall CharityEXHIBITION ON SCREENCARAVAGGIOCo-Directed by David Bickerstaff & Phil Grabsky
Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography…
Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.
Multi-award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. The intriguing self-depictions within his works — sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight — offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. Join us as we unravel the story of one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures.
Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art’s most instantly recognisable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His incredible paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery — one that still beckons us to explore. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? Join us as we explore the intriguing clues that help us to finally understand the life – and death – of this remarkable man.
Ticket £12 and £8 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC
Caravaggio trailer

RBO Ballet: Cinderella
2025-11-26 19:15 - 21:50
The Royal Ballet CINDERELLAThis Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family.
Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out…With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.
Running time: 155 minutes, Two intervalsTickets £17 and £11 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC.
Cast:Fumi KanekoWilliam Bracewell
Creatives: CHOREOGRAPHY Frederick AshtonMUSIC Sergey ProkofievSET DESIGNER Tom PyeCOSTUME DESIGNER Alexandra ByrneLIGHTING DESIGNER David FinnVIDEO DESIGNER Finn RossILLUSIONS Chris FisherCONDUCTOR Jonathan Lo
Cinderella trailer

NTLive: The Fifth Step (Cert 15)
2025-12-03 19:15 - 21:00
The Fifth Stepby David Irelanddirected by Finn den Hertog
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.
Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.
Ticket £17 and £11 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC
Trailer

Live At The Victoria: 60s Allstars
2025-12-12 20:00 - 23:00
The 60s Allstars
They’re BACK AGAIN – They were absolutely brilliant last year – Don’t miss them this December!
The lineup will hopefully include
ALAN LOVELL (Swinging Blue Jeans) – Guitar and Vocals
MICK AVORY (Kinks) – Drums
MIKE STEED (Love Affair, Marmalade) – Guitar and vocals
ROBIN BIBI
It will be a great night of music.
Tickets £20Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, run by the VHC.

RBO Ballet matinee: The Nutcracker
2025-12-28 14:00 - 16:30
The Nutcracker
Running time 150 minutes (including one interval)
Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family

A young girl’s enchanted present leads her on a wonderful Christmas adventure in this beautiful classical ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score.
The young Clara creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favourite present – a Nutcracker doll. But the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure. After defeating the Mouse King, the Nutcracker and Clara travel through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy treats them to a wonderful display of dances.
Back home, Clara thinks she must have been dreaming – but doesn’t she recognize Drosselmeyer’s nephew?
Peter Wright’s nigh-on definitive production for The Royal Ballet ranks as one of the most enduring and enchanting versions of The Nutcracker.
With its festive period setting, dancing snowflakes and enchanting stage magic, Lev Ivanov’s 1892 ballet has become the perfect Christmas entertainment, with Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous, sugar-spun music the most recognizable of all ballet scores.
Loosely based on the story by E.T.A.Hoffmann, the ballet opens with a lively Christmas party, its Victorian setting captured in opulent detail by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s designs. Wright’s choreography ingeniously incorporates surviving fragments of the ballet’s original material, including the sublime pas de deux for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince. But in emphasizing the relationship between Clara and the Nutcracker Prince, the production also gains a touching subtext of first love.
Tickets £17 and £11 for under 18.
Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee , run by the VHC.
Choreography Peter Wright after Lev IvanovMusic Pyotr Il’yich TchaikovskyOriginal scenario Marius Petipa after E.T.A. HoffmanProduction and scenario Peter WrightDesigner Julia Trevelyan OmanLighting designer Mark HendersonProduction consultant Roland John WileyConductor Andrew Litton
Cast Anna Rose O'Sullivan, Marcelino SambéOrchestra of the Royal Opera House

Nutcracker trailer

RBO Opera: La Traviata
2026-01-14 18:45 - 22:15
The Royal OperaLA TRAVIATA
At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking.
As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.
Tickets £17 and £11 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC.
La Traviata trailer

Live At The Jubilee: What the Funk
2026-01-16 20:00 - 2026-01-19 09:00
Infectious beats…in gargantuan proportions!What The Funk are renowned for their high-octane blend of funk, soul, jazz and R&B creating a night you won’t forget and to blow those winter blues away!
Passionate about harmony, melody and irresistible bass lines, the core of What The Funk are the powerful vocals of Andie Johnson-Mitchell, backed by a fine mix of experienced musicians with a collective gigging experience second to none!
From the raw funk of James Brown to the hip-hop, dance-pop of Black Eyed Peas and Bruno Mars, January's Live AT the Jubilee Hall is not to be missed.
Quotes: "We've had lots of bands over the years. You came highly recommended…and didn’t disappoint. I’ve lost count of the amount of people who’ve asked to make sure we book you for next year. Once again, thank you so much."Diane, Basingstoke
"What The Funk? WTF – I want to come to every gig you do!!!"Harry, Essex
​The bands website​​​
Tickets £17Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, and soft drinks, run by the VHC.

Charity Bridge Tea - to raise funds for the Victoria Hall Charity
2026-01-26 13:30 - 17:00
Join us for a delightful fundraiser afternoon of bridge at the Victoria Halls, Hartley Wintney.Enjoy an engaging Static Table session with friends from 13:30 to 16:00, followed by a delicious Afternoon Tea featuring cakes, coffee, and treats. Enter a table to play just for fun, or add a bit of competition by using Chicago scoring.Prizes will be awarded for the Best Slam on the Fun Tables and best individual Chicago scores.Please bring your own bridge equipment—cards, tea cloths, bidding boxes—and get ready for friendly competition.
Please note, the event is limited to 20 tables of 4, so be sure to book early!There will be a raffle to be drawn on the day. Tickets are just £60 per table for 4 people and can be reserved through Ticketsource.All proceeds support our fundraising for planned maintenance —so come and join the fun, camaraderie, and make a difference!

NTLive: Hamlet (Cert 12)
2026-01-28 19:15 - 22:15
Hamlet by William Shakespearedirected by Robert Hastie
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.
National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
Ticket £17 and £11 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC
Trailer

Friary Brass Band Sunday Afternoon Concert
2026-02-01 14:30 - 16:50
Friary Brass Band"The finest brass band in London & the Southern Counties"This is the fourth time we have asked the Friary Brass Band to entertain us at the Victoria Hall.Their performance of a great selection of music has always been absolutely brilliant.
Since winning the First Section National Championship title in 2010 – the only southern band ever to have done so – Friary Brass Band has progressed under the baton of Musical Director Chris King to become the leading band in the South. Following Chris King’s departure in mid-2023, the MD mantle passed to Nigel Taken.
Currently ranked 22nd in the world and 19th in the UK, Friary held the London & Southern Counties Champion Band title for six consecutive years and has qualified for the National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall each year bar one since 2013. The Band has won the Audience Entertainment Award at the prestigious Brass in Concert contest on two occasions, and the Most Entertaining Band award at Butlin’s Mineworkers Contest in 2015, 2017 and 2019.
Founded in its current form in 1983, Friary takes its name from initial sponsor, Guildford’s Friary Meux brewery, and is currently moving its base from Woking to Chertsey. Over the years, the Band has played at many special occasions, including major sporting events such as the British Grand Prix and rugby internationals at Twickenham and Wembley, and for a local theatre company’s production of Brassed Off.
A registered charity, Friary has raised funds for the British Heart Foundation, the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust and Sebastian’s Action Trust, and in April 2015 was honoured with the Mayor of Guildford’s Service to the Community Award.
Joint concerts have been staged with Fairey, Brighouse & Rastrick and Cory, as well as with the Northeast Hants East Schools Bands where two of the Band’s principal players started their banding careers.
www.friarybrassband.com
Tickets £17 and under 18 £11 Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC.
London & Southern Counties Regional Champions 2015 – 2021Championship Section Finalists, National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 2013 – 2021 & 2023Audience Entertainment Award, Brass in Concert 2019 & 2021Most Entertaining Band, Butlin’s Mineworkers Contest 2015, 2017 & 2019British Open Senior Trophy Champions 2014First Section National Champions of Great Britain 2010The Mayor of Guildford’s Award for Service to the Community 2015
​​Friary Brass Band in Action​​​

RBO Ballet: Woolf Works
2026-02-11 19:15 - 22:00
The Royal BalletWOOLF WORKS
Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf’s signature stream of consciousness writing style in this immense work that rejects traditional narrative structures. Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves and Woolf’s other writings.
Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit.
Running time: 165 minutes, Two intervalsTickets £17 and £11 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC.
Trailer

Live At The Jubilee: Green River Band
2026-02-13 20:00 - 2026-02-16 09:00
Originally formed by a group of experienced musicians who’ve played in various bands in local areas over the years, the Green River Band was put together to recreate well known rock and blues songs and give audiences something different to the regular material that gets heard everywhere. As a change from the well-trodden tunes we were used to playing with other bands, we wanted to play the music we love, and audiences love to hear, but don’t get to often enough!

The Green River Band pulls their set list and inspiration from the likes of Free, Rory Gallagher, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Led Zeppelin, Luther Allison, Neil Young, The Black Crows, Eric Clapton and many more.

So come and join us for an evening of rock and blues of the highest quality.The music starts at 8pm.
​Website & video​​​
Tickets £17Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, and soft drinks, run by the VHC.

Literary Afternoon Tea - Brewing Romance
2026-02-20 14:00 - 17:00
Afternoon Tea, a glass of Prosecco and three great authors talking about their latest books.Join romance authors Hayley Dunlop, Gemma Morr and Pippa Nixon for a cosy afternoon of books, conversation and sweet treats. Enjoy a relaxed panel discussion as they chat about love, inspiration and the stories behind their latest novels, followed by a Q&A and delicious afternoon tea. Perfect for readers who enjoy love in all its forms, sweet, slow-burning or spicy. An occasion that celebrates the joy of romance.
About The Authors/Books:HAYLEY DUNLOPOriginally from Bristol, Hayley J Dunlop spent the first 15 years of her career working in media and PR before realising that wasn't what she wanted to do at all and switching to creative copywriting. She now lives just outside London with her husband and two children and is fuelled by loud music, frequent naps and chocolate-based breakfast cereals.
IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMASMally prides herself on being predictable, just like the trope-filled festive films she turns to for comfort every winter. But, when she's sent on a writing assignment tasked with recreating the cheesy Christmas movie experience in her humdrum British hometown, she finds herself ticking off the classic holiday romance movie tropes in unexpected ways. But can real life ever live up to the magical movie experience?
GEMMA MORRGemma Morr has worked in book marketing for twenty years, connecting imaginations with the worlds in which they belong. She currently lives in Hampshire with her husband and two children. Untamed Heart is her debut novel.
UNTAMED HEARTLottie has spent her life chasing the perfect London life, until losing her job and her boyfriend sends her running to her family’s Wyoming ranch. Rugged ex-rodeo star Cole Miller wants nothing to do with a city girl playing cowgirl…despite their explosive first encounter. But as Lottie swaps suits for boots, she discovers she might belong in the mountains more than she ever expected. And when a rival ranch threatens everything, she’s determined to fight for her new home and maybe for Cole, too.A slow-burn, high-heat cowboy romance filled with banter, tension, and a love as wild as the Rockies. . .
PIPPA NIXONPippa Nixon lives in Guildford with her husband and four teenage boys where she has a reputation for watching horror films from behind cushions and never failing to burn garlic bread. Always a fan of words and with a career in PR and Marketing, she is an alumnus of the Faber Academy.
ALL MINE – BY PIPPA NIXONAfter leaving London and a cheating ex behind, Isabella Tucci moves to a small town to open her dream restaurant with one rule: no men. But charming chef Etienne, whose restaurant sits right across the square, proves impossible to avoid. As renovations run late and new friendships grow, Isabella starts to wonder if her no-romance rule was made to be broken. A spicy small-town romance perfect for fans of Harper Graham, Lyra Parish and Laurie Gilmore.
Blue Bear Bookshop will be offering the authors’ stories to take home, made even sweeter with a signed keepsake from the writers themselves.
Tickets £20 including Afternoon Tea and a glass of Prosecco.
Booking a seat is available online.If you wish to sit with a group of friends, the booking should be done at the same time to obtain adjacent seat numbers.Seating changes may be available up to 1 week before the event by phoning Cass in the VH Office on 01252 844876 (Mon-Thu 0900-1500 Fri 0800-1500) or email to admin.victoriahall@gmail.com

RBO Ballet: Giselle
2026-03-04 19:15 - 21:35
The Royal BalletGISELLE
The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost.
Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.
Running time: 140 minutes, one intervalTickets £17 and £11 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC.
Trailer

Exhibition on Screen: Turner & Constable
2026-03-11 19:15 - 20:45
A new series of screenings for the Victoria Hall CharityEXHIBITION ON SCREENTurner & ConstableDirected by David Bickerstaff
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.
Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is bringing these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition, in London from November 2025 to April 2026, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen in February so that you can enjoy both film and exhibition together.
Discover unexpected sides to both artists with intimate views of sketchbooks and personal items and insights from leading experts.Turner’s blazing sunsets and sublime scenes from his travels and Constable’s idealised depictions of beloved places from home whipped the public of the time into a frenzy of enthusiasm. Constable represents the very best of the old school of realism and pastoral nostalgia; Turner, an exciting new way of depicting emotion and dreamlike impressions. Critics compared their starkly different styles to a clash of ‘fire and water’.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see these greats side-by-side, as they so often were in life, on the big screen for the first time.
Ticket £12 and £8 for under 18Licensed bar (card or cash), with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee, run by the VHC
Trailer

Third Degree - Live at The Jubilee - cancelled
2026-03-13 20:00 - 2026-03-16 09:00
Unfortunately this event is cancelled.
