Elijah returns to Epsom before the end of times
On Wednesday 20th September, Epsom Choral Society held an open rehearsal at St Martin’s Church, Epsom, their usual concert venue. An ‘open rehearsal’ served a double purpose. It was part … Read More
Category: Culture
New art fair comes to Epsom
A new contemporary art fair is coming to The Duchess Stand, Epsom Downs Racecourse, 6 – 8 October 2023. Art Surrey opens on Friday 6th October with a Preview Evening … Read More
World class live-jazz returns to Epsom
Epsom Jazz Club returns this Tuesday 12th September for another three highly anticipated world class jazz concerts, beginning with their first intimate duo show. The wondrous pair of Cuban Jazz … Read More
Epsom’s outdoor theatre going great guns
On Monday 31st July we went to see Annie Get Your Gun at the Lavender Theatre – a recently erected outdoor space amongst lavender fields in Reigate Road, Epsom. A … Read More
Biggins departs for good conduct
This was Mark Biggins’ last concert in charge of Epsom Chamber Choir. He may return some day as a guest. The conductor Chamber Choir have shared with English National Opera … Read More
New Epsom theatre very open for business
Set amidst rolling lavender fields, the Lavender Theatre will open for its inaugural summer season this July in Epsom. The theatre is located at 139 Reigate Road, Epsom KT17 3D … Read More
A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream in Cheam
Epsom Choral Society gave us a night to remember at St Andrews Church in Cheam last Saturday. Their programme was an unusual and attractive coupling of works by Constant Lambert … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s refugee talent
Celebrating World Refugee Week (19th – 25th June) Epsom and Ewell Refugee Network has been celebrating the talents and success of refugees the charity has supported. Nataliia Zadorizhna is a concert … Read More
Epsom choristers go south for the Summer
This year, Epsom Choral Society’s summer concert will take you on a journey of discovery with two exciting British 20th century works on Saturday 24th June 2023 in St Andrew’s … Read More
“Oh Fate” fills lofty Epsom Church
Ashtead Choral Society – review of its concert on 13th May St Martins Church, Epsom. The evening began with Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. Written in 1936, this secular work has … Read More
Ewell film festival ends with a bang
The Satisfied Eye International Film Festival wrapped up its 4th edition with a bang on Sunday, closing out this year’s event with a thrilling taiko drumming performance. Festival founder Chris … Read More
Picture the opening…..
The 4th Satisfied Eye International Film Festival (26th to 28th May) has opened its doors in Bourne Hall Ewell. There was a sense of anticipation in the air as people … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s Satisfying Film Festival begins
Led by Epsom resident and professional producer Chris Hastings, this years Satisfied Eye International Film Festival is hosted in the iconic flying saucer shaped Bourne Hall in Ewell. The Festival … Read More
The Times to award film festival passes has come
Epsom and Ewell’s own international film festival is coming. The Satisfied Eye International Film Festival, now in its fourth season and consistently rated in the top film festivals in the … Read More
Epsom author says hearing is believing –the inside story
Once Upon a Lunchtime, several years ago, a group of friends were reminiscing about the exciting lives they lead as young female journalists working on top selling pop and women’s … Read More
Spotlight on Epsom’s Film Festival
Romy Sustar In conversation with the father of The Satisfied Eye International Film Festival (SEIFF), Chris Hastings: When discussing film festivals, one thinks of the famous five festivals: Venice, Cannes, … Read More