- Sleeping Beauty – 6th December – 5th January – New Victoria Theatre Woking – 11 miles from Magna House
Once upon a time in a land far away, Princess Aurora is given a twenty-first birthday present by her evil aunt Carabosse. By pricking her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel she is placed under a cruel curse and forced to sleep for 100 years. Leading the cast will be stage, screen and pantomime legend, the one-and-only Christopher Biggins as The Spirit of Dreams, along with Steps singer and musical theatre star Faye Tozer as Carabosse and illusionist, puppeteer and actor Richard Cadell (accompanied by his friend Sooty!) as Muddles. Joining them will be west-end performers Will Richardson as the Prince and Rhiane Drummond as Princess Aurora. - Showaddywaddy – 4th January – G Live – 20 miles from Magna House
The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the World extensively. Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe. ‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’ and many, many more. - BetMGM Clarence House Raceday – 18th January – Ascot Racecourse – 7 miles from Magna House
Ascot bursts back to life for the BetMGM Clarence House Chase Raceday. This is a January outing you won’t want to miss. The BetMGM Clarence House Chase Raceday features a quality card of top-class Jumps racing. The day’s highlight is the much-loved Grade 1 BetMGM Clarence House Chase where top two-mile chasers take part in a thrilling spectacle. - Agatha Christie Murder on the Orient Express – 21-25 January – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford – 21 miles from Magna
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Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination? Starring Michael Maloney (Truly, Madly, Deeply; Belfast; Young Victoria; The Crown) as the celebrated Belgian sleuth, Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, with a final twist that is amongst her very best. Gripping, tense and masterfully cryptic, this brand-new production is a deliciously thrilling ride and an ingenious murder mystery, guaranteed to keep you guessing until the end of the line. - Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday – 15th February – Ascot Racecourse – 7 miles from Magna House.
A standout occasion in the Jumps season, the Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday is a highlight in Ascot’s calendar. The headline Betfair Ascot Chase boasts a prestigious history, with a roll of honour to match its reputation. Racing stars including Kauto Star, Monet’s Garden, Cue Card, and Shishkin have all had their moment in the spotlight. With more than £400,000 in prize money sprinkled across the card, the Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday is where the equine elite come to strut their stuff, flaunt their finesse and showcase their skills. - Mini Day at Brooklands Museum – Sunday 23rd March – Brooklands Museum – 12 miles from Magna House
Enjoy an impressive display of hundreds of Minis, old and new, with food stalls, live music, hill climbs and more!