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Spot had such fun celebrating his birthday last year that he is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited!Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2 plus and their grownups.With integrated Makaton, catchy songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever!Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation is the perfect introduction to theatre for children – they’ll be encouraged to sign and dance along with Steve the Monkey, Tom the Crocodile, Helen the Hippo and Sally and Sam, Spot’s parents, to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPOT!Spot has been an integral part of childhood for over 40 years and with his inquisitive nature, sense of curiosity, boundless energy, and simple shapes and colours, Spot helps families, babies and toddlers explore the world around them.
Fri 13 - Sat 15 Jun 2025Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/spots-birthday-party
Based on a true highland story.In the remote Scottish Highlands two women arrive at a former Crofters Hut in the deserted village of Coillie Ghille. When suddenly the weekend getaway takes an unexpected turn. Cut off from the modern world, Laura and Suzanne find themselves drawn into the dark history of the Croft and the lives that passed before them.In this bold and haunting play the present interweaves with the past as ancient tales surface and the terrifying truth lurking in the Croft is revealed.Directed by award-winning director Philip Franks (Murder in the Dark, Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d) and produced by Original Theatre (Birdsong, Murder in the Dark, Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d), The Croft will be setting pulses racing next summer.
Tue 17 - Sat 21 Jun 2025
Strap yourself in for Shakespeare’s ultimate rollercoaster of comedy chaos, as two sets of identical twins arrive in the same town, on the same day, completely unaware of the other’s existence! The Comedy of Errors is a glorious confection of confusion and slapstick comedy, as wives, debtors, officers, friends and even the twins themselves are caught up in the mayhem which ensues.
Thu 10 - Sat 26 Jul 2025Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/the-comedy-of-errors
A Company of Rascals is a hilarious new play behind a play, created to be performed simultaneously with The Comedy of Errors, with the same cast of fabulous comic characters, and written by award-winning Phil Porter (The Lavender Hill Mob, The Boy With Two Hearts (National Theatre), Vice Versa and The Christmas Truce (RSC)).The audience will be taken on a journey round the bawdy backstreets of Ephesus, into a world of charlatans and bootleggers. Will visiting merchant Egeon, the only honest man in town, raise the ransom to buy his own freedom in a world where nobody is who they seem? A Company of Rascals will be performed by the same incredible cast as The Comedy of Errors, cleverly intertwining the action, as they simultaneously perform The Comedy of Errors on the main stage, and A Company of Rascals in promenade in locations around the theatre, inside and out.
Thu 10 - Sat 26 Jul 2025Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/a-company-of-rascals
As war-clouds gather and break over Troy, they threaten to consume the city’s women, including Queen Hekabe (aka Hecuba), the stalwart matriarch, Cassandra, her prophetess-daughter, and, caught in the crossfire, the Greek Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world.All emerge from mythology as living, breathing, three-dimensional characters, whose stories are more relevant today than ever – and their increasingly intense and claustrophobic journey has a surprisingly upbeat ending.Multi award winner Dame Siân Phillips explores the role of Queen Hekabe for the first time, joining Rachel Donovan (The Crown, Call the Midwife) in this emotional rollercoaster based on plays of Euripides, adapted, reconstructed or reimagined by author-director, David Stuttard.The event includes a Q&A with performers and writer.
Book now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/women-and-troySun 27 Jul 2025, 2pm
The late Queen Elizabeth II was famous for her discretion. She never said anything in public that could ruffle the lightest of feathers. But she had one way of expressing what she really thought – through her wardrobe.By Royal Appointment is a funny, poignant and celebratory new play about the kind of power that only a Queen can wield – she charms the world through coats and admonishes her family through a carefully chosen hat.But the Queen herself is uninterested in fashion, her look is managed by her Designer, her Milliner and most powerful of all, her Dresser who was a working-class girl who goes from advising the Queen on the colour of her lipsticks to the real power behind the throne. But the Dresser, like all royal favourites, is living on borrowed time.By Royal Appointment is a behind the scenes peek into the world of our most popular monarch and the image she presented to the world. Starring national treasure Anne Reid as The Queen and star of stage and screen Caroline Quentin as The Dresser. The new play is written by Daisy Goodwin who created the hit ITV series Victoria and directed by former Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe, Dominic Dromgoole.
Tue 29 Jul - Sat 2 Aug 2025www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/by-royal-appointment
The Last Laugh is a brand new laugh-a-minute play which reimagines the lives of three of Britain's all time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse.Filled with great gags and touching stories, The Last Laugh is nostalgic and poignant and guaranteed to be the ultimate comedy night out.The Last Laugh is written and directed by the award-winning Paul Hendy, and stars Bob Golding as Morecambe, Simon Cartwright as Monkhouse and Damian Williams as Cooper.
Tue 5 - Sat 9 Aug 2025Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/the-last-laugh
Step into the world of Pride and Prejudice like never before with a riveting new stage adaptation that combines Jane Austen’s timeless romance with a gripping murder mystery imagined by master storyteller, the ‘Queen of Crime’ P.D. James.Starring EastEnders star James Bye as Mr Darcy.Joining him in the cast are Jamie-Rose Duke as Elizabeth Darcy, Celia Cruwys-Finnigan as Georgina Darcy, Sean Rigby as Colonel Fitzwilliam, Paul Jerricho as Mr Bidwell, Mogali Masuku as Lydia Wickham, Sam Woodhams as George Wickham and David Osmond as Henry Alveston.
Book: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/death-comes-to-pemberleyTue 12 - Sat 16 Aug 2025Tue - Sat Evenings, 7.30pmWed, Thu & Sat Matinees, 2.30pm
The singing mermaid is tempted away to join a travelling circus, with the promise of a life of excitement - and her own swimming pool! The audiences love her singing but she soon finds out she’s been tricked by the dastardly circus master. Will she ever escape?With three amazing performers, enchanting puppets and music and songs by Barb Jungr (We’re Going On A Bear Hunt), this show is a perfect treat for all the family.This play is based on the original book The Singing Mermaid. Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia Monks. Text © Julia Donaldson 2013. Illustrations © Lydia Monks 2013. Published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
Book: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/the-singing-mermaidWed 20 - Sun 24 Aug 2025Wed 2pmThu, Fri & Sun 10.30am & 2pmSat 10.30am, 2pm & 4.30pm
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX, makes its royal return to Guildford in 2025 following its previous sell out success!Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times). From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.Think you know the rhyme, think again...Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!
Tue 26 Aug - Sat 6 Sep 2025Tue 26, Thu 28, Tue 2 & Thu 4 - 8pmWed 27, Fri 29, Wed 3 & Fri 5 - 6pm & 8.30pmSat 30 & Sat 6 - 4pm & 8pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/six
It’s hard to be good all the time. A good mother, a good daughter, a good partner, a good friend, a good person. To be ambitious but not ruthless; a success but not a sell-out. A gentle parent but not a pushover. To be smashing life and make it look easy. The juggle. Suzi is exhausted and she hasn't even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group!The Juggle is a brand new tour from confessional multi-award winning comedian Suzi Ruffell.
Fri 12 Sep 2025, 7.30pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/suzi-ruffell
Vincent died in 1890, John died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But imagine what might have happened, had the two greatest artists of their time, met?Vincent van Gogh was a nineteenth-century Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.John Lennon was an English singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist who gained worldwide fame with The Beatles.Around five years before their deaths both men went through profound change.
Fri 12 & Sat 13 Sep 2025Fri & Sat evenings, 7.45pmSat Matinee, 2.45pmBook Now: yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/when-vincent-met-john
Get ready for a Night at the Musicals like you’ve never seen before!It's all the eleganza-extravaganza of the West End combined with the fierce and fabulous world of Drag. A night of sassy showstoppers, where the divas are anything but dull! If you can’t handle the ‘T’ then sashay away cos the dolls are really gonna slay. With 100% live vocals, there's absolutely no lip sync battles on this stage. Just unbelievable vocal talent, sprinkled with sass.Whether you live for Les Mis, cheer for Mamma Mia, or you’re crazy for Kinky Boots, there is something for everyone in this ultimate twist on a classic night at the theatre.Enjoy super slick showstoppers and epic camp-choreo. Our Queens will leave you gagging! Dragged to the Musicals: serving you a night you won’t forget.
Sat 13 Sep 2025, 7.30pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/dragged-to-the-musicals
A 90th birthday party that no-one seems to want.Four generations of Northern Irish women, reunited under one roof.A house full of hungry ghosts, with more than one skeleton in the closet.Turn off your phones at dinner.Winner of the Women’s Prize for the Playwriting 2022, Karis Kelly’s play is a pitch-black and twisted tale of dysfunctional family dynamics, generational trauma and national boundaries.
Tue 16 - Sat 20 Sep 2025Book Now: yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/consumed
The 250th anniversary of Jane Austen is celebrated in fitting style with a new stage adaptation of her comedy of manners, Emma.The beautiful, high-spirited Emma Woodhouse is determined that she will never marry but loves to meddle in her friends and neighbours’ relationships. When her confidante and former governess, Miss Taylor weds her fiancé Mr Weston, Emma, having introduced the couple, takes credit for the marriage and decides that a future in matchmaking lies ahead of her.So begins a comic journey through the lives and loves of Emma’s friends and neighbour, embracing the burgeoning Regency social scene of Bath and Weymouth. But as the romantic web she weaves amongst her friends becomes ever more entangled, will Emma herself get swept up in true love’s wake…?Jane Austen’s enduring novel is filled with memorable characters - the dashing Mr Knightley, Emma’s friends Jane Fairfax and Harriet Smith, the mercenary Reverend Elton and his delightfully pretentious wife Augusta. This new 250th anniversary stage production is adapted by Ryan Craig, whose recent works includes the world premiere of Charlotte and Theodore in the Ustinov Studio and 1984 in the Main House.
Book: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/emmaTue 23 - Sat 27 Sep 2025
Nigel Planer, beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the 80s alternative comedy scene, brings his memoir Young Once to life in a warm, sharply funny live show of storytelling.From the wild early days at The Comedy Store to the chaotic brilliance of The Comic Strip Presents, Filthy Rich & Catflap, and beyond - to West End musicals and hit pop records - Nigel will share a trove of outrageous tales of the backstage chaos that shaped a generation of comedy: from 20-foot-éclair-related injuries to gatecrashing raves with Robin Williams, Top of the Pops and Band Aid, to auditioning for a stony-faced Robert De Niro.Alongside the laughs, he will reflect on the bittersweet moments behind the scenes - the friendships, fame and rivalries, and the winding path of a creative life.Woven throughout the show is a moving, often mischievous account of the long, on-off-on-again love story between Nigel and his wife Roberta, and a life lived somewhere between the footlights and the fallout.Full of dry wit, theatrical flair, and a knack for finding humour in both disaster and triumph, don’t miss the once-young Nigel as he offers a wildly entertaining and gloriously sideways glimpse into his quietly remarkable career, in a show that is part performance, part confession, and all heart.
Sun 28 Sep 2025, 2.30pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/nigel-planer-young-once
A New Year’s bash they won’t live to forget.Following the smash-hit success of Murder in the Dark, Torben Betts returns with a night to die for…It’s New Year’s Eve in rural Kent, and Jonny "The Cyclops" has decided to throw a party. But amidst the drinking, music and fireworks exploding overhead, a twisted trail of destruction emerge. As midnight looms, tarot cards foretell doom, police lights flash in the distance and a killer is in the house.Everyone’s hiding something—but who’s telling the truth?From the mind of acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre, who brought you the smash hit production of Birdsong, Murder in The Dark and Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d, Murder at Midnight blends razor-sharp wit with chilling suspense and will keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight.
Book: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/murder-at-midnightTue 30 Sep - Sat 4 Oct 2025Wed, Thu & Sat Matinees, 2:30pmTue - Sat Evenings, 7:30pm
In the face of the isolation and abandonment of a loveless childhood, Jane Eyre refuses to bend to the will of her abusers. But does she achieve the independence and equality that she craves, and does her resistance change anything?Hailed as a “brilliantly engaging piece of drama” and “a theatrical tour de force”, Live Wire Theatre & RoughHouse Theatres’ inventive exploration of the status of women in society make this critically acclaimed dramatisation as relevant today as Charlotte Bronte’s original novel was 178 years ago.
Wed 1 & Thu 2 Oct 2025, 7.45pmyvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/jane-eyre-autobiography
Swan Lake tells the unforgettable tale of two women, Odette and Odile, who resemble each other so closely that they can be mistaken for one another. This compelling story follows the tragic romance of Princess Odette, who is cursed by an evil spell to live as a swan by day and a woman by night.When Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while hunting, he encounters Odette, who transforms into a beautiful young woman under the moonlight. Captivated by her grace and beauty, Siegfried vows to break the curse. However, the evil sorcerer Rothbart and his cunning daughter Odile conspire to deceive him, threatening to destroy the prince's love and Odette’s chance for freedom.
Mon 6 Oct 2025, 7.30pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/swan-lake
Every child’s favourite story, Sleeping Beauty is a magical tale of love, innocence, mystery, and enchantment. Set to Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking score, this masterpiece of classical ballet brings to life the battle between good and evil in a world of fantasy and wonder.This stunning production features exquisite choreography, sumptuous costumes, and enchanting sets, creating an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
Tue 7 Oct 2025, 7.30pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/sleeping-beauty-ballet
Step into a world of timeless melodies and unforgettable performancesImagine an evening filled with the legendary sounds of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more! The acclaimed Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK is bringing the magic of the Big Band era to life, and you're invited to join the celebration.
Wed 8 Oct 2025, 7.30pmyvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/glenn-miller-big-band
In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee's unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up?Stewart Lee is in danger of being left behind. He's approaching sixty with debilitating health conditions, his TV profile has diminished, and his once BAFTA award-winning style of stand-up seems obsolete. But can Lee unleash his inner Man-Wulf to position himself alongside comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais and Jordan Peterson at the forefront of side-splitting stadium-stuffing shit-posting?
Thu 9 - Sat 11 Oct 2025, 7.30pmBook Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/stewart-lee-man-wulf
Attenzion! You will listen very carefully. I shall say this only once.Following the success of their hit podcast, ‘Allo ‘Allo! stars Kim Hartman (Helga!), Guy Siner (Lieutenant Gruber!), and Richard Gibson (Herr Flick!) are now taking their secret operations into the open - appearing live in theatres across the land.There will be surveillance footage (also known as "classic clips"), classified revelations from behind the scenes, and an interrogation session (or as you may call it, an "audience Q&A"). Expect much hilarity, and - should you prove worthy - you may be permitted to come for a ride in Lieutenant Gruber’s little tank.Disguises (or, as you say, “dressing up”) are optional, but welcome. We will be watching. Do not disappoint Herr Flick!Vive ‘Allo ‘Allo! - failure to attend will be noted.
Sat 11 Oct 2025www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/allo-allo-live
Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 - Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel. Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules.Much loved in the industry, this multi-award winner commands the stage with a whirlwind of energy and leaves audiences breathless with laughter. Her extensive list of credits includes Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week, cohosting Pointless, Lovestruck High, Richard Osman’s House of Games, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mastermind.“Fearless, provocative, and very funny” (The Scotsman), Ria Lina is a highly accomplished comedian, writer and actor. After a critically acclaimed stand-out debut on Mock The Week (BBC), Ria has quickly become a household name. A hugely admired act on the UK comedy circuit, this multi-award-winning artist commands respect from the moment she walks onstage and delivers with natural ease, energy and fierceness. Ria is the most prominent Filipina comedian in British stand-up. She has a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science and a PhD in Virology under her belt, so it’s not only Ria’s comedy that’s highly intelligent.This show will be live captioned by Claire Hill.
Sat 18 Oct 2025, 8pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/ria-lina-riabellion
Step into the world of sisterhood, courage, ambition and follow them as they progress into womanhood.Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women was an immediate critical and commercial success. The book was inspired by Alcott’s experiences growing up and is one of the best loved novels of all time. Experience the enduring journey of the March sisters - tomboy Jo, beautiful Meg, sensitive Beth, and spoilt Amy, as they as they navigate the challenges of the Civil War era, forging unbreakable bonds of love and family.Step into the world of sisterhood, courage, ambition and follow them as they progress into womanhood.Still as relevant today Little Women is a celebration of women proving that women can be heroes of their own story, can be bold, persistent, self-assured to stand strong in who they are, and what they desire for themselves in their present and future. Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of the classic story offers a captivating rendition of Little Women that breathes new life into a cherished classic. The recent success of the Greta Gerwig film, the nostalgia of the classic book, combined with a beautiful adaptation provides an exciting theatrical experience guaranteed to be a night (or afternoon!) filled with laughter, tears, and a heart-warming lifting of the spirits.
Book now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/little-womenTue 21 - Sat 25 Oct 2025Tue - Sat Evenings 7.30pmWed, Thu & Sat Matinees, 2.30pm
Following their five-star show, I, Elizabeth, the award-winning Dyad Productions (A Christmas Carol, Lady Susan, A Room of One’s Own, Christmas Gothic, Austen’s Women, Female Gothic) return to the Elizabethan era. To the famous and fabulous Elizabethan explorer, sailor, dandy, and warrior, Sir Walter Raleigh. Elizabeth I’s favourite and James I’s knave. This is a journey through the astonishing highs and lows of one of Britain’s most famous historical figures. But there’s so much you don’t know...Father, husband, writer, poet, adventurer, philosopher, soldier, tyrant, egotist, lover, traitor, alchemist, visionary, victim.In a life spanning around 65 years, Sir Walter Raleigh achieved more than others might do in a hundred lifetimes. Over a decade in the tower and still he held power. The Huguenots, America, The Armada and execution. Is that the whole story? The final chapter of Raleigh’s life is perhaps the most daring, strange and utterly heart-breaking.
Fri 24 & Sat 25 Oct 2025www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/that-knave-raleigh
“Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy.Idle but intimidating. Sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational.If you’ve never seen him, you need to hustle down to the Yvonne Arnaud and grab a seat because he never disappoints. Ever.
Sun 26 Oct 2025, 8pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/rich-hall-chin-music
Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and twelve productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now comes to Guildford.Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist, and has featured a host of acclaimed star performances (including Lily Allen, Cheryl, Stacey Dooley, Tom Felton, Jake Wood and James Buckley).
Mon 27 Oct - Sat 1 Nov 2025Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/2-22-a-ghost-story
We are delighted to bring you an evening with one of the world’s top rugby referees Nigel Owens MBE. After playing to a sell-out crowd across venues in the UK, Nigel returns to celebrate the release of his book The Final Whistle with tales from on and off the field.Nigel is one of the most engaging and humorous characters in the game of Rugby Union.He is also the only referee to be appointed for three consecutive Heineken Cup finals and forever will be renowned and admired for displaying a dry sense of humour and sharp wit when dealing with players during the heat of battle.Making this an evening simply not to be missed for any sports fan as he recounts stories from his life and career.There will also be an opportunity for a Q&A in the second half of the evening.
Sun 2 Nov 2025, 7pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/nigel-owens
We invite you to see NOW, which celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Jasmin Vardimon Company.The latest creation by award-winning choreographer Jasmin Vardimon MBE will revisit favourite moments from the company’s repertoire while reflecting the current moment, the present and the continuous movement of time.Renowned for her uniquely theatrical choreography, an interest in contemporary lives, and the ever-changing socio-political dynamics, Jasmin uses her distinctive creative approach to celebrate imagination in a griping new production.NOW is co-commissioned by Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Kent County Council, DanceEast and the Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries, University of Kent.
Tue 4 & Wed 5 Nov 2025, 7.30pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/jasmin-vardimon-now
From the producers of the UK tour of Hancock’s Half Hour comes another radio comedy classic live on stage.From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking Round the Horne. For half-an-hour every Sunday afternoon, audiences of up to 15 million people would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief.With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles and Fiona, J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock, and Julian and Sandy, Round the Horne was one of the biggest and best radio comedy shows of all time, and still endures today, 60 years on.
Thu 6 Nov 2025, 2.30pm & 7.30pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/round-the-horne
Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so smart and astute that you couldn’t wait for the world to wake up so you could tell them?THIS SHOW IS THAT THOUGHT.In that it doesn’t make much sense and is a bit weird on reflection.Sara Pascoe is a comedian and her children don’t sleep and her kitchen won’t clean itself and her husband 'doesn’t want to be in it'.As seen and heard on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, The Great British Sewing Bee, Last One Laughing UK, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Mock the Week and co-host of Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club podcast.
Fri 8 Nov, 10am
This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly visits the Yvonne Arnaud as part of its 2025/26 UK Tour.Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb! Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time!
Tue 11 - Sat 15 Nov 2025www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/buddy-holly-story
London, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose health is failing, a series of mysterious events reveals a crack in the high corridors of power. A crack that threatens to destabilise monarchy, government and Empire. And at its centre, controlling the flow of information and influence, a shadowy figure plans a final deadly move.Drawn into the game and unsure who to trust, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves confronting figures from their past in a desperate race against time, aware that the most powerful person in the world could be in the pocket of one of the most corrupt. But just how much is Holmes willing to sacrifice as he faces 'checkmate'?A thrilling adventure based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty is a world premiere combining powerful performances, a haunting soundscape and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience.Blackeyed Theatre return after the past successes of (Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear, Oh What A Lovely War, Dracula)
Tue 18 - Sat 22 Nov 2025Tue - Sat Eves 7.30pmThu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm
Meet Belle, our book-loving beauty with a big heart and even bigger dreams.Join her as she journeys into the enchanted castle, meets the fearsome beast and discovers a host of colourful characters bewitched by an evil sorceress.Can Belle see beyond the monster? And will the Beast learn the true meaning of love? Join us for an ultimate adventure to break the curse before the final petal falls from an enchanted rose.As always, the show will be packed with spectacular songs, show-stopping dancing and plenty of magic.You’ve got to see it to Belle-ieve it – this beauty of a panto will be spellbinding festive fun for the whole family!
Sat 29 Nov 2025 - Sun 4 Jan 2026Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/beauty-and-the-beast
From the award-winning creators of A Christmas Carol, Lady Susan, Female Gothic, That Knave, Raleigh, I, Elizabeth, Austen’s Women, and A Room of One’s Own.Christmas: a time to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future; a time of feasts and festivities; of holly and mistletoe; a time of visits and visitations. A time of ghosts.Come in from the cold and enter into the Christmas spirit as a dark and spectral woman tells haunting tales of the festive season, lighting a candle to the frailties of human nature and illuminating the cold and chilling depths of the bleak, wintry dark…Following the international touring success that was Female Gothic, Dyad Productions resurrects a Victorian tradition by presenting three seasonal tales of terror to scintillate the gooseflesh for dark Christmas nights.This dark celebration of Christmas is adapted and performed by Rebecca Vaughan (Lady Susan, A Room of One’s Own, Austen’s Women, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic).
Thu 4 - Sun 7 Dec 2025www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-gothic
Superbly original, hilariously festive, and bursting with seasonal cheer, The Crooners Christmas Special is the ultimate Christmas comedy music show to get you in the festive mood.This unforgettable evening is a glittering blend of laugh-out-loud antics, razor-sharp one-liners, and the sensational sounds of Big Band swing. From side-splitting comedy routines to the iconic festive classics of the greatest crooners, it’s a celebration of everything you love about Christmas—wrapped up in one dazzling performance.Brought to you by the creators of the smash-hit UK show Crooners, this festive spin-off comes with even more outrageous fun and is accompanied by their phenomenal live Big Band. Expect timeless Christmas crooner favourites from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Cosby and Michael Buble, alongside the quick wit and charm that have made Crooners a fan-favourite.Whether you're looking to laugh until your sides hurt, tap your feet to the classics, or immerse yourself in the ultimate holiday atmosphere, The Crooners Christmas Special delivers on all fronts. Gather your loved ones, warm your hearts with festive joy, and join us for a Christmas experience that’s truly unforgettable.
Thu 11 Dec 2025, 7.30pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/crooners-christmas-special
An expert at chilling the spine and curdling the blood, Edith Nesbit relates three of her best Gothic tales while recalling her own childhood terrors.In The Shadow, a repressed housekeeper encounters an abominable entity, while in The Pavilion the shadow of a long-dead necromancer envelops a social gathering. Finally, a deranged young woman harbours a deadly secret in a rediscovered story called A Strange Experience.?Following the success of The Masks of Aphra Behn, Claire Louise Amias returns, receiving a Hamilton Deane Award nomination for her gripping insight into the darker side of Edith Nesbit, author of The Railway Children. Renowned horror expert Jonathan Rigby directs this chilling one-woman show.
Fri 12 & Sat 13 Dec 2025Fri & Sat Evenings, 7.45pmSat Matinee, 2.45pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/haunted-shadows
Bitter Rivals. Buried Secrets. A love to die for.On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime?Following the sell-out tours of And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile reunites celebrated director Lucy Bailey (Witness for the Prosecution), writer Ken Ludwig and Fiery Angel for the European premiere of a brand-new adaptation of the globally celebrated Agatha Christie story on a nationwide tour.
Book: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/death-on-the-nileTue 13 - Sat 17 Jan 2026Tue - Sat Eves, 7.30pmWed, Thu and Sat Matinees, 2.30pm
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders.When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering a world of hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries.With eccentric villagers, shocking twists and an unforgettable reveal, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunnit that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Bringing to life the wit, charm, and chilling suspense of the beloved TV series and original series of books, this gripping and thrilling new show is set to delight audiences.Spend an evening in England’s deadliest county…Star cast to be announced.Written and directed by Guy Unsworth, this new theatrical adaptation is based on the book by Caroline Graham The Killings at Badger’s Drift and the television series Midsomer Murders produced by Bentley Productions [for ITV] in association with All3 Media International.
Tue 27 - Sat 31 Jan 2026Tue - Sat Evenings, 7.30pmWed, Thu and Sat Matinees, 2.30pm
As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.Mark is enjoying further success with his podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones, and Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work.Recipient of Victoria Wood Panel Prize Fringe 2023UK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best ActRunner Up of DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/mark-simmonsThu 12 Feb 2026, 7.30pm
Leading men from London’s West End combine in a powerhouse of vocal talent.After selling out arenas across Europe, The West End Tenors embark on their first UK Tour, bringing their smash hit show directly to you!The cast of The West End Tenors have starred in musicals such as Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia and Miss Saigon, as well as performing at Windsor Castle for the Royal Family, the BBC Proms and the Eurovision Song Contest.Celebrating the greatest triumphs of Musical Theatre & Film, their spine-tingling vocals are not to be missed, leaving audiences breathless from start to finish.
Fri 13 Feb 2026, 7.30pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/west-end-tenors
A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage during a performance, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation. What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector, together with DS Lewis, uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past, twenty-five years earlier.Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV’s long-running Inspector Morse, hailed by Radio Times as ‘The greatest British crime series of all time’, has inspired equally beloved spin-offs, Lewis and Endeavour. Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse, this original story written for the stage is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries.
Book: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/inspector-morse-house-ghostsTue 10 - Sat 14 Mar 2026
UK Productions are delighted to announce the 2026 tour of the highly acclaimed Nottingham Playhouse, production of Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler’s stage adaptation of Christy Lefteri’s gripping best-selling novel, The Beekeeper of Aleppo. The Beekeeper of Aleppo tells the story of Nuri, a beekeeper; and his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo – until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. On their terrifying journey, they must face the pain of their own unbearable loss alongside incredible danger. Above all, they must journey to find each other again.
Tue 17 - Sat 21 Mar 2026www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/beekeeper-of-aleppo-2026
As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore?
Sat 11 Apr 2026, 8pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/scott-bennett-stuff
The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman In Black returns to the Yvonne Arnaud. One of the most successful and longest running theatre shows in the history of London’s West End, this gripping production is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. Now seen by over 7 million people worldwide, The Woman In Black continues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations.
Tue 14 - Sat 18 Apr 2026Wed, Thu & Sat Matinees, 2.30pmTue - Sat Evenings, 7.30pmwww.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/woman-in-black
Closest train station Guildford Central.
Metered car parks at Millmead and Millbrook.
Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 3:30pm. On show nights, the café will re-open one hour before the show, remaining open for any intervals.
Pre-show.
The Yvonne Arnaud is a regional theatre with a national reach, producing and presenting vibrant, entertaining drama for the communities of Surrey, the South East and beyond. Our 80 seat Mill Studio hosts a programme of one-night events and work from emerging artists. We present productions from acclaimed companies, such as Mischief, Donmar, Northern Broadsides, Out of Joint and many more, alongside our own productions and traditional family panto. Our light and airy cafe is open during the day, and pre-show, for delicious, homemade dishes and snacks. The theatre is a charity, built in 1965, thanks to public subscription. It is a grade II listed building.
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