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In Person: Millbrook, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UX
Phone: 01483 440000
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm (later if there is a performance on)

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Inspector Morse
From:10-03-2025
To:14-03-2026
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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.

Show Times
Tue 10 - Sat 14 Mar 2026

Wed, Thu & Sat Matinees, 2:30pm
Tue - Sat Evenings, 7:30pm

Little Women
From:21-10-2025
To:25-10-2025
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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-women

Tue 21 - Sat 25 Oct 2025

Tue - Sat Evenings 7.30pm

Wed, Thu & Sat Matinees, 2.30pm

That Knave, Raleigh
From:24-10-2025
To:25-10-2025
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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 2025

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/that-knave-raleigh

Rich Hall: Chin Music
From:26-10-2025
To:26-10-2025
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“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, 8pm

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/rich-hall-chin-music

2:22 A Ghost Story
From:27-10-2025
To:01-11-2025
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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 2025

Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/2-22-a-ghost-story

Three Little Vikings
From:30-10-2025
To:01-11-2025
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Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin.
Once upon a time in a Viking village, everything seems to be going wrong. Chickens are disappearing, trees are falling down, and there's lots and lots of crashing and bashing. The silly Chieftain won't listen to the three littlest Vikings, but can they work together to figure out what's going on and save the day?

Three Little Vikings is all about cooperation, bravery, and getting your voice heard!

Presented by award-winning family theatre company Wrongsemble.

Ages 3+

An Evening with Nigel Owens MBE
From:02-11-2025
To:02-11-2025
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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, 7pm

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/nigel-owens

Jasmin Vardimon: NOW
From:04-11-2025
To:05-11-2025
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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, 7.30pm

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/jasmin-vardimon-now

Round The Horne
From:06-11-2025
To:06-11-2025
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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 & 7.30pm

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/round-the-horne

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
From:07-11-2025
To:09-11-2025
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The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 48 million copies worldwide. Brown Bear, Brown Bear - now celebrating 50 years - has sold more than 18.2 million copies.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre.

Ages 3+

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
From:11-11-2025
To:15-11-2025
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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 2025

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/buddy-holly-story

Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty
From:18-11-2025
To:22-11-2025
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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 2025

Tue - Sat Eves 7.30pm

Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm

Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty
From:18-11-2025
To:22-11-2025
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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)

Ages 11+

Beauty and The Beast
From:29-11-2025
To:04-01-2026
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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 2026

Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/beauty-and-the-beast

Christmas Gothic
From:04-12-2025
To:07-12-2025
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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 2025

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-gothic

Christmas Gothic
From:04-12-2025
To:07-12-2025
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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).

Show Times
Thu 4 - Sun 7 Dec 2025

Thu Eve, 7.45pm

Fri & Sat Eve, 7.15pm

Sun Eve, 5.45pm

Sat Matinee, 2.45pm

The Crooners Christmas Special
From:11-12-2025
To:11-12-2025
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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, 7.30pm

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/crooners-christmas-special

Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit
From:12-12-2025
To:13-12-2025
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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 2025

Fri & Sat Evenings, 7.45pm

Sat Matinee, 2.45pm

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/haunted-shadows

Death On The Nile
From:13-01-2026
To:17-01-2026
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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-nile

Tue 13 - Sat 17 Jan 2026

Tue - Sat Eves, 7.30pm

Wed, Thu and Sat Matinees, 2.30pm

Death on The Nile
From:13-01-2026
To:17-01-2026
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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, the European premiere of this thrilling production reunites writer Ken Ludwig, director Lucy Bailey (Witness for the Prosecution) and Fiery Angel.

Starring as Poirot is Mark Hadfield (Belfast; Outlander; Wallander) who will be joined on stage by Glynis Barber (Dempsey and Makepeace; EastEnders) and Bob Barrett (Murder on the Orient Express; Holby City). This brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic is not to be missed.

Show Times
Tue 13 - Sat 17 Jan 2026

Tue - Sat Eves, 7.30pm

Wed, Thu and Sat Matinees, 2.30pm

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift
From:27-01-2026
To:31-01-2026
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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 2026

Tue - Sat Evenings, 7.30pm

Wed, Thu and Sat Matinees, 2.30pm

Blood Brothers
From:03-02-2026
To:07-02-2026
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Written by Willy Russell, Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as this multi-award winning spectacle. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Mark Simmons: Jest To Impress
From:12-02-2026
To:12-02-2026
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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 2023

UK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best Act

Runner Up of DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022

Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/mark-simmons

Thu 12 Feb 2026, 7.30pm

The West End Tenors
From:13-02-2026
To:13-02-2026
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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, 7.30pm

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/west-end-tenors

The Talented Mr Ripley
From:17-02-2026
To:21-02-2026
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The ten-strong ensemble cast is led by Ed McVey as Tom Ripley. Ed was one of the stars of the hit Netflix show The Crown. EastEnders regular and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith will star alongside him as Marge. This electrifying new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller, which inspired the acclaimed movie and Netflix series of the same name, to life like never before. With razor-sharp dialogue, simmering tension, and a dangerously charismatic antihero, this gripping production will pull you into Ripley’s intoxicating world—where nothing is quite as it seems.
Tom Ripley is a nobody—scraping by in New York, forging signatures, telling little white lies—until a chance encounter changes everything. When a wealthy stranger offers him an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy to bring home his wayward son, Dickie Greenleaf, Tom leaps at the opportunity.

But in the sun-drenched glamour of 1950s Italy, surrounded by shimmering waters and whispered secrets, Tom is seduced by the life Dickie leads—the freedom, the wealth, the effortless charm. Fascination turns to obsession, and as his grip tightens on Dickie’s world, the lines between truth and deception begin to blur. What starts as an innocent opportunity spirals into a chilling game of lies, identity theft, and murder.

The Signalman
From:03-03-2026
To:07-03-2026
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Starring Chris Walker and John Burton
with James Morley, Bruce Chattan and Adam Mort.

Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to announce a new extended adaptation of their hugely successful production of Charles Dickens' nerve-tingling ghostly masterpiece The Signalman. Set in 1880, this is the exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line. Can a well meaning traveller, who chances upon the lonely signal box while out walking, calm the man’s fears before he spirals into self destruction?

Featuring a stunning set and video projections, this is the perfect way to spend a dark winter's evening...

Chris Walker is probably best known for his fifteen years playing Rob Hollins in Doctors, as well as regular roles in Merseybeat, Playing the Field, The Bill and Coronation Street.

John Burton is best known for his ongoing portrayal of Sergeant Goodfellow in the hugely successful worldwide series Father Brown, along with regular character of Alan Gordon in Brookside.

Inspector Morse: House Of Ghosts
From:10-03-2026
To:14-03-2026
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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-ghosts

Tue 10 - Sat 14 Mar 2026

The Beekeeper of Aleppo
From:17-03-2026
To:21-03-2026
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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 2026

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/beekeeper-of-aleppo-2026

The Beekeeper of Aleppo
From:17-03-2026
To:21-03-2026
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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.

This compassionate and beautiful play is a story of connection – between friends, families and strangers.

The production produced in association with UK Productions premiered at Nottingham Playhouse in early 2023 and went on to tour the UK, receiving rave reviews wherever it played.

Ages 13+

Spitfire Girls
From:24-03-2026
To:28-03-2026
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Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies.

Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope.

Ages 12+

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
From:30-03-2026
To:02-04-2026
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The worldwide comic phenomenon returns with this updated and reinvented rollercoaster ride through all 37 of the Bard’s plays. Grab your tickets now for a wild and irreverent show that leaves its audiences breathless with laughter.

After nine years in London’s West End, two TV specials, and performances in over 20 countries, the Reduced Shakespeare Company are reinventing this classic comic masterpiece for a new generation of audiences.

Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International: www.mtishows.co.uk

Ages 12+

The Littlest Yak
From:10-04-2026
To:12-04-2026
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This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.

Gertie is great at being THE LITTLEST YAK, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST wool and the GRIPPIEST of hooves for clip-clopping up cliffs. Only, Gertie doesn’t want to be the littlest. She’s in a rush to grow up and be just like THE BIG YAKS. But what if there are some things that only a GERTIE can do?

A gorgeous story celebrating YOU being perfect…just the way you are!

Ages 3+

Scott Bennett: Stuff
From:11-04-2026
To:11-04-2026
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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, 8pm

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/scott-bennett-stuff

The Woman In Black
From:14-04-2026
To:18-04-2026
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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 2026

Wed, Thu & Sat Matinees, 2.30pm

Tue - Sat Evenings, 7.30pm

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/woman-in-black

Lenya
From:21-04-2026
To:25-04-2026
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New York, 1979. Academy Award-nominated singer and film star Lotte Lenya (The Threepenny Opera, From Russia With Love) conjures the ghost of her husband, composer Kurt Weill, as she reflects on their life, their art, and the impossible contradictions of love.

Confession, cabaret and commemoration combine in this new musical drama starring Olivier and Grammy Award-winning international opera star Rosalind Plowright (Mary Stuart and Monty Python's Not the Messiah ) as Lenya, befalling a late-night reckoning with memory, guilt and song.

From the slums of Vienna to Broadway stardom, from exile under Nazism to late-life loneliness, Lenya and Weill relive their love story in music. With Weill at the piano and Lenya centre stage, they sing, argue, dance, remember – and try, one last time, to understand each other. As Lenya prepares to say goodbye – not only to Weill, but to performing itself – she questions what it means to survive, to be remembered, and to truly belong. Raw, witty and defiantly alive, Lenya is an intimate portrait of love in a time of chaos, with music as the one thing that endures.

Be the first to see this compelling new Mayflower co-production.

Ages 10+

Noughts and Crosses
From:28-04-2026
To:02-05-2026
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'Why love, if losing hurts so much?'

Sephy and Callum sit together on a beach. They are in love.

It is forbidden.

Sephy is a Cross and Callum is a Nought. Between Noughts and Crosses there are racial and social divides.

A segregated society teeters on a volatile knife edge. As violence breaks out, Sephy and Callum draw closer, but this is a romance that will lead them into terrible danger.

This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.

Adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz

Ages 12+

Glorious!
From:05-05-2026
To:09-05-2026
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Florence Foster Jenkins is about to blow your mind…and possibly your eardrums.

The critically acclaimed West End hit comedy will be screeching around the UK from February 2025. The tour celebrates the show's 20th anniversary. Glorious! wowed audiences in its original Olivier-nominated West End long-running production starring Maureen Lipman in 2005, before coming to the silver screen, starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant in the film version of the play that critics simply called GLORIOUS! The show has since been seen by millions of people around the world, translated into 25 languages, and performed in 36 countries.

Glorious! follows Florence’s journey as she prepares for her concerts, builds an unlikely friendship with her accompanist, Cosme, and defies her critics to follow her dreams.

Dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world,’ Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances, and decidedly off-key voice.

Starring Wendi Peters (Coronation Street) as Florence Foster Jenkins, this hilarious production played to rave reviews at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre and is the feel-good spring comedy we’ve been waiting for.

Glorious! is written by Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow and the Oscar-winning film, Judy) and directed by Kirk Jameson (Song From Far Away, Madagascar: The Musical).

Zog
From:19-06-2026
To:21-06-2026
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‘I’m not braggin’ but I’m a dragon’

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children.

Zog is the keenest dragon in Madam Dragon’s school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees, and even setting his own wing alight. Thankfully, a kind girl comes along to patch up his scratches and scrapes – but can she help him with his biggest challenge yet, so that he can finally win a golden star?

This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe and beautiful puppets by Little Angel, is a treat for children and adults alike.

© Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Show Times
Fri 19 - Sun 21 Jun 2026

Fri 4.30pm
Sat & Sun 10.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm

The Choir of Man
From:22-09-2026
To:26-09-2026
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Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit is now on its first ever UK tour.

Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement!

Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few, this is a show like no other!

Ages 10+

Spot's Birthday Party
From:29-10-2026
To:31-10-2026
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Make memories with the whole family, at this very special birthday party!

Join Spot and his friends for this delightful and heartwarming show, to sing, dance and wish Spot a very Happy Birthday!

Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this playful and engaging production brings the nostalgia of Spot to life on stage, capturing imaginations and creating lasting memories for children and grown-ups alike.
Spend the day with Spot, Steve the Monkey, Tom the Crocodile, Helen the Hippo and Sally and Sam, Spot’s parents as they prepare for the best birthday party ever!

Don’t miss this perfect introduction to theatre for little ones – full of charm, love, and the magic of Spot.

Every ticket comes with a free party hat and meet and greet with spot after the show

Ages 2+

To find out what else is happening at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, visit their website here.
Transport

Closest train station Guildford Central.

Parking

Metered car parks at Millmead and Millbrook.

Cafe

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.

Bar

Pre-show.

Access Info

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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