BASED ON THE BOOK BY JULIA DONALDSON & AXEL SCHEFFLERZog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a bang-crash-thump. Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu. However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors, and she’s soon locked up in the castle back in a crown and a silly frilly dress!With a bit of help from some friends and half a pound of cheese, can Pearl make her uncle better and prove princesses can be doctors too?Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales) are back, with music and lyrics by Joe Stilgoe (Zog), for this truly modern take on the classic fairy tale.
Ages 3+ (But all ages are welcome)
One of the greatest ever stage thrillers, which ran for a total of 12 years in London and New York, winning the Tony Award for Best Play and inspiring the hugely successful film starring Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine, makes its much-anticipated return for an extraordinary revival.Anthony Shaffer’s masterpiece in which a young man arrives at the impressive home of a famous mystery writer, only to be unwittingly drawn into a tangled web of intrigue and gamesmanship, where nothing is quite what it seems…This dark psychological ‘thriller about thrillers’ and intriguing study of human conflict, jealousy and manipulation, proves to be far more than a ‘whodunit’ and promises to baffle even the most proficient sleuth!
Ages 12+, some minor swearing, gunshots
One of the greatest ever stage thrillers, which ran for a total of 12 years in London and New York, winning the Tony Award for Best Play and inspiring the hugely successful film starring Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine, makes its much-anticipated return for an extraordinary revival.Starring Todd Boyce and Neil McDermott.Anthony Shaffer’s masterpiece in which a young man arrives at the impressive home of a famous mystery writer, only to be unwittingly drawn into a tangled web of intrigue and gamesmanship, where nothing is quite what it seems…This dark psychological ‘thriller about thrillers’ and intriguing study of human conflict, jealousy and manipulation, proves to be far more than a ‘whodunit’ and promises to baffle even the most proficient sleuth!
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/sleuth
Do you remember that time you pooed yourself in public? How about all those times you swore at your mum for asking you to tidy your pigsty of a room? Maybe you’re still blushing over the time someone pointed out your cellulite when you were getting changed for P.E. in year 11.The Nasty Girls are here to tell you about all their angriest, grossest and most shameful moments in full, uncensored detail. This autobiographical, confessional piece of theatre explores the hidden side of what it means to be a woman. SURPRISE! They’re just people. And people are pretty gross.Witness real-life theatre about what it felt like for two chubby girls who grew up in the thigh-gap worshipping, fart denying, skinny tea-peddling dumpster fire that was the 2010s.
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/nastyFor Ages 16+Contains strong language, sexual content, strong reference to eating disorders, self harm and F.G.M.Trigger warning will be given at start of show and open door policy explained.
This is the UK 2026, John Waggner newly elected leader of the hastily formed centrist One Nation Party presides over a hung parliament, a discontented electorate and striking cheese makers.He and his power-hungry MPs must cling onto authority through whatever shaky means possible. Can one man, a Svengali spin doctor and some dodgy data unite the country? And what role can his wife, the King and a large spider play in keeping the lights on?This hilariously acerbic new comedy by Michael McManus, the writer of Maggie & Ted, puts leadership on the ledge and goes inside the chaos of government to see whether advisers do advise and if ministers can decide.'Read’s production hits all the right comic notes'The Stage (On Sheila's Island in 2022)BY MICHAEL MCMANUS | DIRECTED BY JOANNA READ
Ages 12+, contains swearing.Captioned Performance TBC
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/very-old-radioAre you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin. This is London calling…This stand-up history show informs, educates, but above all entertains about broadcasting’s first moments, brought to you by a British Comedy Award-winning writer, comedian and radio historian.Enjoy tales and re-enactments of the earliest landmark broadcasts: the first music, comedy, drama, sports report, ‘wireless manhunt' and much more. Based on the five-star podcast The British Broadcasting Century, this show celebrates forgotten pioneers - from the first DJ Gertrude Donisthorpe, spinning discs in a Worcester field during World War One, to the first BBC children’s character: Susan the blue cat with yellow spots.
Thu 9 & Fri 10 May 2024, 7.45pm
Following a recording-breaking West End season, this powerful production of Twelve Angry Men is back in session!Reginald Rose’s gripping courtroom thriller stars Jason Merrells (Casualty, Queer as Folk), Gray O’Brien (Coronation Street, Peak Practice), Tristan Gemmill (Coronation Street, Casualty), Michael Greco (EastEnders), Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier) and Gary Webster (Minder, Family Affairs)A jury has murder on their minds and a life in their hands as they decide the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his father. But what appears to be an open and shut case soon becomes a huge dilemma, as prejudices and preconceived ideas about the accused, the trial, and each other turn the tables every which way, until the nail-biting climax…Now it’s your turn to witness a ‘Brilliant’, ‘Riveting’, ‘Triumph’ of a show.
To book accessible tickets and discuss your access requirements, please contact our Box Office.
Explore the exotic space where science and magic meet with the magician-scientist-adventurer, trained by US magic legends Penn & Teller.With over a decade of Edinburgh Fringe sell-outs, performances around Europe and tours of Australia, Kevin embarks on his first ever UK tour with an entrancing collection of unique magic inventions, stunning sleight-of-hand and beautiful (yet deadly) stunts in a show - inspired by science but targeted at humans.Fizzing with energy and moving moments (scientifically and emotionally) Kevin swings effortlessly from edge-of-your-seat astonishment to belly laughs – culminating with the ‘flaming cannonball’ illusion; a deadly, reimagined version of a Newton’s Cradle - the science desk toy.Regarded as a world-class showman and magic creator, Kevin entrances with an inspiring evening shrouded in mystery, intrigue and wonder.
Ages 8+
This is the true story of how hundreds of innocent people fought to clear their names after being pursued by the Post Office through the criminal courts.Proud pillars of their communities were stripped of their jobs and livelihoods. Many were forced into bankruptcy or borrowed from friends and family to give the Post Office thousands they did not owe. The really unlucky ones were sent to prison.Currently being adapted into a primetime ITV drama starring Toby Jones, this jaw-dropping, unique and gripping story is now the subject of a compelling stage show.Journalist and television (BBC Radio 4 and Panorama) presenter Nick Wallis has drawn on his decade of covering the story to write a best-selling book (The Great Post Office Scandal - serialised by the Daily Mail and featured by the Sunday Times) - it is this book which forms the basis of his new show.
Suitable for all ages1st half is the show, then interval and then 2nd half is QnA and Interview.
Psychic Medium David Maddock is quickly becoming recognised for his very passionate, down-to-earth approach to his work, which he undertakes with sincerity, yet often with a sense of fun and humour.This is a Psychic experience like no other; if you know, you know. If you don’t – watch.West Bromwich born David’s endearing personality and loving energy captured the hearts of many on national TV, as well as leading to his feature in Take A Break, Fate and Fortune magazine. He is now sought after as a reader to some of the UK’s hottest celebrities, and is becoming a rising star in his own right, for good reason.David conducts each event with the utmost respect for his audience, as he passes on messages by connecting them with loved ones. David wishes to bring comfort, helping them to see that there is something beyond this world, and showing them that their loved ones are still around in spirit.
Ages 16+Please be aware, David Maddock cannot guarantee you a personal reading at any event. You will not be entitled to any form of ticket refund if you do not receive a personal reading. David’s shows are for entertainment purposes.
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved Who’s in Your Book? series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show.A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an invitation to his friends, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn to join him, you can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship along the way.A high-energy 50-minute adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre.Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters come to life in a show that is packed with interactive moments to enjoy together.There's a Monster in Your Show... and he can't wait to meet you!
All ages welcome - The books on which the show is based were for ages 3-7.
Mark Watson's 12-year-old son has just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad has been through the most frightening experience of his life. Both a dad and a kid himself, around the midpoint of his life, the Taskmaster star and multiple award-winner - now also famous as one-third of YouTube cult sensation No More Jockeys - returns. 'Quite unlike anything else I’ve seen in almost 20 years of covering the Fringe...witty, warm, perfectly judged.'The Telegraph
Ages 14+
Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt are back on tour for the first time in 10 years.Older but not really much wiser, they are returning to what they do best; sitting in traffic jams wondering if a different route would have been better, and then in the evening, presenting their new live show.What have they learned from a decade of following the news for Mock the Week and The Now Show? What wisdom has experience taught them? And have they learned any new jokes? Let’s hope so. They promise they have.
There is a way to be good again.Direct from Broadway, The Kite Runner, an outstanding and unforgettable theatrical tour de force is returning to the UK in 2024.Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.Afghanistan is a country on the verge of war and best friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul, the skies are full of colour and the streets are full of the excitement of a kite flying tournament, but no one can foresee the terrible incident that will shatter their lives forever.One Broadway season and two West End seasons have garnered international acclaim for this incredibly powerful story, don’t miss it.The best page to stage show since War horse…a spellbinding productionThe StageEnormously moving, satisfying, and soulfulNew York Post
Ages 14+Contains adult themes and some strong language
UK alt-folk duo Jacob & Drinkwater have been called “stand out new folk” by BBC6 Music and “inventive and thrilling” by R2 Magazine.Jacob's sweeping vocals never fail to captivate, delivering many a spine-tingling moment; the fluidity and precision of his finger-picking underpinned by Drinkwater's nimbly rhythmic double bass; at times sweetly soaring, haunting, percussive and driving, the layers of depth a perfect counterfoil.
Thu 23 May 2024, 7.45pmBook Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/jacob-and-drinkwater
After the sudden death of his mother, a grieving yet quintessentially teenage boy is forced to change schools and move in with his, until that point, absent father.In a hopeless attempt to stay sane, he decides that the only way to move forward is to pursue the chances of him finally getting a real girlfriend. Like most things in his life, it does not go to plan.A show full of grief, hope, and a great deal of olives. Based on Ollie Maddigan’s real life story, The Olive Boy is a crude, compelling comedy that will leave audiences deciding whether to laugh or cry.Following its month-long SELL OUT run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The “brilliant & thought provoking” Olive Boy tours the UK this Spring.
Fri 24 May 2024, 7.45pmBook Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/olive-boy
Based on the timeless Victor Hugo novel and the Disney animated feature, showcasing the film’s Academy Award-nominated score.As the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris, Quasimodo, the bellringer who longs to be "Out There”, observes all of Paris revelling in the ‘Feast of Fools’. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.
Ages 7+Due to some adult themes this production may not be appropriate to very young children
NHS therapist Luc is fine. Honest. She’s definitely not overwhelmed by meeting Owen, a new client, definitely not freaked out by what she’s started seeing, definitely doesn’t think her reality has been punctured and something else is leaking in. Luc goes for a swim and feels a hand dragging her down to the bottom of the lake…When she surfaces, her reality is different. She’s haunted by tormented mice, shape-shifting shadows and secrets she thought she’d buried. As she hunts for Owen through this upside down world she comes closer to her past and the truth she’s desperately hidden.
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/surfacing
Join Sam; a self-confessed people-pleaser, in the war room as he embarks on his biggest mission yet. Shame is coming in from the west flank and gay thoughts are sailing in from the east... This is war!BI-TOPIA is a ‘Hilarious, honest and raw’ coming-of-age story, exploring the highs and lows of the Bisexual experience, bravely delving into under-represented links between poor mental health, sexuality and masculinity.Directed by award-winning Rikki Beadle-Blair, Written and Performed by Northern theatre-maker Sam Danson.
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/bi-topia
As the shipping forecast turns 100 years old in 2024, bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster Charlie Connelly’s hilarious and informative show brings the quirky broadcast vividly to life.How did a weather forecast for ships capture the hearts of a nation, from salty old sea dog to insomniac landlubber? How is it possible for ‘rain later’ to be ‘good’? And where the hell is North Utsire?Delving into the history of the forecast and the extraordinary people who made it, Charlie explains what those curious phrases really mean, celebrates its wide cultural impact, shares riproaring adventures from his own extraordinary journey through the 31 sea areas – the times he was accused by the media of trying to annex Rockall from the British government and sang sea shanties with Tom Hardy in a Manx hotel bar while Scary Spice pulled the pints - and presents his case for the shipping forecast being our finest achievement.Inspired by Charlie’s bestselling book.
Since Miles’ last tour finished at The London Palladium in 2017, he’s been in The Full Monty on Disney Plus, The Durrells and Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? on ITV, as well as a heap of episodes of Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and Have I Got News For You.Yet one sunny day in the middle of all this, he suddenly suffered a brain seizure. This led to the discovery of a tumour the size of a cherry tomato, and a rather pressing need to undergo major neurosurgery.Obviously, one doesn’t wish to make a big deal of it, but the experience has left him with a story to tell and a few things that he’d like to share with the room.
Ages 16+
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/lady-susanFrom the award-winning creators of Austen’s Women, A Christmas Carol, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic, Christmas Gothic, and A Room of One’s Own.Austen’s Women are back - in a brand-new solo show! Devil-may-care Lady Susan, the coquettish black widow, hunting down not one, but two, fortunes; oppressed, rebellious daughter Frederica; long-suffering sister-in-law Catherine; family matriarch Mrs De Courcy; and insouciant best friend, Alicia.
Fri 21 & Sat 22 Jun 2024
Straight from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan… that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue.You might think you know this chaotic story of love, mistaken identity and double-lives, but you have never seen it like this before. Filled with wicked Wildean wit and bursting with Bunburying, join us for a hilarious and unpredictable twist on the world’s favourite comedy classic.
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/importance-earnest
Celebrate the talented young students from the Guildford Theatre School as they take to the stage of the Yvonne Arnaud! Join them as they say thank you for the music through song and dance, in an unmissable evening of joyful entertainment suitable for the whole family.Packed with timeless tunes that are sure to set your toes tapping, Don’t Stop The Music is a high energy evening celebrating the greats of music. From folk to funk, rock’n’roll to RnB, the Guildford Theatre School will transport you through time bouncing between Beethoven, the Beatles, Beyoncé and beyond!
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/dont-stop-the-music
Experience the magic of live ballet, right on your doorstep as the Ballet Central tour performs at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Summer 2024.The tour’s exciting mixed bill is performed by dance talents from the world-renowned Central School of Ballet and features much-loved classical ballet alongside exciting contemporary pieces and some brand-new work, created especially for you.Each year the Ballet Central tour brings the joys of dance to theatres across the country, inviting audiences to an evening of excitement, inspiration, and entertainment.
Step into the vibrant world of London’s intellectual elite, where the price of success is often too high to pay.Accolade follows the life of a celebrated writer on the verge of receiving a much-coveted accolade for his work. However, behind the prestigious façade lies a web of deception and dark desires, ready to unravel his carefully constructed life.With razor-sharp dialogue, poignant moments, and unexpected twists at every turn, Accolade grips your heart and mind, forcing you to examine the fine line between truth and lies.Star casting to be announced soon! Directed by Sean Mathias (The Chalk Garden, Darker Shores)
From an original concept by Simon Corble & Nobby DimonAlfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated for the stage as the smash hit Olivier and Tony Award Winning Comedy, is back out on a UK tour after nearly 10 years in London’s West End, taking Broadway by storm, playing in 39 different countries across the globe, and delighting over 3 million people worldwide with its quintessentially plucky spirit and dashing sense of fun.
Europe’s #1 Dire Straits ShowMoney For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time.Money For Nothing is a show of the highest quality. Meticulous attention is paid to every detail, to faithfully recreate the distinct sound of Dire Straits in this unforgettable sonic spectacular.During their career Dire Straits sold over 120 million albums and spent over a thousand weeks on the UK charts, ranking fifth all-time!Performing Money for Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Sultans of Swing, Private Investigations, Walk of Life, Brothers in Arms, So Far Away and many more much-loved classics drawn from six platinum albums.Featuring all of their legendary hits, audiences are treated to those soaring guitar solos and instantly recognisable riffs by an incredibly talented band in a musical encounter you will never forget.
In 2021 Richard Herring went to his GP to find out why his right ball seemed to be growing bigger. It turned out that he had testicular cancer and one month later he was lying in hospital waiting to have his murderous gonad removed. Would he survive? (No spoilers!).For a comedian who had done a whole show on male genitalia (Talking Cock) and written a book about toxic masculinity (The Problem With Men) this felt like some cruel trick of fate.In his much-anticipated return to stand-up after six years, Richard talks bollocks and answers the question on everyone's lips: Is a severed gonad in a jar a fitting prize to bring in for Taskmaster?
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/richard-herringAges 14+, may contain strong language
In the Night Garden Live is coming to Yvonne Arnaud in 2024!Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. This show lasts just under an hour and your little ones will be amazed when they see a very special visit from the amazing flying Pinky Ponk.Now in its 15th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite family events. Over 1.1 million people have seen it so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 13,774 parents’ reviews.There are other shows for young children, but as The Independent wrote,“there’s nothing quite like In the Night Garden Live.”Pip-pip, onk-onk!
Ages 1-4 years
Following the huge success of her UK Concert Tour, 'An Open Book', actress, author, vlogger and award-winning West End sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher heads to the Yvonne Arnaud for the first time!Carrie Hope Fletcher - Love Letters will see the musical theatre star explore all forms of love; from romantic to maternal, unrequited to obsessive, showcased through a composition of stunning musical theatre classics.Don't miss this wonderfully intimate concert that promises to warm and break your heart in equal measure.
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/carrie-hope-fletcher-love-lettersUnder 14’s must be accompanied by an adult
Join the ever-tasteful, often hilarious, always readable writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner as he celebrates 25 years as The Observer’s award-winning restaurant critic with the publication of Nights Out At Home, a memoir-in-recipes. Throughout his quarter of a century eating professionally in some of the world’s best (and frankly worst) restaurants, Jay has always reverse-engineered his favourite dishes; now he’s ready to share with you those brilliant recipes and his memories of the restaurants that served them.In this joyfully greedy show Jay answers the questions we’ve always wanted answered, put to him by a host of virtual star interviewers: what expertise does a restaurant critic need? What’s the best way to roast a chicken? Is he just an utterable snob? And if he’s so bloody clever, why doesn’t he just open his own damn restaurant? And you’ll get to ask your questions too.
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/jay-raynerAges 12+
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present the World Stage Premiere of Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming farcical comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict.This beautifully crafted and fast paced script…..Margaret May Hobbs has aced it.Rarely do we get to see such engaging drama on stage.
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/dial-for-mayhem
Midst the heat of a Neapolitan spring, Filumena Marturano lies on her deathbed, waiting to marry the man who has kept her as his mistress for twenty-five years. No sooner than Filumena and Domenica are wed, she makes a miraculous revovery, much to the surprise of her new, unwilling husband and his younger lover!Filumena holds on to a secret from her past life in the brothels of Naples, revealing one of her three grown-up sons is Domenico’s. But which one? Will he accept all three?!Eduardo De Filippo’s classic Italian comedy sparkles with optimism, affection, and a fierce determination for family, no matter what it takes.Star cast to be announced, directed by Sean Mathias (The Chalk Garden, Darker Shores, Accolade)English version by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall.
Ages 13+
There is nothing more than to love and be loved.How far would you go for love?Sebastian Faulks’ epic story of love and loss returns to the stage marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel.The critically acclaimed show returns in a brand-new production for 2024. Telling the story of one man’s journey through an all-consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War.In pre-war France, a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down. As the war breaks out over the idyll of his former life, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep underground. Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him.
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/birdsong
Star of Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and QI, Kiri Pritchard-McLean is back with a brand new tour, her funniest and most personal to date.'Powerhouse stand-up from the thorniest of subjects' - The Guardian'Expect sequins, social commentary, and massive laughs from the renaissance woman of UK comedy' - Rolling Stone
To book accessible tickets and discuss your access requirements, please contact our Box Office on 01483 44 00 00.Ages 15+
Star of Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and QI, Kiri Pritchard-McLean is back with a brand new tour, her funniest and most personal to date.
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/kiri-pritchard-mcleanAges 15+Contains some strong language.
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - celebrating 25 years in 2024!Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/the-gruffalo
By Isobel McArthur, after Jane Austen.Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.This “smart, laugh out loud funny” (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including 'Young Hearts Run Free', 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' and 'You’re So Vain'.
Contains flashing lights/strobes, haze, smoke, loud bangs, strong language and use of weapons.
In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair returns to Guildford with a brand-new autobiographical show.From drama school (mostly drinking cider and eating sausage rolls), sleeping with men who looked like they lived under a carpet, punk poetry, anorexia, bedsit misery, waitressing and not really having a clue about anything, to being thefirst woman to win the Perrier Award, becoming a mother, author, grumpy old woman, podcaster and nana!Still gigging to sell-out crowds 40 years later, Jenny invites you to look back at what she can remember before she forgets everything.Warning: Punk poetry, animal impressions and baritone nursery rhyme singing may feature!
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/jenny-eclair
Join Robin and Marion as they right wrongs, sing songs and sort out the wicked Sheriff in our swashbuckling panto for 2024.The citizens of Sherwood Forest have just about had enough. The Sheriff is raising taxes and making their lives ever harder. But never fear, Robin, Marion and their gallant gang are there to fight back and stand up for the locals.Will it be love at first flight for Robin and Marion? Will Nanny Fannie Annie be all of a quiver?Brimming with slapstick, slosh and silliness, Robin Hood will be full of merry men-t and guaranteed to hit the target.You Sherwoodn’t want to miss it!
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/robin-hoodFor All Ages
Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. One murderer. 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?MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS © Agatha Christie Limited and Ken Ludwig | MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS ® POIROT® AGATHA CHRISTIE®
Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/murder-orient-express
A show about being human-can you relate???Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I'm going to do all my own jokes!A deep, dumb show for the masses.Book Now: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/lou-sanders
Thu 22 May 2025, 8pm
Closest train station Guildford Central.
Metered car parks at Millmead and Millbrook.
Monday 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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