Clock in for a night of laughter and iconic songs!
Starring Kayla Carter, Jessica Martin, Jade Marvin, Tim Rogers and Karla Tracey
Inspired by the much-loved film, 9 to 5 The Musical is a joyful story about friendship, courage and standing up for what’s right, all set to toe-tapping tunes you’ll be humming long after the curtain falls.
Featuring an irresistible score by the legendary Dolly Parton, this hit show follows three office workers who’ve had enough of their overbearing, chauvinistic boss. When a wild idea turns into a daring plan for revenge, chaos, comedy and sisterhood take centre stage.
Lively, empowering and outrageously funny, this is one night at the theatre you won’t want to miss! Book
TUE 28 JUL –SAT 1 AUG
Music & lyrics by Dolly Parton Book by Patricia Resnick
Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture, originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009. Orchestrator Bruce Coughlin
Arrangements & Additional Orchestrations
Stephen Oremus & Alex Lacamoire
New Orchestrations & Arrangements
Mark Crossland
Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International
Tickets from £39
Concessions apply
Performance Times
Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm
Wed, Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Captioned Performance
Wed 29 Jul 2.30pm
Showgoers Performances
Wed 29 Jul 7.30pm & Thu 30 Jul 2.30pm
Theatre Royal Windsor presents Graham Greene’s
Our Man in Havana
Jack Ashton (Call The Midwife), Bob Barrett (Holby City), Leon Ockenden (Waterloo Road), and Jodie Steele (Heathers The Musical) play over 30 characters to bring 1950s Havana vividly to life in this wonderfully funny and fast-moving romp!
Our Man in Havana follows James Wormold, a British vacuum cleaner salesman in pre-revolutionary Havana, Cuba, recruited as a spy. Lacking any actual skills or intentions, Wormold fabricates an entire network of fictional agents. His absurd reports are taken seriously by MI6, leading to real-world consequences as the Cuban government grows suspicious.
TUE 11 –SAT 15 AUG
Directed by Philip Wilson
Adapted by Clive Francis
Tickets from £36
Concessions apply
Performance Times
Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm
Wed, Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Captioned Performance
Thu 13 Aug 2.30pm
Showgoers Performances
Wed 12 Aug 7.30pm & Thu 13 Aug 2.30pm
Post-show talk with Director
Philip Wilson
Wed 12 Aug after the 7.30pm performance
Jodie Steele Jack Ashton Bob Barrett
A Little Angel Theatre, Mercury Theatre Colchester and Mayflower Southampton co-production
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape
Toto might look like an ordinary cat, but she’s no ordinary feline. Almost completely blind, Toto has incredible ninja skills, a big heart, and a nose for adventure. By day, she naps like any other pet… but by night, she’s out on daring missions with her cheeky brother, Silver.
Based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling children’s book, illustrated by Nick East, this purr-fectly thrilling tale is filled with original music, laugh-out-loud fun, and extraordinary puppetry, promising fun for the whole family.
A brand-new family musical for everyone over 5.
‘Truly heartwarming’
HHHH The Stage
‘A confident, colourful adaptation’
HHHH Everything Theatre
THU 20 –SUN 23 AUG
Co-adapted by Barb Jungr & Samantha Lane
Directed by Samantha Lane
Music & Lyrics by Barb Jungr
Set, Costume & Puppet Design by Oliver Hymans
Lighting Designed by Sherry Coenen
Tickets
10.30am shows (Sat & Sun)
£22/£18
All other times £20/£16
Performance Times
Thu 3.30pm
Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm
Sat 10.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Sun 10.30am & 1.30pm
BSL Interpreted Performance Sat 22 Aug 1.30pm
Sam Bradshaw Productions presents
Spot's Birthday Party
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.
Every ticket comes with a free party hat and meet and greet with Spot after the show.
Original Theatre in association with Theatr Clwyd present
TUE 15 –SAT 19 SEP
The Other Side of Murder
Starring Rufus Hound & Susie Blake
When celebrated TV medium Darius Divine plans a cosy family dinner, he expects awkward small talk. He doesn’t expect his pregnant lover, his Gilbert and Sullivan obsessed mother-inlaw, or a night of ghostly visitations and explosive revelations.
As dinner burns and tensions rise, the line between performance and reality begins to shatter. Secrets surface. Jealousies ignite. And a final twist lands that no one will see coming.
With a star cast including Rufus Hound (One Man, Two Guvnors, Wind in the Willows), and national treasure Susie Blake (Victoria Wood, Coronation Street), this is a wild theatrical ride that will have you laughing one minute and gasping the next.
‘Darkly comic, stylish and with just the right amounts of farce, frights and drama’
Entertainment Now (on Torben Betts' Murder at Midnight)
Book now – and ask yourself: what’s waiting on the other side?
Written by Torben Betts
Directed by Philip Franks
Performance Times
Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Captioned Performance Thu 17 Sep 2.30pm
Suitable for ages 14+
Tickets from £19 Concessions apply
HH Productions, Nic Doodson, Andrew Kay, Global Creative and Kenny Wax present
TUE 22 –SAT 26 SEP
The Choir of Man
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!
A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, worldclass wordsmiths, and sensational singers, this cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys serve it all... live!
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!
An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome, don’t miss this feel-good night of footstomping entertainment, so good you’ll want to come back and see it again and again.
‘Exhilarating’
HHHHH Daily Mail
‘Full of raucous cheer’
HHHHH Broadway World
‘The ultimate feel-good show’
HHHHH Edinburgh Evening News
Tickets from £42
Concessions apply
Performance Times
Tue-Sat Eves (excl Fri) 7.30pm Fri 4pm & 8pm
Wed & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Audio Described Performance
Thu 24 Sep 7.30pm with a touch tour at 5.30pm
Suitable for ages 10+
Bill Kenwright Ltd presents
TUE 29 SEP –SAT 3 OCT
Twelve Angry Men
Starring Gray O’Brien (Coronation Street, Peak Practice), Bill Ward (Emmerdale, Coronation Street), Ricky Norwood (EastEnders), Tristan Gemmill (Casualty, Coronation Street) and Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier).
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…
Twelve Angry Men has been hailed ‘the classiest, most intelligent drama playing in the West End’. It brings the 1957 three-time Academy Award nominated film, considered one of the great ‘must-sees’ of all time, to the stage.
‘Brilliant. It holds the audience in a vice-like grip’
HHHH Sunday Express
‘As powerfully riveting as ever. It is both gripping and moving’
HHHH Financial Times
Written by Reginald Rose
Tickets from £36 Concessions apply Performance Times
Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Captioned Performance Thu 1 Oct 2.30pm
Suitable for ages 12+
Photographs
Emma Rice Company presents
TUE 6 –SAT 10 OCT
Tristan & Yseult
The original, critically acclaimed Kneehigh/Emma Rice production of Tristan & Yseult, one of the most influential theatre productions of the 21st century, returning to the UK for the first time in ten years, offering a rare chance to encounter a modern masterpiece fresh and live on stage.
First created in 2003, Tristan & Yseult took the theatrical world by storm. Based on an epic ancient tale from Cornwall, Tristan & Yseult revels in forbidden desires, broken hearts, grand passions, and tender truths.
Visceral, playful, and heartbreakingly beautiful, this internationally celebrated production blends myth, music, movement, and storytelling into an unforgettable theatrical night out. This landmark show, which inspired a global generation of artists and audiences, is now re-made, remastered – and truly unmissable.
‘I loved it with a passion’
HHHHH The Guardian
Adapted and directed by Emma
Rice
Performance Times
Tues – Thu & Sat Eves 7.30pm
Fri Eve 6pm
Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Audio Described Performance Thu 8 Oct 2:30pm
BSL Interpreted Performance Thu 8 Oct 7:30pm Advance Tickets from £17.50 Concessions apply
Theatre Royal Windsor presents
TUE 20 –SAT 24 OCT
The Anastasia File
Starring Jenny Seagrove & Simon Shepherd
Jenny Seagrove (Judge John Deed) reprises her critically acclaimed performance and is joined by Simon Shepherd (Peak Practice), Ashley D. Gayle (The Shawshank Redemption) and Rosie Thomson (EastEnders)
1918, Tsar Nicholas II and his family are executed by the Bolsheviks. 1920, Berlin, a woman is pulled from a canal after failing to take her own life. As doctors and police puzzle over her identity, she reveals details about her past that bring about the suspicion that she may in fact be the Grand Duchess Anastasia, the heir to the Romanovs.
Inspired by the true story of Anne Manahan, whose battle for recognition as the last surviving Romanov was one of the most popular historical mysteries of the twentieth century.
Memory, fact and fiction intertwine in this thrilling and moving drama that will keep you guessing long after the curtain falls.
Written by Royce Ryton
Directed by Roy Marsden
Performance Times
Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm
Wed, Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Captioned Performance Thu 22 Oct 2.30pm
Showgoers Performances Wed 21 Oct 7.30pm & Thu 22 Oct 2.30pm
Advance
Tickets from £24 Concessions apply
Jenny Seagrove Simon Shepherd Ashley D. Gayle Rosie Thomson
Tilted Wig in association with Watford Palace presents
Oscar Wilde’s
The Picture of Dorian Gray
A PORTRAIT TO DIE FOR
In a society obsessed with youth and beauty, Dorian Gray is offered the ultimate prize: eternal perfection. But perfection comes at a price, one that must be paid in blood.
‘What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul?’
This bold new adaptation of the classic novel celebrates Wilde’s dazzling wit and dark imagination. Stylish and unsettlingly thrilling, The Picture of Dorian Gray plunges you into a world where charm is currency and the truth always exacts its price.
TUE 3 –SAT 7 NOV
Adapted & Directed by Seán
Aydon
Designed by Sarah Beaton
Lighting Designed by Peter Small
Performance Times
Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Captioned Performance
Thu 5 Nov 2.30pm
Suitable for ages 12+
Photograph from previous tour. Photographer: Craig Sugden
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and HighTide production
TUE 10 –SAT 14 NOV
The Disappearing Man
Returning to a once glittering seaside town, washed-up magician Bazza Cadabra is ready for a final comeback, determined to reclaim the spotlight and prove he’s still got what it takes 20 years on. But every trick has a price. This comeback isn’t just about applause. At the heart of Bazza’s ambition is something far more fragile, his bond with his son. Bound by shared secrets, old tricks, and unfinished business, their reunion sparks hope, rivalry, and the possibility of something extraordinary. As Bazza faces a flashy young magician, a no-nonsense new manager, and the family he left behind, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur.
Packed with theatrical flair, live magic, and emotional punch, The Disappearing Man is a bold new drama about legacy, illusion, and second chances as one man risks everything for his last great trick.
Performance Times
Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Captioned Performance Fri 13 Nov 7.30pm
Suitable for ages 12+
Advance
Tickets from £19 Concessions apply
TUE 17 –SAT 21 NOV
The Gang of Three
Starring Alan Cox as Tony Crosland, Hywel Morgan as Roy Jenkins and Colin Tierney as Denis Healey.
Deep in the heart of the corridors of power, the Labour Party's Roy Jenkins, Denis Healey and Tony Crosland clash over the soul of British socialism and their own relentless ambitions.
Set against the backdrop of economic crisis, this HHHHH acclaimed political drama brings to life the personalities, principles and private tensions that shaped a generation of politics.
A chance to revisit a defining moment in the battle for the soul of the Labour Party, which captures the towering intellects, fierce rivalries and the private tensions behind public power.
Sharp, provocative and richly entertaining, this is political theatre at its most gripping.
‘Terrific play, great cast and script. If you can grab a ticket, go!’
‘Superb’
Written by Robert Khan & Tom Salinsky
Directed by Kirsty Patrick-Ward
Tickets from £29
Concessions apply
Performance Times
Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
HHHH Mark Lawson, The Guardian Advance Tickets from £15.50 Concessions apply
Fiery Angel presents
Agatha Christie’s
The Hollow
Adapted
by
Tamsin Oglesby
A Hercule Poirot mystery
Renowned detective Hercule Poirot expected a quiet break in the country; instead he's drawn into one of the most unsettling cases of his career.
At The Hollow, an elegant country estate, a glamorous circle of guests gather together one summer evening. But beneath the sunlit charm, something darker coils. Old passions refuse to die. New rivalries ignite. Dangerous infatuations take hold. Then — a shot rings out.
A body is discovered. A smoking revolver in an unsteady hand. The scene appears almost staged; a shockingly straightforward crime… it is anything but.
Starring Peter Polycarpou (Birds of a Feather; Evita; The Brutalist) as the ever-meticulous Belgian sleuth, The Hollow reunites Fiery Angel with director Lucy Bailey following the sell-out tours of Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile. Don’t miss this darkly seductive new staging of one of Agatha Christie’s most compelling mysteries.
TUE 24 –SAT 28 NOV
Directed by Lucy Bailey
Lighting designed by Chris Davey
Sound designed by Nick Powell
Performance Times Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Advance Tickets from £20.50 Concessions apply
Peter Polycarpou
Photo: Oliver Rosser/Feast
An Yvonne Arnaud original production
Something Fantastic presents
Hello, Dolly!
A story of second chances and the importance of living life to the fullest - the perfect feel good musical!
In bustling 1890s New York, the irrepressible Dolly Levi sweeps into town with wit, warmth and a plan to change everyone’s fortunesincluding her own. A host of larger-than-life characters get caught up in her matchmaking mischief, and the result is pure theatrical joy
Something Fantastic presents a fresh new production and features a local cast and nine-piece orchestra to bring Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart’s masterpiece to life.
Packed with humour, romance, dancing, and unforgettable songs including the beloved numbers, Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Before the Parade Passes By, and of course, Hello, Dolly!
Let Dolly Levi lift your spirits, warm your heart and send you away smiling!
Based on the play The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder
Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion Produced
WED 27 –SAT 30 JAN
Book by
Michael Stewart
Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Directed by
James Robert Moore
Musical Direction by Alex Parker
Choreography by Jo Goodwin
Tickets from £23
Concessions apply
Performance Times
Wed – Sat Eves 7.30pm
Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Blackeyed Theatre and Arcola Theatre present
The Turn of the Screw
A world premiere by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm.
England. A remote country house. A young governess, hired to care for two seemingly angelic children, begins what appears to be an idyllic new life. Yet there is something about the children that hints at a darker presence.
Desperate to protect them from what she believes to be malevolent spirits, she finds herself descending into a world of ambiguity, leading to one far-reaching question; are the ghosts real... or a projection of something far more terrifying?
A masterwork of psychological suspense and the inspiration for Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, The Turn of the Screw is vividly brought to life in this brand-new stage adaptation by Olivier Award-winning playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm.
‘One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre’
The Stage on Blackeyed Theatre
TUE 2 –SAT 6 FEB
Based on the story by Henry James
Directed by Nicky Allpress
Performance
Times
Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Suitable for ages 12+
Advance Tickets from £16
Concessions apply
TUE 9 –SAT 13 FEB
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)
By Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen.
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Olivier Award for best comedy and the Evening Standard Award, and returning to Guildford by popular demand, 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
‘Faithful to the book, it’s also a raucously irreverent romp’
HHHHH Daily Mail
Performance Times
Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Suitable for ages 14+
Tickets from £14
Concessions apply
The King’s Speech
A brand-new production of the acclaimed Oscar-winning story.
The world is listening…
A country on the precipice of another terrible war. An abdicated king. A constitutional crisis. And the only man who can provide hope for the nervous British public is Bertie – a man who is shy, unprepared for monarchy and, worst of all, has a debilitating speech impediment. With the future of the monarchy, and Britain itself, on the line, an historic radio address looms over a man who can barely stammer through full sentences. Desperate, Bertie and his family turn to an unconventional speech therapist from Australia to turn him into the king Britain can believe in.
As royal protocol meets unorthodox challenges, what emerges is an unlikely but deeply meaningful friendship. Adapted from the Oscarwinning film, this exciting new production from the acclaimed Barn Theatre blends humour, heart and high stakes in a beloved drama about duty, courage and finding one’s voice.
Star casting to be announced.
The Barn Theatre presents
ETT, The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse present
Romeo & Juliet
Then I defy you, stars!
This is the lovesick tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.
A pair of teenagers fall madly in love while their families violently tear each other apart. An explosive, urgent tale of forbidden love, secrets, loyalty and grief, where one wrong decision can change everything. What do you do when your fate is already sealed, but you’re falling in love for the very first time? A love that refuses to stay in the past, enduring, unending and unbroken.
These violent delights have violent ends.
‘It was electrifying. I had forgotten the sheer joy of a live performance.’
Audience member on Othello
TUE 23 –SAT 27 MAR
Directed by Chelsea Walker Performance Times Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm Suitable for ages 12+
Advance Tickets from £19.50
Concessions apply
ONE NIGHT ONLY
One Night Only shows qualify for our Multi-Buy offer scheme unless marked otherwise
An Evening with Arthur Smith & Caroline Quentin about An Evening With Gary Lineker
That night in Turin, in 1990 when Gazza cried and England went out on penalties, didn't just break hearts, it inspired the Olivier-nominated An Evening with Gary Lineker. Now, co-writer Arthur Smith and original cast member Caroline Quentin revisit the writing, the filming, the football, with personal anecdotes, behind-thescenes stories, and other capers that have sealed a friendship for years.
SUN 20 SEP
5 Mistakes That Changed History
We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. This hilarious show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, has been a smash-hit, sell-out success on the comedy festival circuit, selling out Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Adelaide Fringe Festival three years in a row. ‘Brilliantly entertaining, earns its place as one of the best reviewed shows in recent years.’ Theatre Weekly
If you love history, don’t let your mistake be missing out on this show!
SUN 27 SEP
Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside
Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets. He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, his novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. Brian’s new book is How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.
Swan Lake
Performed to a full live orchestra
Imperial Classical Ballet® return with a breathtaking new Swan Lake. Telling the powerful tale of Princess Odette, cursed to live as a swan by day and a woman by night, until Prince Siegfried discovers her under the moonlight and vows to break the spell.
From the haunting beauty of the lakeside scenes to the electrifying Black Swan pas de deux, Swan Lake is a visual and emotional masterpiece. Tchaikovsky’s soaring score enriches the drama with unforgettable depth.
ONE NIGHT ONLY
14 OCT
One Night Only shows qualify for our Multi-Buy offer scheme unless marked otherwise
The Phantoms Starring Lee Mead
This spellbinding night of music celebrates the most beloved musicals of all time, taking you on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, and of course, The Phantom of the Opera
Featuring former Phantoms direct from the West End production and starring West End and TV star Lee Mead, the sensational cast take you on a journey through the best of the West End, Broadway and beyond from modern day smash hits to unbeatable classics.
Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess
Featuring brand new songs, sketches, stand-up, and of course, sparkly new catsuits. Bring your mates, bring your mum, bring your partner if they're feeling brave enough... It's a big Scummy party! THU 15 OCT
Helen and Ellie are back with a brand-new comedy show that will have you laughing till you wee. From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is safe.
17 OCT
An Evening With Sir Derek Jacobi
Sir Derek Jacobi has enjoyed an extraordinary, award-winning career. From I, Claudius and Gladiator to The Crown, Last Tango in Halifax, Gosford Park, and The King’s Speech, Sir Derek’s work has captivated audiences around the world and secured his place as one of Britain’s most treasured performers.
Joining him will be director Richard Clifford. As Sir Derek’s husband and creative partner, Richard brings a unique perspective to an evening filled with stories, humour, Shakespeare, and reflections on an exceptional life and career.
Daniel Foxx: How Lovely
Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light. Daniel’s critically acclaimed debut show Villain was a hit in New York and London. He co-hosts the podcast Welcome To Hell with fellow comic Dane Buckley, and is the author of the hit book Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children ‘Utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic.’ Rolling Stone SUN 18 OCT 7.30pm | Tickets £24 | Strictly 14+
ONE NIGHT ONLY
25 OCT
One Night Only shows qualify for our Multi-Buy offer scheme unless marked otherwise
Tracy Borman OBE: Tudors On Tour
Tudors on Tour brings the drama, scandal and intrigue of England’s most notorious dynasty boldly to life. From Henry VIII’s six wives to Elizabeth I’s private world, Shakespeare, spies and palace scandals, Tracy reveals the real Tudors in all their glory, filth, glamour and gore.
Using vivid visuals, props, costume, film and music, this is no history lecture –it’s an immersive show that pulls back the velvet curtain on the monarchy that changed England forever, and reveals secrets you won’t find in textbooks.
Rainer Hersch: All Classical Music Explained, Live!
Whether you are a music professor or can’t tell string quartets from a string vest, relax, this show will teach you nothing, but it will make you laugh. Really laugh. Join pianist, conductor and comedian Rainer Hersch to answer the eternal questions Why is organ music so boring? What did Mozart steal from ABBA? and What do conductors actually do?
‘The funniest concert you will ever see’ Time Out TUE 27 OCT
WED 28 OCT 7.30pm | Tickets from £32
Celtic Nights
Get ready for an unforgettable night as X-Factor finalists The MacDonald Brothers bring together the very best of Celtic music and song in a powerful celebration of rich musical heritage.
Featuring the anthems of The Proclaimers and Bay City Rollers to the classics of The Dubliners, The Pogues, Rod Stewart, Van Morrison and many more. Brian and Craig won over millions on The X Factor, now, they bring their trademark energy, charm and talent to a performance that celebrates the very best of Celtic music and song.
Following years of sold-out performances across the globe, classical-crossover stars The Opera Boys join forces with Paul Potts, the man who captured the world’s hearts with his legendary Britian’s Got Talent audition of Nessun Dorma, in their final tour.
This collaboration promises an evening of soaring notes, impeccable harmonies, and the perfect blend of opera, musical theatre, and modern pop classics. You don’t want to miss this final tour, as it really is time to say goodbye!
ONE NIGHT ONLY
SUN 15 NOV
One Night Only shows qualify for our Multi-Buy offer scheme unless marked otherwise
7.30pm | Tickets £28 | Suitable for ages 14+
Henry Paker: Pencil Case
A new comedy show featuring live illustration. You’ve looked behind a Wizard’s Curtain. You’ve visited a sausage factory. Do you dare to gaze inside a cartoonist’s pencil case?
‘He pulls laughs out of the air like a magician pulls rabbits out of a hat’ Evening Standard
As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast and seen on The Last Leg and Russell Howard’s Good News. Cartoons as seen in Joe Wilkinson: My Autobiography and Kay’s Anatomy.
Sindhu Vee: Swanky
From the award-winning star of Live at the Apollo comes a brand-new stand-up show about falling through the cracks you didn’t make, avoiding the friendships you don’t want, and embracing the self-love you definitely need.
‘Exceptional… Tremendous’
HHHH Scotsman
BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT – CALL FOR RETURNS
Ivo Graham: Orange Crush
What is the best orange thing in the world? Aperol spritz? Sunsets? Claudia Winkleman? You probably never stopped to think about your favourite orange thing, but you’re damn sure thinking about it now. And no one on earth has considered more of them than Ivo Graham. In 2025, a series of emotional days in his favourite colour prompted Ivo to commit harder than ever to the bit: colour-coordinating his life for his daughter, for his mother, for his football team, and, he desperately hopes, for your entertainment.
‘Few stand-ups can waffle so winningly’ The Telegraph
Comedy Crackers
Off The Kerb has sled-loads of good cheer to share this Christmas 2026. Comedy Crackers is a perfectly-wrapped night of comedy taking place at Guildford Yvonne Arnaud for one night only, featuring household names Joel Dommett, Dane Buckley, Jake Lambert, and Limahl Germain! Get your tickets, and start your festive season with a bang. Line-up is subject to change.
SAT 26 SEP
All Mill Studio shows qualify for our Multi-Buy offer scheme unless marked otherwise
7.45pm | Tickets £18/£12 | Suitable for ages 14+
Luke Wright: Later Life Letter
Luke Wright navigates his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the wit, pathos, and silliness that has made him one of the most popular live poets in England. SOLD OUT – CALL FOR RETURNS
THU 8 OCT
7.45pm | Tickets £18/£12 Down
To Chance
Alaska. 1964. A radio reporter finds herself at the centre of a remarkable relief effort. Live on air, she must take unimaginable risks to save her community from chaos. As temperatures plummet Genie must decide how much she really owes her listening audience? Based on a true story, Down to Chance is a heartwarming, mad-cap portrait of a community in crisis with the whole world listening in.
‘A love letter to the golden age of radio’ The Scotsman
Developed with support from Theatre Royal Plymouth and The Pleasance for The Edinburgh National Partnerships Programme.
SAT 10 OCT 7.45pm | Tickets £18/£12 | Suitable for ages 11+
The Alice Project
Who are you? asks the Caterpillar. Alice is not sure...
Presented by Platform 4
Come on a sonic journey through Alice’s Wonderland, weaving together original music, Lewis Carroll’s text and voices from 40 contemporary Alices! This is a fascinating audio adventure down the rabbit hole, with a four-piece band of multi-instrumentalist performers. Expect twisting melodies, smiling cats, percussive teacups and surreal storytelling... Aimed at adults and young people, it’s not the normal Alice family show!
THU 15 OCT 7.45pm | Tickets £19.50/£13.50 | Suitable for ages 12+
Without
Neil Reidman's (Doctor Who, EastEnders) acclaimed show chronicles one man's life from the Windrush era through to the modern day. It charts the challenges and obstacles he faces throughout his journey from boyhood to man with humour and pathos.
Neil was nominated for Best Male Lead Actor in a Play at the British Black Theatre Awards 2024 for his performance in this intimate, moving play.
‘A masterpiece in acting’ Broadway Baby
FRI 23 OCT
Sister Queens
All Mill Studio shows qualify for our Multi-Buy offer scheme unless marked otherwise
7.45pm | Tickets £20/£14 | Suitable for ages 14+
Two Queens, One Nation. The dynamic journey of two amazing women, the royal queens of the Tudor and Stuart dynasties, Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. Enter the prison and the courts, private chambers and public processions as you journey with the cousins who called themselves Sister Queens. It is a tale that has ignited the imagination for centuries. Was the death of one the only answer?
‘A talented writer and actor, switching skilfully from one Queen to another without ever missing a beat’ The Stage
SAT 24 OCT
Rosalie
7.45pm | Tickets £18/£12 | Suitable for ages 10+
Presented by Pleasure Dome Theatre. Written & performed by Helena Payne
This one-woman play inspired by Rosalie Chichester, scientist, photographer, explorer, collector, and unapologetic eccentric, explores the pressures of female identity and familial responsibility in Victorian England.
‘The joys, private griefs and public angers of a remarkable free-thinking woman as presented with variety and flawless fluency by one actor, a few props, a choice selection of recorded sounds and a finely-judged piano.’ West Somerset Free Press
TUE 10 NOV 7.45pm | Tickets £18/£12 | Suitable for ages 14+
Anthem For Disatisfaction
2007. Sarah and Jamie are growing up in Belfast with a shared obsession of music and the weight of parents on the breadline. Pop, rock and punk rails against austerity Britain and an ever-failing Tory-government, giving these siblings an epic score to navigate lives that are destined for different paths. A defiant 'rip-roaring tour de force' fuelled by the music and people who speak to your soul and punch you in the gut. This multi-award-winning gig-theatre show rejoices in working class strength with wit, integrity, and disarming honesty.
SAT 12 DEC 11am & 2.45pm | Tickets £10.50 | Suitable for ages 3+
Hare & Tortoise
Presented by The Pied Piper Theatre Company.
A delightful adaptation of Aesop's fable about opposites, time and friendship. Ready? Steady? Go! But who’s the fastest; who’s the best? Who will finally win the race? Faster Hare or steady Tortoise... Find out in this funny, tender, awardwinning adaptation of the well-loved story as we journey through the seasons from bud-bursting spring to snow-falling winter in a tale of opposites, time and friendship, brimming with music, movement and colour. Approximately 50 minutes.
TUE 15 & WED 16 DEC
A Celtic Christmas
All Mill Studio shows qualify for our Multi-Buy offer scheme unless marked otherwise
Tue 6.30pm, Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets £28.50/ £22.50
A Celtic Christmas enchants with powerful melodies, haunting instruments and bewitching harmonies. Experience cherished carols performed by candlelight on traditional instruments.
Featuring Joy to the World, The Holly and the Ivy and We Three Kings, this magical celebration entwines beloved Christmas songs with ancient festive folk tunes, bringing festive joy to all this Christmas.
SAT 19 - MON 21 DEC
A Christmas Carol
Sat 7.15pm, Sun 1.15pm & 5.15pm Mon 2.45pm & 7.15pm | Tickets £22/ £16
Performed by Andrew Margerison. Directed by Rebecca Vaughan. Award-winning Dyad Productions, (That Knave, Raleigh, Lady Susan, A Room of One’s Own, Christmas Gothic) bring their magic to Dickens’ classic and perennially relevant ghost story.
‘A towering performance’ The Scotsman
This masterful solo performance draws inspiration from Dickens’ own legendary readings of his work, as Andrew Margerison takes on every character, from the sorrowful Cratchit to the jubilant Fezziwig. This is theatre at its most intimate and magical.
Short Stories Tall Tales
Interactive Theatre Adventures for Children Aged 0–4
11.30am & 1.30pm | Each story lasts 45mins | Suitable for children up to 4yrs.
Tickets – Adventures of An Ugly Duckling:
Full price Adult plus child £14, additional child £8, additional Adult £8.
Tickets – The Three Little Pigs & The Night Before Christmas: Adult plus Child £18.50, additional child £8, additional adult £8.
Short Stories Tall Tales is not part of our Multi-Buy offer scheme Immerse your little ones' imaginations through live performance and interactive role-play, with props, music and creative drama. An exciting and unique adventure, exploring stories with Hannah.
Adventures of An Ugly Duckling |
TUE 22 SEP
Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, written & told by Hannah Summers
There’s more to Tully, our ugly duck, who longs for adventure beyond the farm fences. What’s over that hill, where does the river go, how high is the sky?
One day an adventure takes Tully on a surprising journey and she finds out who she is and where she truly belongs.
The Three Little Pigs |
TUE 27 OCT
Adapted, written and told by Hannah Summers
Join three little pigs as they set off to build homes of their very own. Gather straw and sticks, help construct a sturdy brick house and explore the countryside along the way. But keep an eye out for a smooth-talking wolf who may have plans of his own...
The Night Before Christmas |
TUE 22 DEC
Inspired and adapted from the 19th Century tale by Clement Clarke Moore written & told by Hannah Summers
A family stay at Granny's chocolate-box cottage for Christmas and soon discover everything that is exciting about this time of year. Your little ones will even sneak a peak at the jolly chap who might visit with presents (if they're all good boys and girls!).
A wonderfully high-spirited spin on an old favourite that will inspire even the most 'bah humbug' curmudgeons.
Creative Learning Take Part!
MON 26 OCT
Beginners' Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day
Magicians guard their secrets closely, but in this fun, hands-on session we lift the curtain and reveal how to perform magic tricks that look impossible!
Perfect for complete beginners and children who already love magic, with easy-to-learn tricks and techniques taught by a real magician. By the end of the session, every child will be confidently performing baffling magic tricks that will amaze friends and family alike.
Each child receives a magic wand, magician's sponge balls and a certificate at the end of the workshop.
Designed for children and parents or carers to enjoy together, this fun and fragrant session uses the melt and pour method, a safe and simple way to make colourful, creepy soaps just in time for Halloween.
You’ll leave the workshop with your very own handmade Halloween soaps – perfect for gifts or spooky bath time fun. Whether they make pumpkins, ghosts or glittery monster shapes, this workshop guarantees bubbly fun all round!
All materials are provided.
£25 per person | 10am – 11.30pm | Ages 5+ with their parent/carer 1pm – 2.30pm | Ages 12+ with their parent/carer
NEW TERM FROM TUE 8 SEP
Little Notes
New term begins Tue 8 September for 13 weeks.
Discover the joy of sharing live musical experiences with your child in these fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, lead by classically trained professional musician Lou Bradbury. Little Notes classes are full of creative play and bursting with live music.
See our website for full details of times and ages.
£134 per child per term, additional siblings £69 Taster classes available
FROM WED 16 SEP
Youth Theatre
Our new Youth Theatre will be perfect for everyone aged 13 to 16 looking for a space to bring their creativity, energy and love of theatre. Every week, during term time, you’ll explore performance skills, play drama games, enjoy workshops and take part in an end of term sharing for family and friends.
Winter Wreath-Making Workshop
Have fun doing festive craft as Zoe guides you through the process making a beautiful seasonal wreath. We’ll have all the materials* you need ready and waiting, plus some seasonal refreshments to aid your creativity. Bring your friends, family, or come solo and meet new people.
Tea or coffee and a festive treat are included. Please let us know if you have any allergies catering@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk.
*Please bring your own secateurs and gloves.
Suitable for ages 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) and all skill levels
£60 | 10:15am - 12:15pm & 1:45pm - 3:45pm SAT 28 NOV
Find out more on our website and look out for emails.
Guildford Festival of the Arts
THU 1 – SUN 4 OCT
Open Call Exhibition
Featuring artwork selected by an independent panel of judges, the exhibition showcases a diverse mix of creative voices, mediums and perspectives. Open to artists at all stages of their creative journey, it is one of the festival’s most direct ways for the public to get involved and help shape the artistic life of the town.
River Room | 10am – 4.30pm
SUN 4 OCT
Drawing Music: Live Art & Jazz Experience
Listen differently, translating sound into line, rhythm, and gesture. As musicians curated by Guildford Jazz perform, you’ll be encouraged to respond through drawing in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just curious to try, everyone is welcome. Bring a sketchbook or notepad and a pencil to get involved.
You will be guided by Andrew Curtis and Ronie Ireland. Andrew is a Ruskin School of Fine Art graduate, who has drawn jazz and blues musicians across Europe and is the official event artist at Alfold Rock and Blues Festival.
Ronnie is a graduate of Glasgow School of Art and The Open University. Her work explores the human figure through imagination, myth, and allegory.
Expect an inspiring, social atmosphere where music becomes drawing and everyone can take part.
2pm | £21, Guildford Jazz members £19
FRI 2 OCT
Dr Gus Casely-Hayford in conversation
Gus Casely-Hayford is the Director of the recently opened V&A East. He is a curator and cultural historian who writes, lectures and broadcasts widely on culture, having presented a number of series for Sky, BBC radio and television and other channels. He was formerly Executive Director of Arts Strategy, Arts Council England, and Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington.
Save 50% per ticket, on all price bands, on selected week long performances, from the moment they go on sale.
Numbers of Advance Tickets are limited and may sell out quickly.
Multi-Buy Tickets:
⚫ Book 2+ shows at the same time: save 10%
⚫ Book 4+ shows at the same time: save 25% – one show is free
⚫ Friends save an additional 5% on the Multi-Buy price
NB: A Booking fee (£2 or £2.50 per ticket according to the show) will be added after a promotional discount has been calculated and will be applied at checkout. This includes Multi-Buy offers.
From £13 Mon-Thu for week-long shows and selected other performances, and from £12 in the Mill Studio.
Access Tickets
Save £5 on selected performances, plus 1 complimentary essential companion ticket.
Groups
25+ Save £4 per ticket + 2 complimentary tickets.
10+ Save £2 per ticket.
Schools & Student Groups
From £13, 1 complimentary teacher seat per 10 students, for selected Main House shows. These offers do not include panto and may vary according to the production. Please check on our website or ask at box office for more details.
Online
Book any time at yvonne-arnaud.co.uk. It’s safe, secure and easy to use.
In Person
Box Office is open 10am – 5pm, Tue* to Sat (closed to callers on Mondays).
*Please note the change to opening hours
Please call us for help with Access and group tickets.
Tel: 01483 44 00 00
Email: boxoffice@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
Tickets
Your tickets are emailed to you with your booking confirmation.
Please bring your phone with you to show your email when you arrive at the theatre, or you can print off your tickets.
Conditions of Sale
⚫ Sales are made subject to our terms and conditions, which can be found in full on our website: yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
⚫ All prices shown are inclusive of applicable fees and levies.
⚫ The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press.
⚫ The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre reserves the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, ticket prices, concessions, offers and fees at any time.
⚫ Ticket refund protection is available at the point of sale for all shows (excluding workshops). This is administered through Secure My Booking, a third-party company, and not managed by Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Concessions & Discounts may not apply to every performance, see website for full details.
Accessibility
If you have any access requirements, please let us know when you are booking so that we can make your visit as easy as possible.
⚫ The Lower Stalls, Box Office, and Riverside Kitchen are located on the ground floor. All floors are accessible using the lift.
⚫ We offer a complimentary ticket for an essential companion on all performances.
⚫ We offer a warm welcome for assistance dogs, please advise the Box Office when booking.
⚫ There are five wheelchair accessible spaces in the Main House and eight in the Mill Studio.
⚫ There are two (non-reservable) blue badge parking spaces immediately outside the main entrance. Visitors can be dropped off at the theatre’s main entrance first if necessary.
⚫ The Main House has Sennheiser infra-red sound enhancement systems. Headsets are available from front of house.
The Riverbank Kitchen is open during the day for casual coffees, light lunches and tasty treats. In the evening we re-open 90mins before the performance for suppers, drinks and a relaxed start to the show.
Pre-ordering is especially encouraged for dining as this will reserve you a table at busy times when space may be limited.
⚫ Captioned, BSL, dementia-friendly and audiodescribed performances are available for some productions. See the individual show pages or access page on our website for more information.
⚫ We now have accessible toilets at Ground and Circle levels.
⚫ You can now sign up to book accessible seats online, find out more on our website.
Please visit our accessibility page at: yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call our friendly Box Office team on 01483 44 00 00 who will be pleased to help.
Trigger & Content Warnings
Where available these are published on our website. Please contact the Box Office if there is specific advice we can help you with.
Opening Times
Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 3.30pm and 90mins before curtain up pre-show.
Functions & events
What could be better than hosting your event in our dramatic building? Find out more on the website or email hires@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
Support Us
Your support enables us to continue presenting amazing live theatre and also helps us to offer arts activities to underrepresented and vulnerable communities.
Please join us on our journey!
Thank you to our current Vanbrugh Supporters
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Charitable
Trusts and Foundations
The Alchemy Foundation
Berkeley St Edward (North Street Community Fund)
Bernard and Joyce Coleman Charitable Trust
The Betty Riseley Trust for Children
Borrows Charitable Trust
The Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation
Community Foundation For Surrey
The Coleman Trust
Frazer Trust
Golden Bottle Trust
Guildford Philanthropy
National Lottery Community Fund
Rowan Bentall Charitable Trust
Shanly Foundation
The Slater Foundation
Surrey County Council: Your Councillor Community Fund
Theatre Works!
Voluntary Action South West Surrey Sparks Fund
William Wates Memorial Trust
Thank you to Guildford Borough Council for their support, and to Surrey County Council for supporting Play Your Part via the Your Fund Surrey Large Community Projects Fund.
