Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre opened to the public in June 1965 with a star-studded gala, attended by Dirk Bogarde, Susan Hampshire, Vanessa Redgrave, Michael Redgrave and many more stars of the day. Over the years, this Grade II listed building, designed by local architect John Brownrigg, has produced and presented an astonishing list of important plays, as well as our traditional Christmas panto. The theatre tours are a special chance to see behind the scenes and to find out how a play takes the stage every week, as well as to explore the architectural merit of this much-loved building. If you are feeling peckish after the tour, you can enjoy homemade food and cakes in our newly renovated Riverbank Kitchen.

Work to remodel our public spaces to improve the accessibility and sustainability of the theatre will be complete in Summer 2025. Heritage Open Day is an exciting time to find out more about the project and see the transformed spaces.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

Tours 10:00-10:45/ 10:45-11:30/ 11:30-12:15/ 12:15-13:00

Location & directions

Millbrook, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UX

Directions:

Situated in Guildford town centre, our theatre sits on the bank of the River Wey. The main entrance to the theatre is just off the A281 Horsham Road heading south out of Guildford town centre, next Millbrook Car Park. We are a 7 minute walk from Guildford mainline train and bus stations.

Contact on day:

Box Office

Telephone number:

+441483440000

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The tour will include the theatre's Mill Studio and main auditorium. Step-free access is available in the Mill Studio and in the main auditorium, but the stage and backstage areas aren't accessible by wheelchair. Dogs are welcome in the foyer and Riverbank Kitchen areas, but not backstage or in the auditorium.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

35

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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