Community

The external of the theatre lit by pink and blue lights

THE SHOWGOERS

A social group for theatre-lovers.
Tickets from £13 per performance.

Have you ever wished you’d been to see a show, but avoided it because you didn’t want to go alone? Are you feeling a bit isolated and want to meet new people? Or do you just love live theatre and want to share that experience with others?

If you said yes to any of the above, the Showgoers is the perfect group for you!

Meet  us before the performance, learn more about the production, enjoy a free soft drink on us and socialise during the interval. All while enjoying a fantastic evening of live theatre entertainment.

I look forward to my next visit - Showgoers has given me the confidence for solo attendance at shows…it opens the door for so many individuals.

Women having drinks in the garden

2024 Autumn Season Performances

Robin Hood | £13 Tickets | Fri 6 Dec, 12.15pm or 6.15pm

2025 Spring Season Performances

Murder on the Orient Express | £13 Tickets | Wed 22 Jan, 1.45pm or Thu 23 Jan, 6.45pm

A Man For All Seasons | £20 Tickets | Wed 26 Feb, 6.45pm or Thu 27 Feb, 1.45pm

The Shark Is Broken | £15 Tickets | Wed 26 Mar, 6.45pm or Thu 27 Mar, 1.45pm

Please note that places are limited.

Email creativelearning@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk to find out more
The audience enjoying a performance of pantomime.

Panto partnership

Working closely with Surrey Young Carers, Surrey Children’s Services, The Hive, Guildford Action and the YMCA each year we offer over 200 funded panto tickets to young carers, looked after children, young people living in supported accommodation and families who are facing a variety of challenges.

A lot of our families are financially struggling, and this provides the family with an opportunity to go to the theatre and do something together they would not normally be able to afford.

Student Support lead - Weydon School

Community connections

The theatre provides ways for local charities and organisations to connect and join in with the arts. From backstage tours to workshops and supporting groups to come and see a show - we find ways to make sure everyone can participate.

Many thanks for arranging this outing for our clients. It has had such a positive impact on them, and they now feel able to do more in the future.

Group Worker -  Catalyst Support

This was an invaluable and fun learning and social experience for our young people and we think this delivers so much value to our programme and young people alike.

​​​​​​​Building Futures Assistant Manager - Halow Project

Volunteers

Around 100 volunteers support the theatre. They are the people you meet when you come to a show, the smiley faces at Pop Up Play, the knowledgeable tour guides at Heritage Open Day and the expert gardeners who make our riverside garden a beautiful place to enjoy a coffee.

Our Trustees are also volunteers, giving their time and skills to support our business, ensuring we deliver great theatre for everyone and plan for the future of our amazing theatre.

Workshop bursaries

Each year we work with local schools and charities including Surrey Young Carers, to provide funded free bursary places for our holiday workshops for young people from low income backgrounds.

 

Contact us to find out about working together