Pre Show Information - The Comedy of Errors & A Company of Rascals

Please carefully read the pre event information for the show you are attending. If you are attending both shows please read both sets of information.

For both shows please arrive at least 15 mins BEFORE the scheduled start time.

Google Maps image of the theatre and riverbank

ARRIVAL

The Comedy of Errors will start on the riverbank behind the theatre, at the same time as A Company of Rascals. It then takes place in the Yvonne Arnaud’s main auditorium while A Company of Rascals will take place in the main auditorium, AND three other locations around the theatre.

  • The theatre's location is Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UX - How to get here.
  • The Riverbank is accessed by the left side passage alongside the theatre and over the bridge, or from the other bank via Millmead carpark. Its WhatThreeWords location is 'leaps.kinds.life'
  • We will be scanning tickets at the Riverbank and at the theatre box office
  • The theatre and riverbank will be open 90 mins before the scheduled start-time so you can picnic or eat in the Riverbank Kitchen pre-show.
  • Picnic items (chairs, tables, hampers, etc) CANNOT be brought into the theatre. Please return these items to your vehicles in plenty of time before the show starts.
  • Toilets are located in the theatre – there will be no facilities at the riverbank.

EATING & DRINKING

  • You can pre-order picnics for collection from the Riverbank Kitchen to enjoy pre-show Charcuterie Board for 2 | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
  • Our summer menu will also be available to eat in or take away.
  • The theatre bars will be open pre-show and during the interval, with a pop up Greyfriars bar at the riverside.
  • Last orders for food at the Riverbank Kitchen will be 7pm.

THE START OF BOTH SHOWS

  • The plays will begin on the riverbank at 7.30pm (2.30pm matinees)
  • Following the Prologue, ALL audiences will move to the theatre’s main auditorium for the 1st scene.
  • If you are not able to watch the Prologue at the riverbank, you can enter the main auditorium where it will be shown on a large screen.

ACCESSIBILITY

  • The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is a step-free venue.
  • The area around the riverbank is step-free but uneven in places.
  • The distance from the riverbank to the main auditorium is 100m, approximately 1 minute.
  • If you have any access requirements, and have not booked through our access scheme, or notified us of any accessibility requirements, please email access@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk and the team will be pleased to help.
  •  Visit Accessibility | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for more details

Extra accessibility info for A Company of Rascals

  • At the end of the first scene in the main auditorium, you will leave with Front of House Stewards to start your journey.
  • The furthest distance you will be walking in one go is approx. 100m 
  • There are 3 locations, with slightly different seating arrangements, but everyone will be able to sit.
  • There are step-free options across the whole route.

SEATING

The Comedy of Errors seating info

  • Seating is allocated in the main auditorium.
  • GSC Annual Pass holders and sponsor seating will be reserved.

A Company of Rascals seating info

  • Seating is not allocated.
  • GSC Annual Pass holders and sponsor seating will be reserved in all locations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The Comedy of Errors additional details

  • Running time is approx. 2 hours, 30 mins including an interval of 20 minutes.
  • Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all areas, including the riverbank.
  • Only alcohol purchased from the Yvonne Arnaud may be consumed on site.

A Company of Rascals additional details

  • Running time is approx. 2 hours, 30 mins including an interval of 20 minutes.
  • Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all areas, including the riverbank.
  • No food or alcoholic drinks are to be consumed during the promenade sections of Rascals (except bottled water).
  • Only alcohol purchased from the Yvonne Arnaud may be consumed on site.

PHOTOGRAPHY

  • The taking of photographs/videos of the stage (pre-show or in the interval), or during the performance is strictly prohibited as is the use of any other recording devices.
  • We ask you to turn off all mobile phones for the duration of the performance.
  • You are welcome to take photos of yourselves enjoying the pre-show/interval atmosphere, and feel free to share and tag us on social media. #RascalSummer

If you have any questions, please email boxoffice@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
 

ENJOY THE ADVENTURE!