Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Millbrook, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UX
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 Riverbank Kitchen, located in an 18th century watermill on the River Wey.
Work to remodel our public spaces to improve the accessibility and sustainability of the theatre, begins this summer. Heritage Open Day is an exciting time to find out more about the project.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10-1pm, Tour 10.15 & 11.00 & 11.45 & 12.30
Location & directions
Millbrook, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UX
- Directions:
- Situated in the centre of Guildford town centre, our theatre sits on the riverbank of the River Wey. The main entrance to the theatre is just off the A281 Horsham Road heading south out of Guildford town centre. The entrance is next to the Debenhams department store, just beyond the traffic lights. 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
Please note, due to capital works taking place in 2024-25 there will be no access to front of house areas in the main building. The tour will include the theatre's Mill Studio and main auditorium with access to onstage and some backstage areas. Step-free access is avialable in the Mill Studio and in the main auditorium. Onstage and backstage areas aren't accessible by wheelchair.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
