Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Grade II listed theatre in Guildford, England.
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is a theatre in Guildford, Surrey, built on the bank of the River Wey. It has a main auditorium as well as a smaller secondary space called the Mill Studio, which is used for more intimate productions.
The theatre opened in 1965 and was named after Yvonne Arnaud, who had died the year before and had strong ties to Guildford. It was later listed as a Grade II building, recognising its architectural value to the area.
The theatre is named after Yvonne Arnaud, a French-born actress and pianist who made Guildford her home and performed across Britain for decades. Her name is still recognised in the city, and many visitors learn about her story for the first time when they come here.
The theatre sits close to Guildford town centre and is easy to reach on foot from the main shopping streets or by public transport. Booking tickets in advance is a good idea, as popular shows tend to sell out well before the performance date.
The building sits right on the edge of the River Wey, which was an unusual location for a town theatre when it opened. The Mill Studio, the smaller performance space, was once housed in an old mill that was part of the original site.
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