Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
Guildford Borough Council
The Yvonne Arnaud is a theatre, that produces and presents entertainment across Surrey and the Southeast. In addition to staging shows, the Theatre provides a range of workshops, holiday activities, and playgroups for adults, families, children, and young people throughout the year.
They aim to provide access to high-quality entertainment for everyone. There are a number of more easily accessible seats at every performance on the Main Stage and in the Mill Studio. Staff are on hand to assist if required.
If you need a companion due to your access requirements, this seat will be offered free of charge.
Assistant dogs are welcome. Please advise the Box Office when booking so they can provide you with an appropriate seat.
Special Requirements
Wheelchair access
An accessible WC is on the ground floor and there is a lift from the ground floor to the top floor. There is step-free access to the café, the restaurant, and via the lift to the Circle Bar and the Belvedere Room (part of the Vanbrugh Club). The Mill Studio offers step-free access, and there is space for up to eight wheelchairs.
Hearing impairment
Both the Main House and Mill Studio have the Sennheiser infra-red sound enhancement system. Headsets can be borrowed from the Ushers' desk. They can be used with aural or post-aural aids. Subject to availability.
Sign language interpretation
Where possible they offer British Sign Language interpreted performances - details will appear on individual pages of their brochure and on individual show pages on their website.
Captioned performances
Where possible they offer captioned performances - details will appear on individual pages of their brochure and on individual show pages on their website.
Visual impairment
A large-print version of the season brochure is available from the Box Office.
Other accessible performances
A Relaxed Performance is offered for the pantomime, and occasionally for other family shows. A Dementia-Friendly performance is also offered for the pantomime.
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UX