Elmbridge & Kingston Magazines

The Rose Theatre, Kingston  

Coming up:

Othello with a cast of just three actors until November 24

The Rose is named after the Elizabethan Rose Theatre on London’s South Bank. Championed by Sir Peter Hall and broadcaster David Jacobs, Kingston’s Rose near the River Thames includes a thrust stage and capacity for 899 audience members on three sides. Since its opening in 2008, it has presented many classic productions with a host of leading British actors including Dame Judi Dench, Celia Imrie and Timothy West. Visit the Rose Theatre website to see what’s playing. 

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Richmond Theatre

Coming up:

The Judas Kiss, October 29 to November 3

Richmond Theatre is one of the region’s leading arts and entertainment venues, regularly showcasing the best West End and touring productions. Indeed, the 1899 building on Little Green is an attraction in itself, designed by celebrated theatre architect Frank Matcham and used as a movie location for films such as Finding Neverland and Topsy Turvy. Countless theatrical greats have found their way here over the past 110 years – and you should too. For what’s on visit the Richmond Theatre website.

^{The Judas Kiss}

Riverhouse Arts Centre, Walton

The Riverhouse is an intimate, friendly arts centre offering a wide variety of performances. It is largely run by volunteers from the local community and provides a year-round programme of events, including drama productions, children’s shows and traditional and modern jazz music. Fast and Loose, and Hotbuckle Productions are the resident theatrical companies that put on shows, performing everything from classical Shakespeare to grand musicals, such as Les Misérables. For upcoming events visit the Riverhouse Arts Centre website.

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The New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Coming up:

Dolly Parton The Musical, Nov 5th-10th  Woking New Victoria

Still regarded as the new kid on the Surrey theatre block, the New Victoria has quickly established itself as a prime receiving theatre since its inception in 1992.  The auditorium hosts a wide variety of touring productions, including major musicals, opera and ballet, along with an annual large-scale pantomime which attracts big celebrity names. Right in the centre of Woking, the theatre is also handily positioned for the cinema and Peacocks Shopping Centre. To see what’s on visit the New Victoria Theatre website.

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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford

Coming up:

Duet For One Nov 5-12

Standing proudly on its island in the River Wey is the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, named after the French actress who lived on nearby Effingham Common. Since its inception in 1965, it has been a thriving producing theatre and receives top-class productions too, many of which transfer to the West End. Recently it staged the world premiere of the stage adaptation of hit film The King’s Speech. For a list of what’s on click here.

The Leatherhead Theatre

In 2001, following an extensive refurbishment, the curtain went up at The Leatherhead Theatre for the first time in four years. Now the venue hosts everything from musicals to children’s shows, as well as the Leatherhead Drama Festival: two weeks of plays by budding playwrights hoping to win the prestigious Sir Michael Caine Drama Award (often presented by Sir Michael himself). Visit these links for a list of forthcoming shows at The Leatherhead Theatre or for ticket information.

Peter Pan The Musical