Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2024

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1975 iconic blockbuster Jaws, the critically acclaimed Olivier award-nominated West End and Broadway production, The Shark Is Broken, will embark on a UK and Ireland tour next year. 

Jamie Muscato, Bradley Jaden, and Ben Forster Join Carrie Hope Fletcher In LOVE LETTERS UK Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

Jamie Muscato, Bradley Jaden, and Ben Forster will join Carrie Hope Fletcher in the LOVE LETTERS UK tour starting September 2024.

Nancy Carroll's New Adaptation of Arthur Wing Pinero's THE CABINET MINISTER Comes to The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced a revival of Arthur Wing Pinero's The Cabinet Minister, in a brand-new adaptation by Nancy Carroll, who also stars as Lady Katherine Twombley.

MAGGIE & TED - ON AIR Comes to the Sarah Thorne Theatre This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

'Maggie & Ted - on Air' is one of three charity events being staged in Broadstairs this weekend. Star performers and writers are set to take the Sarah Thorne Theatre by storm on Saturday 13th July at 5:00pm.

BIRDSONG's Max Bowden and Musician James Findlay perform 'I Would That All The Wars They Were Over'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024

Actor Max Bowden, who will star as Jack Firebrace in the forthcoming tour of Sebastian Faulks’s epic First World War story of love and loss Birdsong, and folk musician James Findlay, have recorded their version of the traditional folk song I Would That All The Wars They Were Over with the release out now, commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme which began on 1 July 1916. Listen to it now!

Ian Rankin's REBUS: A GAME CALLED MALICE Will Return To The Stage Starring Gray O'Brien
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024

Following the success of the critically acclaimed BBC television series, Ian Rankin's much-loved detective Rebus will return to the stage, in the stage production of Rebus: A Game Called Malice by Ian Rankin and Simon Reade, with Gray O'Brien in the title role.

Full Cast Set For THE BAKER'S WIFE at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learnm ore about the cast here!

New Old Friends In Association With Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Present HOUDINI'S GREATEST ESCAPE
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

New for 2024 Award-winning theatre company New Old Friends in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre present HOUDINI'S GREATEST ESCAPE at The Kings Head Theatre from 28 May to 30 June.

Full Cast Set for I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Wolverhampton Grand and Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced the cast for Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts’ I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, whichwill be created in house at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for eight exclusive performances between 16 – 20 July before playing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival from 2 – 24 August.

Photos: First Look At PARTY GAMES! UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2024

See first look photos of the world premiere of PARTY GAMES! by Michael McManus (Maggie & Ted), presented by the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. 

Max Bowden Will Lead UK Tour of BIRDSONG
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024

Award-winning actor Max Bowden, best known for the roles of Ben Mitchell in EastEnders and Justin Fitzgerald in Waterloo Road, will star as Jack Firebrace in Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks's epic story of love and loss, when it returns to the stage in a brand-new production for 2024, marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel. 

HOUDINI'S GREAT ESCAPE Comes to Darlington Hippodrome Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024

Award-winning theatre company New Old Friends in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre will present Houdini’s Greatest Escape which will play at Darlington Hippodrome on Tuesday 2 April.

Final Cast Set For UK Tour of PARTY GAMES!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024

Ryan Early will play the role of spin doctor Seth Dickens in the world premiere of PARTY GAMES! by Michael McManus (Maggie & Ted), presented by the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. 

Cast Set For UK Tour of Joe Orton's WHAT THE BUTLER SAW
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024

London Classic Theatre has announced the full cast for their UK tour of Joe Orton's farce What The Butler Saw. Learn more about the cast here!

Photos: First Look at the UK and Ireland Tour of BONNIE & CLYDE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

All new photos have been released from the first-ever UK & Ireland of BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL. Check out the photos here!

Marc Benga Will Join Henry Madd in UK Tour of LAND OF LOST CONTENT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2024

The cast has been announced for the spring tour of Henry Madd’s autobiographical show Land of Lost Content, which commences with a week’s run at London’s Arcola Theatre.

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Will Embark on New UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2024

Ken Ludwig's adaptation of Agatha Christie MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS will embark on UK and Ireland tour. It will open on 6 September at the Lowry in Salford and will continue through to 2025, finishing on 26 April at Brighton Theatre Royal.

Tom Byrne, Safeena Ladha, Eugene McCoy, and Maddie Rice Join the Cast of THE 39 STEPS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024

Tom Byrne will play Richard Hannay in the UK Tour of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS, with Safeena Ladha as Annabella Schmidt / Pamela / Margaret, Eugene McCoy as Clown 1 and Maddie Rice as Clown 2. Learn more about the production here!

Review: HOUDINI'S GREATEST ESCAPE, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 16, 2024

Houdini’s Greatest Escape, put on by New Old Friends in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, tells the story of the great escape artists Harry Houdini and his wife, Bess, as they travel to England with the hopes of being invited to perform at King Edward’s Royal Gala. But, things quickly take a turn when they are framed for murder and robbery.

LAND OF LOST CONTENT Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

Henry Madd’s autobiographical show Land of Lost Content is set to tour the UK this Spring, commencing with a weeklong run at London’s Arcola Theatre.