Dorking Arts

Why not enjoy a night at one of the great theatres spotted around Dorking!

Dorking Halls Serving the community for more than 85 years. The venue was designed to host a range of community events. It comprised three Halls: the Masonic, the Martineau and the impressive Grand; all of which remain today. The Grand can seat 900 people, and its original stage could accommodate 300 singers and a full orchestra. The acoustics were exceptional and there was also a fully sprung dance floor. Reigate Rd, Dorking RH4 1SG. 01306 881717 www.dorkinghalls.co.uk/ Green Room Theatre This theatre is tucked quietly away behind the Dorking Halls, compact 86 seat theatre enables members to stage a variety of plays and musicals in a friendly and informal atmosphere. This makes many aspects of theatrical work accessible to all. Based in a building which was only ever supposed to provide temporary barracks for the Canadian Army in WWII does provide challenges in terms of dilapidations and the staging of productions. Thankfully, due to a dedicated team of backstagers, refurbishment work is ongoing and work in the last year included updating the dressing rooms and rebuilding the off-stage area to compliment the ‘revolving’ stage platform built in 2009. 8-10 Reigate Rd, Dorking RH4 1SG. www.ddos.org.uk/ The Leatherhead Theatre The theatre is managed of a charitable trust set up by local people who are passionate about enabling and encouraging both personal and community transformation through the arts. We have regular viewings and host live shows and panto. Please see our website for show times and bookings. 7 Church St, Leatherhead KT22 8DN. 01372 365141 www.theleatherheadtheatre.com/

Epsom Playhouse Opened in 1984, this theatre has a wide and varied programme of events featuring both professional and community productions. The main Auditorium seats 450 and plays host to major leading theatrical companies, including Opera, Dance, Drama, Comedy, Light Entertainment, Variety, Popular Children’s Shows and more. The Myers Studio seats up to 80 and is used as a regular venue for professional productions, and Studio Jazz evenings, children’s shows and community events. Both are available for both corporate hire and private hire. 42 Ashley Ave, Epsom KT18 5AL. 01372 742555 www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk/ The Nomad Theatre We are a community, not-for-profit theatre group, occupying a professionally designed theatre space. We produce a variety of shows, year-round, as well as showcasing affiliate groups on our stage. Bishopsmead Parade, East Horsley, Leatherhead KT24 6RT. www.nomadtheatre.com/ The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema, Redhill The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema is a vibrant arts and entertainment venue in Redhill, Surrey. Designed as a cultural hub to host a range of live shows, screenings and community events, it comprises the main auditorium, a boutique cinema, three spacious meeting rooms, a licenced bistro café and exhibition space. The main auditorium has retractable tiered seating for an audience of 494 with space for a 30-piece orchestra and 40 artists backstage. Warwick Rd, Redhill RH1 1NN. 01737 276500 www.harlequintheatre.co.uk/

Pinewood Cinema at The Korda Theatre Pinewood Cinema features weekend only screenings showing the best independent and blockbuster releases. The box office opens for you to buy tickets online only. Tickets will remain available until sold out or 30 minutes before the film is due to start. Please note that there are no ticket sales at the door. Studios, Studios Rd, Shepperton TW17 0QD. www. pinewoodcinema.com/

Nova Cinema Nova Cinema is located on Level 1 of the Peacocks Shopping Centre. Parking is available in the Blue and Yellow Shoppers Car Park. For those travelling by train, Woking Train Station is a short walk away. There are also regular bus services to the town centre. The Peacocks Centre, Woking GU21 6GQ. www.novacinema.com/

The Courtyard Theatre the Courtyard Theatre was finally opened in March 1995 with a production of ‘Tom Jones’. Since then, much more has been added: dressing room facilities, a delightful Stable Bar, a fully equipped workshop and up-to-the-minute computerised sound and lighting equipment. Nowadays, the sleepy setting of the site belies the vibrant, busy atmosphere and creative energy inside. So come and sample the quality of our productions and maybe join us in making it all happen! Longshaw, Hazelwood Ln, Chipstead, Coulsdon CR5 3QU. 01737 555680 www.chipsteadplayers.org/

New Victoria Theatre The New Victoria Theatre opened in 1992 and established itself as one of the foremost theatres in the Southeast. Boasting state of the art facilities, excellent acoustics and clear sight lines it has hosted first class theatre from the likes of the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre and the Peter Hall Company. The Ambassadors, The Peacocks Centre, Woking GU21 6GQ. 0333 009 6690 www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-victoria-theatre