Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is delighted to announce that their full theatre renovation is now complete. The transformation has completely refreshed this much-loved venue and made it more welcoming and accessible than ever before. The building now features a brand-new lift that provides access to all levels, a beautifully redesigned café space, the River Room for creative learning and fully refurbished bars. This major project reflects their commitment to ensuring the theatre remains a vibrant cultural hub for the next fifty years, offering comfort, creativity and inclusion for everyone who walks through their doors.
An Accessible Theatre Experience for Everyone
Accessibility has been at the heart of the redevelopment. Yvonne Arnaud Theatre offer a £5 discount for most productions to customers with a disability, along with a free Essential Companion ticket. In the Main Auditorium there is space for two wheelchair users, and a wheelchair can be borrowed if required. In the Mill Studio there is step-free access and space for up to eight wheelchair users. There are two disabled parking spaces immediately outside the main entrance, and customers with access needs are welcome to be dropped off at the doors. The Main House is equipped with a Sennheiser infra-red sound enhancement system, and headsets are available from the Box Office for use with aural or post-aural aids. Assistance dogs are welcome, they ask that customers inform customer services when booking if they plan to bring one. They also offer BSL interpreted, audio described, captioned and relaxed performances throughout the year.
Festive Fun Returns: Beauty and the Beast Pantomime at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
The newly refurbished spaces are the perfect setting for this year’s pantomime, which opens on Saturday 29 November. Come along to Beauty and the Beast, a magical retelling of the classic story filled with laughter, music and festive spirit. Yvonne Arnaud Theatre are proud to include BSL interpreted performances on Wed 4 and 17 Dec, as well as relaxed performances on Sun 7 and Sat 13 December.
What’s On at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Spring 2026
Looking ahead to spring, audiences can look forward to a packed programme, including Death on the Nile, Midsomer Murders: The Killing’s at Badger’s Drift, The Talented Mr Ripley and The Woman in Black. Accessible performances will continue across the season, allowing everyone to enjoy these thrilling productions in these beautifully renewed surroundings. With improved facilities, renewed spaces and exciting new shows, there has never been a better time to visit. We look forward to welcoming audiences old and new back to the Yvonne Arnaud for a memorable experience.
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