Community
THE SHOWGOERS
A social group for theatre-lovers.
Have you ever wished you’d been to see a show, but avoided it because you didn’t want to go alone? Are you feeling a bit isolated and want to meet new people? Or do you just love live theatre and want to share that experience with others?
If you said yes to any of the above, the Showgoers is the perfect group for you!
Benefit from up to three discounted tickets per year, meet with the group before the performance and catch up during the interval. All while enjoying a fantastic evening of live theatre.
I look forward to my next visit - Showgoers has given me the confidence for solo attendance at shows…it opens the door for so many individuals.
2026 Showgoers Performances
The Talented Mr Ripley | £15 | Thu 19 Feb, 2.30pm & Fri 20 Feb, 7.30pm
The Beekeeper of Aleppo | £15 | Wed 18 Mar 7.30pm & Thu 19 Mar 2.30pm
Macbeth | £15 | Wed 22 Apr 7.30pm & Thu 23 Apr 2.30pm
Thespians | £18 | Wed 1 Jul 2.30pm & Thu 2 Jul 7.30pm
9 to 5 The Musical | £20 | Wed 29 Jul 7.30pm & Thu 30 Jul 2.30pm
Our Man in Havana | £13 | Wed 12 Aug 7.30pm & Thu 13 Aug 2.30pm
The Anastasia File | £13 | Wed 21 Oct 7.30pm & Thu 22 Oct 2.30pm
Sleeping Beauty | £17 | Tue 15 Dec 1pm & Wed 16 Dec 7pm
Please note that places are limited. Arrival is 45 mins. before performance time. One discounted ticket per person will be available per season. Once you have used your three discounted tickets, you can still purchase a full price Showgoer ticket and join the group.
Panto partnership
Working closely with Surrey Young Carers, Surrey Children’s Services, The Hive, Guildford Action and the YMCA each year we offer over 200 funded panto tickets to young carers, looked after children, young people living in supported accommodation and families who are facing a variety of challenges.
A lot of our families are financially struggling, and this provides the family with an opportunity to go to the theatre and do something together they would not normally be able to afford.
Community connections
The theatre provides ways for local charities and organisations to connect and join in with the arts. From backstage tours to workshops and supporting groups to come and see a show - we find ways to make sure everyone can participate.
Many thanks for arranging this outing for our clients. It has had such a positive impact on them, and they now feel able to do more in the future.
This was an invaluable and fun learning and social experience for our young people and we think this delivers so much value to our programme and young people alike.
Volunteers
Around 100 volunteers support the theatre. They are the people you meet when you come to a show, the smiley faces at Pop Up Play, the knowledgeable tour guides at Heritage Open Day and the expert gardeners who make our riverside garden a beautiful place to enjoy a coffee.
Our Trustees are also volunteers, giving their time and skills to support our business, ensuring we deliver great theatre for everyone and plan for the future of our amazing theatre.
Workshop bursaries
Each year we work with local schools and charities including Surrey Young Carers, to provide funded free bursary places for our holiday workshops for young people from low income backgrounds.
