From August 2025
Thrilling, bold, witty and emotive, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake.
Welcome to THE AMBASSADORS WOKING
We’re thrilled to welcome you to another spectacular season of world-class entertainment under our roof.
Step back into the glitz of the 1930s with Top Hat, relive the iconic sound of The Kinks in Sunny Afternoon, or uncover mystery and mayhem with Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright. And it would be a Tragedy to miss HERE & NOW – The Steps Musical, boot scootin’ onto our stage this autumn.
Our family pantomime promises to be the fairest of them all, as we welcome Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph and TV broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder in the enchanting classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
The excitement continues with a show-stopping lineup of live music, including The Billy Joel Songbook, The ELO Experience and Man in the Mirror: A Tribute to Michael Jackson
Our Rhoda McGaw Theatre will welcome magician Pete Firman and comedian Jack Skipper, plus a vibrant lineup from our local community.
Our Nova Cinema brings movie magic to life with an electric programme including Freakier Friday, Tron: Ares, and the highly anticipated sequel Wicked: For Good – all showing across seven stylish screens.
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We can’t wait to share the season with you and look forward to welcoming you through our doors.
Laura McMillan, Theatre Director
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Audio Described
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Fri 26 Sep 7.30pm
HERE & NOW – The Steps Musical
Thu 16 Oct 7.30pm
Sunny Afternoon Wed 19 Nov 7.30pm
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Thu 18 Dec 1pm
Dear England Thu 12 Feb 2026 7.30pm
Matthew Bourne’s Production of The Red Shoes
Thu 19 Feb 2026 7.30pm
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical
Tue 12 May 2026 7.30pm
BSL Interpreted
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts
Thu 13 Nov 7.30pm
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Mon 29 Dec 7pm
Fawlty Towers – The Play
Thu 28 May 2026 7.30pm
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Wed 17 Jun 2026 7.30pm
Further information
We are continuing to develop our accessible performance schedule for 2025. For a full view of upcoming accessible performances visit atgtickets.com/access
Did you know, that for every performance (not just assisted performances), we have dedicated members of staff on hand to ensure any patrons with access requirements have everything they need? See page 7 for more details.
Relaxed
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Fri 2 Jan 2026 2pm
Captioned
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody Fri 7 Nov 8.30pm
Sunny Afternoon Fri 21 Nov 7.30pm
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Wed 17 Dec 7.30pm
Dear England Fri 13 Feb 2026 7.30pm
Touch Tour
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Fri 26 Sep 6.15pm
HERE & NOW – The Steps Musical
Thu 16 Oct 5.30pm
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Thu 18 Dec 11.30am
Dear England Thu 12 Feb 2026 5.30pm
Matthew Bourne’s Production of The Red Shoes
Thu 19 Feb 2026 6pm
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical Tue 12 May 2026 5.30pm
Movies for everyone at
Situated just next door to the New Victoria Theatre is the ultimate moviegoing experience. From the latest blockbusters in 4K and Dolby ATMOS surround sound, to reclining in comfort in our luxury Screen 7, there’s something for everyone at Nova Cinema.
Whatever the genre, whatever the age, from live stage entertainment on screen and weekend kids screenings to movie marathons and month-long seasons, you’ll find everything you could ask for and more at Woking’s award-winning independent cinema. novacinema.com
Book your next visit with us in our luxurious Screen 7.
Complete with reclining leather armchairs, a complimentary drink*, personal tables and adjacent Nova Bar, this is the best way to experience cinema.
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Top Hat
You’re invited to the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat, based on the classic RKO movie starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes.
Irving Berlin’s irresistible score includes some of Hollywood’s greatest songs, the immortal Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Top Hat, White Tie and Tails and Puttin’ on the Ritz. When Broadway star Jerry Travers arrives in London to open a new show, he crosses paths with model Dale Tremont, whose beauty sleep is rudely interrupted by Jerry tap dancing in the hotel suite above hers. Instantly smitten, Jerry vows to abandon his bachelor life to win her – but the path of true love never does run smooth.
Acclaimed American director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall, whose Tony® and Olivier Awardwinning production of Anything Goes recently wowed audiences and critics in London and on television, comes to the UK to stage this brand new production.
Tucked away in an exclusive part of our venue, The Lounge is your own VIP experience. Enjoy drinks and perfectly paired snacks at a reserved, waited table, preshow and during the interval.
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Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
Matthew Bourne’s audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago.
It has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers. In celebration of that ongoing impact, Swan Lake will take flight once more in a major new revival for the next generation of dancers, and for audiences who will experience it for the very first time.
Thrilling, bold, witty and emotive, this genre-defining event is still best known for replacing the female corps de ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turning tradition on its head.
★★★★★ ‘The show that changed the dance landscape forever.’ – The Observer
★★★★★ – Evening Standard
‘Return to it and marvel at Bourne’s brilliance.’
– The Telegraph
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The Talented Mr. Ripley
Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition. How far would you go to become someone else?
06/06/2025 13:26
Tom Ripley is a nobody – scraping by in New York, forging signatures, telling little white lies – until a chance encounter changes everything. When a wealthy stranger offers him an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy to bring home his wayward son, Dickie Greenleaf, Tom leaps at the opportunity.
The ten-strong ensemble cast is led by Ed McVey as Tom Ripley. Ed was one of the stars of the hit Netflix show The Crown EastEnders regular and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith will star alongside him as Marge This electrifying new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller, which inspired the acclaimed movie and Netflix series of the same name, to life like never before.
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HERE & NOW – The Steps Musical
Don’t miss HERE & NOW, the hilarious, heartwarming new musical featuring the hits of Steps, when it comes to Woking!
Welcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it’s Friday night, the vibe is right and everyone’s dancing in the aisles. With Caz and her friends around, who knows what love has in store…
Directed by the award-winning Rachel Kavanaugh (The Great British Bake Off Musical), HERE & NOW – The Steps Musical is produced by Steps themselves, ROYO, and music legend Pete Waterman and features many of Steps’ iconic hits, including Stomp, 5, 6, 7, 8 and Last Thing On My Mind
Book your tickets now – it’d be a Tragedy to miss it.
Ages 5+
‘The biggest jukebox hit since MAMMA MIA!’ – The Sun
The stage is set. And so is your table.
Book a table at our unique in-theatre pizzeria and enjoy a side order of pizzazz with your pizza. Choose fro m a menu of mezze boards, sourdough pizzas and delicious desserts - just a short stroll from your seat.
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Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright
Welcome to a world of intrigue, as we invite you to step Inside No. 9 for a theatrical experience like no other.
Expect the unexpected as the acclaimed BBC TV series comes to life on-stage, fresh from a sell out West End run, weaving its signature web of twisted tales and black humour, combining comedy and horror with a dramatic script that will leave you guessing until the very end.
Familiar characters and stories mix with brand new material by the genius of creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, who will also perform in the production.
Ages 12+
‘Absurdly entertaining. There’s simply nothing like it.’ – The Mail on Sunday
‘This is one play you won’t be checking your watch in.’ – The Independent
Photo by Marc Brenner
Nova Kids brings you the best family films every Saturday and Sunday morning. With tickets from just £6, see memory-making movies, from princesses to superheroes and everything in between.
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FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
Get ready for non-stop laughs with your favourite friends.
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, is a sidesplitting musical comedy packed with iconic moments from all ten seasons of the beloved television series. Featuring an entirely original musical score, the show follows the escapades of the world’s most famous group of twenty-somethings.
From the producers of Hairspray and the director of The Full Monty, this humorous take on the beloved TV show blends iconic moments with laugh-out-loud comedy. Join Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe as they navigate love, friendship and life’s ups and downs in 1990s New York City.
Whether you’re in a love triangle, trying to make it as an actor or just can’t quit your day job, you’ll be laughing, crying and quoting your favourite lines all night long!
Ages 13+
The best live entertainment on the big screen
Join us for a host of incredible shows making their way from stage to screen in the coming months. See the best plays, musicals, ballet and opera from the comfort of your local cinema with Nova Live
Our current programme includes:
National Theatre Live: Inter Alia Thu 4 Sep
Royal Opera: Tosca Wed 1 Oct
The Metropolitan Opera: La Sonnambula Tue 21 Oct
National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren’s Profession Thu 23 Oct
Royal Ballet: La Fille mal gardée Wed 5 Nov
Royal Ballet: Cinderella Tue 25 Nov
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step Thu 27 Nov
Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker Wed 10 Dec
Royal Opera: La Traviata Wed 14 Jan 2026
National Theatre Live: Hamlet Thu 22 Jan 2026
Plus more to be announced!
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A THRILLING MURDER MYSTERY FEATURING THE NATION’s FAVOURITE DETECTIVE
House of Ghosts
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Inspector Morse House of Ghosts
A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on-stage during a performance and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation.
05/06/2025 15:23
What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector, together with DS Lewis, uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past, 25 years earlier.
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV’s long-running Inspector Morse, hailed by Radio Times as ‘The greatest British crime series of all time’, has inspired equally beloved spin-offs, Lewis and Endeavour
Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse, this original story written for the stage is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries.
Ages 12+
Starring Tom Chambers as Morse
Based on characters by Colin Dexter
Written by Alma Cullen
Directed by Anthony Banks
ANOTHER SUNNY AFTERNOON
Sunny
Afternoon returns to UK stages,
bringing to life the music, the drama, and the legacy of The Kinks’ incredible rise to fame.
Get ready to turn up the volume – Sunny Afternoon, the Olivier Award-winning musical celebrating the music and story of The Kinks, is hitting the road again for a brand new UK tour in 2025/26. Developed over four years by The Kinks co-founder Ray Davies CBE, Australian playwright Joe Penhall, and acclaimed West End producer Sonia Friedman, the show first burst onto the stage at Hampstead Theatre in 2014 before transferring to the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End. It didn’t just play to packed houses – it captured hearts, selling over 430,000 tickets during its two-year West End run.
Based on the electrifying rise of The Kinks, one of the most iconic rock bands to emerge from Britain during the late 20th century, Sunny Afternoon is set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious 60s.
This exhilarating production brings to life The Kinks’ journey through success, sibling rivalry, and the sound that defined a generation –
and still inspires today. With a soundtrack of legendary hits like You Really Got Me, Lola, and All Day and All of the Night, audiences are treated to a story packed with raw energy, humour, heartbreak, and music that never ceases to resonate through every generation.
Following its West End triumph, Sunny Afternoon toured the UK and Ireland in 2016 and 2017, playing in 34 cities, and entertaining over 300,000 fans. The production scooped four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music for Ray Davies – a testament to the power of The Kinks’ music and the authenticity of their story.
And now, it’s back! This highly anticipated revival comes courtesy of Sonia Friedman Productions and ATG Productions. Davies himself expressed his excitement, noting, ‘In these times of political uncertainties, it is a relief to know that Sunny Afternoon is on the horizon to lift our spirits.’
The production is directed by Edward Hall and boasts a creative team including designer Miriam Buether, with choreography by Adam Cooper, lighting design by Rick Fisher and sound design by Matt McKenzie. Musical and vocal adaptations are by Ray Davies and Elliott Ware based on original Kinks’ recordings. Sunny Afternoon remains a shining example of what happens when world-class storytelling meets legendary music.
As producer Sonia Friedman puts it, ‘I’m thrilled that we’re bringing back our joyous, celebratory, Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical for a new UK tour. Ray Davies’ music and lyrics capture the poetry and poignancy of everyday life with honesty and wit. I can’t wait for audiences across the UK to see it –
I’ve truly missed it.’
LOLA ALL DAY AND ALL OF THE NIGHT
WATERLOO SUNSET
SUNNY AFTERNOON
YOU REALLY GOT ME SET ME FREE
DEAD END STREET AND MANY, MANY MORE... DAYS
Sunny Afternoon
The Olivier Award-winning musical sensation about one of Britain’s greatest bands is back. ‘A blazing triumph. I swear you’ll get goosebumps.’ (The Telegraph)
This ‘triumphant, show-stopping’ (The Mail on Sunday) musical celebrates the raw energy and timeless sound of The Kinks, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue, including You Really Got Me, Lola and All Day and All of the Night. Winning the Olivier for ‘Best New Musical’, Sunny Afternoon charts the euphoric highs and agonising lows of one of the most iconic bands of all time – jam-packed with the irresistible music that influenced a generation.
Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious 60s, Sunny Afternoon is an ‘exhilarating’ (Financial Times) and moving celebration of the band that changed it all. Ages 12+
★★★★★ ‘A belter! Funny, stylish. It has everything The Kinks had.’ – Daily Mail
★★★★ ‘This is a great, very British musical about a great, very British band.’ – The Times
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Mirror, mirror on the wall, don’t miss the fairest panto of them all!
Bring a touch of fairytale sparkle to your festive season with this year’s magical pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!
Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph will star as The Wicked Queen, with broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder as The Man in the Mirror, comedian and impressionist Aaron James as Muddles and West End stars Scott Maurice and Briana Craig as The Prince and Snow White.
Add a dash of magic, the magnificent seven and plenty of audience participation and you have the perfect recipe to outwit The Wicked Queen and let love prevail in this dazzling panto adventure for all ages.
Book your tickets today, or you won’t be able to look yourself in the mirror!
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G Groups 8+ Offer – £4 off Groups 12+ Offer – £5.50 off Groups 20+ Offer – £7 off Groups 50+ Offer – £9 off
S School groups Best offer – £15 per ticket including free ice cream, plus 1 free teacher ticket for every 10 students
U Under 16s Offer – 20% off
Y 16 – 25s & Students Offer – £30 per ticket
O Seniors Offer – £5 off
Local Heroes Offer – 25% off
December 2025
January 2026
A MAN ABOUT FOOTBALL
James Graham’s hit play explores Southgate’s impact on masculinity, empathy and football culture.
As the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of Dear England embarks on its first national tour from September 2025 to March 2026, its writer, James Graham recalls England’s loss to Germany in Euro 96 – and Gareth Southgate’s infamous penalty miss. The start of it all…
‘I was in my first school play in Nottingham. We’d come off stage and were watching on TV. When Gareth missed, I was in tears. I couldn’t make sense of it.’
That painful moment opens Dear England, Graham’s hit play about Southgate’s eight years as England manager. It premiered at the National Theatre in 2023, transferred to the West End, won an Olivier Award in 2024, and now returns updated, following Southgate’s resignation after Euro 2024.
It is funny, insightful and as emotionally charged as watching England play. Southgate’s belief in changing the culture of masculinity – using empathy and inclusion to tackle the fear of penalties – became the play’s central theme. ‘I love putting institutions on-stage to make sense of public life,’ says Graham. ‘Football is a big part of our culture. When I went to watch Nottingham Forest recently, it felt like walking to a cathedral.’
Inspired by England’s World Cup run in 2018, Graham noticed something had changed: ‘There was compassion, decency. I was curious how someone changes an institution so fast.’
Learning Southgate had brought in psychologist Pippa Grange, Graham saw a compelling story arc – from the man who missed a penalty to the man who tried to solve that trauma.
He met Southgate just weeks before opening night. ‘It was nerve-wracking. It could’ve changed everything,’ he laughs. That creative edge remains in the final production, thanks to director Rupert Goold and a top-tier team.
Graham now ends the play with England’s Euro 2024 final loss to Spain. ‘As a fan, I’d have loved a win. But as a playwright, falling just short is profound.’
For Graham, Dear England is about more than football. ‘It’s about masculinity, identity, and what it means to care.’ As he puts it: ‘You need timeless, character-driven stories that say something about being human.’
Dear England visits New Victoria Theatre, Woking, in 2026. ‘I’m so excited to bring it there,’ says Graham. ‘It’ll be my first time – a new memory.’
Tane Siah (Bukayo Saka) and Gwilym Lee (Gareth Southgate) in Dear England at the National Theatre.
Photo by Marc Brenner .
DEAR ENGLAND
Dear England
The National Theatre’s 2024 Olivier Award-winning smash hit comes to Woking in a highly anticipated national tour.
It’s time to change the game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. The England men’s team has the worst track record for penalties in the world, and new manager Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land.
From multi award-winning writer James Graham (Sherwood, BBC) and director Rupert Goold (Patriots, Cold War), this five-star ‘new stage epic’ (The Telegraph) tells the uplifting, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager in this gripping examination of nation and game.
A co-production with JAS Theatricals
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a new play by Rupert Goold
directed by Es Devlin
set design by
The smash-hit production
MATTHEW BOURNE’S PRODUCTION OF THE RED SHOES
Matthew Bourne’s production of The Red Shoes returns, blending passion, obsession and breathtaking design, in this Olivier Award-winning production.
A timeless fairytale and Academy Awardwinning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerising music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).
‘Matthew Bourne’s Production of The Red Shoes was the culmination of a twenty-year ambition to bring Powell and Pressburger’s seminal 1948 film to the stage. It was also, in many ways, a personal love letter to a life in theatre and dance. When we created the show in 2016, we were not prepared for the overwhelming response from audiences everywhere we went both at home and internationally. The production went on to win two Olivier Awards and was honoured by
the LA Critics Awards for both choreography and for Lez Brotherston’s memorable set and costume design. This production was certainly a landmark event for New Adventures, becoming an instant classic and a beloved addition to our repertoire. I’m so happy to see it return this year, especially as our last tour in 2020 was sadly cut short by the pandemic and left many of our loyal audiences throughout the UK disappointed.’
So, welcome back to the Ballet Lermontov, and to paraphrase the great impresario himself… ‘It’s time to put on the red shoes, Vicky, and dance for us again...’
Ashley Shaw and Sam Archera as Victoria Page and Boris Lermontov .
Photo by Johan Persson .
Matthew Bourne’s Production of The Red Shoes
An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerising music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound). Ages 7+
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Bizet’s Carmen
Ellen
Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour
Featuring The Ukrainian Opera. A dazzling production of passion, death and unforgettable arias in a setting evoking Seville’s stunning main square. Sung in French with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour
Featuring The Ukrainian Opera. Returning with exquisite sets and fabulous costumes, including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
GABRIEL VEGA WEISSMAN
2:22 A Ghost Story
Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK & Ireland tour and 30 productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now returns to Woking.
Winner of Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist. It has featured a host of acclaimed star performances (including Lily Allen, Cheryl, Stacey Dooley, Tom Felton, Jake Wood and James Buckley). It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… what do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth?
‘There’s something in our house. I hear it every night, at the same time’.
Casting to be announced. Ages 12+
★★★★ ‘A modern classic.’ – The Sunday Times
★★★★ ‘Danny Robins’s gripping ghost story.’
– The Times
The Hit Play by DANNY ROBINS
Directed by MATTHEW DUNSTER &
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a new comedy about the battle that rockedthe nation
The Battle
Starring Mathew Horne (Gavin and Stacey) as the music industry executive who kicked off the race to no.1 between the two bands.
On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and unapologetic lads from the North. Rivalries flare, friendships fracture and at the centre of it all a mania that would define an era – were you Blur or Oasis?
From the chaos of the Brit Awards to the infamous chart war, The Battle is a wickedly funny dive into one of the greatest rivalries in rock history. Featuring legendary personalities and unforgettable clashes, it was never just about the music, but power, pride and uncontrollable competitiveness. Expect filthy language and razor-sharp dialogue in this cut-throat new comedy that puts you right at the heart of the feuding, the fame and the fallout. Get ready to Roll With It.
Written by John Niven. Directed by Matthew Dunster Ages 15+
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The Rocket Man
A Tribute to Sir Elton John
Thu 7 Aug
Are You Ready for Love? The Rocket Man and his amazing band head down the Yellow Brick Road for two hours of glorious hits – Saturday Night’s Alright, Crocodile Rock, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom and more.
Cirque The Greatest Show –Reimagined
Fri 8 Aug
Step into the light. Escape for a night like no other, where you’re taken into a world where the very best of musical theatre show-stoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular. Enter the extraordinary world of Cirque.
AN ELECTRIFYING CELEBRATION OF A TIMELESS LEGEND
The Billy Joel Songbook
Mon 1 Sep
The greatest love letter ever to the genius that is Billy Joel is back! Elio Pace and his incredible band will perform hits including She’s Always A Woman, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It and Piano Man
James May – Explorers –The Age of Discovery Tour
Tue 30 Sep
James May will premiere a landmark live theatre show, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains and sailed into the unknown.
Beyond the Barricade
Thu 2 Oct
Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest-running musical theatre concert tour, at over 25 years is back. Join the cast for the best of Broadway and the West End, including a spectacular finale from Les Misérables!
In The Mirror
A Tribute to Michael Jackson
Sun 26 Oct
The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson, starring CJ Featuring all his greatest hits you know and love including Thriller, Billie Jean, Beat It and Smooth Criminal.
One Night of Elvis Lee ‘Memphis’ King
Sat 4 Oct
Lee ‘Memphis’ King portrays Elvis Presley at his peak, celebrating the iconic ‘Vegas Years’. Resplendent in the most authentic costumes with an orchestra backing this incredible performer. Experience Elvis – ‘the way it was’.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Tue 28 Oct
Few shows have had the global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story with multiple sell outs worldwide, and numerous appearances at The London Palladium. Using original footage, the show tells the story of the origins and rise of the duo – with all the hits! Ages 12+
Northern Live Do I Love You
Keeping faithful to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on dance floors in the North, and eventually swept the nation, including an 11-piece band with four lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.
Anton Du Beke At the Musicals
Join Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton Du Beke, plus his live band, guest singer and dancers, for a glamorous evening full of songs and dances from classic West End and Broadway shows. ★★★★★ ‘Call him Mr Showbiz.’ – Shropshire Star
QUEENZ Drag Me To The Disco!
QUEENZ are back with a brand new show!
Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal drag-stravaganza, where dancing queenz and disco dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. Ages 14+
Fastlove A Tribute to George Michael
Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! This one is for the fans: Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.
Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special
Join us on a special journey that is Irish in essence, with that added touch of Christmas magic. Featuring your favourite festive songs performed live by world-class musicians, star vocalists and world champion dancers.
Pop Princesses World Tour
Sun 23 Nov
This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. The four fabulous fairytale Pop Princesses are back, and this time they are on their first World Tour! Come and join them on this epic around-the-globe show. Ages 3+
Meat Loaf by Candlelight
Sun 16 Nov Fri 28 & Sat 29 Nov Thu 27 Nov
Featuring a spectacular cast of West End singers, including stars of the West End production of Bat Out Of Hell, accompanied by an epic live rock band, experience Meat Loaf’s biggest hits like never before!
A Fairytale for Christmas
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as talented singers, musicians and dancers perform dashing renditions of Yuletide favourites, including Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town, Step into Christmas, O Holy Night and Fairytale of New York
RHODA M c GAW THEATRE
The Rhoda McGaw Theatre caters for Woking’s many community, amateur, semi-professional and professional drama and arts groups.
Supported by Woking Borough Council, it offers a varied programme of entertainment throughout the year including musical theatre, opera, dance and youth performances.
The Rhoda McGaw Theatre hosts regular performances by Italia Conti and other acclaimed stage schools as aspiring actors take their first steps to stardom.
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Hayley Mills in conversation with Christopher Biggins
Sat 6 Sep | Rhoda McGaw
Hayley Mills joins Biggins in September to share her memories of Disney stardom, 60s fame, unexpected plot twists, and beating breast cancer – all in an evening of glitz, giggles and glorious nostalgia.
Dame Maureen Lipman in conversation with Christopher Biggins
Sat 25 Oct | Rhoda McGaw
Dame Maureen Lipman joins Biggins in October for an evening of stories and candid reflections; all delivered with trademark charm and humour.
ABBAMANIA
Tue 7 Oct | Rhoda McGaw
Europe’s leading ABBA tribute, ABBAMANIA, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performances live on-stage. Featuring timeless hits including Waterloo, Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia
A Christmas Carol
Mon 24 – Wed 26 Nov | Rhoda McGaw
Now in its tenth year, DTC’s highly acclaimed A Christmas Carol sees Charles Dickens and his tour manager perform all 30 roles in this unique retelling of the classic tale.
August
Wonders of Our Universe: The Next Chapter Sun 2 Aug 7pm RMT
Ministry of Science LIVE: Science Saved The World! Tue 5 Aug 12.30pm
The Rocket Man: A Tribute to Sir Elton John Thu 7 Aug 7.30pm
Cirque: The Greatest Show – Reimagined Fri 8 Aug 7pm
The ELO Experience: Electric Light Orchestra Sat 9 Aug 7.30pm
September
The Billy Joel Songbook
Mon 1 Sep 7.30pm
Hayley Mills in Conversation with Christopher Biggins Sat 6 Sep 7.30pm RMT
Top Hat
Thu 18 – Sat 20 Sep 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Sat)
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Tue 23 – Sat 27 Sep 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat) Fri 26 Sep 6.15pm, Fri 26 Sep 7.30pm
Made In Tennessee Thu 25 Sep 7pm RMT
James May – Explorers – The Age of Discovery Tour Tue 30 Sep 7.30pm
October Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation
Wed 1 Oct 8pm
Beyond The Barricade Thu 2 Oct 7.30pm
One Night of Elvis: Lee ‘Memphis’ King Sat 4 Oct 7.30pm
The History of Rock Sun 5 Oct 7pm RMT
The Talented Mr. Ripley Mon 6 – Sat 11 Oct 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
ABBAMANIA Tue 7 Oct 7.30pm RMT
Jack Skipper: Skint Sat 11 Oct 8pm RMT
HERE & NOW – The Steps Musical Tue 14 – Sat 18 Oct 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Thu 16 Oct 5.30pm, Thu 16 Oct 7.30pm
Pete Firman: Tricks & Giggles Sat 18 Oct 7.30pm RMT
Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright
Dame Maureen Lipman in Conversation with
Tue 21 – Sat 25 Oct 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Sat)
Christopher Biggins Sat 25 Oct 7.30pm RMT
Man In The Mirror: A Tribute To Michael Jackson Sun 26 Oct 7.30pm
The Simon & Garfunkel Story Tue 28 Oct 7.30pm
Northern Live: Do I Love You
Wed 29 Oct 7.30pm
Hatton Musical Theatre presents School of Rock Wed 29 Oct – Sat 1 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Sat) RMT
Jack Dee: Small World Thu 30 Oct 8pm
QUEENZ: Drag Me To The Disco! Fri 31 Oct 7.30pm
November Alan Davies: Think Ahead Sat 1 Nov 7.30pm
Anton Du Beke: At the Musicals Sun 2 Nov 5pm
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody Tue 4 – Sat 8 Nov 7.30pm (Excl. Fri), 5.30pm & 8.30pm (Fri), 2.30pm (Sat) Fri 7 Nov 8.30pm
Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael Sun 9 Nov 7.30pm
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts Tue 11 – Sat 15 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Thu 13 Nov 7.30pm
Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special Sun 16 Nov 7.30pm
Sunny Afternoon Tue 18 – Sat 22 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Fri & Sat) Wed 19 Nov 7.30pm, Fri 21 Nov 7.30pm
Pop Princesses World Tour Sun 23 Nov 6pm
Dickens Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol Mon 24 – Wed 26 Nov 1pm & 7pm RMT
Meat Loaf by Candlelight Thu 27 Nov 7.30pm
TJ Higgs: Love Never Dies Fri 28 Nov 7pm RMT
A Fairytale for Christmas Fri 28 & Sat 29 Nov 7.30pm
December WAOS Musical Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz Tue 2 – Sat 6 Dec 7pm, 2pm (Sat) RMT
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Pantomime) Fri 5 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026 See website for details. Wed 17 Dec 7pm, Thu 18 Dec 11.30am, Thu 18 Dec 1pm, Mon 29 Dec 7pm, Fri 2 Jan 2026 2pm
February 2026 Rob Beckett: Giraffe Tue 3 Feb 7.30pm
Girl Power Experience Fri 6 Feb 7.30pm
The Night Sky Show Sat 7 Feb 3pm & 7.30pm
The Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective Sun 8 Feb 7.30pm
Dear England Tue 10 – Sat 14 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) Thu 12 Feb 5.30pm, Thu 12 Feb 7.30pm, Fri 13 Feb 7.30pm
Matthew Bourne’s Production of The Red Shoes Tue 17 – Sat 21 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat) Thu 19 Feb 6pm, Thu 19 Feb 7.30pm
Audio Described BSL Interpreted Captioned Relaxed Touch Tour RMT Rhoda McGaw Theatre
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