Bar opens at 7.00pm for pre-show drinks

Do not miss out on a wonderful collaboration between Comedy Cottage and the wonderful Archway Theatre.
Set in Victorian railway arches, The Archway Theatre has a beautiful, tiered auditorium and lovely cosy bar, where you can pre-book your interval drinks, have them waiting for you, and relax in gorgeous boutique surroundings. Situated just by Horley Station, an easy rail journey or short drive from Reigate, Redhill and Crawley.

The award-winning Comedy Cottage, in collaboration with the Archway Theatre, returns with another wonderful smorgasbord of a line-up with Award winning, TV, Circuit, International legends alongside rising stars. A lot of big names have cut their teeth at this lovely community comedy club now a pop-up!

Don't miss our amazing show - book as soon as possible please as we sold out within a few days last time.

With comedians: MARLON DAVIS (@themarlondavis), ALEX BERTULIS-FERNANDES (@Alexbfcomedy), ADAM JAMAL (@adamjamal), KIRK FONTAINE (@kirkfontainecomedy), ANTONY AYTON (@anythonyayton), Mc SAJEELA KERSHI (@SajeelaKershi) and House Tunes by JAMIE AMOS (@jamie.amos)

The Archway Theatre sets the stage for Dingbats Improv, delivering another great evening of unscripted theatrical delights. Witness games, scenes, and stories crafted in the moment.

This month's improv night will start with a showcase of our recent 'Musical Improv Games' course (so expect some hilarious improvised songs!) and a fun mix of spooky improv jam games.

In an improv jam anyone who attends our workshops can jump on stage with other improvisers and have fun making up scenes and stories together. Even if you prefer just to be an audience member, you're guaranteed a delightful night of entertainment.

"Pure genius and pure stupidity! Loved every moment of it!" *****"

"The Dingbats Improv Jams are the highlight of my month." *****

"Hilarious" - Dame Judy

The bar in the function room will be open.

Suitable for ages 16+

Tickets: £10. Online ticket sales only. Ticket sales close 1 hour before the start.

8pm (doors 7.40pm)

The traditional Christmas family gathering – what could possibly go wrong?

Everyone creates their own coping strategies or rules for living. But what happens when an extended family gathers in the kitchen for a traditional Christmas and they each follow those rules, rigidly?

As long-held mechanisms for survival are laid bare, even Mum, who’s been preparing this lunch since last January, becomes embroiled. Time-honoured rivalries and resentments will out. Accusations fly, relationships deconstruct, the rules take over.

In Sam Holcroft’s theatrically playful, dark comedy, the instructions are there for all to see, audience included – so there’s really no place to hide.

Trigger warnings: Sexual references, strong language, references to mental and physical illness

The Archway Theatre is a Community run Theatre in the heart of Horley. Live music nights take place in the studio, these are special nights hosted by UK Country artist Anna Howie, who brings together the best Songwriters, musicians, artists the UK has to offer. You will find a reasonably priced bar, a great intimate space, a listening audience and a warm welcome.  It's like the Cavern Club but in Horley.

Anna Howie Presents:

• Craig Gould and The Noble Theives
With his ‘Beautiful music & masterful musicianship’ (Americana UK) and ‘Intimate, mellifluous country sounds’ (RnR Magazine), Craig Gould’s celebrated talent has received comparisons with songwriting royalty such as Cat Stevens, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan & Fleetwood Mac.

Debut album ‘Songs from the Campfire’ released to critical acclaim achieving top 20 positioning in the UK’s Official Americana (#19), Folk (#16) and Indie Breakers (#20) album charts; Further reinforcing his growing reputation as one of the hottest new artists on the Independent music scene. The record, listed amongst the ‘Best Albums of 2023’ by respected music publications At The Barrier, Music News Monthly & BluesBlues, documents Gould’s journey through severe mental illness; A path that saw him donate the records profits in partnership with the mental health charity CALM.

With sell-out shows on two national tours, appearances at The Long Road and Ynot Festivals, and BBC Radio support from all corners of the UK, Gould’s ability to connect audiences through story and song is deservedly coming to the fore. 

Invited by the AMA-UK to perform during London’s prestigious Americana Music Week, endorsed by Tanglewood Guitars & award nominated by the BCMA; Momentum from Gould’s breakthrough year shows no signs of slowing anytime soon.
‘Make a note of the name’ - folking.com

• Kate Ellis
Born in Louisiana, Kate Ellis uses melancholy Folk/Americana to conduct fearless soul-searching. The Observer described hauntingly beautiful songs, Americana UK gave her most recent album Spirals 9/10, calling it “An irrefutable, unquestionable joy”, while Folk Radio UK noted it was "Beguilingly sung, melodic, warm, tender, open and insightful in its vortex of emotions."

SOME OTHER PRESS
"Wryly reflective, sweetly melodic, touchingly compassionate, warm-hearted."  MAVERICK ★★★★

"With her delicate, melodic music with the ring of truth to her words - and that most elusive quality, soul."
R2 MAGAZINE ★★★★

“Kate Ellis put down her law degree to pick up a guitar – thank God she did!” BBC RADIO ULSTER

Pratchett’s back! After the sell-out success of previous Pratchett adaptations, we are delighted to be mounting another of the brilliant Discworld adaptations in the Studio.

Staging will be traverse again, as per ‘Lord and Ladies’ (if you saw that), fast paced and very character based. Below is the ideal size cast, with doubling and playing ages.

The Archway Theatre sets the stage for Dingbats Improv, delivering another great evening of unscripted theatrical delights. Witness games, scenes, and stories crafted in the moment.

This month's improv night will start with a showcase of our recent Long-Form Improv Course and a fun mix of improv jam games.

In an improv jam anyone who attends our workshops can jump on stage with other improvisers and have fun making up scenes and stories together. Even if you prefer just to be an audience member, you're guaranteed a delightful night of entertainment.

"Pure genius and pure stupidity! Loved every moment of it!" *****"

"The Dingbats Improv Jams are the highlight of my month." *****

"Hilarious" - Dame Judy

The bar in the function room will be open.

Suitable for ages 16+

Tickets: £10. Online ticket sales only. Ticket sales close 1 hour before the start.

8pm (doors 7.40pm)

A story that will make you laugh and cry.

During World War II, William Beech is evacuated from London to the countryside and is billeted with Tom Oakley, a miserable, elderly recluse who is reluctant to take him in.

The story of their growing relationship and their struggles to overcome difficult personal situations results in one of the most uplifting stories ever written. With a host of memorable characters, including the charismatic Zach who befriends William, this is a story which will stay with you and which will make you laugh and cry as William battles an impossible situation at home, and Mr Tom learns how to love again.

Alice in Wonderland is a truly delightful panto, set in Lewis Carroll’s fantastical Wonderland and features many of the well-loved characters.

Wonderland is in danger from the nasty Knave of Spades and can only be saved by a magical golden heart, supplied by the Wizard of Muddleup Wood.

Cue Alice, who along with her mother and Wally the Joker come to the rescue.

Featuring a slightly surreal and incredibly funny Mad Hatter's tea party, plus hilarious madcap antics courtesy of Tweedledee and Tweedledum, not to mention the Queen of Hearts, who is a cut above.

This panto has everything you would expect from the strange and fantastical world that is Alice in Wonderland!

Oooo we've got an extra special treat for you and there are limited spaces so book early to avoid disappointment!

Join acclaimed musician Bruce Ncube as he teaches uplifting, traditional songs from his native country of Zimbabwe, carrying messages of struggle, determination, courage, inspiration & togetherness, in 3-to-6-part harmonies. There is no need to be an experienced singer or a member to take part in this workshop, all are welcome, and we would love to see some new faces.

Bruce is a Zimbabwean born and raised British award winning artist and African Cultural Ambassador with over 18 years of touring and traveling across the United Kingdom teaching and performing in some of the world's biggest platforms such as WOMAD, Glastonbury Festival and Edinburgh International Festival to name just a few.

His method of teaching is in the traditional oral/aural way; reminiscent of long ago when people would gather around a fire in the evenings, at weddings, funerals and whilst tilling the land and start weaving harmonies. His approach is inclusive and participatory, designed to build people's confidence in singing.

This workshop is recommended for ages 16+. Please bring a water bottle and lunch for the day; tea and coffee will be available, and the bar will be open.