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:

The next Anna Howie Presents

My Girl River and Serious Child
Kris Wilkinson Hughes aka My Girl the River is a Louisiana native who is now based in the UK after a decade of songwriting in Nashville. She has recently released her third album, Songs About Space, to strong critical acclaim.

As a performer, she is funny, warm and fearless with a sackful of hook laden Americana/roots songs and a voice of sweet sugared espresso. You might find yourself singing along or shedding a tear on your journey. Love, loss, Louisiana and Hot Chicken are just some of the stops along the way. My Girl The River have performed at the Isle of Wight festival and toured with folk legend Suzanne Vega. 

“I am about to utter the most fearsome words in folk,” says Alan Young, aka Serious Child. “This is a song about my grandmother ... it’s a singalong” - Arts Republic

Roots musician Serious Child hails from an old beech wood in West Sussex, and draws from a wide range of acoustic influences from folk to pop to bossa nova. His pin sharp lyrics explore the world around us with a poet’s ear for emotion and a comedian’s eye for everyday detail. His fourth album, What Lies Beneath, is due to be released in Summer 2025.

All Maria and Callum want is the perfect Marvel meets Disney wedding…or do they? While the bride and groom each have their own serious doubts about getting married, a rabble of friends and family gather for the big day. The wedding guests have too much to drink, place bets, bicker and nearly die of starvation.

Grandma Pat is getting fed up with waiting. The groom's brother unwittingly becomes the victim of a strange game of cat and mouse. Uncle Chris accidentally spills wine on his sister's girlfriend. Janine and Cillian are divorced and can't stand to be near each other, and maid of honour Anneli is trying not to lose her mind, or get distracted by the best man.

And they said your wedding should be one of the best days of your life.

'I Do Not' is a snappy yet curiously thoughtful comedy, taking a modern look at what it means to be in love, and if marriage is really worth more than the paper it’s written on. Ridiculous in places, and touching in others, 'I Do Not' offers an updated view on what commitment really means.

A week long intensive drama workshop (for 8-14 year olds) full of games, exercises and Drama skills lead by two experienced drama practitioners.

Make new friends, discover new talents, build confidence and self awareness and have loads of fun!

Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.  Wear loose, comfy clothes and sensible footwear.  Cost of week £100

Venue: The Archway Theatre Studio Complex, Horley

Following the success of 2025’s ‘A Comedy of Errors’ we are excited to be returning once again to the Walled Garden at Tilgate Park, and are delighted to be performing this family classic.

Join loveable Mole on his adventures with friendly Ratty, curmudgeonly Badger and the irrepressible Toad as they travel from the bubbling river to the open road; from wild wood to the darkest dungeons. Along the way we meet a host of other colourful characters, all brought to life in this charming and family-friendly production.

So, bring a chair, bring a picnic, bring an open heart and wallow in the utter delight of open-air theatre! (And fear not, if you’ve accidentally brought rain, cover will be provided!)

                  
                    You Can’t Stop the Rhythm
                  
                   takes you on a dazzling journey through the history of musical theatre, with sensational medleys bringing each era to life.

This original production celebrates the way the stage has captured the spirit of its time, from the cobblestones of the past to the bright lights of today.

With show-stopping numbers, inventive choreography and timeless melodies, it is a joyful celebration of song, dance and theatrical magic.

Whether you are a lifelong fan or discovering these classics for the first time - get ready for an unforgettable experience of musical theatre through the decades.

What does vocation mean in a changing NHS? Find out in this bittersweet and relevant comedy. Old School Surgery is a chaotic GP practice, struggling to meet the needs (and demands!) of its patients, and run by an overstretched but committed workforce who sometimes adopt unorthodox strategies to cope. Enter Kiera – an idealistic trainee doctor who is excitedly embarking on a career in general practice…

We are immensely excited to be staging the premiere of the latest play written by Lucy, a practising doctor. The play is set in a GP surgery in the current day.

Welcome to the village with views to die for…

Caryl and Merion have lived in this picture-perfect Welsh village for years - raising a family and repeatedly decorating, while watching their community slowly disappear. Now Caryl wants to escape, but Merion definitely wants to stay. Is it loyalty? Belonging? Or a dark secret that will keep them here forever?

Lucy Lovatt’s dark comedy about love, marriage and feeling trapped in your own life is her first full-length play, having spent many years as a creative producer in the West End, and offers a fresh and funny take on place, family and the ties that bind communities together.

This is a touching story of friendship, love and suffering.

Set against the backdrop of World War I it captures the day-to-day lives of a Lancastrian mill town and the groups of friends that joined up together, on a jingoistic wave. It spotlights the horrors faced by the boys at the front and the challenges faced by the women left behind.

Full of humour, warmth and truth, this play connects us to a time in history that we should never forget. We will remember them.