Summer 1940. After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to rejoin his squadron and is shocked to find old flame, Lydia, on the base. Setting his sights on winning her heart (though with turbulence and hilarity never far away) Jack’s advances quickly turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own terms.

The pursuit of love is also on the minds of other squadron members, their general and the formidable owner of their country house base, the infamous Mrs Malaprop.

Sheridan’s classic comedy of manners, The Rivals, is given an uproarious update by Oliver Chris and Richard Bean, the award-winning writer of One Man, Two Guvnors.

Hilarious mix-ups, crazy word play, heartwarming and heart-wrenching fun - all peppered with swinging songs of the 1940s - this is one you really don’t want to miss!

The performance lasts approximately 2 hours 20 minutes and contains a 20 minute interval.

When their teacher mysteriously disappears and strange things begin to happen, the pupils at Ennville decide to investigate and find themselves in a different dimension, a parallel world.

The Wrong Way Round is a hilarious musical mystery adventure with memorable, spine-tingling songs. Who is the Sticky Shadow? Why does Miss Sharman have a Slimeometer and why is the sign of the Zinnistar Research Facility the wrong way round?

With so many memorable characters and opportunities for our workshoppers to shine, 'The Wrong Way Round' is not to be missed!

Comedy Cottage once again collaborates with the wonderful Archway Theatre to bring you another top night of comedy. Our usual brand of Award winning international stars of TV and stage alongside rising stars you can say you saw on your doorstep first. 

Book early as this will be the last show for the season. We will return to the Archway 4th September and to the Redhill Belfry 25th September 

Headlining for our last show this season! A superstar of an all round act! Some of you may remember seeing him first in our early days of the Comedy Cottage 20 odd years ago. He has gone on to International critical acclaim and is a much in demand act. We feel very lucky to have him......The wonderful inimitable....

CHRISTIAN LEE - @christianleemagic

Christian Lee is an award-winning headline comedian, actor, and magician, best known as a finalist on Britain’s Got Talent, with over 500 million YouTube views worldwide.

He won The Slammer (BBC One) and quickly became a standout family entertainer.
Christian has starred in major productions at sell-out venues across the UK and Ireland including The Lowry, Nottingham Royal concert hall and West End theatres such as the Dominion and Adelphi theatre.

An Associate of the inner Magic Circle with Silver Star, he tours internationally and currently headlines his 3rd season of Cirque: The Greatest Show and An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret, plus playing comic lead in Pantos such as Lincoln New Theatre Royal, Beauty and the Beast 2022 and also Sleeping Beauty in Dartford Orchard Theatre 2025 with his high-energy, laugh-out-loud comedy magic and mime.

Show venues include comedy clubs, theatres, corporate venues, and he even managed a refurbished bar in a West End old public toilet.

Britain's Got Talent judges’ comments: 

 “I had the best view of everybody at the trick, and you’re a great magician” (David Walliams)

“You entertained us so brilliantly well” (Alesha Dixon)

“You know how to work the audience” (Amanda Holden)

 “I think you’re funny’ (well that’s pretty good for Simon Cowell)



Opening the show for us will be one of the best joke writers in the UK.....

CRAIG DEELEY - @craiguito 

Finalist Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny (2004)
Finalist J20 Last Laugh Competition (2004)
Finalist UK Stand-up Comedian of the Year Award (2022)

Craig Deeley is a Birmingham-based stand-up who has crafted his art form over the last ten years. Craig’s repertoire is one of anecdotal observational comedy, combining humble self-mockery and tapping into the ridiculousness of modern life and everyday occurrences that we all recognise. Craig works throughout the UK and has toured extensively on the national comedy circuit including regular comedy festival appearances. He has fulfilled several broadcast media engagements and is also an experienced stage actor and improvisation performer.

Craig has supported ITV's The Chase, Paul Sinha on his stand-up tour 2019-2020. A well respected and prolific joke writer, Craig has a huge fan following on Twitter/X where he is loved by all for his sharp gags. 

Craig has been performing stand-up all over the UK (and beyond) since 2004, when he reached the finals of Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny competition. In 2022 he was a finalist in the UK Stand-up Comedian of the Year competition.
Expect one-liners, self-deprecation, and a bit of camp thrown in for good measure.

"Craig Deeley makes me laugh, on and off Twitter, which is rare" (Sarah Millican)

"Charming Brummie with a nice take on life" (Gay Times)

"A cuddly version of Jimmy Carr" (Diss Corn Hall)

"His set was over far too quickly" (BBC)

Plus, our newer supporting acts...


C.K. NATH - (@ck_standupcomedy)

Winner Leicester Comedy Festival 'Comedy Slam'. 
Finalist West End New Old Act (2023)
Semi-Finalist So You Think You're Funny (2023)
Semi-Finalist Komedia New Comedy Award

CK Nath is a high energy Indian standup comedian. Her comedy is influenced by her experiences growing up in India and as an immigrant here in the UK - mocking and celebrating both cultures with equal gusto. She is a Soho Theatre Alumni. 

"CK’s energy kept the audience hooked from the start, with clever prop work that punched up the jokes" - (The Comedy Rooms)
"Humbling British audiences with her off-beat magnetism" (People's Comedy)

HOLLY HUDSON - @holhuds

Holly is an American comedian living in London, Paris, Los Angeles, and her native, Yellow Springs, Ohio. A true digital nomad, possibly homeless, she came to comedy in mid-life, starting on the London circuit, after her son grew up and left the nest. Holly has performed in comedy clubs all over Europe and the Midwest. She has gained a loyal following of over 100,000 across Instagram and TikTok and over 15 million views for her numerous viral comedy sketches about the idiosyncrasies of Americans versus the British.Mc SAJEELA KERSHI - @sajeelakershi 

Winner AWA Awards (2015)Winner Argos Angel Award for artistic excellence (2015)
Star of Edinburgh Fringe Main Award Winning show 
Comedian/Writer/Broadcaster who has performed all over the UK and internationally with several critically acclaimed shows.

'Smart, funny with a mischievous glint' (Times)
'Hugely talented, extremely funny divine diva' (Time Out)


This month we will be collecting for Alzheimer’s Research UK

Join us for another great evening of unscripted theatrical delights from Dingbats Improv! Witness games, scenes, and stories crafted in the moment.

On the bill for this month's unscripted comedy show will be groups from two of our latest improv courses!

First, our Performance Improv Course group will showcase a selection of audience-favourite scene-based games, then our Short Form Improv Course group will deliver a whirlwind of quick-fire improvised games. Guaranteed to be a night full of spontaneity and laughter!
"Pure genius and pure stupidity! Loved every moment of it!" ★★★★★

"The Dingbats Improv Shows are the highlight of my month." ★★★★★

"Hilarious" - Dame JudiThe 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.

26th June 2026 / 8pm (doors 7.40pm) / The Archway Theatre Studio

Join us for a fun-filled pub quiz at the Archway Function Room, hosted by veteran quizmaster George Butcher! We’ve got a great mix of lighthearted brain teasers, fun trivia, music rounds and general knowledge questions. (And also one absolutely ridiculous question that no-one will get right but George finds funny.) 

Grab your friends, enjoy a great evening, and see if your team can top the leaderboard on 27th June!

Tickets £5. 7:00pm - 9:30pm. All proceeds to charity.
Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Ticket sales close 1 hour before the start.

The Archway Theatre are hosting external company "By George They've Got It Quiz Company" to run this event.

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.