We opened our doors in 1965 as a proud memorial to the much-loved French actress who had made her home in Effingham Common, and whose warmth, humour and talent gave her an unrivalled position on the English stage for nearly fifty years.

We opened our Mill Studio in 1993 to provide a venue for work that would not otherwise be seen in Guildford. It also forms the base for the Youth Theatre’s activities. The historic Old Town Mill dates from the eighteenth century and had previously been used as the theatre’s scenery workshop. In 1997 its success was rewarded with a Lottery grant to upgrade the facilities, and since then it has continued to expand its audience and the range of productions presented. It is now a lively venue in its own right, providing a great space for small-scale work by professional companies.