Anvil Arts

Please note that the cycle parking facility adjacent to The Anvil will be unavailable from 11 - 23 Aug due to refurbishment.

Please note that Joan Collins - Unscripted (13 Sep) has been postponed. We are currently in the process of contacting bookers today. The new date for this performance (15 Feb) is now on sale.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chuckle Brothers Official' Barry Chuckle. We have had the pleasure of working with both Paul and Barry numerous times across the years, and these are memories that the staff here at Anvil Arts will treasure dearly. A huge loss.

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FEELING KINKY? The Kast Off Kinks features three former members of The Kinks, back together playing great music and re-living the good times whilst keeping the songs alive that made them a household name.
This great line-up features Mick Avory (original drummer on all the hits from 1964 - 84), Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 80’s & 90’s and still with Sir Ray Davies), John Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 60’s & 70’s) alongside Dave Clarke (guitar/vocals, former...ly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding and Tim Rose).
Expect an evening full of your favourite hits including You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Days, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing, All Day and All of the Night plus more.
A great night out, not to be missed!
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Take a journey back in time in the lead up to Remembrance Day. Back to the spirit of the 1940s as Britain's World War II victory is in full swing... A triumphant and rousing concert, celebrate #OurFinestHour (22 Sep) in true style 🇬🇧
🎫 https://bit.ly/2LDrTuA

Brrr, is it us or did it just get a little chilly? 👻 Join #SHIVERS (19 Dec) for a night of chilling tales and haunting music!
🎫 https://bit.ly/2LI4Na0

Don't forget, Sunday is the closing date for our #FrontOfHouse Assistant vacancies. Intrigued? Find out more: https://bit.ly/SrpbLT

We love a good mystery, and can't wait for #SherlockHolmes - The Sign of Four (1 - 3 Nov)! Here's some fantastic reviews for Blackeyed Theatre's past productions:
★★★★★ “A superb performance... The acting is brilliant” The Latest
... ★★★★ "Superbly atmospheric” The Reviews Hub
Tickets: https://bit.ly/2OwX4Jz
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New on sale: Ready for some non-stop laughing? Hancock's Half Hour (8 - 9 Mar) will do just the trick!
Take a trip to 23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam to join ‘the lad himself’ and his motley crew for three episodes of this hilarious show.
🎫 https://bit.ly/2v2DAEw

It's #ThrowbackThursday! We're jumping back in time to when Derek Acorah (20 Sep) was in the Big Brother UK house. Take a look at some of his best bits.
🎫 https://bit.ly/2LMvQjD

We may have closed our doors on 2018’s summer season, but there’s plenty to look forward to in the autumn! 🍂🍁 Who are you most looking forward to seeing?

The summer holidays are here! 🌞 If you're looking for a few extra ideas to keep your little ones entertained why not try this fun #PeppaPig (24 - 25 Oct) activity maker? 🐷
🎫 https://bit.ly/2r4Be5f

Please note that box office summer opening hours are now underway. Tickets are available for purchase from our website 24/7.

Oh what a night it's going to be!
Let's Hang On (Official Show Page) - the world’s first and longest-running tribute to the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons returns this September.
Featuring all the hits; Grease, Stay (Dirty Dancing), December 1963 (Oh What a Night!) and more, prepare to be blown away with breath-taking vocal performances and outstanding musicianship.
... Book now bit.ly/2tirx54
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Don't panic! 50 years ago today the first TV episode of #DadsArmy was broadcast. Why not celebrate with Dad's Army Radio Hour (27 Nov)?
Do you have a favourite line from the series?
🎫 https://bit.ly/2M5cm6S

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Challenging a youth to turn down his music, Irene Sparrow, inventor of the left-handed crochet hook (patent pending, as seen on Dragon’s Den) finds herself under suspicion of murder after the train emerges from a tunnel with the young man dead.
But this is no ordinary train, each passenger is reading a book, each book is a portal into a parallel universe of train related crime fiction.
... With clever use of projection and multiple train sets, LipService give you a whistle stop tour that will leave you breathless and racing for the refreshment coach.
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Were you up early enough to catch the lovely Anton Du Beke (16 Mar) on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show last Friday? Catch up below and hear him talk about his brand new show #DanceThoseMagicalMusicals and filming the new series of BBC Strictly Come Dancing.
🎫 https://bit.ly/2LAWvA7

Yesterday (Wednesday, 18/4/18) I went to the Gilbert O’Sullivan concert. I came from London & was pleasantly surprised that the theatre was just across the road from the station. In The Anvil itself it was well organised & the auditorium was nice.

What an amazing panto production! One of the best yet. If you haven't already booked to see Peter Pan, go do so now. Old and young will really enjoy. It really is for everyone.

Went to see the Peter Pan pantomime today. We were lucky enough to have front row seats, in the middle, right behind the musicians... What a fabulous, funny & faultless performance all round! We were transported away for the best part of three hours and we all thoroughly enjoyed it, no mean feat for ages ranging from 5 to 60!!! Big thanks for a great afternoon & well done to all who were part of the show, both on & off stage! X

Went to see madam butterfly and it was absolutely fantastic, really enjoyed it, first opera. Venue to was great, good sound and seating comfortable, staff very polite. All in all a great night. Thanks to all the staff.

Visited for the first time to see The Solid Gold Rock N Roll Show with Marty Wilde. Sat in row H in the stalls, excellent seats with a good view of the stage. Marty's voice is as strong as it was 60 years ago.! Amazing performances by all of the acts, Marty's backing group were on stage for the whole performance, excellent musicians. Will visit this venue again, easy parking with good access.

Totally amazing best night I have had thank you Gilbert OSullivan your show was excellent loved every minute of it and the staff at the Anvil are wonderful

This was the second occasion we've seen Milton Jones at the Anvil and it was excellent. The sound is quite good and wasn't over-amp'ed which will distort it. I recall seeing Hank Marvin years ago high up in the back and that was also excellent. It's not a bad theatre at all.

Saw The Drifters with my mum last week , excellent performance, My Mum loved it. Also dropped my Daughter and her best friend off the day after to see Dan and Phil great seats and they loved it too . Great venue

Saw Mary Chaplin Carpenter with support from Emily Barker. Both gave fantastic performances with an excellent sound set up the Anvil has good acoustics when amplification is set right.

Great service at the bar and interval drinks pre-ordered spot on.

Really enjoyed Vampires Rock - Ghost Train when it came to The Anvil las Wednesday night. Vampires Rock - Ghost Train is equally as good as the 1st incarnation of Vampires Rock it features great rock anthems, great entertainment with good gags and laughs all the way. I really hope to be hearing that Steve Steinman and company will be back again in some capacity in 2018 whether it be his Meat Loaf Story show or his brand new show Iconic which looks amazing or Vampires Rock - Ghost Train once again. Over the years Steve Steinman has created very memorable shows and in some shape or form whatever show of his it is I think he deserves yearly annual slot at The Anvil so please I really hope you bring Steve Steinman and company back again to The Anvil in some shape or form in 2018. #5Stars #Fangtastic #SteveSteinmanRocks.

Just got back from watching Peter Pan this evening. I have been going with my Friend Karen fennell and her family for the last five years and this year show as been the best yet. i enjoyed it thoroughly as there was no Dame to ruining it with the unnecessary innuendos.



look forward to see what you bring 2018

I was at the Anvil theatre as part of the Rocket Man band.. (Percussion) I have to give a shout out to the house crew and stage door staff. We were made so very welcome and everyone was extremely helpful. Real nice to have teas and coffees in each dressing room. Oh.... great showers too! We had a really nice time and hope it's not too long before we return.

Phil.

Great evening, with Icons of the 80s, tonight! A special thanks to lovely Anvil manager, Kim, for getting me a poster after the show-- very much appreciated! I hope to come back again soon! ;-)

Excellent view of the stage though our seats were on the second tier,due to the steeply raked seating.Seemed quite intimate although seats 1400 I believe Bar has a popular outside balcony, unusual in a town centre theatre.

Saw cirque berserk which were brilliant and highly recommended.

Brilliant venue to see people that you want to SEE!!!

Everyone at The Anvil were helpful & friendly,( you don’t get that in many places nowadays!)

Next time I come to see Joe Brown,,, ask him to sign a Ukulele for me!

Would be happy to pay 100.00 over the asking price to get his autograph on it.

Thankyou Anvil,,,, You’re good people, BE PROUD 🤗

I thought the Motown night was great. How ever it was very hot with no air con which meant I had to keep still so I didn't sweat to much.

Great show we saw Magic of Motown on what was possibly the hottest day of the year, no aircon so was stifling, but the production was fantastic.

"Peter Pan" the Panto; what a good afternoon/evening out. Everything you'd expect; Principle 'Boy', a good comedy turn, and a Villain worth booing and hissing to at every appearance. Really corny lines and jokes, but the dancing was good, especially when Peter Pan did 'his' high wire stunts.

The seats are very uncomfortable. Not enough room to straighten your knees in front of you, so you end up sitting on the points of your pelvic bone. Two hours of that is not much fun.

Yesterday (Wednesday, 18/4/18) I went to the Gilbert O’Sullivan concert. I came from London & was pleasantly surprised that the theatre was just across the road from the station. In The Anvil itself it was well organised & the auditorium was nice.

What an amazing panto production! One of the best yet. If you haven't already booked to see Peter Pan, go do so now. Old and young will really enjoy. It really is for everyone.

Went to see the Peter Pan pantomime today. We were lucky enough to have front row seats, in the middle, right behind the musicians... What a fabulous, funny & faultless performance all round! We were transported away for the best part of three hours and we all thoroughly enjoyed it, no mean feat for ages ranging from 5 to 60!!! Big thanks for a great afternoon & well done to all who were part of the show, both on & off stage! X

Went to see madam butterfly and it was absolutely fantastic, really enjoyed it, first opera. Venue to was great, good sound and seating comfortable, staff very polite. All in all a great night. Thanks to all the staff.

Visited for the first time to see The Solid Gold Rock N Roll Show with Marty Wilde. Sat in row H in the stalls, excellent seats with a good view of the stage. Marty's voice is as strong as it was 60 years ago.! Amazing performances by all of the acts, Marty's backing group were on stage for the whole performance, excellent musicians. Will visit this venue again, easy parking with good access.

Totally amazing best night I have had thank you Gilbert OSullivan your show was excellent loved every minute of it and the staff at the Anvil are wonderful

This was the second occasion we've seen Milton Jones at the Anvil and it was excellent. The sound is quite good and wasn't over-amp'ed which will distort it. I recall seeing Hank Marvin years ago high up in the back and that was also excellent. It's not a bad theatre at all.

Saw The Drifters with my mum last week , excellent performance, My Mum loved it. Also dropped my Daughter and her best friend off the day after to see Dan and Phil great seats and they loved it too . Great venue

Saw Mary Chaplin Carpenter with support from Emily Barker. Both gave fantastic performances with an excellent sound set up the Anvil has good acoustics when amplification is set right.

Great service at the bar and interval drinks pre-ordered spot on.

Really enjoyed Vampires Rock - Ghost Train when it came to The Anvil las Wednesday night. Vampires Rock - Ghost Train is equally as good as the 1st incarnation of Vampires Rock it features great rock anthems, great entertainment with good gags and laughs all the way. I really hope to be hearing that Steve Steinman and company will be back again in some capacity in 2018 whether it be his Meat Loaf Story show or his brand new show Iconic which looks amazing or Vampires Rock - Ghost Train once again. Over the years Steve Steinman has created very memorable shows and in some shape or form whatever show of his it is I think he deserves yearly annual slot at The Anvil so please I really hope you bring Steve Steinman and company back again to The Anvil in some shape or form in 2018. #5Stars #Fangtastic #SteveSteinmanRocks.

Just got back from watching Peter Pan this evening. I have been going with my Friend Karen fennell and her family for the last five years and this year show as been the best yet. i enjoyed it thoroughly as there was no Dame to ruining it with the unnecessary innuendos.



look forward to see what you bring 2018

I was at the Anvil theatre as part of the Rocket Man band.. (Percussion) I have to give a shout out to the house crew and stage door staff. We were made so very welcome and everyone was extremely helpful. Real nice to have teas and coffees in each dressing room. Oh.... great showers too! We had a really nice time and hope it's not too long before we return.

Phil.

Great evening, with Icons of the 80s, tonight! A special thanks to lovely Anvil manager, Kim, for getting me a poster after the show-- very much appreciated! I hope to come back again soon! ;-)

Excellent view of the stage though our seats were on the second tier,due to the steeply raked seating.Seemed quite intimate although seats 1400 I believe Bar has a popular outside balcony, unusual in a town centre theatre.

Saw cirque berserk which were brilliant and highly recommended.

Brilliant venue to see people that you want to SEE!!!

Everyone at The Anvil were helpful & friendly,( you don’t get that in many places nowadays!)

Next time I come to see Joe Brown,,, ask him to sign a Ukulele for me!

Would be happy to pay 100.00 over the asking price to get his autograph on it.

Thankyou Anvil,,,, You’re good people, BE PROUD 🤗

I thought the Motown night was great. How ever it was very hot with no air con which meant I had to keep still so I didn't sweat to much.

Great show we saw Magic of Motown on what was possibly the hottest day of the year, no aircon so was stifling, but the production was fantastic.

"Peter Pan" the Panto; what a good afternoon/evening out. Everything you'd expect; Principle 'Boy', a good comedy turn, and a Villain worth booing and hissing to at every appearance. Really corny lines and jokes, but the dancing was good, especially when Peter Pan did 'his' high wire stunts.

The seats are very uncomfortable. Not enough room to straighten your knees in front of you, so you end up sitting on the points of your pelvic bone. Two hours of that is not much fun.