Director's Circle

If you missed out on the Cinderella, Robin Hood or Party Games! experiences, this is your chance to join the fun in 2025!

The most exclusive and personal experience that we offer, the Director’s Circle is a truly immersive Page-to-Stage experience, giving you the chance to follow the production from the very beginning, with a unique level of access to theatre, creative team and cast.

Our upcoming Director's Circle will be following the two intertwined Yvonne Arnaud productions this summer, The Comedy of Errors & A Company of Rascals.

A Company of Rascals will run simultaneously with The Comedy of Errors with the same incredible cast, cleverly intertwining the action. The Comedy of Errors will appear on the main stage, and A Company of Rascals in promenade in locations around the theatre, inside and out.

More than ever due to the nature of these productions, the Director's Circle Supporters are going to have a unique experience, far removed from a normal theatre visit which would also make an incredible gift for a theatre-going loved one.

Meet the Director, Joanna Read, and hear about her creative processes, watch the Dress and Technical rehearsals, explore the Arnaud during a backstage tour and be the guests of honour at Supporters Day (both shows in one day) including an after-show party with the stars of the show!

New for 2025: Visit the rehearsal room, a chance to sit in on an early rehearsal with the company, something nobody else will experience!
 

This is unlike any other supporters’ scheme on offer at the theatre.

The icing on the cake was the hard-working actors taking the time to come and talk with us.

Directors Circle Supporter following Robin Hood - December 2024

The opportunity to get closer to the action is a must for anyone with a true interest in theatrical process, so why not join us for a peek over the fourth wall? It could also make an incredible gift for a theatre-going loved one. In addition, Director’s Circle Supporters are welcome to bring a guest to all events.

Access to the scheme is limited making this exclusive experience one you will never forget.

The experience is priced at £1,000 which includes a donation to the work the theatre is doing with vulnerable groups in the community. The option to pay in five equal monthly instalments is available, please email development@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk to find out more.

See the list of events included:

Dates and times for the following will be added as soon as possible: Visit the rehearsal room (new for 2025), Director’s Briefing, Dress and Technical Rehearsal visits.

Backstage Tour: Thu 24 Jul 2025

Supporters Day: Thu 24 Jul 2025 (The Comedy of Errors matinee and A Company of Rascals evening show)

Other Director's Circle Benefits include: 

  • Highest Level Priority Booking throughout the year​
  • Personal Account Management​
  • Complimentary Panto Programme​
  • Recognition in Panto Programme and on website​
  • Invitation to annual insight event with YAT Director.

​Please Note: This is not an annual membership scheme and spaces on the Director's Circle are linked to one production (in 2025, the shows, The Comedy of Errors and A Company of Rascals).​

the post-show drinks with the cast was the perfect way to end a wonderful experience which really did what we hoped, allowed us to visit the magic of theatre in a way we had only imagined previously, we will definitely do this again

Directors Circle Supporter feedback - December 2023

Director's Circle

Follow our production from page to stage

Membership Period: During The Comedy of Errors and A Company of Rascals 2025
Price: £1,000 (£938 donation and £62 benefit cost)
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Terms and Conditions

Payments must be made in full at time of purchase.
The cost to join the Circle is £1,000  which is made up of a donation of £938 and a benefit cost of £62. 
Please note the donation portion is a suggested donation to which Gift Aid provisions apply. If you do not want to support our charitable aims, you can purchase the benefits outlined separately for the minimum payment without making any further donation, but you would miss out on the joyous feeling of generosity and associated karma points.​