Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre opened its 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. Today Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is a busy producing and receiving house creating shows in Guildford and touring nationally with many transferring to the West End.