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FIRE AND IRON
DORKING HALLS
THE ELECTRIC THEATRE
GALLERY
One of Surrey’s most popular venues,
The Electric Theatre is Guildford’s local
Fire and Iron is a craft gallery where you can
Dorking Halls, presents a lively programme of
community theatre and is well known for
see the contemporary work of more than 200
live entertainment and all the latest movies.
its eclectic programme of drama, musicals,
British and international art metalworkers,
This beautiful 1930s venue is famous for
dance, music, poetry, film, lectures and
including blacksmiths, coppersmiths and
its association with the British composer
book-signings. It aims to offer ‘something
jewellers. Fire and Iron is also famous for
Ralph Vaughan Williams, who for many years
for everyone’.
its public artworks sited around the UK. Set
conducted the Leith Hill Musical Festival at
The theatre was opened in January 1997
in five acres of beautiful rural grounds right
Dorking Halls. A statue of Vaughan Williams
with first class technical facilities and a café
on Junction 9a of the M25, the gallery is
stands outside and a commemorative plaque
bar and riverside terrace which enables
housed in a group of buildings dating back
can be found in the foyer.
patrons to enjoy high quality food and drink
to Plantagenet times. Special exhibitions
complement a permanent display, and pieces
The venue’s Intermission Café is a welcoming
in a riverside setting. The building is owned,
ranging from gifts to substantial outdoor
haven for visitors to the area offering a range
managed and funded by Guildford Borough
sculptures are for sale.
of tasty meals and snacks.
Council.
The Mole Valley Visitor Information Centre
ONSLOW STREET,
Fire and Iron won an RHS gold medal for
can also be found at Dorking Halls.
GUILDFORD, SURREY GU1 4SZ
its sculpture garden at the Hampton Court
Palace Flower Show 2008.
REIGATE ROAD, DORKING,
t > 01483 444789
SURREY RH4 1SG
e > electrictheatre@guildford.gov.uk
ROWHURST FORGE, OXSHOTT ROAD,
t > 01306 881717
w > www.electrictheatre.co.uk
LEATHERHEAD, SURREY KT22 0EN
e > boxoffice@molevalley.gov.uk
opening times >
t > 01372 386453
w > www.dorkinghalls.co.uk
Show Nights: 10:30 - 23:00
e > lucy@fireandiron.co.uk
opening times >
Non-Show Nights: 10:30 - 17:00
w > www.fireandiron.co.uk
Mon - Sat from 10:00
Please check the website for performance times.
opening times >
Sun opening times vary please contact the
admission >
Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
Box Office directly
Prices vary, call the box office for
Closed Sun and some Bank Holidays
(T)
further information on 01483 444789
(T)
www.visitsurrey.com
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