New Victoria Theatre

The New Victoria Theatre stands in Woking, England. It opened in June 1992 and is one of the largest receiving theatres outside London, seating about 1,300 people. The complex also includes the smaller Rhoda McGaw Theatre and a six-screen cinema. Major theatre companies such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre and the Peter Hall Company have performed here. Regular visitors include Glyndebourne on Tour, Scottish Ballet and Northern Ballet Theatre. The theatre is known for staging large-scale musicals like the award-winning *Carmen Jones*, *Chicago*, *Cats* and *Miss Saigon*. Its programme also features comedies, rock & roll musicals, children’s shows and a Christmas pantomime. The building is divided into three levels: Stalls, Royal Circle and Upper Circle. Disabled seating is available in the Royal Circle and Stalls. The first three rows of the Stalls can be removed to create space for an orchestra pit. Visitors find a spacious auditorium with tiered seating arranged for clear views. The Royal Circle and Upper Circle provide elevated sightlines over the stage. The Stalls offer close proximity to the action, while the removable front rows allow flexibility for orchestral performances. The Rhoda McGaw Theatre hosts smaller productions nearby. The cinema screens recent films in modern auditoriums. The building’s design supports a wide range of performances and events.