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Dragon Review: David Copperfield – Guildford Shakespeare Company

By Isabelle Trubshaw At the drop of a hat, a small thunderclap, and a pinch of imagination, Holy Trinity church was swiftly transported back to the 19th century, while marking…

The Iconic Wooden Bridge Pub Enters a New Era Following a Six-figure Refurbishment

By David Reading with additional notes by David Rose The Wooden Bridge is an iconic Guildford pub with a rich history and with so many pubs facing major viabity challenges…

Dragon Review: Suede at G-Live

By Isabelle Trubshaw Judging by the audience, I thought I’d walked into an old-people’s home (no offence!), but as the strobe lights snapped on and Brett Anderson began to sing,…

Learn, Create and be Entertained with The Guildford Institute’s New Events Programme

The Guildford Institute’s April to September 2026 programme is packed full with 140 activities including courses, talks, music nights, visits, film screenings and more. There are more than 100 courses,…

The Night David Bowie Brought Ziggy Stardust To Guildford

David Bowie died ten years ago this month and his legacy is very much in the news. Here, Dragon reporter David Reading recalls one of the most memorable events in…

Dragon Review: Death on the Nile – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

By Ferenc Hepp Now that our Christmas lights have been safely stored in the attic for another year, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is back to its regular programming. To kick…

‘Mother River’ – A Short Story Highlighting The Awesome Power Of Nature

As you may have noticed, the Guildford Dragon’s pages have been opened up to talented short story writers in recent months. Today we are delighted to publish another of the…

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Is a Lucrative Asset for Guildford’s Economy

By Isabelle Trubshaw A report completed by the University of Surrey reveals that Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre has boosted the local economy by £250,000 in the last four years. The…

‘Pennypot Lane’: A Short Story For The Christmas Season

Noel is out on the streets on Christmas Eve. Maria and Joe have a flat in Pennypot Lane. Their lives become intertwined in a way they couldn’t have imagined. This…

Feature: Guildford’s Theatre Brought ‘Back to Its Former Life’ After Accessibility Renovations

By Isabelle Trubshaw Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre celebrated the end of an 18-month renovation in the autumn, marking a major step in the theatre’s accessibility and expanding its educational programmes.…