Happy 20th Birthday Guildford Shakespeare Company!

Published on: 14 May, 2026
Updated on: 14 May, 2026

By Isabelle Trubshaw

Cakes and Candles are at the ready as Guildford Shakespeare Company celebrates its 20th Birthday.

For 20 years, Guildford Shakespeare Company has pushed beyond the boundaries of traditional theatre. While remaining renown for its theatrical interpretations of Shakespeare, the company has fostered community building, self-expression, and access to education, creativity, and opportunity.

GSC Co-Founders Sarah Gobran and Matt Pinches

From affordable open-air productions to immersive theatrical experiences, as well as drama workshops and therapy, GSC has promoted theatre as a transformative force for both entertainment and social change.

Watch Isabelle Trubshaw’s video news package as founders Matt Pinches and Sarah Gobran, alongside Creative Learning Producer Kerry Driskall, reflect on the company’s theatrical journey over the last 20 years.

They discuss the company’s beginnings and challenges, as well as a sneak peak into the next 20 years, while local voices reflect on the company’s place within the Guildford community…

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