July fills the Cranleigh Arts Centre calendar to the brim. There is theatre that lingers in the memory, big-screen drama beamed straight from the National Theatre, comedy to chase away a Sunday-evening lull, and live music spanning jazz, soul and the songbooks of Dylan and Joni Mitchell. Whether you fancy a quiet afternoon concert or a foot-stomping singalong, here is your guide to the month ahead on Cranleigh’s own stage.
Theatre & live performance
The month opens with storytelling at its finest. On Thursday 2 July (7.30pm), Poisoned Beds — written by Lucy Flannery and Greg Mosse, with original music by John Gleadall — takes to the stage.
Two further pieces of theatre follow later in the month: Black is the Color of My Voice on Saturday 11 July (7.30pm), and a community production of Chicago (Teen Edition) by Encore Theatre Productions on Sunday 12 July, with performances at 3pm and 6.30pm.
There is theatre that lingers in the memory, big-screen drama, comedy and live music spanning jazz, soul and the songbooks of Dylan and Joni Mitchell.
On the big screen
Cinema lovers are well served this July. The month begins with Hamnet (12A) on Wednesday 1 July (7.30pm), followed by Song Sung Blue on Wednesday 15 July (7.30pm).
There is event cinema, too: All My Sons (National Theatre Live) on Thursday 9 July (7pm), and a further Event Cinema screening on Thursday 23 July (7.30pm).
Comedy
If laughter is the best medicine, July has a double dose. The Cranleigh Comedy Club Sunday Night Special on Sunday 5 July (7.30pm) brings Spencer Jones and Ryan Mold to town, with a further Comedy night on Friday 17 July (8pm).
Live music
Music threads through the whole month. Live Jazz kicks things off on Friday 3 July (7.30pm), followed by Beyond the Streets of London on Friday 10 July (7.30pm) and Fire and Rain & American Pie on Saturday 18 July (7.30pm).
On Saturday 25 July (7.30pm), The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band celebrate the songs of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. The month closes in fine voice with Emma Hatton & Friends in Concert on Friday 31 July (7.30pm).
Classical & young performers
For a gentler interlude, there is a Classical Concert on Tuesday 7 July (1pm) — a perfect lunchtime treat.
And for budding performers, the Summer Academy 2026 Drama Course runs from Monday 27 to Friday 31 July, open to young people aged 11 to 21.
Whether you fancy a quiet afternoon concert or a foot-stomping singalong, there is something on Cranleigh’s own stage for everyone this month.
Booking
All events take place at Cranleigh Arts Centre. Browse the full programme and book your tickets at cranleigharts.org, or call the Box Office on 01483 278000.
This article first appeared in the July 2026 issue of Cranleigh Magazine. Pick up your free copy around the village, or read more at cranleighmagazine.co.uk.
