Pilates with Marilyn, Mondays 12:30- 1:15 (Foundation) & 1:30-2:30 (Mixed Ability), Thursdays 3:30-4:30 (Mixed Ability)
Ping Pong! The Vic now has its own table
Flow Yoga with Dawn Bailey, Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm
Ping Pong, Wednesdays 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Folk Fridays presents The Round Up
Botanical painting workshop with Liz Shippam
LT Productions presents ‘A Different Song’
Jim Bernardin’s Steel Pan Workshops, Mondays 5:30pm & 7pm
Jazz @ The Vic featuring Sally Jane Hurst
CineVic presents Sing Sing
Arts Junction, a meeting of The Arts
Young CineVic presents Kiki’s Delivery Service
Arts Junction
Jazz @ The Vic
Drip Action Theatre presents Class
CineVic presents The Delinquents
CineVic presents Io Capitano

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Welcome to The Vic
The name above the door says The Victoria Institute, but everyone who knows and loves this glorious building calls her ‘The Vic’.
She’s had more lives than a cat. From one of Sussex’s first saving banks in 1847 to snooker hall, then Sunday lunch club. From laundry and library to dance hall and disco.
Today, The Vic is home to artists, and art classes, yoga and dance classes, theatre, creative workshops and community events. When you step through the front door of The Vic, you enter the heart of Arundel’s artistic and creative world.
For her next life, we are working to create a new, innovative, exciting, cultural hub for our community in this historic building.
The Vic is a venue for all – and for all activities. Our vision is to make theatre, dance, the visual arts, and music more easily accessible to a much wider audience.
Since 1987, Drip Action Theatre has entertained audiences at The Vic with surprising, sometimes challenging, plays.
The Boathouse Ballet School welcomes boys and girls from 2½ to 12 for Saturday classes. Akin, Arundel’s Creative Collective network of commercial creatives meets monthly at The Vic.
You can hire our three multi-function rooms for classes, events, exhibitions, or parties. Have you seen the bars in The Red Room and The Green Room? They are party-perfect!
To protect The Vic and to create a community hub for arts and creativity, we never stop planning and fundraising. Our vision is to preserve and improve this historic building to develop what we can offer to future generations.
This year, we transformed The Red Room, at the back of the building into a modern multi-purpose space for theatre, music, community, private events – and a pop-up cinema.
Next up? Our outside spaces. And a vision to offer affordable spaces for people to hire for educational activities. The Vic was created for our community. That fuels our fundraising passion today.
We want to run summer schools for children and organise half-term/holiday events to introduce young people to theatre, dance, and music.
We want to tackle disability and learning difficulties in our community to welcome those who can feel excluded to enjoy creative and artistic activities.
Above all we want to support all Arundel creatives. The Vic is your space to network, organise meetings, present projects – or to host events and party.
We are always on the lookout for volunteers and for partners who might help us in our quest for these ambitions – please get in touch if you would like to help.
What's On at The Vic
Read on to find out everything that’s happening in The Vic
All welcome to a friendly group of ping pongers!
£5 per session
Reduce back pain, knee pain - improve core strength, posture, balance, mobility, flexibility and focus.
Classes £9 per session. Taster/drop-in sessions £12
Learn to play steel pans in a series of weekly workshops with Jim Bernardin.
£10 per session
This flow class is suitable for all levels and those with injuries; Yoga that synchronises movement and breath to work the body in a nurturing way and calm the mind.
£10 per class x 4 consecutive weeks or £15 drop-in
October 10, 2024
7:30 pm
Big House trio with top vocalist Sally Jane Hurst
£12
October 12, 2024
7:30 pm
Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art. Certificate 15. 1hr 47 minutes.
£9
October 14, 2024
7:30 pm
A smorgasbord of poetry, music, art, dance and theatre
£12
October 25, 2024
10:00 am
Paint a realistic pear in watercolour with botanical artist Liz Shippam. Suitable for beginners.
£65
October 26, 2024
2:30 pm
Young CineVic. Kiki's Delivery Service directed by Hayao Miyazaki 1989. Certificate U. 1hr 43min.
£5.00 adults / £3 under 16s
November 1, 2024
7:30 pm
A Nashville-style songwriters round, a unique performance format where songwriters share the stage, playing their songs in turn and sharing the stories behind them.
£14
November 6, 2024
7:30 pm
Directed by Rodrigo Moreno, 2023. Certificate 12A, 1hr 30. Beguiling and unpredictable, The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos Aires bank employee Morán dreams up a scheme to liberate himself from corporate monotony:...
£9
November 11, 2024
7:30 pm
A smorgasbord of poetry, music, art, dance and theatre. Another helping of cultural kedgeree to set you up for the month ahead… Tickets can be purchased here.
£12
November 14, 2024
7:30 pm
Featuring resident jazz-maesters Big House Trio with different guest each month. This month, Jim Bernardin’s Latin Mashup with Steel Pans, Vibes, Congas and more!
£12
November 16, 2024
7:30 pm
CineVic presents Io Capitano. Directed by Matteo Garrone, 2023. Certificate 15. 120 minutes.
November 27, 2024
8:00 pm
An explosive triple confrontation that is funny, heartbreaking and beautifully observed, Iseult Golden and David Horan's CLASS is an award-winning play about learning difficulties: in school, in life, wherever.
£14 / £10
December 14, 2024
7:30 pm
Beautifully balanced with humour and music, ‘A Different Song’ is an uplifting story of love, loneliness and what it means to belong to something real in an increasingly disconnected world. Age 18+
£12
This flow class is suitable for all levels and those with injuries; Yoga that synchronises movement and breath to work the body in a nurturing way and calm the mind.
£10 per class x 4 consecutive weeks or £15 drop-in
December 14, 2024
7:30 pm
Beautifully balanced with humour and music, ‘A Different Song’ is an uplifting story of love, loneliness and what it means to belong to something real in an increasingly disconnected world. Age 18+
£12
October 14, 2024
7:30 pm
A smorgasbord of poetry, music, art, dance and theatre
£12
November 27, 2024
8:00 pm
An explosive triple confrontation that is funny, heartbreaking and beautifully observed, Iseult Golden and David Horan's CLASS is an award-winning play about learning difficulties: in school, in life, wherever.
£14 / £10
October 25, 2024
10:00 am
Paint a realistic pear in watercolour with botanical artist Liz Shippam. Suitable for beginners.
£65
December 14, 2024
7:30 pm
Beautifully balanced with humour and music, ‘A Different Song’ is an uplifting story of love, loneliness and what it means to belong to something real in an increasingly disconnected world. Age 18+
£12
Learn to play steel pans in a series of weekly workshops with Jim Bernardin.
£10 per session
October 12, 2024
7:30 pm
Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art. Certificate 15. 1hr 47 minutes.
£9
October 14, 2024
7:30 pm
A smorgasbord of poetry, music, art, dance and theatre
£12
October 26, 2024
2:30 pm
Young CineVic. Kiki's Delivery Service directed by Hayao Miyazaki 1989. Certificate U. 1hr 43min.
£5.00 adults / £3 under 16s
November 27, 2024
8:00 pm
An explosive triple confrontation that is funny, heartbreaking and beautifully observed, Iseult Golden and David Horan's CLASS is an award-winning play about learning difficulties: in school, in life, wherever.
£14 / £10
November 6, 2024
7:30 pm
Directed by Rodrigo Moreno, 2023. Certificate 12A, 1hr 30. Beguiling and unpredictable, The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos Aires bank employee Morán dreams up a scheme to liberate himself from corporate monotony:...
£9
November 16, 2024
7:30 pm
CineVic presents Io Capitano. Directed by Matteo Garrone, 2023. Certificate 15. 120 minutes.
October 14, 2024
7:30 pm
A smorgasbord of poetry, music, art, dance and theatre
£12
Reduce back pain, knee pain - improve core strength, posture, balance, mobility, flexibility and focus.
Classes £9 per session. Taster/drop-in sessions £12
November 1, 2024
7:30 pm
A Nashville-style songwriters round, a unique performance format where songwriters share the stage, playing their songs in turn and sharing the stories behind them.
£14
December 14, 2024
7:30 pm
Beautifully balanced with humour and music, ‘A Different Song’ is an uplifting story of love, loneliness and what it means to belong to something real in an increasingly disconnected world. Age 18+
£12
Learn to play steel pans in a series of weekly workshops with Jim Bernardin.
£10 per session
October 10, 2024
7:30 pm
Big House trio with top vocalist Sally Jane Hurst
£12
October 14, 2024
7:30 pm
A smorgasbord of poetry, music, art, dance and theatre
£12
November 14, 2024
7:30 pm
Featuring resident jazz-maesters Big House Trio with different guest each month. This month, Jim Bernardin’s Latin Mashup with Steel Pans, Vibes, Congas and more!
£12
October 10, 2024
7:30 pm
Big House trio with top vocalist Sally Jane Hurst
£12
November 14, 2024
7:30 pm
Featuring resident jazz-maesters Big House Trio with different guest each month. This month, Jim Bernardin’s Latin Mashup with Steel Pans, Vibes, Congas and more!
£12
October 13, 2022
Interested? then get in touch with Bill Brennan on 07761 652154
Reduce back pain, knee pain - improve core strength, posture, balance, mobility, flexibility and focus.
Classes £9 per session. Taster/drop-in sessions £12
October 13, 2022
Interested? then get in touch with Bill Brennan on 07761 652154
This flow class is suitable for all levels and those with injuries; Yoga that synchronises movement and breath to work the body in a nurturing way and calm the mind.
£10 per class x 4 consecutive weeks or £15 drop-in
All welcome to a friendly group of ping pongers!
£5 per session
November 1, 2024
7:30 pm
A Nashville-style songwriters round, a unique performance format where songwriters share the stage, playing their songs in turn and sharing the stories behind them.
£14
November 27, 2024
8:00 pm
An explosive triple confrontation that is funny, heartbreaking and beautifully observed, Iseult Golden and David Horan's CLASS is an award-winning play about learning difficulties: in school, in life, wherever.
£14 / £10
October 14, 2024
7:30 pm
A smorgasbord of poetry, music, art, dance and theatre
£12
October 13, 2022
Interested? then get in touch with Bill Brennan on 07761 652154
October 12, 2024
7:30 pm
Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art. Certificate 15. 1hr 47 minutes.
£9
October 26, 2024
2:30 pm
Young CineVic. Kiki's Delivery Service directed by Hayao Miyazaki 1989. Certificate U. 1hr 43min.
£5.00 adults / £3 under 16s
November 6, 2024
7:30 pm
Directed by Rodrigo Moreno, 2023. Certificate 12A, 1hr 30. Beguiling and unpredictable, The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos Aires bank employee Morán dreams up a scheme to liberate himself from corporate monotony:...
£9
November 16, 2024
7:30 pm
CineVic presents Io Capitano. Directed by Matteo Garrone, 2023. Certificate 15. 120 minutes.
October 14, 2024
7:30 pm
A smorgasbord of poetry, music, art, dance and theatre
£12
November 11, 2024
7:30 pm
A smorgasbord of poetry, music, art, dance and theatre. Another helping of cultural kedgeree to set you up for the month ahead… Tickets can be purchased here.
£12
October 14, 2024
7:30 pm
A smorgasbord of poetry, music, art, dance and theatre
£12
October 25, 2024
10:00 am
Paint a realistic pear in watercolour with botanical artist Liz Shippam. Suitable for beginners.
£65
Hire a Room

You can hire our three flexible spaces, The Green Room, The Red Room and The Studio to meet, create, share, learn, or celebrate with family and friends. The Red Room and the Green Room even have bars. You will have to stock them though (sorry!). Get in touch to find out more about our (very!) reasonable room hire rates.

Please get in touch if you would like us to show you around our rooms for hire.

Slide Why Choose The Vic? Miss Emily, The Boathouse Ballet School “The Vic is our home. From ducklings to seniors, our students warm up for classes downstairs, while forging friendships. We dance upstairs, enjoying the light pouring in - and hopefully inspiring Saturday shoppers and tourists below with the music bursting forth from the windows.” Slide Why Choose The Vic? Dana Robertson, chair of Akin “The Vic is a wonderful building full of unique spaces, which is the cultural heart of Arundel. It supports dance, fine arts, commercial arts, theatre and film and other small commercial creative enterprises. The Vic's support for Akin has been invaluable and Akin are whole heartedly behind their future vision, to revitalise the building for the benefit of all in Arundel.” Slide Why Choose The Vic? Bill Brennan, Drip Action Theatre “The Vic’s Red Room has been our home since 2004. It’s the perfect intimate space for small scale plays. The staging is flexible with full lighting and sound facilities – and the bar adds to the theatre experience!” Slide Why Choose The Vic? James Stewart, owner of Zimmer Stewart Gallery and former Arundel mayor “The Vic is the beating heart of town’s creativity, both for Arundel residents and visitors. Whether it’s a music, art or drama event; a place to for creative meetings like Akin, a location for photo/film shoots or simply a place for artists to work and exhibit – Arundel’s cultural centre is at The Vic.”
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