SUMMER 2023
Tickets for all shows are now live
Mumford & Sons’ Story
Presented by The Production Garden
Running time: 1 hour 55 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
The Production Garden proudly presents the Mumford & Sons’ Story, which recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band that took the world by storm in 2009.
Four musicians come together in tweed waistcoats, skinny jeans and bushy beards to celebrate the best of Mumford & Sons' iconic music and their explosive rise to fame.
“SOUNDED JUST LIKE THEM!” - Hereford
After a debut hit tour in 2024, this spectacular four-piece band is back, bigger and better than ever. With beautiful vocal harmonies and foot-stomping drums they will have you on your feet playing all of Mumford & Sons' very best hits, including Little Lion Man, I Will Wait, The Cave, Roll Away Your Stone and many more. This is a stomp and holler not to be missed!
Matthew Emeny from The Production Garden is very excited to invite everyone along to follow the journey of the early success of Mumford & Sons: “After the huge success of our first tour we are so excited to have created this show celebrating the first two albums of Mumford & Sons. We can’t wait to get back out there and share their story and perform their songs and stomp and holler across the UK!”
The Pirates of Penzance
Presented by Opera Anywhere
Running time: 2 hours 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
An unfortunate case of mishearing initiates the plot for The Pirates of Penzance, resulting in a dramatic change of direction for Frederic who sets a course to become a pirate rather than a ‘pilot’! The twists and turns of this classic operetta unfold with ingenious characters, sublime lyrics and some of the best-known songs in opera.
Artistic Director: Vanessa Woodward
Producer: Mike Woodward
Production Director: Tristan Stocks
Musical Director: Nia Williams
Technical and Lighting Director: John Alcock
Woodwind: Nick Planas
“Thank you so much for the great performance of The Pirates of Penzance which Opera Anywhere gave on Saturday. It was a pleasure to work with such a well-organised and professional company and our audience loved the show which made an exciting finish to the festival.” – Claire Tocknell, Church Stratton Festival, August 2024
“Just a quick email to say how much Barry and I enjoyed the performance on Saturday night. It was a full-on, energetic Pirates of Penzance with great singing and acting. A reminder of the cleverness of G&S’s work with an individual delivery that we were delighted with.”
Philippa Muir, Sutton Courtenay, August 2023
The He Hews
Presented by Opera Anywhere
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
The He Hews are delighted to make a return visit to Thorington following the success of their show last year
Their journey from their home in Norwich has taken them on many paths including Latitude, the Brecon Jazz Festival and across Europe. They also had the honour of representing the UK at the International Busking Festival in Ferrara, Italy.
Their performances are legendary with crowds being drawn into their infectious reggae and swinging sounds. The streets are a happier place when they are around.
The He Hews must been seen to be believed. Without compromise, they will endeavour to make you smile. Just remember that.
Così fan tutte
Presented by Opera Anywhere
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for the whole family.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Opera Anywhere is delighted to present a new, vibrant production of Mozart’s classic comedy directed by Tristan Stocks. This hilarious farce, edited and adapted in English, is performed in just two hours, bringing the timeless story to life with a unique twist.
Set in early 20th-century Gibraltar, the plot revolves around a bold bet between Don Alfonso, Ferrando and Guglielmo. Don Alfonso wagers that he can prove their girlfriends, Fiordiligi and Dorabella, are unfaithful, like "all women". What follows is a comedic exploration of love, fidelity and deception.
Join us for an evening of stunning music, clever wit and engaging performances that reveal the heart and humour of this beloved opera.
Ellen Williams: Silver Screen Serenades
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Award-winning soprano Ellen Williams tops the classical charts as her music is heard by millions. Praised for her “poise and promise, her voice agile with silvery charm” THE GUARDIAN, and described as singing “with heart-piercing sweetness” in THE TIMES, Ellen has performed in many of the UK’s prestigious concert halls including the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Bridgewater Hall, the Wales Millennium Centre, for King Charles III in Buckingham Palace, and as the anthem soloist in the Principality Stadium for the first ever British Grand-Prix in the World Supercross Championship.
In concert Ellen has appeared numerous times with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, and was delighted to sing under the baton of Sir Karl Jenkins in the Welsh premiere of The Bards Of Wales. It was also a personal honour to sing at the wedding of Sir Bryn Terfel, and another highlight was singing Vera Lynn wartime favourites at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance Concert.
Ellen’s music releases are listened to across six continents, her voice is featured on award-winning international soundtracks, and her music videos have been viewed tens of millions of times. Ellen is delighted to have been a featured artist on Scala Radio and BBC Radio, and to have released her rendition of World In Union with the Warner label. Ellen is currently working on a new album of concert favourites including her much-loved rendition of Time To Say Goodbye which was viewed over eight million times across social media within the first few days of release.
Delicious theatre picnics delivered
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Comedy Store Players
Presented by Comedy Store Management
Running time: 2 hours, including a 15 minute interval.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Suitable for 16+
The Comedy Store Players have been wowing audiences for over 35 years with their improvisational skills, creating unique shows every Sunday in the heart of London’s West End.
The concept is simple – the team will ask the audience for suggestions of locations, genres and characters, then improvise hilarious scenes and sketches around those ideas.
No two performances are ever the same and the only limit is your imagination!
Delicious picnics delivered
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Howerd’s End
Presented by Mark Farrelly
Running time: 1 hour 35 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for 12+
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Written by Mark Farrelly, with Simon Cartwright as Frankie Howerd and Mark Farrelly as Dennis Heymer. Directed by Joe Harmston.
Frankie Howerd was one of Britain’s most loved comedians for half a century. But he had a secret. And the secret’s name was Dennis.
This hugely acclaimed play by Mark Farrelly (Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, Jarman) takes you to the heart of Frankie and Dennis' clandestine relationship, which lasted from the 1950s until Frankie’s death in 1992. It also affords a glorious opportunity to encounter Frankie in full-flight stand up mode.
Packed with laughter, but unafraid of truth, Howerd’s End portrays two humans' journey through closeness, love, grief and all the other things that make life worth living. Come and say farewell to a legend… and learn the art of letting go.
★★★★★ "Simply tremendous entertainment" London Living Large
★★★★ "Painfully moving" Libby Purves, Theatre Cat
★★★★ "Deeply moving" Sardines Magazine
★★★★ "Hugely entertaining" ReviewsGate
★★★★ "Sublime" The Reviews Hub
★★★★ "Don't lose your chance to see Howerd's End if it comes your way" British Theatre Guide
★★★★ "Heartfelt, funny and with an inspiring message" North West End
★★★★ "Fascinating insight into the life and times of a leading comedy figure" London Theatre
Pre-order a theatre picnic!
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
The Lost World
Presented by Strange Fascination Theatre
Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for 5+
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Strange Fascination Theatre return to open air performance with their new adaption of The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Celebrating ten years of making theatre in East Anglia, Strange Fascination Theatre are director and writer Simon Michael-Morgan and designer and producer Daisy Plackett. They are a professional duo who have previously brought their adaptions of Alice in Wonderland, The Jungle Book and the award-nominated Treasure Island to thousands of audience members.
Based on the original novel, this latest show is an exciting and adventurous family story told with original hand made puppets, costumes and music.
Professor Challenger and his band of adventurers explore a forgotten realm of South America, and encounter danger, wonder and dinosaurs! But what is waiting for them?
“We can’t wait to bring our latest show to audiences in East Anglia. We have a great audience base and amazing venues on our tour; this summer is going to be a blast!” Simon.
A Pirate’s Life for Me
Presented by Max Norman
Running time: 1 hour
Suitable for all.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Join the crew of a ship and unleash your inner pirate in the most ridiculously epic family-friendly adventure you've never had... until now!
Award-winning actor comedian Max Norman invites you on a quest bursting with nautical nonsense, ludicrous characters and lashings of '90s-inspired playfulness.
A must for any fans of Monty Python or Mighty Boosh and adventure epics like Hook, Master & Commander and Pirates Of The Caribbean.
Got what it takes to seize the ultimate prize? This family-friendly adventure will leave you yo-hoing with delight.
So what are ye waiting for? Grab yer grog, climb aboard and find out. Adventure awaits.
(Dogs welcome too!)
Playbill Pick Of The Edinburgh Fringe 2023
★★★★ West End Best Friend
★★★★ The Wee Review
★★★★ Reviews Hub
‘A blast of pure silliness…Beautifully knockabout and ramshackle stuff.’ – The Wee Review
‘This was FANTASTIC...one of the FUNNIEST HOURS I’ve had for years…you should GO!’ - Tom R
Watch the show trailer here.
Katherine Priddy
Presented by DMF Music Ltd
Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Since emerging with her debut EP Wolf, UK singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy has quickly become one of the most exciting names on the British music scene. Her haunting vocals and distinctive finger-picking guitar style have already seen her sell out a headline tour, perform at prestigious festivals around the UK and abroad, including Glastonbury where she featured on its BBC 2 coverage, and support a number of world class artists including Richard Thompson, Loudon Wainwright III and Vashti Bunyan, as well as a show with Guy Garvey at The Roundhouse. She also featured on a double LP of Nick Drake covers released by Chrysalis Records with other artists such as Self Esteem, Aldous Harding and John Grant.
Her debut album, The Eternal Rocks Beneath, was released in 2021 to great acclaim. The album singles received 200+ plays across national radio including BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2, and reached No.1 in the Official UK Folk Charts. Now, 2024 sees the release of Priddy’s eagerly-awaited second album The Pendulum Swing. The LP explores themes of home, family, love and memory, as Katherine seeks to move forward whilst acknowledging and honouring all that has gone before.
Katherine’s live performances are engaging, moving and amusing by turn, delivering original songs with emotional maturity, depth and noteworthy lyrics. Despite the delicate nuances of her sound, Katherine Priddy is not a fragile wallflower, but a determined young woman making her mark.
“Utterly brilliant…one of my favourite voices in contemporary music.” Guy Garvey, BBC 6 Music
“An accomplished set of original songs delivered in a breathtaking voice.” The Observer
“A voice of delicacy and poignancy with its own subtle strength underpinned by a skilled observer's eye.” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
Delicious picnics delivered
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Set Menu: The Best of George Egg
Presented by George Egg
Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes, including a 15 minute interval.
Suitable for 13+
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
“a culinary Bill Bailey, with chopping boards instead of keyboards. It is a multi-sensory delight to spend an hour with him” SCOTSMAN
George Egg is the comedian who cooks. This award-winning, multi-sell-out, international-touring performer presents a delightful evening’s cooking-with-laughs comprising the best bits from his previous acclaimed shows, plus a few new surprises.
“There is a mischievousness about Egg’s humour that is deeply lovable” GRACE DENT in GUARDIAN
Over the past half-decade George has toured three shows (‘Anarchist Cook’, ‘DIY Chef’ and ‘Movable Feast’), he’s cooked over a thousand dishes, all of them in front of a live audience and none of them with a kitchen.
Revisiting those unlikely environments armed with the chef’s skills he’s honed, expect to learn how to make food on a train with a laptop, in a shed with power tools and in a hotel room with the appliances they unwittingly provide you with.
Three plates of gourmet food prepared in the most unconventional of ways and with the opportunity to taste the results at the end. It’s time for the funniest recipes and the most delicious jokes.
Delicious picnics delivered
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
The He Hews
Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
The He Hews’ journey, from their home in Norwich, has taken them on many paths including Latitude, The Brecon Jazz Fringe Festival, and across Europe. They also had the honour of representing the UK at the International Busking Festival in Ferrara, Italy.
Their performances are legendary, with crowds being drawn into their infectious reggae and swinging sounds. The streets are a happier place when they are around.
The He Hews must been seen to be believed. Without compromise, they will endeavour to make you smile. Just remember that.
Delicious picnics delivered
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
The Little Mermaid
Presented by IK Productions
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Escape under the sea with IKP’s The Little Mermaid on an exciting new adventure! From the team who brought you Hercules (4* The Stage), Beauty and the Beast, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (4* The Stage), come along for a huge European adventure to find freedom, truth and love! This brand new family show is great for all ages from tiny tots to big kids, so hop aboard and sail the sea with The Little Mermaid!
Five Children & It
Presented by This Is My Theatre
Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Written by Edith Nesbit
Adapted by Ethan Taylor
Directed by Chloe Bond
Music by Simon Stallard
The five children - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother, known as the Lamb - are playing in a gravel pit one morning when they uncover a rather grumpy and sometimes tricky Psammead, a sand-fairy with the ability to grant wishes. Join them on their adventures as they learn what it is to be careful what you wish for!
Based on the classic children's novel by Edith Nesbit - with live music and puppetry throughout - children and adults alike will love this ever-popular story reimagined for the stage.
Critics have said of our previous shows:
Grapevine Live
“Warm and welcoming, clever and creative – a wonderful afternoon of entertainment!” (The Wind in the Willows)
Visit Dean Wye
“A fun-filled family adventure, thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable!” (Treasure Island)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (7pm)
Presented by This Is My Theatre
Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Written by William Shakespeare
Adapted and directed by Sarah Slator
Music by Simon Stallard
“I have had a most rare vision. I have had a dream,
past the wit of man to say what dream it was.”
The woods outside Athens are busy this night. Four young Athenian lovers are lost. Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairy-folk, are quarrelling whilst a group of craftsmen (who also happen to be some not-so-very-talented actors) are meeting in secret to rehearse their play.
With its many parts, Shakespeare's story of love, mistaken identity and magic has remained popular with audiences across the world. Our critically acclaimed production returns this Summer to delight audiences again!
Of previous shows:
Visit Brighton
“Shakespeare would have envisioned his play to be enjoyed exactly this way!”
Binge Fringe
“A must-see for theatre fans and an education in how to make Shakespeare relevant again!”
Delicious picnics delivered
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2pm)
Presented by This Is My Theatre
Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Written by William Shakespeare
Adapted and directed by Sarah Slator
Music by Simon Stallard
“I have had a most rare vision. I have had a dream,
past the wit of man to say what dream it was.”
The woods outside Athens are busy this night. Four young Athenian lovers are lost. Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairy-folk, are quarrelling whilst a group of craftsmen (who also happen to be some not-so-very-talented actors) are meeting in secret to rehearse their play.
With its many parts, Shakespeare's story of love, mistaken identity and magic has remained popular with audiences across the world. Our critically acclaimed production returns this Summer to delight audiences again!
Of previous shows:
Visit Brighton
“Shakespeare would have envisioned his play to be enjoyed exactly this way!”
Binge Fringe
“A must-see for theatre fans and an education in how to make Shakespeare relevant again!”
Delicious picnics delivered
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Beowulf
presented by Quill & Inkling
Running time: 7pm to 9.15pm including interval
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
The Hall of Hrothgar is cursed. The monstrous Grendel comes to feast on those who sleep there and spread woe through the land of the Danes. Is there no one strong enough to lift the curse and kill Grendel? When the call goes out for a hero, young Beowulf, in the land of the Geats, is eager to answer.
One of the earliest and most famous examples of Anglo Saxon poetry, the tale of Beowulf has enthralled readers for hundreds of years. Quill & Inkling are delighted to return to Thorington Theatre with this epic tale of heroic deeds and vile monsters utilising movement, poetry and puppetry, as well as action packed fight sequences, to bring this great tale to life.
Review for Don Quixote
'Carried out with such verve and wit, you can't fail to be charmed' - East Anglian Theatre podcast
Audience feedback 'A truly memorable open air experience'
'Incredibly slick and engaging'
'Very well done and worth seeing'
Delicious picnics delivered
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Presented by Rah Rah Theatre Company
Running time: 1 hour
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Bring along your favourite bear and join us on a fun, exciting adventure to get to the picnic on time! The show incorporates puppets, well-known songs and dancing, together with important educational areas such as numbers, colours and shapes. Aimed at children aged from two to six years old.
This much-loved children’s show is in its 12th year of touring and we are excited to have the chance for Rah Rah Theatre Company to visit Thorington Theatre with the production.
Click here to view the show reel.
Bobby Mair
Presented by Glass Eye Comedy
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for 12+
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Bobby Mair is a Canadian stand-up comedian who starred in his own sitcom Bobby and Harriet: Get Married with his wife. His appearance alongside Harriet on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle got millions of hits online. His other credits include 8 Out of 10 Cats and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. He’s opened for Doug Stanhope, Bill Burr and Bill Maher, and has appeared three times at Just For Laughs in Montreal.
“Bobby Mair is clearly a brilliant stand up. He's either going to be a huge international comedy star or the funniest homeless man ever.” Jimmy Carr
Bobby’s support is Adam Vincent (“Makes me laugh louder than most people I know.” Adam Hills) and Alexis Heydon ("A rising star on the UK circuit.")
Delicious picnics delivered
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Songs from the West End
Presented by Al Fresco Theatre Company
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Al Fresco Theatre Company brings the splendour of the West End to Suffolk. With musical medleys from shows old and new, there's something for everyone in this hit-packed programme.
Al Fresco's outstanding company of West End actors will perform their favourite songs, from Les Miserables, Matilda, Mamma Mia and Chicago to name but a few. Join us for a magical evening as the sun goes down and the stars come out at Thorington Theatre.
Book your picnic!
Local supper club Husk offers delicious gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Sleeping Beauty
Presented by Al Fresco Theatre
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Following the success of Summertime Cinders, Robin Hood and Snow White, Al Fresco Theatre are excited to return to Thorington again this year with their fabulous pantomime production of Sleeping Beauty.
Packed full of songs, dances, fabulous costumes, a ridiculously funny script and some very subtle panto innuendo, there's something for the whole family in this magical extravaganza of a show!
Will Annie the Nanny and Polly-Esther the Jester manage to keep Princess Rose Safe? Why is Fairy Carabosse in such a horrible mood? And will Prince Vince arrive in time to save the day? Come and cheer for the good and boo at the bad with Alfresco Theatre this summer!
Sleeping Beauty
Presented by Al Fresco Theatre
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Following the success of Summertime Cinders, Robin Hood and Snow White, Al Fresco Theatre are excited to return to Thorington again this year with their fabulous pantomime production of Sleeping Beauty.
Packed full of songs, dances, fabulous costumes, a ridiculously funny script and some very subtle panto innuendo, there's something for the whole family in this magical extravaganza of a show!
Will Annie the Nanny and Polly-Esther the Jester manage to keep Princess Rose Safe? Why is Fairy Carabosse in such a horrible mood? And will Prince Vince arrive in time to save the day? Come and cheer for the good and boo at the bad with Alfresco Theatre this summer!
Nurtured by Nature
presented by Norfolk & Waveney Mind
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Join local mental health charity Norfolk and Waveney Mind for a day of wellbeing and nature connection. Dive into wild swimming, forest bathing and creative workshops. Explore yoga, Tai Chi, and seated therapies.
Chat at the Climate Café and enjoy family-friendly activities. On stage, discover nature talks, foraging tips, music, and more!
Embrace the transformative power of nature and nurture your well-being. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable experience for the whole family!
List of Activities:
Forest Bathing Taster Sessions
Nature Crafting/Creative Workshops
Mindful Photography
Yoga and Tai Chi Sessions
Seated Complementary Therapies
Climate Café and Conversations
Forest School Children’s Area
Demos and Talks on Nature-Related Topics
Foraging Tips
Natural Beauty and Household Remedies
Musical Performances
Inspiring Guest Speakers
The Gondoliers
Presented by IllyriaTheatre Ltd
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for 8+
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Set in picturesque Venice, this light-hearted operetta will whisk you away to a world of blissful romance, barbed satire and comedic chaos.
Two charming gondoliers, Marco and Giuseppe, suddenly find themselves elevated to the status of royalty. Each tasked with choosing their Queen from a bevy of beautiful women, hilarity ensues when the rightful Queen arrives demanding to know which of the men is her husband.
As the plot thickens and the absurdity reaches its peak, love triumphs, and the gondoliers discover that happiness lies not in noble titles but in the simplicity of true love. The witty lyrics of Gilbert and catchy melodies of Sullivan are expertly brought to life by Illyria, who have been captivating audiences all over the world for more than thirty years.
Performed in the great outdoors, The Gondoliers promises an enchanting evening of laughter, music, and will leave you with a song in your heart. Featuring impeccable comedic timing and exuberant performances this is one Illyria production not to be missed.
Book a picnic!
Local Supper Club, Husk, offers delicious, gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Robin Hood
Presented by Pantaloons
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone's favourite archer.
Pernicious Prince John and the shifty Sheriff of Nottingham have hatched a plan to put a stop to Robin Hood's charitable crime spree once and for all. Can they outwit the outlaw? Or will Robin hit the target once again?
Find out in the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons' innovative take on the myth featuring live music and audience interaction.
Prepare to have your blocks busted, your rips roared and your swashes well-and-truly buckled!
Sunday in the Park with George
Presented by Sedos
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
White. A blank page or canvas. The challenge: bring order to the whole.
Through design. Composition. Tension. Balance. Light. And harmony.
In 1883 immersed in his studio, eccentric artist, George, attempts to capture the characters he sees around him through pointed spots of colour, much to the bemusement of local critics.
100 years later history repeats itself when his great-grandson, George, reveals his latest work, Chromoloume #7, to mixed reviews.
Is his career finished? Or can his beloved muse, Dot, bring him to life as he did her?
Inspired by the little-known life of Georges Seurat and his pioneering painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Sunday In The Park With George explores love, loss, and what it means to sacrifice oneself for art.
Direct from their London run, leading amateur company Sedos presents Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece in this stunning outdoor setting. With a cast, choir and orchestra of over 50 performers, we are sure this is one not to be missed.
Sense and Sensibility (7pm)
Presented by Viva Arts and Community Group
Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval. Suitable for all ages.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
By Kate Hamill
Based on the novel by Jane Austen
A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters—sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne—after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable.
Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humour, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?
Join Viva Theatre Company for a fast-paced, physical and thoroughly entertaining rendition of the classic novel.
The world premiere of Sense and Sensibility was produced by Bedlam (Eric Tucker, Artistic Director; Andrus Nichols, Producing Director).
Sense and Sensibility is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.
About Viva Arts and Community Group
Established in 1997, Viva produces award-winning multi-generational shows within its own theatre in Soham, Cambridgeshire, and other venues as well as at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where productions have received five-star reviews.
Book your picnic!
Local Supper Club, Husk, offers delicious, gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Sense and Sensibility (2pm)
Presented by Viva Arts and Community Group
Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval. Suitable for all ages.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
By Kate Hamill
Based on the novel by Jane Austen
A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters—sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne—after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable.
Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humour, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?
Join Viva Theatre Company for a fast-paced, physical and thoroughly entertaining rendition of the classic novel.
The world premiere of Sense and Sensibility was produced by Bedlam (Eric Tucker, Artistic Director; Andrus Nichols, Producing Director).
Sense and Sensibility is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.
About Viva Arts and Community Group
Established in 1997, Viva produces award-winning multi-generational shows within its own theatre in Soham, Cambridgeshire, and other venues as well as at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where productions have received five-star reviews.
Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets
Presented by Folksy Theatre
Running time: 1 hour, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you'll never guess what's in them...Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them. Filled with Folksy’s touch of live music, puppetry, audience interaction and madness! This fun-filled show is the perfect treat for the whole family!
The Tempest
Presented by Festival Players
Running time: 2 hours minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Shakespeare’s last, and great, play is a triumphant compilation of intrigue, magic, and humour. Prospero, an exiled Duke with supernatural powers, creates a great storm which sees his enemies shipwrecked on his island. Magic abounds, plots are exposed, and a colourful array of characters gain their deserts. Fascinating entertainment.
Book your picnic!
Local Supper Club, Husk, offers delicious, gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
The Secret Garden
Presented by The Plandits
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for 6+
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Join Mary, Colin and Dickon as they tell you the story of their favourite place in the world - The Secret Garden.
A brand new re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book brought to you by The Plandits. Suitable for anyone aged 6+ who loves literature and the great outdoors, this heartfelt, energetic show is full of original music, puppetry, interaction and laughs.
As the three characters discover the transforming power of being active, the magic of nature and the joy of play, we’re sure you’ll leave this performance with a renewed enthusiasm for the world around you!
Sunday in the Park with George
Presented by Sedos
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
White. A blank page or canvas. The challenge: bring order to the whole.
Through design. Composition. Tension. Balance. Light. And harmony.
In 1883 immersed in his studio, eccentric artist, George, attempts to capture the characters he sees around him through pointed spots of colour, much to the bemusement of local critics.
100 years later history repeats itself when his great-grandson, George, reveals his latest work, Chromoloume #7, to mixed reviews.
Is his career finished? Or can his beloved muse, Dot, bring him to life as he did her?
Inspired by the little-known life of Georges Seurat and his pioneering painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Sunday In The Park With George explores love, loss, and what it means to sacrifice oneself for art.
Direct from their London run, leading amateur company Sedos presents Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece in this stunning outdoor setting. With a cast, choir and orchestra of over 50 performers, we are sure this is one not to be missed.
Book a picnic!
Local Supper Club, Husk, offers delicious picnic suppers delivered to our picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Jeeves & Wooster in Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves
Presented by Tethered Wits
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval. Suitable for 5+
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Tethered Wits cordially invites you to an uproarious adventure with P.G. Wodehouse's beloved characters, Jeeves and Wooster!
Enter the whimsical world of Bertie Wooster, an affable young gentleman with a penchant for getting himself entangled in the most outlandish predicaments. Thankfully, he has his razor-sharp valet, Jeeves, to rescue him from all sorts of mishaps with unmatched wit and extraordinary skill.
Bertie’s friend Stinker Pinker needs his help. But helping his friend means venturing back into the dreaded Totleigh Towers and facing misadventures, from ill-fated romances to comical escapades, all set against the backdrop of a world filled with eccentric aunts, quirky friends, and a host of unforgettable characters. Featuring live jazz music, from our ensemble of actor-musicians - a jolly good time awaits you!
Book a picnic!
Local Supper Club, Husk, offers delicious picnic suppers delivered to our picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
The Railway Children
Presented by Tethered Wits
Running time: 1 hour, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Tethered Wits invites you to embark on a magical journey filled with fun, music, and heartwarming moments. Get ready to be transported to the enchanting world of Edith Nesbit's timeless masterpiece, "The Railway Children"!
Meet the Waterbury children: Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis. They are ordinary children living in an ordinary house, until one day, a mysterious event changes their lives forever. Forced to move to the countryside with their mother, they discover a world filled with adventure, friendship, and the heartwarming power of family.
The Waterburys live near a bustling railway, where every passing locomotive brings new mysteries, friendships, and discoveries. Our young heroes find themselves in the midst of a true adventure...