Celebrating summer in style, the Tuckwell Amphitheatre at Cheltenham’s Bacon Theatre is welcoming audiences back for its annual Open-Air Theatre Festival — with a must-see programme of gripping drama, feel-good films and family shows this August 2023.
With events taking place from Tuesday 1 to Sunday 13 August 2023, there’s something for everyone — including classic plays, theatre for youngsters, live music evenings and cinema nights under the stars.
For more information and to book tickets, visit bacontheatre.co.uk/open-air-theatre.
Open-air cinema at Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Movie fans can sit back, relax and enjoy big screen entertainment from Cinema Under the Stars at Tuckwell Amphitheatre this summer. Catch the iconic 80s coming-of-age tale, Ferris Bueller's Day Off on Thursday 3 August 2023; and Meryl Streep stars in the show stopping ABBA favourite, Mamma Mia! on Sunday 6 August 2023.
Open-air theatre events at Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Festival highlights for theatregoers include an invitation to The Secret Garden, in a production of the timeless classic from the Chapterhouse Theatre Company on the opening night of the festival on Tuesday 1 August 2023; a journey back to the 1920s with Tethered Wits Theatre Company's iteration of F. Scott Fitzgerald's, The Great Gatsby on Saturday 5 August 2023; and an opportunity to tickle that funny bone as The Pantaloons present The Comedy of Errors on Wednesday 9 August 2023.
For those after a spot of dramatic romance, productions of Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion are also on the bill — perfect for Jane Austen fans!
Music concerts at Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Music lovers can look forward to A Swinging Summer Evening as Cheltenham musician Peter Gill returns to Tuckwell with the Good Time Charlies for a session of piano jams, boogie-woogie and rock ‘n’ roll on Friday 11 August 2023.
Plus, those fond of a soprano or two won't want to miss Opera Anywhere's performance of quirky comic opera, The Mikado, on the final day of the festival on Sunday 13 August 2023 — expect thrills and spills, and thanks to the wonderful vocals, a side of chills.
Family theatre at Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Laughter and lunacy is in abundance as Heartbreak Productions brings David Walliams's much-loved book, Bad Dad to life on Sunday 6 August 2023. There's also a chance to fall down the rabbit hole with a mystical iteration of Alice in Wonderland on Thursday 10 August 2023; with one important reminder from the white rabbit — don't be late!
Finally, with boundless opportunities for audience participation, dazzling costumes and an original telling of the tale, Immersion Theatre takes audiences on a trip down the yellow brick road in The Wizard of Oz on Saturday 12 August 2023.
Please note, audiences should bring along low-backed seating and dress for all weathers.
For more information and to book tickets, visit bacontheatre.co.uk/open-air-theatre.
