Regardless of what the weather is doing, however, there\u2019s no denying that the summer months are coming \u2013 which, to West End buffs like yourself, can only mean one thing: the start of the open air theatre season.<\/p>\n
This year, there are some incredible performances going on all around the UK, in particular at the Regent\u2019s Park Open Air Theatre<\/a> in London.<\/p>\n Every summer, this iconic venue swings open its metaphorical doors and puts on a number of incredible shows for adults and children alike. This season is no different, with performances including classic musical Fiddler on the Roof, Shakespeare comedy Twelfth Night and children\u2019s play The Enormous Crocodile.<\/p>\n Below, we\u2019ll be giving you the details about each of these shows, as well as answering your most pressing questions, like, \u2018What should I wear<\/a>?\u2019 and, \u2018What happens if it rains<\/a>?\u2019 Plus, we\u2019ve also given you a list of some of the other open air theatres to be found across the UK and how to go and see them.<\/p>\n Be sure to check out the best West End shows<\/a> for more and did you know that there\u2019s extra seats for Tom Holland\u2019s Romeo and Juliet<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n We all know Twelfth Night: separated twins, confused love, yellow stockings \u2013 it\u2019s Shakespeare\u2019s best known and best-loved comedy. Now, the land of Illyria is coming to London from 3rd May to 8th June, and with it, the story of Viola, Sebastian and Duke Orsino.<\/p>\n Performances will run every Monday to Sunday ,with a captioned show on 31st May, BSL interpreted on 6th June and audio described on 8th June.<\/p>\n As the enormous crocodile makes his way through the jungle in search of delicious children to eat, it\u2019s up to the other jungle creatures to build up their courage and put a stop to his evil plans! But will they succeed?<\/p>\n Based on the classic Roald Dahl story, watch the Enormous Crocodile come to life through a combination of puppetry, rhymes and \u201ctasty tunes\u201d. The show will run from 17th May to 8th June (mornings and afternoon performances only) with accessible performances on 5th June (BSL) and 7th June (audio described).<\/p>\n Like what you see? We\u2019ve got an even bigger collection of family shows in the best kids\u2019 theatre shows<\/a>.<\/p>\n Frances Hodgson Burnett\u2019s beloved novel is coming to the stage this summer in The Secret Garden. Following the story of Mary Lennox, a spoilt young orphan who discovers a wonderful new land on her uncle\u2019s estate, this show is set to be a truly magical experience.<\/p>\n It will run from 15th June to 20th July, with a BSL performance on 9th and 17th July, a captioned on 19th July and an audio described performance on 20th July.<\/p>\n A fiddler on the roof \u2013 sounds crazy, no? But at Regent\u2019s Park this summer, you\u2019ll see just how special this musical is. Set in the village of Anatevka, Russia, the show follows Tevye, a poor Jewish peasant desperately trying to marry off his five daughters to get them a better life. But when their wayward hearts and minds get in the way of his plans, Tevye must decide between fatherhood and that all-important word: tradition.<\/p>\n The show is playing at Regent\u2019s Park from 27th July to 21st September, and there will be an audio described performance on 31st August, a BSL performance on 3rd September, and a captioned show on 6th September.<\/p>\n The theatre sits on the south side of Regent\u2019s Park near Madame Tussauds. The nearest tube station is Baker Street, which means you have a choice of the Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Jubilee lines<\/strong>. You can also head to Regent\u2019s Park tube station itself (Bakerloo line) or you can walk from London Euston (Northern, Victoria and National Rail).<\/p> \u00a0<\/p>\n Prices will vary depending on which ticketing site you buy through. The cheapest we\u2019ve found is at See Tickets<\/a>, where prices start at \u00a317.40<\/strong>. If you\u2019re shopping through TodayTix<\/a>, the starting cost is \u00a318 and at London Theatre Direct<\/a> it\u2019s a minimum of \u00a319.<\/p>\n Arguably the most famous open air theatre of them all, Shakespeare\u2019s Globe is an iconic part of London\u2019s South Bank, where it has sat since 1599 (although it had to be rebuilt after it burned down in 1613).<\/p>\n To this day, the Globe is the primary location to see the works of Shakespeare, as well as other famous plays like The Duchess of Malfi<\/a>. This year\u2019s Globe season includes performances The Comedy of Errors<\/a>, Othello<\/a> and, for children, Shakespeare\u2019s Rough Magic<\/a>. Or, if you don\u2019t fancy sitting for a show, you can also take a guided tour of the historic building.<\/p>\n If you want a more in-depth look at what\u2019s on at the Globe this summer, here are the best Shakespeare plays<\/a>.<\/p>\n Buy Globe Theatre tickets at London Theatre Direct<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Buy Shakespeare\u2019s Globe guided tour tickets at Virgin Experience Days<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The iconic image of the Minack Theatre is surely known all across the UK and even the world. Found just outside of Porthcurno, a few miles from Land\u2019s End, the Minack famously sites on an outcrop of granite overlooking the sea. First built in 1930, the theatre is a must-visit for tourists, especially as this year it will be showing plays such as Love\u2019s Labour\u2019s Lost and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.<\/p>\n Buy Minack Theatre tickets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Shop Cornwall experiences at Virgin Experience Days\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Best Regent\u2019s Park Open Air Theatre shows to see in 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Twelfth Night<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The Enormous Crocodile<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The Secret Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Fiddler on the Roof<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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How to get to Regent\u2019s Park Open Air Theatre<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How much do Regent\u2019s Park Open Air Theatre tickets cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What other open air theatres are there in the UK?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Shakespeare\u2019s Globe, London<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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