The Barn Theatre announces outdoor summer season including Kander and Ebb musical revue and more
Barn Fest runs from 25 July to 5 September
- THE SEASON WILL OPEN WITH GIFFORDS CIRCUS’ TWEEDY THE CLOWN IN FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SHOW TWEEDY: AL FRESCO!
- THE SEASON WILL ALSO INCLUDE THREE ILLYRIA THEATRE PRODUCTIONS, NATASHA BARNES & VIKKI STONE IN FUNNY GALS AND A NEW CO-PRODUCTION WITH PIERS COTTEE-JONES OF THE KANDER & EBB MUSICAL REVUE THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has announced the launch of their first Summer outdoor theatre festival, BarnFest – Outdoor Theatre Festival, which will run from 25 July until 5 September.
The outdoor festival, which will be held within the grounds of Ingleside House adjacent to the theatre, will bring the award-winning theatre outdoors with entertaining productions catered towards the whole family ranging from children’s entertainment to re-imagined Shakespeare.
The festival will feature performances from West End and television stars including Natasha Barnes, Rosie Day and Aaron Sidwell.
The season will also feature two brand new co-productions from the Barn Theatre. The first will be a new production of Simon Reade’s play adaptation of Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo, directed by Alexander Knott, will run atBarnFest from 17th to 22nd August. The show is co-produced by Take Two Theatricals, BoxLess Theatre and the Barn Theatre.
A new production of the Kander & Ebb musical revue The World Goes ‘Round will complete the run as part of BarnFest from 24th August to 5thSeptember. The new co-production with Piers Cottee-Jones features songs from Kander & Ebb’s greatest works including Chicago, Cabaret and Kiss of the Spider-Woman. The production will be directed by Kirk Jameson with musical direction byNick Barstow.
“We’re back! I am absolutely delighted to announce that the Barn Theatre, under unprecedented circumstances, is launching its very first outdoor theatre festival, BarnFest. Since the government statement allowing outdoor theatre to take place just over a week ago, the team have worked tirelessly to bring together a month-long programme of events featuring everything from children’s entertainment to Shakespeare. So, there’s something for all the family.
I’d like to assure everyone thinking of attending that your safety has been paramount in planning this event. All precautions have been taken to ensure you enjoy a safe and friendly festival environment and we cannot wait to have our audiences back at the Barn,” said Iwan Lewis, Barn Theatre’s Artistic Director.
The theatre will be adhering stringently to all government guidelines during the festival and have released further details and information regarding the venue and procedures to keep audiences, staff and performers safe on their website here: https://barntheatre.org.uk/barnfest/bfyoursafety
Areas will be divided into boxes which individuals or families can purchase. Pricing for boxes begins at £40 for up to 4 people with disability and premium options are also available.
Tickets are now on sale
