Famous for its Shakespeare performances, A Midsummer Night's Dream remains a signature piece in the repertoire, but each year they also usually produce a musical and a children's play like Babe, the Sheep-Pig. See photos of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Open Air Theatre Regent's Park.
2010 Performances
- The Crucible (24 May - 19 June)
- The Comedy of Errors (24 June - 31 July 2010)
- Macbeth - re-imagined for everyone aged 6 and over. (3 - 31 July 2010)
- Into the Woods (5 August - 11 September 2010)
Regent's Park
London
NW1 4NR
You can walk from other stations around the edge of the park. (I use Warren Street and walk there in under half an hour.)
See map of the route from the tube station to the theater.
Use Journey Planner to plan your route by public transport.
Telephone booking: 0844 826 4242 (9am - 9pm Mon to Sun).
See full How to Book details on the official website.
8pm evening performance
Note: times vary for 're-imagined' children shows.
There is a fully licensed bar so I do recommend a glass of Pimms on a summer's evening. They also serve hot drinks and I enjoyed the novelty of having a cup of tea at the theater.
Please note, you are welcome to take drinks into the auditorium but they ask that they you don't eat during the performances.
- Open air theater means just that. There is no roof and no cover so bring a waterproof jacket with a hood. London weather can be changeable so be prepared. Performances are only canceled if the weather is a danger to the actors. See the weather policy.
- Bring a plastic bag to sit on in case it has been raining before the performance. The seat pads do repel water but will soak up some rain if it's been a heavy shower.
- For evening performances, bring a blanket or sweater to put over your legs as you can get cold sitting still for so long.
- If you get caught out and the weather is a problem, they do sell rugs, rain macs, and caps.
- All performances are under three hours long and all have an interval where you can dash to the toilets or get a fresh drink.
Last updated: August 2009


