Sat. Oct 12th, 2024

Magical outdoor theatre for all the family at Kew Gardens

Some great ideas for a bank holiday outing next weekend, there are three fantastic outdoor shows to choose from at Kew Gardens. The Australian Shakespeare Company is presenting three magical productions in the beautiful south-west London setting, all of which run until Sunday, September 1.

Tickets are available at theatreonkew.com for Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Kenneth Grahame’s classic riverbank tale The Wind in the Willows and immersive children’s musical, The Dream Fairies – Adventure Through Bubble Land.

 The Dream Fairies – Adventure to Bubble Land

When: July 20-Sept 1 (on selected dates): Tues-Sun – 10.30am; Fri/Sat – 2pm

What: An enchanting world of song and dance perfect for young children

Tickets: Adult (member) £18.90 (non-member) £23.75; Child (member) £13.90 (non-member) £17.90

The Wind in the Willows

When: July 19-Sept 1 (on selected dates): Tues-Sun – 11am; Thurs-Sat – 2.30pm

What: Interactive production featuring much-loved colourful characters, music, song and laughter

Tickets: Adult (member) £18.90 (non-member) £23.75; Child (member) £13.90 (non-member) £17.90

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

When: July 20-Sept 1 (on selected dates): Tues-Sun – 7.30pm

What: Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy is brought to life within a dream-like woodland

Tickets: Adult (member) £28 (non-member) £31.50; Child (member) £15 (non-member) £17; Concession (member) £23, (non-member) £25.75

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