Harmonia, a female voice choir from Fairford, will be joining us for an evening of show tunes and contemporary hits in our amphitheatre.
This performance is in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK, with some proceeds also going to Highworth Forget-Me-Not café. Both charities do hugely important work, supporting people with Alzheimer’s and their families.
The show will be taking place during our Golden Hour session on Friday 7th of August. You can pre-book tickets by clicking on the link below. Each pre-booked ticket will automatically enter you into the draw to win an original painting by Adele Riley.
Our gates will open at 6pm for you to enjoy food and drink with us before the show starts at 7:15. If you would like to explore the park, you will still need to pay the usual admission fee – £10 adult, £8 65+, £5 Child.
The Jenny Wren’s are returning to our amphitheatre for a third year with their new production – Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Governor’s Nose.
THE SHOW
Extra! Extra! Painting stolen from distinguished art gallery!
Everyone’s favourite detective duo (no, not Shaggy and Scooby) are given the Jenny Wren treatment.
Holmes and Watson are called upon to investigate the disappearance of a legendary painting, The Governor’s Nose. But all is not as elementary as it seems.
As mysterious forces – and an assortment of shady characters – work to undermine our heroes, they need all the wit, guile, and deduction capabilities in their arsenal, along with the help of the steadfast Mrs Hudson and Detective “Always-One-Step-Behind” Lestrade.
The hour grows late. The paint has dried. The game is afoot.
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Governor’s Nose is a comic new play, based on The Naval Treaty and The Man with the Twisted Lip, with apologies to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
THE TROUPE
Jenny Wren Productions is a Gloucestershire-based professional theatre company, formed in 2004. In the summer they can be found performing classic plays under the stars at open-air venues around the county, including Berkeley Castle, Cowley Manor and Highnam Court near Gloucester. The autumn usually takes us on another tour, often with a new play, to small theatres and rural venues. We have strong links with the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre and perform there regularly. We have toured schools, libraries and care homes with Theatre in Education projects and incorporating educational workshops.
The company comprises a pool of actors, musicians, designers, stage managers, producer and director. Many of our projects have been funded by Arts Council England and with others we have raised money for charities including the Pied Piper Appeal at Gloucester Hospital and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
“One of the funniest, quirkiest bundles of talent ever to lighten Gloucestershire’s doorstep” – Cotswold Life
THE STAGE
Our amphitheatre is nestled into the heart of the sculpture park, surrounded by nature and artwork. Hand built out of local Cotswold stone, this really is one of the most unique venues to enjoy some traditional English open-air theatre.
The amphitheatre itself provides the seating. We do also have cushions available to sit on. Please feel free to bring your own cushions and blankets for additional comfort.
Please do not bring your own seating, as this can block the view of those sitting behind you.
If you have additional needs and will need to bring your own seating, please contact us on bookings@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
FOOD & DRINK
We are excited to announce that we have opened our new bar down at the amphitheatre – The Silo Bar! We will be serving up all your favourite tipples, for both adults and children alike, and we will have some special food options on offer.
We kindly ask that you refrain from bringing your own picnics and drinks with you.
THE WEATHER
As we all know, the English summer weather can be unpredictable. In accordance with open-air theatre traditions, the show will go on rain or shine! Please check the weather forecast before the show and make sure you dress appropriately.
In the case of heavy showers, we do have an undercover area next to the amphitheatre, where we can wait for the rain to pass and the show can commence again.
In the case of extremely bad weather, the venue may be changed to Oaksey Golf Course, 6 miles down the road, where they have kindly allowed us the use of their events marquee.
All audience members will be updated regarding the weather ahead of time.
One of Shakespeare’s earliest and wildest farcical plays, The Comedy of Errors tells the story of twin sons and their twin servants, separated in a shipwreck. The play explores themes of identity, mistaken identity, and family as we find out what happens when the twins unknowingly find themselves in the same town on the same day. The ultimate recipe for chaos!
Confusion and mishap ensue as no one can tell the twins apart, husbands appear to be in love with the wrong person, debts refused to be paid and servants lock masters out of their own homes. It is a race against time to solve this biological puzzle!
The Festival Players bring live original music, comedic chaos, fast-paced story telling, traditional costume and more to Shakespeare’s most farcical play, in their 2026, and 41st, open-air summer theatre tour.
THE TROUPE
The Festival Players International are a long running, established open-air touring Theatre company.
Trish Knight-Webb founded The Festival Players Theatre Company in 1986, directing its first production Romeo and Juliet for The Three Choirs Festival. She directed and performed in most of the productions and was Artistic Director of the Company until 2001.
The Festival Players Theatre Company is now well established as a professional company delivering the best in open-air Shakespeare. It continues to grow in reputation internationally. 2014 saw a change to the Festival Players set up; the company now tours as an all-male rep company staging two shows featuring the same team of performers.
The Festival Players’s patron is Dame Judi Dench, and the company is committed to presenting the very best in touring theatre, providing an accessible and fun filled enjoyable evening for all types of audiences.
Photography: Di Ford, Presenter: SPAN Arts
THE STAGE
Our amphitheatre is nestled into the heart of the sculpture park, surrounded by nature and artwork. Hand built out of local Cotswold stone, this really is one of the most unique venues to enjoy some traditional English open-air theatre.
The amphitheatre itself provides the seating. We do also have cushions available to sit on. Please feel free to bring your own cushions and blankets for additional comfort.
Please do not bring your own seating, as this can block the view of those sitting behind you.
If you have additional needs and will need to bring your own seating, please contact us on bookings@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
FOOD & DRINK
We are excited to announce that we have opened a new bar down at the amphitheatre – the Silo bar! We will be serving up all your favourite drinks, for adults and children alike, and have some special food on offer on the evening.
THE WEATHER
As we all know, the English summer weather can be unpredictable. In accordance with open-air theatre traditions, the show will go on rain or shine! Please check the weather forecast before the show and make sure you dress appropriately.
In the case of heavy showers, we do have an undercover area next to the amphitheatre, where we can wait for the rain to pass and the show can commence again.
In the case of extremely bad weather, the venue may be changed to Oaksey Golf Course, 6 miles down the road, where they have kindly allowed us the use of their events marquee.
All audience members will be updated regarding the weather ahead of time.
BOOKING
You can book your tickets now via ticket tailor by clicking the link below.
If you have any more questions, please contact us on bookings@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
