Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Governor's Nose presented by Jenny Wren Productions

Saturday 1st August

Doors 5:30

Showtime 6:30 – 8:30

£16 adult / £12 under 16s

Under 5s and babes in arms come free

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

The Poppin tearoom will be open and serving up delicious hot food for those who would like to enjoy a meal before the show begins. We will also have a bar onsite so that you can enjoy the show with a drink.

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.

BOOKING

Tickets will be going on sale soon, so keep an eye out for updates!

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Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Governor’s Nose presented by Jenny Wren Productions