Not Your Muse Theatre

10/04/2025

20/03/2025

Dame Ellen Terry Barn Theatre at Smallhythe, Kent. Owned by the National Trust. Plays produced by The Ellen Terry Barn Theatre Society from April to September.

27/02/2025

Dame Ellen Terry was born on this day in 1847.

Undoubtedly the most celebrated actress of her time, Ellen Terry enjoyed great success on both domestic and international stages.

She was hailed in her time for her portrayals of Shakespearean leading ladies such as Ophelia, Portia, and Lady Macbeth.

In her later years, she retired from acting and lived out the rest of her days at Smallhythe Place with her daughter Edith Craig.

Discover more about her illustrious career and life at Smallhythe Place.

Open Wed - Sun, 11am - 5pm, last entry at 4:30pm

: Ellen Terry photographed as Lady Macbeth for the 1888 Lyceum production of 'Macbeth' © National Trust Images

22/02/2025

29/11/2024

M.B, what a stunner that Matt May is. 👏 👏 👏 Middle Child excelling

Our boys Matt and Paul have today been recognised for their "exceptional encouragement of theatre writing" with an Olwen Wymark Award 🎉

The prizes are handed out every year by the Writers' Guild of Great Britain, following nominations by their members.

Playwright Sid Sagar nominated them both for their support on his upcoming play, Biting Point, which we're bringing to a car park near you next year 👀

Congrats both!

22/08/2024

Two words: Inclusion rider

01/06/2024

We ♥️ the Lady Parts power anthem

28/05/2024

Get along to StoryFest! ❤️ 🖊️ 🎭