The Tuckwell Amphitheatre

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre An idyllic, stone built Amphitheatre. The perfect setting for our annual Open-Air Theatre Festival.

🌟🎭 That’s a wrap on Tuckwell 2026! 🎭🌟What an unforgettable season we had this season!We'd like to say a big THANK YOU to...
24/08/2026

🌟🎭 That’s a wrap on Tuckwell 2026! 🎭🌟

What an unforgettable season we had this season!

We'd like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us; your energy, applause, and love for live theatre made every night truly magical!

To our incredible visiting productions: once again your talent wowed us
and we wish you the very best as your summer tours continue!

As the curtain closes, we’re already thinking ahead to Tuckwell 2027 and we can't wait to welcome you back for more laughter, drama, and open-air magic in our beautiful setting.

Until then, keep the theatre spirit alive and check out what’s on at our indoor home – the show goes on!

Thank you,
The Tuckwell Team

TODAY'S SHOW: Sherlock Holmes & The Mystery of the Governor's NoseOur final show and the game is afoot at Tuckwell! Extr...
23/08/2026

TODAY'S SHOW: Sherlock Holmes & The Mystery of the Governor's Nose

Our final show and the game is afoot at Tuckwell!

Extra! Extra! A legendary painting has been stolen from a distinguished art gallery – and there’s only one detective duo for the job.

Holmes and Watson are on the case following the mysterious disappearance of The Governor’s Nose. But with shady characters, mysterious forces and plenty of twists standing in their way, they’ll need every ounce of wit, guile and deduction they can muster.

Luckily, steadfast Mrs Hudson is on hand – along with Detective “Always-One-Step-Behind” Lestrade!

Based on two short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Naval Treaty and The Man with the Twisted Lip, this is Sherlock Holmes given the brilliantly comic Jenny Wren treatment.

📆 Saturday 23 August
🕒 5:30pm
🎫 Standard: £17 | Concession: £15 | Under 18: £10 | Family of 4: £45
Family of 3: £32

Limited tickets but you can book here: https://www.bacontheatre.co.uk/whatson/sherlock-holmes-and-the-mystery-of-the-governors-nose/

We advise that you arrive at 4:30pm
Free parking on-site
Don't forget your camp chairs!
Bring your friends/family

TODAY'S SHOW - Theatre of DreamsFrom Cheltenham Ladies’ College to a Cornish cliff face… 🎭🌊Brought up in genteel Edwardi...
23/08/2026

TODAY'S SHOW - Theatre of Dreams

From Cheltenham Ladies’ College to a Cornish cliff face… 🎭🌊

Brought up in genteel Edwardian Cheltenham near Pittville Pump Rooms, Rowena Cade was educated at Cheltenham Ladies’ College and, as a teenager during the First World War, helped the war effort by breaking in Canadian horses at nearby Prestbury Park.

So how did this Cheltenham woman go on to buy a Cornish headland for just £100 – and create one of Britain’s most extraordinary theatres?

With the help of her gardener Billy, Rowena transformed a rocky, gorse-covered cliff face using little more than hand tools… and the occasional stick of dynamite! 💥

The result was The Minack Theatre – a breathtaking open-air theatre carved into the Cornish cliffs, and an extraordinary legacy created by an equally remarkable woman.

Discover Rowena’s fascinating story in this play by local playwright Rachel Tobin, performed by actors from Malvern Skyline Productions and produced and directed by Rachel.

Following sell-out performances of The Last Free Rave and Malvern’s Secret War Heroes, this is another captivating true story brought to the stage.

📅 Saturday 23 August
🕒 1pm
🎫 Standard: £15 | Concession: £13 | U18: £8

Click to book your tickets:
https://www.bacontheatre.co.uk/whatson/theatre-of-dreams/

We advise that you arrive at 12pm
Free parking on-site
Don't forget your camp chairs!

And just like that, we come to the end of Tuckwell 2026! We close tomorrow and are going out in style! We have two perfo...
22/08/2026

And just like that, we come to the end of Tuckwell 2026!

We close tomorrow and are going out in style! We have two performances to finish with: Theatre of Dreams and Sherlock Holmes - And the Mystery of the Governor's Nose.

Tickets still remain, so click to book: https://tinyurl.com/mauuxmkr

TODAY'S SHOW - Around the World in 80 Days! Around the World in 80 Days – join us because the the race is on!Pack your b...
22/08/2026

TODAY'S SHOW - Around the World in 80 Days!

Around the World in 80 Days – join us because the the race is on!

Pack your bags and hold onto your hats as Phileas Fogg and his fearless companions attempt the impossible in travelling around the world in just 80 days!

Join a brilliant troupe of actor musicians for a fast-paced, globe-trotting adventure packed with live music, outrageous characters, trains, boats and plenty of theatrical mayhem.

From London to Bombay and beyond, Jules Verne’s much loved classic bursts into life in this Tuckwell production full of fun, flair and surprises at every turn.

📅 Monday 17 August
🕒 7:30pm
🎫 Standard: £17 | Concession: £15
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Age 10+ – perfect for families and adventurers of all ages

The clock is ticking… will they make it around the world in time?

Click to book tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2p9y4hh

We advise that you arrive at 6:30pm
Free parking on-site
Don't forget your camp chairs!

TODAY'S SHOW - Kaspar: Prince of Cats! Step into the glamour of the Savoy Hotel for a magical family adventure based on ...
22/08/2026

TODAY'S SHOW - Kaspar: Prince of Cats!

Step into the glamour of the Savoy Hotel for a magical family adventure based on the much-loved book by Michael Morpurgo.

Follow young bell boy Johnny Trott and spirited American girl Lizziebeth as they form an unlikely friendship with the extraordinary Kaspar. Together, their adventure takes them across oceans in a captivating tale of friendship, courage and survival.

Brought beautifully to life through enchanting puppetry, original music and vivid storytelling, Kaspar: Prince of Cats is a wonderful open-air theatre experience for younger audiences and their families.

📅 Saturday 22 August
🕒 3pmm
🎫 Standard: £11
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Age 10+ perfect for families and adventurers of all ages

Click to book your tickets: https://www.bacontheatre.co.uk/whatson/kaspar-prince-of-cats/

We advise that you arrive at 2pm
Free parking on-site
Don't forget your camp chairs!

TODAY'S SHOW: Twelfth Night.“If music be the food of love…” then things are about to get wonderfully complicated!Shakesp...
21/08/2026

TODAY'S SHOW: Twelfth Night.

“If music be the food of love…” then things are about to get wonderfully complicated!

Shakespeare’s much-loved Twelfth Night comes to Tuckwell with a fresh and fabulous new twist from Here to There Productions.

Welcome to Bermuda, 1962, where shipwrecked Viola must rely on her wits to survive, while those around her become tangled in a hilarious web of love, mistaken identity, deception and self-delusion.

With romance, confusion and plenty of Shakespearean mischief, this vibrant reimagining proves that when it comes to matters of the heart, we really can be our own worst enemies!

Shakespeare under the stars, a summer evening at Tuckwell and a brilliant new take on a classic comedy....what’s not to love?

Click to book your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/48cfztpu

📆 Friday 21 August
🕒 7:30pm
🎫 Standard: £17 | Concession: £15 | U18: £10 | Family of 4: £45 | Family of 3: £32

We advise that you arrive at 6:30pm
Free parking on-site
Don't forget your camp chairs!

TODAY'S SHOW: A Rockin n Swingin Summer's Evening with Peter GillGet ready for a Rockin’ n Swingin’ Summer’s Evening at ...
20/08/2026

TODAY'S SHOW: A Rockin n Swingin Summer's Evening with Peter Gill

Get ready for a Rockin’ n Swingin’ Summer’s Evening at Tuckwell as we welcome back the brilliant Peter Gill and his band The Good Time Charlies for another feel good evening of live music under the summer sun.

Cheltenham born pianist and vocalist Peter Gill will be bringing his irresistible mix of boogie woogie, rock ’n’ roll, blues and cool swing, with favourites including Mack The Knife, Hit The Road Jack, Shake, Rattle and Roll, Rock Around The Clock, Mr Bojangles and many more.

Add Peter’s trademark wit and friendly banter, plus some special musical guests joining him this year, and you have all the ingredients for a fabulous August evening.

Grab a drink from the bar, settle in and enjoy some seriously good live music in the beautiful surroundings of Tuckwell.

Book your tickets by clicking the link: https://tinyurl.com/4wnzczs5

📆 Saturday 20 August
🕒 7:30pm
🎫 Standard: £17 | Concession: £15 | U18: £10 | Family of 4: £45 | Family of 3: £32

We advise that you arrive at 6:30pm
Free parking on-site
Don't forget your camp chairs!
Bring your friends/family

TODAY'S SHOW: Moulin RougeTruth. Beauty. Freedom. Love. Step into the spectacular world of Moulin Rouge!Baz Luhrmann’s d...
19/08/2026

TODAY'S SHOW: Moulin Rouge

Truth. Beauty. Freedom. Love. Step into the spectacular world of Moulin Rouge!

Baz Luhrmann’s dazzling 2001 musical extravaganza transports us to the heart of 1900s Paris, where idealistic young writer Christian (Ewan McGregor) falls hopelessly in love with Satine (Nicole Kidman), the glamorous star of the Moulin Rouge.

But with a powerful Duke standing in their way, their passionate romance soon becomes a story of forbidden love, sacrifice and heartbreak.

Bursting with iconic pop hits, spectacular visuals, romance and plenty of drama, Moulin Rouge! is made for the big screen.

Grab a drink, settle in under the stars and get ready for a truly spectacular summer cinema experience. ✨🍿

Tickets have sold well but we still have availability - click to book yours: https://tinyurl.com/ywmyujmk

📆 Tuesday 19 August
🕜 8:30pm
🎫 Standard: £10 | Concession: £8

We advise that you arrive at 7:30pm
Free parking on-site
Don't forget your camp chairs!

TODAY'S SHOW! Lady Windermere's Fan.DOT productions are back at Tuckwell with their witty and charming five-actor stagin...
18/08/2026

TODAY'S SHOW! Lady Windermere's Fan.

DOT productions are back at Tuckwell with their witty and charming five-actor staging of Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan 🪭

When Lady Windermere begins to suspect her husband’s loyalty, a mysterious woman’s arrival threatens to upend her world. A whirlwind of gossip, temptation, and mistaken intentions follows—leading to a revelation that challenges every assumption.

Don’t miss this sparkling revival brimming with wit, charm, and the company’s signature comedic flair.

Tickets have sold well but we still have availability. Click for tickets: https://shorturl.at/ydC5N

📆 Tuesday 18 August
🕜 7:30pm
🎫 Standard: £17 | Concession: £15 | U18: £10 | Family of 4: £45 | Family of 3: £32

We advise that you arrive at 6:30pm
Free parking on-site
Don't forget your camp chairs!
Bring your friends/family

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Monday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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