Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk at The Public Theatre

Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk by Catherine Bush

May 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16*, 17 – 2026

ADDED MATINEE: Thurs, May 14 @ 2:00 pm

Thurs @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm / Fri @ 7:00 pm / Sat @ 3:00 pm / Sun @ 2pm / *Sat, May 16 @ 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm

In 1955 at the age of 67, Emma “Grandma” Gatewood told her children she was “going for a walk” and set out with her duffel bag, shower curtain (to keep dry) and a pair of Keds sneakers to walk the Appalachian Trail. Two thousand miles later, she became the first woman to solo hike 14 states from Georgia to the top of Mt. Katahdin in Maine. Don’t miss the New England premiere of this true and inspiring adventure celebrating the resiliency of the human spirit and the courage required to walk into the unknown.

Tickets:

$35 Adult / $30 Group (10+) / $15 Youth (13-18). Read about our 35 Below discount program for ages 19-35 https://thepublictheatre.org/membership/

Prices include all applicable Ticket Fees. A $4 Facility Fee will be added to every Ticket Order to help with the upkeep of our building. Call 782-3200 for Group Sales.

JOIN US FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS Included in your price of admission:

Sun, May 10 - Post-show Discussion with the cast and director following the 2:00 pm matinee. Thu, May 14 - Wine Down Thursday – Wine Sampling Starts at 6:00 pm in the lobby - Courtesy of DaVinci’s Eatery & Central Distributors Sat, May 16 @ 7:30 pm show – Saturday Night Samples – beer sampling starts at 6:30 pm in the lobby - Courtesy of Baxter Brewing, Co.

Run Time: TBA

Hearing Assistance and handicapped seating are available upon request.

Sponsored by: Alice’s Awesome Adventures, Androscoggin Bank, Maine Public, Schooner Estates