The Regent's Park, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU, United Kingdom
London,
BUILT: 1933
SEATING CAPACITY: 1187
Open Air Theatre History
Established in 1932, the multi-award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is one of the largest theatres in London (1,240 seats) and situated in the beautiful surroundings of a Royal Park. Named London Theatre of the Year in 2017, we are passionate about producing first-class theatre for and in our unique setting which inspires, challenges, and entertains.
Shows at the Open Air Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 5/16/2019 - 6/8/2019 Our Town (2019) 8/3/2018 - 9/15/2018 Little Shop of Horrors (2018) 7/6/2018 - 7/28/2018 As You Like It (2018) 6/22/2018 - 6/30/2018 The Turn of the Screw (2018) 8/11/2017 - 9/16/2017 Jesus Christ Superstar (2017) 7/17/2017 - 8/4/2017 Oliver Twist (2017) 7/7/2017 - 8/5/2017 A Tale of Two Cities (2017) 5/19/2017 - 7/1/2017 On the Town (2017) 6/2/2012 - 9/6/2012 A Midsummer Night's Dream (Open Air) (2012) 5/18/2012 - 9/8/2012 Ragtime (2012) 7/19/2007 - 8/25/2007 Lady, Be Good (2007) 7/18/2006 - 9/9/2006 The Boy Friend (2006) 7/30/2004 - 8/21/2004 Wind in the Willows (2004) 7/23/2004 - 9/4/2004 Camelot (2004) 7/31/1984 - 8/24/1984 Bashville (1984) 8/2/1983 - 8/2/1983 Bashville (1983) - H.M.S. Pinafore (2005) - Peter Pan (2018)
News
Review: A LIFE IN FOUR SEASONS, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Cheryl Markosky - Jun 13, 2026
Vivaldi's Four Seasons is one of the most recognised tunes going, thanks to its ubiquity in advertisements, as lift music and hold music (which this piece wittily refers to), so it's difficult to hear it afresh. That's what makes this reinterpretation of it, through an electronic remix by DJ Walde and vibrant new dance production directed by Tinuke Craig and choreographed by Alexzandra Sarmiento, such a distinct pleasure.
by Cheryl Markosky - Jun 13, 2026
Vivaldi's Four Seasons is one of the most recognised tunes going, thanks to its ubiquity in advertisements, as lift music and hold music (which this piece wittily refers to), so it's difficult to hear it afresh. That's what makes this reinterpretation of it, through an electronic remix by DJ Walde and vibrant new dance production directed by Tinuke Craig and choreographed by Alexzandra Sarmiento, such a distinct pleasure.
Cast Set For ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Riverside Studios and Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
Casting has been announced for the return of ALICE IN WONDERLAND to London, with Ailsa Erskine as Alice and Kate Malyon as Cheshire Cat joining returning cast members at Riverside Studios and Soho Theatre Walthamstow.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
Casting has been announced for the return of ALICE IN WONDERLAND to London, with Ailsa Erskine as Alice and Kate Malyon as Cheshire Cat joining returning cast members at Riverside Studios and Soho Theatre Walthamstow.
Photos: A LIFE IN FOUR SEASONS Reimagined at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
All new photos have been released from A Life in Four Seasons at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Vivaldi’s masterpiece is reimagined in a new contemporary dance work. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
All new photos have been released from A Life in Four Seasons at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Vivaldi’s masterpiece is reimagined in a new contemporary dance work. Check out the photos here!
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For LOVE NEVER DIES at The London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES at the London Palladium, directed by Shaun Kerrison.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES at the London Palladium, directed by Shaun Kerrison.
Jo Foster, Gracie McGonigal, and More Join INTO THE WOODS West End Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Initial casting has been announced for the West End transfer of the Bridge Theatre production of Into The Woods. Learn more about the production and the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Initial casting has been announced for the West End transfer of the Bridge Theatre production of Into The Woods. Learn more about the production and the cast here!
Gregor Milne and Barry James Will Join Ben Platt in MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
The full cast has been announced for Midnight at The Never Get with book, music and lyrics by Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy-winner Mark Sonnenblick.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
The full cast has been announced for Midnight at The Never Get with book, music and lyrics by Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy-winner Mark Sonnenblick.
SHERLOCK HOLMES to Open OVO's 12th Annual Roman Theatre Open Air Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
OVO's Roman Theatre Open Air Festival will kick off its 12th season with a new adaptation of SHERLOCK HOLMES, directed by RTS award-winner Mark O'Sullivan, featuring four actors playing 25 characters.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
OVO's Roman Theatre Open Air Festival will kick off its 12th season with a new adaptation of SHERLOCK HOLMES, directed by RTS award-winner Mark O'Sullivan, featuring four actors playing 25 characters.
Cast Set For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Maria Friedman leads the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre, joined by Alice Fearn, Peter Hannah, Niamh Perry and others, with two performers making their professional stage debuts.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Maria Friedman leads the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre, joined by Alice Fearn, Peter Hannah, Niamh Perry and others, with two performers making their professional stage debuts.
BOY BLUE IN THE PARK to Return to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre announced the return of Boy Blue in the Park, marking the hip hop dance theatre company's 25th anniversary with a live show, DJ sets, and a taster workshop at the London venue.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre announced the return of Boy Blue in the Park, marking the hip hop dance theatre company's 25th anniversary with a live show, DJ sets, and a taster workshop at the London venue.
Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley to Play 'Dreaming The Same Dream Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026
GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by Warren Haynes, and nine-time GRAMMY-winning reggae icon Ziggy Marley, will hit the road for the Dreaming The Same Dream Tour.
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026
GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by Warren Haynes, and nine-time GRAMMY-winning reggae icon Ziggy Marley, will hit the road for the Dreaming The Same Dream Tour.
Photo: Francesca Amewudah-Rivers and Nadi Kemp-Sayfi in TENDER at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
A new production photo has been released for TENDER, the queer thriller-romance by Eleanor Tindall, which transfers to Bush Theatre's Holloway Theatre starring Francesca Amewudah-Rivers and Nadi Kemp-Sayfi.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
A new production photo has been released for TENDER, the queer thriller-romance by Eleanor Tindall, which transfers to Bush Theatre's Holloway Theatre starring Francesca Amewudah-Rivers and Nadi Kemp-Sayfi.
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.
Photos: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR In Rehearsal with Sam Ryder and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Go inside rehearsal for the new West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar. Check out photos of vocalist Sam Ryder and more as they prepare to ressurect the classic rock musical.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Go inside rehearsal for the new West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar. Check out photos of vocalist Sam Ryder and more as they prepare to ressurect the classic rock musical.
Photos: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM in Rehearsal at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released rehearsal images for William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in a new production by Atri Banerjee. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released rehearsal images for William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in a new production by Atri Banerjee. Check out the photos here!
EVITA Will Play the Winter Garden Theatre Beginning in February 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Further details have been revealed for the Broadway transfer of Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, starring Olivier Award and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Further details have been revealed for the Broadway transfer of Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, starring Olivier Award and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler.
Interview: 'I'm Intrigued By John Watson': Actor Jyuddah Jaymes on Curiosity and Suspense in SHERLOCK HOLMES
by Kat Mokrynski - May 26, 2026
The game is afoot at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre! Sherlock Holmes, written by Joel Horwood and directed by Sean Holmes, opened earlier this month, bringing with it a new interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic characters of Sherlock [Joshua James] and his companion, Dr John Watson [Jyuddah Jaymes]. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jaymes about taking on the role of Watson. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it is like to be putting his own spin on such an iconic character and even what it’s like to perform in an outdoor theatre!
by Kat Mokrynski - May 26, 2026
The game is afoot at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre! Sherlock Holmes, written by Joel Horwood and directed by Sean Holmes, opened earlier this month, bringing with it a new interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic characters of Sherlock [Joshua James] and his companion, Dr John Watson [Jyuddah Jaymes]. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jaymes about taking on the role of Watson. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it is like to be putting his own spin on such an iconic character and even what it’s like to perform in an outdoor theatre!
Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop Will Lead West End Transfer of Mike Leigh's ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Mike Leigh's black comedy ABIGAIL'S PARTY, directed by Nadia Fall, will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre following its Theatre Royal Stratford East run, with Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop leading the cast.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Mike Leigh's black comedy ABIGAIL'S PARTY, directed by Nadia Fall, will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre following its Theatre Royal Stratford East run, with Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop leading the cast.
SNAIL TRAIL Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Drag king Bi-Curious George will present SNAIL TRAIL at Pleasance Below, a solo show drawing on personal experiences of hormone therapy and transitioning to explore trans-masculinity through the lens of snail biology.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Drag king Bi-Curious George will present SNAIL TRAIL at Pleasance Below, a solo show drawing on personal experiences of hormone therapy and transitioning to explore trans-masculinity through the lens of snail biology.
Full Cast Set For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Troy Sussman will lead the Australian cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as Tevye, joined by Sigrid Thornton as Yente, in a national tour opening at Theatre Royal Sydney before traveling to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Troy Sussman will lead the Australian cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as Tevye, joined by Sigrid Thornton as Yente, in a national tour opening at Theatre Royal Sydney before traveling to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth.
Full Cast Set for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Storyhouse has announced full casting for its Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season, featuring two world premieres: OUTLAWS: A ROBIN HOOD STORY and LET THE SUN SHINE!, alongside a company of ten actors and four trainees.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Storyhouse has announced full casting for its Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season, featuring two world premieres: OUTLAWS: A ROBIN HOOD STORY and LET THE SUN SHINE!, alongside a company of ten actors and four trainees.
Open Air Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Open Air Theatre?
Open Air Theatre's current show is Our Town which began performances on 5/16/2019.
What when was Open Air Theatre built?
Open Air Theatre was built in 1933.
How many seats does Open Air Theatre have?
Open Air Theatre has 1187 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Open Air Theatre?
Ragtime which ran from 05/18/2012 to 09/08/2012, A Midsummer Night's Dream (Open Air) which ran from 06/02/2012 to 09/05/2012, The Boy Friend which ran from 07/18/2006 to 09/09/2006, and Camelot which ran from 07/23/2004 to 09/04/2004
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