Open Air Theatre
Address:
The Regent's Park, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU, United Kingdom
London,
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 | |
| 8/3/2018 | - | 9/15/2018 | |
| 7/6/2018 | - | 7/28/2018 | |
| 6/22/2018 | - | 6/30/2018 | |
| 8/11/2017 | - | 9/16/2017 | |
| 7/17/2017 | - | 8/4/2017 | |
| 7/7/2017 | - | 8/5/2017 | |
| 5/19/2017 | - | 7/1/2017 | |
| 6/2/2012 | - | 9/6/2012 | |
| 5/18/2012 | - | 9/8/2012 | |
| 7/19/2007 | - | 8/25/2007 | |
| 7/18/2006 | - | 9/9/2006 | |
| 7/30/2004 | - | 8/21/2004 | |
| 7/23/2004 | - | 9/4/2004 | |
| 7/31/1984 | - | 8/24/1984 | |
| 8/2/1983 | - | 8/2/1983 | |
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News
ANNE BOLEYN: THE MUSICAL to Return, Coming to London in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
The musical, which premiered at Hever Castle in 2025, will play London's Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. The production features direction by Roxana Silbert and an original score by Selma Greenwood.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
The musical, which premiered at Hever Castle in 2025, will play London's Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. The production features direction by Roxana Silbert and an original score by Selma Greenwood.
Cast and Creative Team Set For PINOCCHIO at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for the return of its critically acclaimed new musical PINOCCHIO, with Lee Braithwaite reprising the title role alongside new ensemble members and returning performers.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for the return of its critically acclaimed new musical PINOCCHIO, with Lee Braithwaite reprising the title role alongside new ensemble members and returning performers.
Cast Set For PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Molly Rainford, Danny Walters and Bernadette Bangura will lead the UK and Ireland tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre on March 10, 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Molly Rainford, Danny Walters and Bernadette Bangura will lead the UK and Ireland tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre on March 10, 2027.
SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS Cast Announced for Unicorn Theatre World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
The Unicorn Theatre announced full casting for the world premiere dance adaptation of SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS, directed and choreographed by Olivier Award-winner James Cousins with music by Harry Blake.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
The Unicorn Theatre announced full casting for the world premiere dance adaptation of SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS, directed and choreographed by Olivier Award-winner James Cousins with music by Harry Blake.
Cast Set for ORLANDO: A PORNOBIOGRAPHY at New Diorama Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2026
The cast has been revealed for the world premiere adaptation of Virginia Woolf's Orlando at London's New Diorama Theatre, featuring Charli Cowgill, Laurie Ward, Sharon Le Grand, Macy Seelochan, and Mary Malone.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2026
The cast has been revealed for the world premiere adaptation of Virginia Woolf's Orlando at London's New Diorama Theatre, featuring Charli Cowgill, Laurie Ward, Sharon Le Grand, Macy Seelochan, and Mary Malone.
Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Bayton, Melanie La Barrie and More Join AN OAK TREE at The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
Seven actors have joined the cast of AN OAK TREE, including Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Bayton, Phoebe Campbell, Caitlin FitzGerald, Jack Holden, Melanie La Barrie, and Sid Sagar.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
Seven actors have joined the cast of AN OAK TREE, including Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Bayton, Phoebe Campbell, Caitlin FitzGerald, Jack Holden, Melanie La Barrie, and Sid Sagar.
John Cardoza and More Join MOMENT BY MOMENT Musical Film
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2026
The musical theatre film MOMENT BY MOMENT follows ten strangers in New York City and features West End performers including Cassidy Janson, Cleve September, Collette Guitart, and Jarnéia Richard-Noel.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2026
The musical theatre film MOMENT BY MOMENT follows ten strangers in New York City and features West End performers including Cassidy Janson, Cleve September, Collette Guitart, and Jarnéia Richard-Noel.
Full Cast Set For CLUB NVRLND at the Vaults
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2026
George Renshaw, Ceili O'Connor, and Peter Caulfield join Diana Vickers and Le Fil in the immersive nightclub musical at The Vaults from November 14, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2026
George Renshaw, Ceili O'Connor, and Peter Caulfield join Diana Vickers and Le Fil in the immersive nightclub musical at The Vaults from November 14, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
Photos: GIRLS in Rehearsal at the Young Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026
The Young Vic Theatre has released all new rehearsal photos from Girls, coming to the intimate Maria Theatre later this month. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026
The Young Vic Theatre has released all new rehearsal photos from Girls, coming to the intimate Maria Theatre later this month. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Louise Dearman and More in the CATS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026
All new production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS. Learn more about the production and check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026
All new production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS. Learn more about the production and check out the photos here!
Video: INTO THE WOODS West End Cast Performs 'Children Will Listen'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2026
An all new video has been released of the cast of the West End production of Into The Woods performing 'Children Will Listen.' Learn more about the show and check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2026
An all new video has been released of the cast of the West End production of Into The Woods performing 'Children Will Listen.' Learn more about the show and check out the video here!
Full Cast Set For DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT at King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
King's Head Theatre announced the full cast for its pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT, with Joseph Vella in the title role alongside Patricia Wilkins, Sé Carr, Ash Weir, Victoria Scone, and River Medway.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
King's Head Theatre announced the full cast for its pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT, with Joseph Vella in the title role alongside Patricia Wilkins, Sé Carr, Ash Weir, Victoria Scone, and River Medway.
Photos: Simbi Akande, Laura Pitt-Pulford, and More in INTO THE WOODS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
Ahead of its West End press night, all new production photos have been released from the multi-award-winning Into The Woods. Check out the photos here.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
Ahead of its West End press night, all new production photos have been released from the multi-award-winning Into The Woods. Check out the photos here.
Glenn Close to Play Herod in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Final Week in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
Glenn Close will perform the role of Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar for the final week of the record-breaking season at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn more about the show here.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
Glenn Close will perform the role of Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar for the final week of the record-breaking season at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn more about the show here.
SLEEPING BEAUTY Stars Launch Pantomime at Middleton Hall Ahead of Birmingham Run
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026
Rylan, Matt Slack, Zoe Birkett, Andrew Ryan, Ben Culleton, and Keziah Ibe gathered at Middleton Hall to mark the official launch of Birmingham Hippodrome's upcoming pantomime production.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026
Rylan, Matt Slack, Zoe Birkett, Andrew Ryan, Ben Culleton, and Keziah Ibe gathered at Middleton Hall to mark the official launch of Birmingham Hippodrome's upcoming pantomime production.
Cast Set For CATS at Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
The cast for CATS at Milton Keynes Theatre has been announced ahead of the production's engagement at the venue. Learn more about the upcoming show and the cast here.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
The cast for CATS at Milton Keynes Theatre has been announced ahead of the production's engagement at the venue. Learn more about the upcoming show and the cast here.
Charlie Cox Will Lead THE KING'S RANSOM at Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
The Donmar Warehouse announced full casting for Stuart Slade's world premiere THE KING'S RANSOM, a dark comedy about a heist to steal Elvis Presley's corpse, directed by Matthew Dunster and starring Charlie Cox.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
The Donmar Warehouse announced full casting for Stuart Slade's world premiere THE KING'S RANSOM, a dark comedy about a heist to steal Elvis Presley's corpse, directed by Matthew Dunster and starring Charlie Cox.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 2, 2026- Inside SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Opening Night and More
by - Oct 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
New Musical IN MARRAKECH Will Hold Development Workshop in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026
Concord Theatricals announced the cast for a development workshop of IN MARRAKECH, a new original musical by Kate Marlais and Alex Young directed by Josh Seymour, featuring Niamh Cusack, Edward Bennett, and Katherine Kingsley.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026
Concord Theatricals announced the cast for a development workshop of IN MARRAKECH, a new original musical by Kate Marlais and Alex Young directed by Josh Seymour, featuring Niamh Cusack, Edward Bennett, and Katherine Kingsley.
Photos: Olivia Marcus and More in JANE EYRE UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026
A new production of JANE EYRE directed by Lily Dyble opens at Mercury Theatre Colchester before touring to Storyhouse Chester and Rose Theatre Kingston. Check out new photos here.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026
A new production of JANE EYRE directed by Lily Dyble opens at Mercury Theatre Colchester before touring to Storyhouse Chester and Rose Theatre Kingston. Check out new photos here.
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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