Theatre
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Address: Grosvenor Park, Chester, CH1 1QQ
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is back this summer! An unforgettable experience with every visit: Chester's magical theatre-in-the-round returns to the heart of the picturesque Grosvenor Park.
18th July - 31st August - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted by Molly Taylor, Directed by Ellie Hurt
A brand-new adaption of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, created just for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre.
Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted by Molly Naylor. Directed by Ellie Hurt.
In modern-day Chester, renowned detectives Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are thrust into the spotlight as they’re drawn into their most intriguing, and personal, mystery yet.
★★★★ “The prize for adventurous programming goes to Storyhouse” — The Guardian, 2024
★★★★ “Live theatre doesn't get much better than this” — Opening Night, 2024
4th July - 31st August - Pride & Prejudice - Written by Jane Austin. Adapted by Deborah McAndrew, Directed by Conrad Nelson
Back by popular demand!
This summer, in the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, her most famous love story is brought to vibrant life once again at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre.
Packed with sparkling dialogue, music and dancing; Pride & Prejudice sweeps you into the Regency countryside. As hearts collide and sparks fly, spirited Elizabeth Bennet and brooding Mr. Darcy find themselves entangled in a tale of mismatches, misunderstandings and unexpected romance.
The writer-director team that brought you 2021’s beloved Pride & Prejudice at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre are reuniting to bring the iconic production back to the park this summer!
★★★★ — The Guardian (Pride & Prejudice, 2021)
★★★★★ — Chester Chronicle (Pride & Prejudice, 2021)
★★★★ — The Stage (Pride & Prejudice, 2021)
25th July - 30th August - Alice in Wonderland - A walkabout experience for kids.
Embark on a whimsical adventure with Alice in Wonderland walkabout theatre experience! The show winds through the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre festival site, encountering a cast of curious and quirky characters along the way, before culminating in a joyful finale inside the open-air theatre.
Don’t miss the magic — tumble down the rabbit hole and step into the wonder of Alice in Wonderland with us! Created especially for primary school-aged children.