About us

The award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is a London landmark – a firm fixture of summer in the city, providing a cultural hub in the beautiful surroundings of a Royal Park.

Its steeply raked auditorium is one of the largest in London with 1,240 seats, yet those who attend say it is one of the most intimate.

Each night an incomparable atmosphere is created by the buzz of people enjoying their theatregoing in every sense: friends setting up hampers on the picnic lawn, filling their glasses with wine or drinking Pimms in the bar as the fairy lights twinkle in the trees.

Yet the Open Air Theatre is not just about an amazing atmosphere, it is about remarkable storytelling too. Built upon a core of outstanding dramatic credentials, we aim to present bold and dynamic productions that stimulate the senses. Weather and climate add a thrilling contribution to our work, making the relationship between performer, text and audience a truly unique event at every performance.Timothy Sheader & William Village

Over 130,000 people attend our four annual productions between May and September with many people telling us they saw their first theatre production here.

We are particularly proud of our ability to appeal to such a broad range of theatregoers and look forward to welcoming you this summer.

2012 Annual Review


Some FAQs

Is there a booking fee?

There is no fee when booking online (with the exception of one-off music, comedy and film events). There is a £1.50 per ticket fee for telephone bookings.

Is there any covered seating?

The stage and the entire auditorium is uncovered, so please be prepared for all types of weather. The bar area is covered.

When does the season run?

The 2013 season will run from 16 May to 7 September.

What type of shows do you produce?

The programme changes each year and is typically based around classic plays, Shakespeare, musicals and a production suitable for family audiences.

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