At THN, we’re always eager to share the best of London’s sights, sounds and events and they don’t come much more unique that the stunning Open Air Theatre. It’s situated not far from Baker Street in Regent’s Park and year after year, their excellent productions carry on through all kinds of weather and never fail to impress. We now wanted to share their 2013 season and recommend you pick up tickets early because they’re always hugely popular!
This year’s line-up looks even more film-related than ever, so we’re sure you’ll find something you’ll like. Pride and Prejudice will follow the previously announced production of To Kill a Mockingbird, whilst The Winter’s Tale re-imagined for everyone aged six and over (Having previously caught a similar younger person version of Macbeth here, this will be amazing!) will be staged prior to The Sound of Music to complete the Open Air Theatre’s 2013 summer season.
Artistic Director Timothy Sheader will direct Harper Lee’s American classic To Kill a Mockingbird, adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel and it’s just been announced that Robert Sean Leonard will play Atticus Finch. With designs by Jon Bausor, the play will open the 2013 season on 16 May (running until 15 June 2013). Proving its success across every form, the 1960 novel was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, and the 1962 film adaptation won three Oscars.
Jane Austen’s ultimate romantic comedy, Pride and Prejudice will run from 20 June – 20 July. The play is dramatised by Bristol Old Vic’s former Artistic Director, Simon Reade.
From 29 June – 20 July, a production of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale will be tailored specifically for children aged six and over. Using Shakespeare’s original text, this follows their previous productions of Pericles, Macbeth and The Tempest especially created for younger audiences.
The Sound of Music will conclude the 2013 season from 25 July to 7 September 2013. Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, this will be the first time that a work by the hit musical-writing partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II has been staged at the Open Air Theatre. Rachel Kavanaugh directed productions at the Open Air Theatre from 1993 – 2006 before her appointment as Artistic Director of Birmingham Rep (2006-2011). She has since directed The Music Man and The Way of the World (Chichester Festival Theatre) and Love Story (Chichester Festival Theatre and West End) Rachel will be joined by Choreographer Alistair David and Olivier Award-winning set and costume designer Peter McKintosh, who joins the team for another season.
Public booking for To Kill a Mockingbird, Pride and Prejudice, The Winter’s Tale re-imagined for everyone aged six and over, and The Sound of Music is open here: www.openairtheatre.com with more listings just down the page!
LISTINGS INFORMATION
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 2013 season:
Box Office: 0844 826 4242
Online Bookings: www.openairtheatre.com
To Kill a Mockingbird
Directed by Timothy Sheader
Designed by Jon Bausor
16 May – 15 June 2013
First Preview: 16 May
Performances: Mon – Sat (7.45pm); matinees Weds, Thurs and Sats (2.15pm). No matinees on 16,18, 22 or 23 May.
Tickets
Standard price: £25 – £45; Premium Seats £55 (including glass of wine and programme)
Previews: £5 off standard prices (excluding Premium Seats) if booked before 30 April. Premium Seats during previews and all other seats during previews booked from 1 May 2013: £2 off Standard Prices.
Please note: tickets prices are the same for Pride and Prejudice and The Sound of Music
Pride and Prejudice
Dramatised by Simon Reade
20 June – 20 July 2013
First preview: 20 June
Performances: Mon – Sat (7.45pm); matinees Thurs and Sat (2.15pm). No matinees on 20, 22 or 27 June.
The Winter’s Tale re-imagined for everyone aged six and over
29 June – 20 July
Performances: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri (1.30pm); Sat (9.45am); Sun (10am and 1.30pm).
Tickets
All tickets £15.00
School rates: available
Family tickets: available (4 tickets, of which at least 2 must be for U16s, at £50.00)
The Sound of Music
Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh
Set and Costumes Designed by Peter McKintosh
Musical Direction by Steve Ridley
Lighting Designed by Tim Mitchell
25 July – 7 September 2013
First preview: 25 July
Performances: Mon – Sat (7.45pm); matinees Thurs and Sats (2.15pm); no matinee 25 July.
A full performance schedule will be available from www.openairtheatre.com
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