Musical
Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park
Open Air Theatre, Inner Circle, Regent's Park,, London NW1 4NUThe 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, the aim is to present bold and dynamic productions that stimulate the senses. Weather and climate add a thrilling contribution to the work, making the relationship between performer, text and audience a truly unique event at every performance.
Over 130,000 people attend the four annual productions between May and September.
Baker Street is the closest tube station and is served by the Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. Marylebone is a 15 minute walk to the west Euston is a 30 minute walk to the east.
Some FAQs
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. Every effort is made to complete the performance however the venue reserve the right to stop and start the action as and when necessary.
When does the season run?
The 2014 season will run from 15 May to 13 September.
What happens if it rains?
On average, 94% of the performances are completed each season. In the event that the performance doesn't go ahead, or is abandoned due to bad weather, you can exchange your tickets for a future performance in the main summer season. No refunds are given. Sunday music and comedy events continue whatever the weather. In any event, personal arrangements including travel, accommodation or hospitality relating to the event which have been arranged by you are at your own risk and not refundable
Frequently Asked Questions
The Enormous Crocodile is the current production at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park. The latest booking period for The Enormous Crocodile at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park started 17/05/2024 13:45:00 and runs until 07/09/2025 14:00:00. Tickets for The Enormous Crocodile start at £19 and are available to book now.
Noughts & Crosses is the current production at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park. The upcoming booking period for Noughts & Crosses at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park starts 28/06/2025 19:45:00 and runs until 26/07/2025 19:45:00. Tickets for Noughts & Crosses start at £19 and are available to book now.
Shucked is the current production at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park. The upcoming booking period for Shucked at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park starts 10/05/2025 19:45:00 and runs until 14/06/2025 19:45:00. Tickets for Shucked start at £19 and are available to book now.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill is the current production at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park. The upcoming booking period for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park starts 19/06/2025 19:30:00 and runs until 22/06/2025 18:00:00. Tickets for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill start at £19 and are available to book now.
Brigadoon is the current production at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park. The upcoming booking period for Brigadoon at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park starts 02/08/2025 19:45:00 and runs until 20/09/2025 19:45:00. Tickets for Brigadoon start at £19 and are available to book now.
Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park is located in London. The full address is Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, Open Air Theatre, Inner Circle, Regent's Park,, London NW1 4NU.
Yes, you can bring your own food and drink to eat on the picnic lawn or in Queen Mary's Gardens outside Regent's Park Open Air theatre, but you can not bring hot food or sharp knives. All food must be consumed outside the auditorium. Drinks must be transferred into plastic cups before taking them into the seating area. You can also buy drinks and snacks from the theater's bar and take them into the auditorium.
Like most modern theatres, there is no specific dress code for the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London, but you should dress appropriately for the weather. There are no ceilings to protect you from the British summer after all!
If it rains at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London, the show may be stopped and restarted, or in rare cases, it may not be possible to complete it.
If a performance is canceled or abandoned due to bad weather, you can exchange your tickets for a future performance during the same season. Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them in accordance with the theatre's terms and conditions
The nearest tube station to Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is Baker Street (Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee and Metropolitan). Regent's Park Station (Bakerloo Line) and Great Portland Street Station (Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines) are also close to the theatre.
At The Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park
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The Enormous Crocodile
For my lunch today I would like... a nice juicy little child!
Play
Noughts & Crosses
A world full of strangers living with fear
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Shucked
Shucked is the cream of the crop!
Dance
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill
Then out of my dreams I'll go Into a dream with you.
Musical
Brigadoon
Journey to the captivating Scottish Highlands with the musical classic, Brigadoon.
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Cats
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The Sound of Music
Play
Canned Laughter (Late Show)
Fight food poverty with laughter at the Open Air Theatre
Experience
Canned Laughter
Fight food poverty with laughter at the Open Air Theatre
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Once On This Island
Travel to the heart of the Caribbean, where the sultry heat and tropical storms await.
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Legally Blonde
Omigod you guys, Legally Blonde is at London's Open Air Theatre!
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Dinosaur World Live
Experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this interactive family show
Play
The Tempest - reimagined for anyone aged six and over
Shakespeare’s enchanting adventure The Tempest has been reimagined for ages six and over!
Play
Dragons and Mythical Beasts
Dragons and Mythical Beast the new interactive family show!
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Antigone
A modern adaptation from the writer of Barber Shop Chronicles!
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Robin Hood The Legend. Re-Written
In the heart of Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood and his Merry Men wage a daring crusade!
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La Cage aux Folles
Discover the meaning of family in the bustling streets of St Tropez in La Cage aux Folles!
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Twelfth Night
What country, friends, is this?