The Arches Theatre near Olney is returning for its fifth year to offer live theatre and music in a quirky outdoor venue.
Theatre and music is back at The Arches Theatre from next Thursday (21/7).
The unique venue takes its name from the four scenic disused railway arches, which are used to stage exciting live theatre over the summer months.
The theatre has extended its 2022 run to six weeks, following five successful years of sell-out performances.
There will be ten local and professional theatre groups and musicians performing over 20 shows between late July and early September. From family-friendly performances and Shakespeare, to live music and gothic horror, there will be something for everyone.
Taking to the open-air stage includes returning favourites The Wet Mariners with their ten-year revival of ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’, DOT Productions with ‘The Jungle Book’ and ‘Pygmalion’, British Touring Shakespeare with ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ and ‘Dracula’, and Etcetera Theatre Company with ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’.
Popular local theatre group, Milton Keynes Theatre of Comedy, also return to stage with their second instalment of ‘Ripping Yarns’ created by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Like last year, all profits and contributions from these performances will be donated to the National Brain Appeal - a dementia charity.
Last year £10,000 was raised.
Two theatre companies debuting at The Arches Theatre are The Last Baguette with its fun and farcical family tale of ‘King Arthur’ and The Shakespeare Circus with its vibrant and spellbinding adaptation of ‘The Tempest’.
Live music comes from ABBA tribute band ‘ABBA Sensation’, world-renowned British dulcimer player, guitarist and composer, Dan Evans, and finally Richard Digance who will be joined by local musicians and bands.
Owner and Artistic Director, David Pibworth, said: “As a small, independent theatre, we are absolutely delighted with how The Arches Theatre has grown over the last five years. 2022 is our biggest year so far.
“Supporting local and professional theatre troupes and musicians is very important to us, as is bringing incredible theatre and culture to our local community for everyone to enjoy.
“We are all about bringing an immersive, exciting and different experience to our outdoor theatre, where our audience won't have to pay through the nose for it. At The Arches, we create a unique experience that you won't get elsewhere within Buckinghamshire."
For tickets and further information, head to The Arches Theatre website.
