There’s an extra thrill to an open-air performance. A sense that theatre should always be this way – intimate and less formal, communal; the audience and performers in it together. And all at the complete mercy of the weather.
Nature plays a prominent role in this industry, and will often dictate programming and whether a show goes on, or not. The National Trust recently shared that they would be pausing productions on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest, after 60 years, due to the impact of the events on the landscape. Positively managing this impact is an ongoing discussion.
Britain has a long history of putting on performances under starlit skies, with the earliest documented during Roman times. Medieval mystery plays and the rise of Shakespeare in the Elizabethan era saw more open-air theatres opened and many are still open today where you can enjoy an outdoor performance – primarily over the summer months – surrounded by the beauty of nature. Here are some of the best.
The Roman Theatre of St Albans
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Publish date : 2024-05-17 03:00:00
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