John Young is the director of Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre’s critically acclaimed 2021 production of Merry Wives of Windsor. John trained on the National Theatre Directors Course and is a former Resident Assistant Director at The Finborough…
The Royal Shakespeare Company's Garden Theatre is a temporary outdoor performance space in the Swan Gardens, Stratford-upon-Avon. It has outdoor seating for up to 500 people, offering great views of the stage.
Will Tosh is Research Fellow and Lecturer at Shakespeare’s Globe in London. He teaches, writes about, and researches the literature and culture of Shakespeare’s England, and he works as a dramaturg with the Globe’s playwrights and theatre artists,…
Stafford Castle is a Norman-era castle, which regularly hosts seasonal open-air theatre performances in the grounds as part of the Stafford Shakespeare Festival.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is an award-winning theatre within Regent's Park in central London. This case study provides more details about the theatre's history and some past productions, including As You Like It (2018). NB. We are currently…
The Handlebards are a touring Shakespeare theatre company, established in 2013 by Paul Moss, Callum Cheatle, Tom Dixon and Callum Brodie. This case study provides more details about their touring history and company ethos. NB. We are currently…
The Pantaloons reimagine Shakespeare in vibrant and anarchic retellings, drawing from a wide variety of popular theatre traditions, from commedia dell’arte and pantomime to stand-up comedy and silent movies. Their imaginative productions invite the…
Cardigan Castle is a popular outdoor theatre venue, with performances running throughout the year. This case study provides more details about the castle's history and its outdoor performance traditions.
Every year, the Brownsea Open Air Theatre company (BOAT) perform 'Shakespeare on an Island': that is, a Shakespeare play on Brownsea Island. This case study provides more details about the history of Brownsea Open Air Theatre.