Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
The Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park features a line up of several plays during its 16 week summer opening
The Open Air Theatre is a permanent venue completely surrounded by parkland. It is located inside Queen Mary's Gardens, part of the inner-circle of Regents Park.
The Open Air Theatre was opened in 1932 and recently rebuilt in 1999. The theatre is uncovered except for a multi-level auditorium which has a bar stretching it's entire length. The bar serves complete meals starting 1½ hours before performances and is open until midnight for refreshments.
Performances are held from late May until early in September. If bad weather forces a performance to not be completed, tickets can be exchanged for an upcoming performance.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesRegent's Park Open Air Theatre Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 6:15 – 10:30 PM
- Tuesday: 6:15 – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday: 6:15 – 10:30 PM
- Thursday: 12:30 – 4:30 PM, 6:15 – 10:30 PM
- Friday: 6:15 – 10:30 PM
- Saturday: 12:30 – 4:30 PM, 6:15 – 10:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Address: The Regent's Park, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU, UK
Phone: 0333 400 3562
Official Website: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reviews
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This past Wednesday, I went to see the Sherlock Holmes play. I had never been to Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre yet I was truly impressed with its style, comfort and atmosphere.
Everything is carefully manicured and presented neatly and professionally. When I went up to buy a programme, the cart’s card reader wasn’t working but to make up for this, the staff member assigned to this cart chatted with me until another member brought the card reader. I thought this was a really nice interaction and made an awkward situation welcoming and relaxed.
As for the theatre and performance itself, I really enjoyed how intimate the amphitheater is. I had a good seat up at the front although a bit to the left but I believe every seat in this theatre is a good seat. I really love the originality of the play bringing themes of colonial legacies and revolution to the classic figure of Sherlock Holmes.
Loved my experience at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and I will be buying my ticket to see Cats here in July as quickly as possible
Ellis - 3 weeks ago
Breathtaking - that's the first word that comes to mind by thinking of the special night I had at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
Not only is the Park in General lovely at night for Picnics and Tennis Sessions. But the Open Air Theatre is really something special here.
I am from Munich and we dont have something like that so I am very grateful that I got this experience.
So I got the chance to watch the current Play "Sherlock Homes" during a beautiful summer night. The actors just amazing.
We all know the Story of Sherlock Holmes but how they did it was so much more powerful because of the connections dots the integrated about London in General and interacting with the audience.
Very talented actors, some of them trained the best acting schools of the world. The chemistry between the trio Katy, Sherlock Holmes and Dr.Watson was just amazing.
But also the others actors performance phenomenal. Some of them had to play so many different roles and did such great job at doing this. And they helped preparing the stage and the circumstances for the play so the worked on stage as a performer and behind the stage as kind of runner or set managers.
I got my seats in the last row (it's cheaper) but still could hear and see everything.
About the theatre in General. Clean Toilets, a lot of food points to get fresh oven pizzas or ice cream or drinks.
Well organised and friendly staff. And you can bring own snacks the they prefer it that you buy something there to keep it alive.
Worth every penny & minute.
Isabella - 3 weeks ago
Its very very beautiful. Definitely not what I was expecting. It was almost a magical experience. The play Sherlock Holmes was very very well done and it just started raining right at the peak of the climax of the play where there was a fight scene which just added to the dramatics of it and it was done perfectly. Soo much excitement. 💯 recommending to go.
Megan Ward - a month ago
Loved this summers production of Sherlock based on the Arthur Conan Doyle novel “the sign of four” set in 1890. Serious & laugh out funny too. Well worth watching
Raj Kumar - a month ago
Such a great venue to see theater in the middle of a wonderful park. Could be one of the most unique theaters I have ever been in London.
Cristian Garcia - a week ago
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Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines | Baker Street | 10 MInutes |
How to get to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Tube
From Baker Street Station exit onto Baker Street and go to your right (north) until you can see Regent's Park ahead and to your right. Double back slightly to the pedestrian crossing and cross over to the park. Make your way to the foot bridge just inside the park, walk across and follow the path to your left on the other side keeping alongside the trees. When you get to the Inner Circle cross the road and continue along the path on far side. At the 'T' (just past the Park Cafe), go left and follow that path to the theatre entrance.
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