An al fresco farce for all the family!

When fashionable 18th century London society comes to take the waters in the spa-town of Bath, comic confusion, daring duels and romantic entanglements abound. At the centre of it all is heiress Lydia Languish, who is determined to elope with the penniless Ensign Beverly rather than marry the eligible Jack Absolute.

Come and sample the sparkling wit and whirlwind plot of ‘The Rivals’, a Restoration Comedy which has delighted audiences for over 250 years with its collection of comic characters, including the formidable Mrs Malaprop, a creation so famous for the way she mangles the English language that her name is now immortalised in the dictionary.

This brand new adaptation combines Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s masterpiece with Rain or Shine’s fast and furious comic flair.

Outdoor performance in the Walled Garden. Please bring rugs or camping chairs to sit on and warm layers and clothing to suit the weather. Gates open at 5pm for picnics. Teas, coffees and ice creams available to buy from the Museum’s foyer café.

Tickets £16 / £8 children aged 5 to 15 (booking fees apply)

Book online if you possibly can, if not call us on 01453 763394

Stroud Arts Festival presents an exciting, new dance theatre performance piece, focusing on popular UK birds on the endangered species ‘red list’. Take a journey with the birdwatcher as they embody four different birds; Lark, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Swift and Nightingale. A fascinating exploration through dance, music, sound and spoken word. Performed and created by Marie-Louise Flexen with a sound track by Steven Skinley.

Funded by Arts Council England and supported by Prema Arts, Swindon Dance and Guildhall, Gloucester. Research & Development funded by The Francis W Reckitt Arts Trust at Hawkwood College. 

Suitable for all ages. Running time 30-minutes.

Performances at 11.30am and 2pm outdoors in the Walled Garden.

Tickets: £8.50 / under-18s £5

Book online - click here

"If music be the food of love", to start,
A small band of players take many parts

In this tale of mistaken identity.
Unrequited love, drunken jollity,
Live music, yellow stockings and a fight
Make for the most entertaining of nights.
There's pathos too, and joy and sadness
And moments to fill the heart with gladness.
Join Jenny Wren Productions for some fun
In the open-air, under "the glorious sun".

Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on and appropriate clothing - this is an outdoor performance in the Museum’s Walled Garden. Gates open at 6pm for picnics.

Tickets: £14 (£10 for under 16s)

Box Office: Cheltenham Everyman Theatre 01242 572573

or buy tickets on the door - gates open 6pm

"If music be the food of love", to start,
A small band of players take many parts

In this tale of mistaken identity.
Unrequited love, drunken jollity,
Live music, yellow stockings and a fight
Make for the most entertaining of nights.
There's pathos too, and joy and sadness
And moments to fill the heart with gladness.
Join Jenny Wren Productions for some fun
In the open-air, under "the glorious sun".

Please bring a blanket or chair and appropriate clothing - this is an outdoor performance in the Museum’s Walled Garden. Gates open at 6pm for picnics.

Tickets: £14 (£10 for under 16s)

Box Office: Cheltenham Everyman Theatre 01242 572573

Shakespeare’s last, and great, play is a triumphant compilation of intrigue, magic, and humour. Prospero, an exiled Duke with supernatural powers, creates a great storm which sees his enemies shipwrecked on his island. Magic abounds, plots are exposed, and a colourful array of characters gain their deserts. Fascinating entertainment for a summer's eve, presented by The Festival Players in the Museum's beautiful Walled Garden. 

This open air performance starts at 7.30pm and gates open at 6.30pm for picnics. Please wear clothes appropriate for the weather and bring low backed chairs or rugs to sit on. Sorry, only access dogs are allowed inside the Museum and Walled Garden. 
Teas, coffees and ice creams on sale in the Museum foyer.

The Museum is a short walk away from the free-of-charge carpark - Stratford Park Leisure Centre carpark - but accessible parking or drop-off parking is available right outside - for directions, or if you have any questions, please call 01453 763394.

• Tickets £16 (concs and 5-17 year olds £15, under 5s free)

• Advance booking recommended - book online here or call 01453 763394

Escape under the sea with IKP’s The Little Mermaid on an exciting new adventure! From the team who brought you Hercules (4* The Stage), Beauty and the Beast and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (4* The Stage), come along for a huge European adventure to find freedom, truth and love! This brand new family show is great for all ages from tiny tots to big kids, so hop aboard and sail the sea with The Little Mermaid!

Tickets are available here

Cost: £14, concs £11, family ticket £40

This is an outdoor show in the Museum’s Walled Garden, so please wear clothes to suit the weather and bring your own rugs or picnic chairs to sit on. Ice Creams, teas and coffees on sale in the Museum Foyer.