Open Air Regent's Park announces new season

Open Air Regent's Park announces new season

Following the debut season in 2008 of artistic director Timothy Sheader, the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park has announced its 2009 Season running from 25 May - 12 September 2009

Public Booking opens 9 Feb 2009

25 May - 27 June 2009
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by William Shakespeare, directed by Timothy Sheader. War-weary heroes return to their Mediterranean home, but now sparks fly as a different battle commences. Will love triumph?

5 - 28 June 2009
THE TEMPEST
by William Shakespeare, directed by Liam Steel. Re-imagined for a young audience - everyone aged 6 plus. A strong interactive element to bewitch and entertain an audience of all ages. When the sorcerer Prospero conjures up a storm to shipwreck his enemies, he sets the scene for an enchanting tale of spells, monsters, revenge and romance.

3 - 25 July 2009
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Oscar Wilde, directed by Irina Brown .What happens when two pretty girls both fall in love with men they believe to be called Ernest? Will they learn that a rose by any other name still smells as sweet?

30 July - 12 Sep 2009
HELLO DOLLY
Book by Michael Stewart, Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman, Based on the Play 'The Matchmaker' by Thornton Wilder.
Directed by Timothy Sheader, designed by Peter Mackintosh , choreography by Stephen Mear. Indulge in the lavish glitz and glamour of New York as Dolly Levi comes to town to do what she does best: match-make.