Theatre in the Parks returns for 2025

Wednesday 7 May 2025

Outdoor theatre set to enchant at West Suffolk parks

Grab your blankets and picnic baskets as the beloved Theatre in the Parks returns for 2025, promising magical performances under open skies.

This summer's immersive theatre experience expands to three West Suffolk parks including the Abbey Gardens, West Stow Country Park, and… making its debut this year… Brandon Country Park.

Young audiences will be thrilled by the interactive performances which feature an exciting new lineup of shows designed to captivate and inspire imaginations of all ages…

The Secret Garden - Join Mary, Colin and Dickon as they tell you the story of their favourite place in the world - The Secret Garden.
Brandon Country Park – Wednesday 30 July

The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck – Poor Jemima wants to hatch her own eggs, but when she meets a charming, helpful ‘whiskered gentleman’, will he turn out to be as nice as he seems? 
Brandon Country Park – Thursday 31 July

Big Bad Wolf – Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with literature’s most notorious villain – the Big Bad Wolf. This new show is bursting with live music, silliness and laughs for the whole family.
West Stow Country Park – Monday 4 August

Perseus and Andromeda – Quill & Inkling Theatre Company presents a dynamic new adaptation of the classic tale Perseus & Andromeda.
West Stow Country Park – Wednesday 6 August

War of the Worlds – an exciting version of the popular classic science fiction novel told with engaging storytelling, exciting handmade puppets, high drama and engaging characters.
West Stow Country Park – Friday 8 August

Frankenstein – Mary Shelley’s gothic horror classic is bought to life in a brand new adaptation.
Abbey Gardens – Tuesday 12 August

Wizard of Oz – Paperback Theatre’s new adaptation of this well-loved classic is bang-up-to-date so strap in to your ruby slippers for a saunter down the yellow brick road.
Abbey Gardens – Wednesday 13 August