Tuckwell Open-Air Theatre Festival

Type:Festival

Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HE
Open-Air Theatre Festival at Tuckwell Amphitheatre

About

Tuckwell Amphitheatre is back from 12 - 24 August!

They are looking forward to welcoming you all back for the magic of theatre outdoors this August with a hand-picked selection of stand-out shows.

Once again, they have got all theatregoers' needs covered with an array of entertaining musicals, comedy, family and melodrama!

Get ready for an electric Opening Night on 12th August with an unforgettable series of performances under the stars, featuring music, film, and theatre. Curtain closes 24th August, and with a wide variety of performances, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Gather up the troops and head on down! They will have food and drink trucks available , and picnics are always welcome to complete the alfresco experience! 

Tickets sellout fast, so they advise booking now to avoid disappointment…  

To see their full line up of festival events please visit their website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

By car:The Bacon Theatre, Prince Michael Hall and Tuckwell Amphitheatre are just minutes from the Junction 11 on the M5 and only 1½ miles from Cheltenham town centre.The Bacon Theatre and Prince Michael Hall are accessed via the Hatherley Road entrance to Dean Close School. Simply follow the brown tourism signs from either end of the Hatherley Road. For satellite navigation purposes only, enter the postcode GL51 6EP. The Tuckwell Amphitheatre is accessed from Shelburne Road (GL51 6HE) which may also be approached from Hatherley Road. There is free on-site parking available at both sites. Please be aware that spaces cannot be guaranteed during busy periods so please allow plenty of time for parking.

Public Transport Directions

By rail: The Bacon Theatre is ½ mile from Cheltenham Spa railway station, with direct links to London Paddington, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. By Bus: Buses 97 and 98 from Gloucester stop in Hatherley Road near to the Bacon Theatre drive. The 94 bus from Gloucester stops on the Lansdown Road. The D bus from Cheltenham stops in Shelburne Road.

 

Opening Times

Season (12 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025)*
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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