Theatre of Dreams
Sun 23 Aug, 2026, 1pmTuckwell Open-Air Theatre Festival 2026: Theatre of Dreams
Standard: £15
Concession: £13
Under 18: £8
Please note this is an Open-Air event in the Tuckwell Amphitheatre, the surrounding site has uneven terrain underfoot with no flat level access to the seating area. If you have accessibility needs, please contact the Box Office to discuss suitability of the venue. Hot and cold drinks, including alcoholic beverages, will be available to purchase along with a selection of snacks, sweets and chocolate. Picnic Hampers Are available to pre-order when you purchase your tickets on our website. Please bring low-backed seating (camping/deck chairs are ideal) and prepare for all weathers. In the event of unsafe weather this event will transfer into the Bacon Theatre.
Please check this webpage for updated details on the day.
Tuckwell Open-Air Theatre Festival 2026: Theatre of Dreams
Brought up in genteel Edwardian Cheltenham in a house near Pittville Pump rooms, Rowena Cade was educated at the prestigious Cheltenham Ladies College. In her teens as World War 1 broke out, she chose to break in Canadian horses in nearby Prestbury Park for the war effort.
So why then did she leave her genteel life in Cheltenham behind to buy a Cornish headland for £100?
Together with her gardener Billy, they worked endlessly, transforming a gorse and rocky Cornish cliff-face into an open-air theatre with just hand tools and an occasional stick of dynamite.
The Minack is a living theatre in every sense. Its dramatic setting is breathtaking in any weather and the remarkable woman who built it is equally inspiring.
This play written by local Playwright Rachel Tobin is performed by actors from Malvern Skyline Productions and produced and directed by Rachel. Previous plays performed to sell out audiences, include ‘The Last Free Rave’ and ‘Malvern’s Secret War Heroes’.
Please note this is an Open-Air event in the Tuckwell Amphitheatre, the surrounding site has uneven terrain underfoot with no flat level access to the seating area. If you have accessibility needs, please contact the Box Office to discuss suitability of the venue. Hot and cold drinks, including alcoholic beverages, will be available to purchase along with a selection of snacks, sweets and chocolate. Picnic Hampers Are available to pre-order when you purchase your tickets on our website. Please bring low-backed seating (camping/deck chairs are ideal) and prepare for all weathers. In the event of unsafe weather this event will transfer into the Bacon Theatre.
Please check this webpage for updated details on the day.
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Booking Fee:
Ticket purchases are subject to a non-refundable £2.00 booking fee per cart.Tickets are non-refundable and we regret that we are unable to refund tickets unless a show is cancelled.
Please note: Wheelchair spaces are available at the rear of the stalls, please contact the box office for more details.
Concessions:
These apply to over 60s, students, children under 18, and registered unemployed patrons.ID may be required. (Concession prices are subject to certain shows only).
Registered disabled patrons are also entitled to a concessionary ticket, plus a second ticket for a companion to join them for the event free of charge. Please call the box office to arrange this and to discuss any specific requirements you may have.
