Outdoor theatre: The (Almost) Complete History of Britain
The Vyne
Date: - 20th Jun 2026
Time: Gates 5.45pm | Performance 7-9pm
Price: Range from Adult (aged 17+) £16, Child (aged 5-16) £9, under 5s go free. Booking essential. Tickets are non-refundable.Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in under 2 hours.
Have you ever wanted to see the life of Henry VIII told as a romantic comedy or the tale of the Spanish Armada reimagined as a light operetta? Probably not. But that won’t stop The Pantaloons retelling great moments from the country’s past in a variety of surprising genres! Featuring live music, audience interaction and wild historical inaccuracy. “Laugh-out-loud funny… endless verve and utterly infectious joy.” (Northwich Guardian) Outdoor theatre – please bring a picnic and something to sit on and dress for the weather.
(The show will continue in most conditions.)
With gates opening at 5.45pm, bring your picnics, blankets, camping chairs and torches to the north lawn for an evening of lively entertainment. There’s a ten-minute walk between the carpark and the north lawn so make sure you can comfortably carry all your belongings. Assistance dogs only are welcome, and the performance runs 7-9pm and includes a 20-minute interval.
Book tickets online
Suitability
Families welcome
Meeting point
Once you’ve shown your ticket, follow the main path to the north lawn.
What to bring and wear
It might be summer, but the evenings can get chilly. Bring jumpers to pull on as the temperature lowers and wear comfortable outdoor clothing. Please bring a picnic and something to sit on!
Accessibility
This performance is held on a grassed area. There is a small slope as you come off the gravel path and head to the performance.
Other
It’s about a 10 minute walk from the visitor car park to the north lawn. You’ll need to be able to carry your chairs and picnics up so make sure your things aren’t too heavy.
Address
The Vyne, Sherborne St John, Hampshire, RG24 9HL
Free parking in visitor carpark off Morgaston Rd at RG26 5EB what3words: ///pizzeria.person.gone