The Ellen Terry Barn Theatre

The Ellen Terry Barn Theatre Theatre society, created by Edy Craig in 1928. Performing in Dame Ellen Terry’s honour for over 90 years.

Join us on 13 June at 7:30pm for Jarman, Mark Farrelly’s extraordinary solo portrait of Derek Jarman - artist, filmmaker...
22/05/2026

Join us on 13 June at 7:30pm for Jarman, Mark Farrelly’s extraordinary solo portrait of Derek Jarman - artist, filmmaker, gardener, activist, and one of Britain’s most fearless creative spirits.

Directed by Sarah‑Louise Young, this vivid, intimate performance traces Jarman’s life with wit, beauty and emotional force, capturing the man behind the myth and the courage behind the art.

With rave reviews and an Off‑West End Award nomination, Jarman promises an unforgettable evening at the Ellen Terry Barn Theatre.

🎟️ Tickets available now. Link in bio

We’re delighted to share the official poster and full cast list for this year’s summer production at The Barn: Oscar Wil...
20/05/2026

We’re delighted to share the official poster and full cast list for this year’s summer production at The Barn: Oscar Wilde’s sparkling comedy The Importance of Being Earnest.

This wonderful company will be bringing wit, mischief and cucumber sandwiches to Smallhythe this July:

Gwendolen Fairfax - Jemima Bowler
Cecily Cardew - Louise Kimber
John Worthing (Jack) - Andrew McGrath
Algernon Moncrieff - Seth Ringrose
Rev. Canon Chasuble - Charlotte Eastes
Merriman & Lane - Peter Mould
Miss Prism - Susannah Mayor
Lady Bracknell - Rachel Kimber

Directed by Zo Biba Leonard

Performed in association with the National Trust at the historic Ellen Terry Barn Theatre, this production promises all the elegance, absurdity and razor‑sharp humour that make Wilde’s play such a perennial favourite.

With heartfelt thanks to Peter M for the photography.

Tickets available from the National Trust:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/smallhythe-place/events/2cf8bbed-9e78-4ee2-a5f0-0e9081c5da70

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A one‑man tour‑de‑farce.” — View From The Gods (Brighton)Falstaff at the Quay Theatre, Sudbury, Tuesday 9 Jun...
17/05/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A one‑man tour‑de‑farce.” — View From The Gods (Brighton)

Falstaff at the Quay Theatre, Sudbury, Tuesday 9 June, 7:30pm

Falstaff strides back onto the stage for his final stop on the tour in a riotous celebration of wit, mischief and larger‑than‑life storytelling.
Blending Shakespeare’s beloved rogue with the real Sir John Fastolf, this imaginative one‑man performance uncovers the man behind the legend - full of humour, heart, and centuries‑old charm.

Tickets available now: quaysudbury.com/events/falstaff

18th and 19th June 2026Hotbuckle present: Return of The NativePopular Shropshire based Hotbuckle Productions are bringin...
15/05/2026

18th and 19th June 2026
Hotbuckle present: Return of The Native

Popular Shropshire based Hotbuckle Productions are bringing their latest adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s classic to Smallhythe this Summer.

Hotbuckle Theatre returns with its unmistakable blend of wit, invention, and emotional clarity in a bold new staging of Thomas Hardy’s The Return of the Native. With their trademark physicality and rich storytelling, Hotbuckle breathe fresh life into Hardy’s windswept world of passion, rivalry, and fate. Expect a production that captures both the sweeping drama of Egdon Heath and the intimate, human struggles at the heart of the novel.

Hotbuckle's shows are always popular at The Barn so advance booking recommended!

www.ticketsource.com/ellenterrybarntheatre

Next at The Barn: JARMAN 13 June 2026 - 7:30pmFilm-maker. Painter. Activist. Icon.Mark Farrelly’s acclaimed solo show r...
13/05/2026

Next at The Barn: JARMAN
13 June 2026 - 7:30pm

Film-maker. Painter. Activist. Icon.

Mark Farrelly’s acclaimed solo show resurrects Derek Jarman with fire, humour and breathtaking honesty - from Prospect Cottage to the heart of Soho and beyond. A celebration of courage, creativity and living boldly.

★★★★★ “Fabulous, thought‑provoking stuff” - Bum on a Seat
★★★★ “Mesmerising… stunning theatre” - Theatre‑News.com

🎟️ Book now — this will sell fast.

https://www.ticketsource.com/ellenterrybarntheatre/jarman/e-qgjzvl

It’s been something special hearing live music fill the Ellen Terry Barn Theatre over the past two weekends. First we we...
12/05/2026

It’s been something special hearing live music fill the Ellen Terry Barn Theatre over the past two weekends. First we welcomed with 'As the Snow Falls', bringing songs and storytelling to our stage. Then, last week, Brothers Broke took us on a journey through the sounds and stories of Dylan and Lennon in 'When Judas Met John'.

A wonderful reminder of how powerful music can be in this space.

Thank you to our wonderful audiences, who were warm, engaged, and captivated throughout both shows. Wishing both companies the very best as they continue their tours.

A roaring start to our Bristol run - Falstaff opened last night at the wonderful Alma Tavern & Theatre to a brilliantly...
06/05/2026

A roaring start to our Bristol run - Falstaff opened last night at the wonderful Alma Tavern & Theatre to a brilliantly warm and lively audience. Laughter, mischief, and just the right amount of glorious excess filled the room… exactly as the old rogue would have wanted.

If you missed opening night, there’s one final chance to catch the fun this evening. Expect wit, wine, and a larger-than-life Falstaff in full flight - but be quick, tickets are going fast and we’d hate for you to miss out.

Join us for a fittingly raucous finale

05/05/2026

Opening tonight in Bristol!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A one‑man tour‑de‑farce.” — View From The Gods (Brighton)Shakespeare’s greatest rogue is in Bristol for two ni...
05/05/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A one‑man tour‑de‑farce.” — View From The Gods (Brighton)

Shakespeare’s greatest rogue is in Bristol for two nights only.
Mike Stoneham brings Falstaff roaring to life in a swaggering, funny and unexpectedly moving solo performance that’s been winning praise across the tour.

🎭 Alma Theatre, Bristol
📅 Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th May
⏰ 8pm
🎟 Tickets available now from:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/almatheatrecompany/2086642

A bold, mischievous, story‑packed evening that dives into the legend, the lies and the larger‑than‑life heart of Falstaff.

https://viewfromthegods.co.uk/2026/04/07/falstaff-lantern-theatre-brighton/

This Thursday at the Barn...Listed by Counter Culture as one of "five shows not to be missed at this year's Edinburgh Fr...
04/05/2026

This Thursday at the Barn...

Listed by Counter Culture as one of "five shows not to be missed at this year's Edinburgh Fringe," we are thrilled to confirm this popular and excellently reviewed show will be playing at the Ellen Terry Barn Theatre on 7th May 2026. Written and presented by Irish duo Brothers Broke, the brothers strip bare a carefully selected repertoire of Dylan and Lennon songs, and present them raw and unplugged around a story of the influence, jealousy, parody and respect that each artist had for the other.

This engaging show compares the like-minded and socially conscious lyrics of Dylan and Lennon and deals with the relevance of their political messaging, written up to sixty years ago, in today’s world. It also addresses key questions regarding their relationship – why was Lennon in awe of Dylan only to deride him years later? And why did Dylan keep it to himself that he "Really dug the Beatles"?

The show has been described as “a must-see for anyone who appreciates the power of music to evoke emotions, inspire reflection, and shed light on the socio-political landscape”.
Whether you’re looking for a raw and energetic acoustic performance of some great Dylan and Lennon songs or wish to appreciate a unique in-person performance of a thought-provoking concept, this show is for you.

The show is a proud holder of the coveted “Sell-out Show” Laurel awarded by Edinburgh Fringe.

https://www.ticketsource.com/ellenterrybarntheatre/when-judas-met-john-dylan-and-lennon/e-rbmkvy

🎭 Falstaff storms into the Alma Tavern & Theatre this May Shakespeare’s most infamous knight takes centre stage in this...
04/05/2026

🎭 Falstaff storms into the Alma Tavern & Theatre this May
Shakespeare’s most infamous knight takes centre stage in this acclaimed one‑man performance by Mike Stoneham, adapted from Robert Nye’s celebrated novel and directed by Peter Mould.

A hilarious, poignant and brilliantly human portrait of the fat, vain, boastful rogue we all think we know — with a surprising dose of real medieval history woven in. Audiences across the UK have called it “spellbinding”, “extraordinary” and “an absolute riot”.

📅 5–6 May, 8pm
📍 Alma Tavern & Theatre, Bristol
🎟 Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/almatheatrecompany/2086642

Step inside for a night of bravado, mischief and storytelling at its finest.

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