Wise Owl Theatre Company

10/06/2026

08/06/2026

Sneak peek from rehearsals for A Summer Night at the Musicals ✨

What an incredible journey it’s been bringing this show together.

A huge thank you to our fabulous cast, creative team, crew, musicians, and everyone working behind the scenes.

🎭🎶✨
Director
Producer
Lighting/Stage Manager .westwood

06/06/2026

LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKETS! ✨🎭
Join us this evening for A Summer Night at the Musicals at Thornton Open Air Theatre!
Pack a picnic, sit under the stars, and let us transport you straight to the West End with an unforgettable evening featuring some of the most beloved and brilliantly written songs in musical theatre history. From show-stopping anthems to heart-stirring ballads, it’s the perfect summer night out for musical lovers of all ages.
Don’t miss your chance to experience live music, great company, and theatre magic in a truly unique outdoor setting.

06/06/2026

🎭✨ LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKETS! ✨🎭
Join us this evening for A Summer Night at the Musicals at Thornton Open Air Theatre!
Pack a picnic, sit under the stars, and let us transport you straight to the West End with an unforgettable evening featuring some of the most beloved and brilliantly written songs in musical theatre history. From show-stopping anthems to heart-stirring ballads, it’s the perfect summer night out for musical lovers of all ages.
Don’t miss your chance to experience live music, great company, and theatre magic in a truly unique outdoor setting.

02/06/2026

🌳🏹 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT 🏹🌳

Wise Owl Theatre is delighted to announce the cast for our exciting production of Robin Hood & His Animal Friends, coming to the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham on 27th–28th June.

⭐ Starring pantomime legend Andrew Ryan as the Sheriff of Nottingham!

🌟 Lucy Davenport

🌟 Chloe-Jane Thorpe

Music .gilbrook
Director .matthew
Producer

Join Robin Hood and his lovable woodland friends for a heartwarming family adventure packed with laughter, music, mischief and fun for all ages.

📍 Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
📅 27th–28th June

Who’s excited to venture into Sherwood Forest with us? 🌲🦊🦉🐿️

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29/05/2026

MUSICALS & PICNICS IN THE WOODS 🎭✨

We want to know…

If you could pair your favourite musical number with the perfect picnic treat, what would it be? 👀🍓🥂

🎶 Mamma Mia — a chilled bottle of prosecco and strawberries

Now it’s your turn…

👇 Comment your favourite musical theatre song + the picnic snack or drink you’d pair it with!

The best ones might even feature on our stories 👀

Then experience the magic for real at West End in the Woods 🌲✨
A spectacular evening of iconic musical theatre hits, live under the stars at Thorington Open Air Theatre.

🧺 Pack your picnic
🥂 Pour the drinks
🎭 Sing your heart out

⚠️ Tickets are selling fast — book now to avoid missing out.

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25/05/2026

🧺 MUSICALS & PICNICS IN THE WOODS 🎭✨

We want to know…

If you could pair your favourite musical number with the perfect picnic treat, what would it be? 👀🍓🥂

🎶 Mamma Mia — a chilled bottle of prosecco and strawberries

Now it’s your turn…

👇 Comment your favourite musical theatre song + the picnic snack or drink you’d pair it with!

The best ones might even feature on our stories 👀

Then experience the magic for real at West End in the Woods 🌲✨
A spectacular evening of iconic musical theatre hits, live under the stars at Thorington Open Air Theatre.

🧺 Pack your picnic
🥂 Pour the drinks
🎭 Sing your heart out

⚠️ Tickets are selling fast — book now to avoid missing out.

TheatreUnderTheStars MammaMia Wicked Hamilton SummerNights MusicalFans ThoringtonTheatre LiveEntertainment SuffolkSummer

24/05/2026

WEST END IN THE WOODS 🌲

Don’t miss your chance to experience an unforgettable summer evening of musical theatre under the stars at Thorington Open Air Theatre 🌙🎭

Featuring iconic songs from:🎶 Matilda🎶 Wicked🎶 Hamilton🎶 Frozen🎶 Mamma Mia!🎶 Moulin Rouge🎶 Dear Evan Hansen🎶 The Greatest Showman…and many more!

With West End stars, powerhouse vocals, magical open-air surroundings and all your favourite musical moments, this is set to be one of the highlights of the summer ✨

Pack your picnic, pour the prosecco and join us for a spectacular night of music, joy and theatre magic 🧺🥂

⚠️ Tickets are going quickly — book now to avoid disappointment.

📍 Thorington Open Air Theatre

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22/05/2026

WEST END IN THE WOODS 🌲

Don’t miss your chance to experience an unforgettable summer evening of musical theatre under the stars at Thorington Open Air Theatre 🌙🎭

Featuring iconic songs from:🎶 Matilda🎶 Wicked🎶 Hamilton🎶 Frozen🎶 Mamma Mia!🎶 Moulin Rouge🎶 Dear Evan Hansen🎶 The Greatest Showman…and many more!

With West End stars, powerhouse vocals, magical open-air surroundings and all your favourite musical moments, this is set to be one of the highlights of the summer ✨

Pack your picnic, pour the prosecco and join us for a spectacular night of music, joy and theatre magic 🧺🥂

⚠️ Tickets are going quickly — book now to avoid disappointment.

📍 Thorington Open Air Theatre

16/05/2026

WEST END IN THE WOODS 🌲

Make it a night for ALL the family — including our four legged friends 🐾🌲🐶✨

Don’t miss your chance to experience an unforgettable summer evening of musical theatre under the stars at Thorington Open Air Theatre 🌙🎭

Featuring iconic songs from:

🎶 Matilda🎶 Wicked🎶 Hamilton🎶 Frozen🎶 Mamma Mia!🎶 Moulin Rouge🎶 Dear Evan Hansen🎶 The Greatest Showman

…and many more!

With West End stars, powerhouse vocals, magical open-air surroundings and all your favourite musical moments, this is set to be one of the highlights of the summer ✨

Pack your picnic, pour the prosecco and bring the whole family along for a spectacular night of music, joy and theatre magic 🧺🥂

Well behaved dogs are very welcome — because magical summer nights are even better when everyone’s invited 🐾

⚠️ Tickets are going quickly — book now to avoid disappointment.

📍 Thorington Open Air Theatre