22 Apr Enjoy a summer of live entertainment at RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Under a star-studded sky, surrounded by lush summer blooms, RHS Garden Hyde Hall, near Chelmsford, is inviting you to an evening out with friends and loved ones as they get ready to host outdoor live music and theatre evenings, held in the beautiful surroundings of the garden in full summer bloom.
Theatre – The Importance of Being Earnest
Fri 14 June
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…? Best friends Jack and Algy have both created alter-egos to win the affections of their beloveds; but when will they stop being Ernest and start being, well, earnest?
Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners.
Music – Juke Box Jets
Thu 20 June
Vintage Rock and Roll band, capturing the unique sounds of iconic artists such as Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and many more.
Music – Wild Boys!
Fri 21 June
80s tribute band covering hits from Phil Collins, Duran Duran, Queen, Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, Prince, Erasure, Human League and many more!
Music – Exposé
Sat 22 June
Exposé have been entertaining sell-out crowds for over forty years with their versions of 90s classics right up to present-day anthems. A superb night of singing and dancing is guaranteed.
Theatre – Robin Hood
Fri 12 July
Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone’s favourite archer.
Theatre – The Merry Wives of Windsor
Fri 16 August
Sir John Falstaff, everyone’s favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the wives of two wealthy merchants. But, wise to his wily ways, the ladies take the opportunity to punish Falstaff by playing a series of hilarious tricks on the nincompoop knight.
