Enjoy the magic of outdoor theatre at the Cathedral
Step into the stunning grounds of Peterborough Cathedral this summer and enjoy the magic of outdoor theatre beneath the open sky.
With timeless classics and family favourites, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Gather your friends and family and even the dog, bring a picnic, and settle in for an afternoon or a balmy evening of exceptional live performances.
Here’s what’s in store:
TREASURE ISLAND
July 14, 3.30pm & 6.30pm Long John Silver and his crew of salty old sea dogs are weighing anchor across the UK this summer with the classic pirate tale Treasure Island.
Presented by Quantum Theatre, this swashbuckling, action packed adventure is bursting with high drama, swordfights, sea shanties and of course Long John Silver and his parrot Cap’n Flint in a brand new adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson family favourite.
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC July 2, 11am & 2pm Hosted within the beautiful walled Cloisters, this fully interactive, one-hour theatrical experience is specially designed for pre-school children.
Packed with music, storytelling, and joyful surprises, it’s the perfect way to spark young imaginations in a safe and enchanting outdoor setting.
THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT & BENJAMIN BUNNY July 20, 3.30pm & 6.30pm Quantum Theatre’s much-loved adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny is back.
Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves in all sorts of scrapes, caught In a net, trapped by a snarling cat and face to face with Mr McGregor himself! How will they ever escape?
Can Old Mr Bunny come to the rescue in time? And whatever will Mr McGregor make of all those footprints in the flower beds?
OTHELLO
August 18, 7pm Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for Othello, one of the most captivating and thrilling plays ever written.
See it performed how William Shakespeare first saw it, as The Lord Chamberlain’s Men – with a history stretching back to Shakespeare’s original company – present this play in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
A powerful story of deception, jealousy and a man that loved not wisely but too well.
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ
August 28, 3pm Step onto the Yellow Brick Road this summer with DOT Productions’ magical family theatre adventure, Frank L. Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
In this fast-paced 60-minute production, Dorothy is swept into a dazzling world where nothing is quite as it seems and adventure waits around every corner. Along the way she encounters curious companions, peculiar places, and powerful forces that test courage, kindness, and belief. Bursting with fun, silliness, and lively songs, this fantastical retelling sparkles with imagination and theatrical magic.
Created for families and audiences of all ages.
LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN August 28, 7pm DOT Productions presents Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan, a sparkling revival brimming with wit, charm, and the company’s signature comedic flair.
This nimble five-actor adaptation brings Wilde’s razor-sharp dialogue and delicious social satire to life with inventive staging and playful character doubling. When Lady Windermere begins to suspect her husband’s loyalty, a mysterious woman’s arrival threatens to upend her world.
A whirlwind of gossip, temptation, and mistaken intentions follows—leading to a revelation that challenges every assumption.