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Shakespeare hath ended!
This Summer, we transformed 32 of our pub gardens into the perfect setting for open-air Shakespeare with a mammoth 47 performances from July until September, our biggest year yet!
In 2019, Open Bar brought you The Merry Wives of Windsor and Romeo & Juliet for shows full of fun, laughter and sword-swinging action.
Both our tours have now finished, but watch this space to see what we have in store 2020. Shakespeare will returneth!
THE Merry wives of windsor
(NOW ENDED!)
Falstaff: a character so great, Queen Elizabeth herself commissioned a new play all about him. What followed was 'The Merry Wives of Windsor': an epic farce, a chaotic comedy, a multi-prank fiesta perfect for a night in a pub garden.
Read more Meet the cast watch synopsis
romeo & juliet
(NOW ENDED!)
In one of the Bard’s most famous plays, two households, both alike in dignity (or lack thereof, if this production is anything to go by) battle it out on the streets of Verona, while young love develops in the most unlikely place. Will there be swords? Yes. Will there be laughs? Yes. Will Romeo and Juliet get their happy ending? No. Obviously not.
Read more meet the cast watch synopsis
READ SOME OF OUR REVIEWS FROM THIS YEAR
A great experience. Acting, ambiance and the food and drink of a high standard. Already looking forward to next years production
Customer, The Plough Inn
One of the funniest shows we have ever seen- never not entertaining, the entire cast gave brilliant performances.
Janet, The Castle
Romeo and Juliet fully explored - hitting the funny bone and bringing the intriguing plot into sharp focus.
London Pub Theatres Magazine
Fantastic performance. My first experience of an 'Open Bar' show but it won't be my last. Great food and atmosphere.
Sarah, The Castle
A complete hoot from start to finish, a clever adaptation and a brilliantly accomplished cast.
Norma, The Drayton Court
WATCH OUR 2019 PERFORMANCES
Romeo & Juliet
In one of the Bard’s most famous plays, two households, both alike in dignity (or lack thereof, if this production is anything to go by) battle it out on the streets of Verona, while young love develops in the most unlikely place.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Falstaff: a character so great, Queen Elizabeth herself commissioned a new play all about him. What followed was 'The Merry Wives of Windsor': an epic farce, a chaotic comedy, a multi-prank fiesta perfect for a night in a pub garden.