Open Air Theatre at Grosvenor Park
Kristy Stott, Theatre EditorBook now
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2025
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This summer, Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre hosts three spectacular open-air productions: a fresh and feisty take on Pride and Prejudice, a gripping new mystery with The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, and a joyful walkabout Alice in Wonderland for younger audiences and families.
Boasting a 500-seat in-the-round space and a lush parkland setting, Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is one of the UK’s best-loved outdoor venues. Established in 2010 and produced by Chester’s award-winning cultural centre Storyhouse, it regularly plays to sold-out audiences all summer long.
Pride and Prejudice (4 July – 31 August) returns to launch the season with Jane Austen’s much-loved tale of wit and unexpected romance. Expect sharp dialogue, dashing drama and a fresh outdoor take on this literary classic – perfect for picnics, prosecco and summer evenings.
In contrast, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (18 July – 31 August) brings mystery and mayhem to Chester in a sharp new adaptation of Conan Doyle’s classic. Join the world’s most famous detective as he tackles a thrilling new case, packed with twists, turns and theatrical flair in the open air.
Alice in Wonderland (25 July – 30 August) is the third production in Grosvenor Park’s fabulous 2025 progamme. Specially created for younger audiences and families, this joyful walkabout show winds through the park, introducing a colourful cast of curious characters before a magical finale on the open-air stage. Perfect for summer adventures, big imaginations and little legs.
Light summer nights, the pleasing pop of corks, pre-show picnics and content audiences – open-air theatre is one of our favourite things. With almost eight weeks of exceptional performances, good company and fresh air, Chester is serving up the magic again this summer.