Brownsea Open Air Theatre

Name: Brownsea Open Air Theatre
Address: Poole, BH151SB, GB
Telephone: +447845782924
Price range: ££
Rating: 4.9

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One of the biggest theatrical projects in the south, the annual production is set on The National Tr
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But there is more to the B.O.A.T experience than just the performance. The short ferry journey from Poole Harbour really sets up the evening, and sailing back to shore at night under the stars is memorable. Patrons often go to the island using their ticket from 5:00pm and explore the island or picnic. The ticket price includes the island landing fee, so you don't need to pay anything else to enjoy

the island. A project that takes many months to prepare each year, it is an experience that cast, crew and audience remember for a long time and relish to come back each year.

22/08/2024

Ever wondered what it takes to design a set and production lights from start to finish?
From initial sketches in the pub to the final production, our brilliant designer and technician, Kevin Wilkins shows you his process.

14/08/2024

As the dust begins to settle after our summer of Macbeth, we offer a big hug of thanks to the nearly 200 volunteers who work tirelessly to make BOAT a success.

What a wonderful, enthusiastic, generous group of people you are.

Thank you.

📸 Jayne Jackson Photography

12/08/2024

Thank you all our wonderful audiences this summer.
It has been our complete pleasure to perform Macbeth for this our 61st season.

The auditorium is now empty for another year - but keep watching to see what 2025 brings…

📸 Jason Green

09/08/2024

This is how we feel knowing that tonight is the final performance of Macbeth 😭

📸 Jayne Jackson Photography

04/08/2024

One final week to go! 🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️

📸 Neil Goridge

31/07/2024

'Both sides are even: here I'll sit i' the midst:' - Act 3, Scene 4

We are about to reach the halfway point of our production of Macbeth!

📸 Jayne Jackson Photography

28/07/2024

We hope we never have to sell any of these….
But if you need them, we’ve got you covered!

Available to purchase from the Front of House Tent on Church Field for £3

26/07/2024

10 things you may not know about BOAT ...

24/07/2024

The BOAT Tote - take us with you wherever you go!

Available from the Front of House Tent on Church Field for £4

23/07/2024

It's Opening Night of Macbeth! 🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️🗡👑

📸 Jayne Jackson Photography

22/07/2024

📸 Neil Goridge

22/07/2024

🕖 Don’t forget there is a big change this year!
Our performances start at 7pm instead of the usual 7.30pm.
Please refer to your tickets for boat times.

21/07/2024

📸 Barbara Szente

21/07/2024

Fancy a sneak peak at the Macbeth programme?!
This year we are focusing on our incredible 60 year history, so grab your copy from a member of the Front of House Team on the Quay or in the Information Tent on Church Field.

Souvenir programmes are £5 and are packed full of colour photography and fascinating information about the production.

20/07/2024

📸 Barbara Szente

19/07/2024

📸 Goridge

18/07/2024

📸 Neil Goridge

16/07/2024

📸 Barbara Szente

14/07/2024

📸Neil Goridge

14/07/2024

And so, our countdown has begun.
10 days and counting...
📸Barbara Szente

21/06/2024

BOAT has a six page spread in Dorset magazine out on 21 June. It features our director Chaz Davenport: his life in theatre and his approach to directing Macbeth.
Don’t miss out on a copy of Dorset magazine. Order from your local newsagent or go on line at https://www.dorset-magazine.co.uk

18/06/2024

With just over a month to go, our outdoor rehearsals are in full swing, and the anticipation is building. Here’s a sneaky peek!

Photos: Barbara Szente

14/05/2024

**SOLD OUT**
Due to overwhelming demand, tickets for all of our performances of Macbeth have now completely sold out!

We’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has purchased tickets for this year’s production, and, of course, for all your continued support.

04/05/2024

Macbeth 2024 - for those of you who like your plays a little on the dark side.
https://www.brownsea-theatre.co.uk/tickets/

29/04/2024

**TICKET AVAILABILITY**
Soooo, tickets are selling super fast for this year's production of 'Macbeth'. If you are planning on coming, we'd advise you to book your tickets sooner rather than later, as it looks this production may sell-out fairly quickly...

To get your tickets, head on over to:
https://www.brownsea-theatre.co.uk/tickets/

23/04/2024

**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT**
After sixty years of performing the plays of Shakespeare on Brownsea Island, we are sad to announce that the Brownsea Open Air Theatre’s 2024 Macbeth will be the last production in our established format on the island.
For more information on this decision and what it means for the future of BOAT see https://www.brownsea-theatre.co.uk/our-future

22/04/2024

And so it's begun.
Today was the table readthrough for our 2024 production of Macbeth, in anticipation of full rehearsals kicking off this week. We can't wait for you to see it!
Photos: Barbara Szente

31/03/2024

**UPDATE** Yes, sadly this isn't true. We wish it 'twere, but no. Twas a jape, a prank, a ruse, an amusing lark on this first day of April.

**NEWS** Ravens take centre stage in a bold twist on Shakespeare's Macbeth.

In a groundbreaking fusion of nature and stagecraft, ravens are being meticulously trained to play a pivotal role in this year’s innovative outdoor production of Macbeth. Renowned for their intelligence and adaptability, these avian actors are undergoing rigorous training, mastering cues and movements to seamlessly integrate into the production - from flying in props for the human actors, to simple choreography with the dancing witches. Trained handler, Lisa Porolf (pictured here with one of her ‘actors’ Barry) is working closely with the birds, shaping their behaviours to evoke the eerie atmosphere of the Scottish play.

Director Chaz Davenport is thrilled to have them aboard: “With their ominous presence and uncanny ability to captivate an audience, the ravens bring an unparalleled authenticity to the portrayal of the supernatural elements within Macbeth's tragic tale, elevating the theatrical experience to 'soaring' new heights.”

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Poole
BH151SB

Telephone

+447845782924

Website

http://www.brownsea-theatre.co.uk/

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Ever wondered what it takes to design a set and production lights from start to finish? From initial sketches in the pub to the final production, our brilliant designer and technician, Kevin Wilkins shows you his process. #macbeth #setdesign #lighting #openairtheatre #shakespeare

A snippet from the first day of set build… Can you spot when all the work stopped for tea and cake? 🤣 #twelfthnight #shakespeare #setbuild #dayone #brownsea #illyria #theatre #openairtheatre #dorset