Five Children and It

About the Performance 

The five children – Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother, known as the Lamb – are playing in a gravel pit one morning when they uncover a rather grumpy and sometimes tricky Psammead, a sand-fairy with the ability to grant wishes. Join them on their adventures as they learn what it is to be careful what you wish for!

Based on the classic children’s novel by Edith Nesbit – with live music and puppetry throughout – children and adults alike will love this ever-popular story reimagined for the stage.

Critics have said of our previous shows:
Grapevine Live “Warm and welcoming, clever and creative – a wonderful afternoon of entertainment!” (The Wind in the Willows)

This performance is suitable for age 3+

Ticket and Important Information

Adults £18
Children (5-17) £12
2 Adult family (2+2) £55
1 Adult family (1+2) £38

Open Air Theatre tickets are not included in Museum membership, members need to book tickets to attend the theatre performances.

Doors will open from 5.00pm with performances starting at 5.30pm.

There are no allocated seats for the performance, so you are free to sit where you would like. We just ask that you are mindful of other ticket holders when choosing your spot! Please note that seating won’t be provided so you will need to bring your own chair or picnic blanket. You are also welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy, and top up with drinks and snacks from our shepherd hut.

Our Museum shepherds hut will be open from 5.00pm before the performance and during the interval offering hot drinks, alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks and ice creams.
Please note that the Museum café closes at 4:45pm and hot food stops at 3:00pm.

The performance will be taking place outside and the British weather can be unpredictable so please ensure you are dressed appropriately and bring your own seating. In the unlikely event of a downpour, we will have waterproof ponchos available to purchase from our Museum gift shop. Also, please do also bear in mind that despite the heat during the day, the temperature can drop quite significantly once the sun goes down so you may wish to bring extra layers. Please note that dogs are NOT permitted at the evening theatre performances.