Curtain rises on Lee Valley Regional Park’s summer of outdoor entertainment
Date Published: 02/07/2010
Lee Valley Regional Park, London’s biggest open space, today raised the curtain on an exciting and varied programme of theatrical and musical performances.
Each production takes place at a spectacular outdoor venue within the Park’s 10,000 acres of open space, stretching along the River Lee from Ware in Hertfordshire to East India Dock Basin on the Thames.
‘The Story of Cinderella’ and ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ will take place at the WaterWorks Nature Reserve and Golf Centre, an urban treasure in Leyton, located just a few miles from central London. The Nature Reserve houses one of the largest bird hides in London and attracts a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects. Over 350 species of plant have been found on the site, so it’s well worth exploring before the show starts.
Children will particularly enjoy the classic Roald Dahl family favourite ‘James and the Giant Peach’ showing at Gunpowder Park, a 222 acre country park in Essex, just south of Waltham Abbey and the M25 (between Junctions 25 and 26). Why not take a walk or cycle and explore the different habitats, looking out for the range of birds, dragonflies and butterflies that call the Park home.
Music aficionados will appreciate Jazz in the Garden in the beautiful Myddelton House Gardens in Enfield, with BBC Jazz Singer of the Year Anthony Strong and his band or a classical performance by the Bloomsbury String Quartet.
Book your tickets now: call the Information Service on 08456 770 600 or visit www.leevalleypark.org.uk
The Story of Cinderella - Outdoor Theatre
Saturday 10 July, 15:00, Adult £7.50, Child £5, booking advised
The Wadham Players present Charles Way's stage adaptation of this children's classic fairytale. To book visit www.wadhamplayers.co.ukor call 020 8527 4690. Tickets also available at the venue. WaterWorks Nature Reserve and Golf Centre, Lammas Road, off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7NU.
Much Ado about Nothing - Outdoor Theatre
Wednesday 28 July 19:30, Adult £12, Conc £8, booking advised
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents an outdoor production of Shakespeare's romantic comedy about a mischievous pair of lovers due to be married. Call the Information Service to book on 08456 770 600.
WaterWorks Nature Reserve and Golf Centre, Lammas Road, off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7NU
Jazz in the Garden – Musical Entertainment
Sunday 1 August 18:00 - 20:00, Adult £7.50, Conc £6, booking advised
Enjoy a summer evening in the beautiful Myddelton House Gardens in Enfield, with BBC Jazz Singer of the Year Anthony Strong and his band. Why not bring a picnic, a rug and a bottle of wine! Close to London, the gardens offer a diverse plant collection, beautiful carp lake, conservatory, rock garden and a number of historical artefacts. The Gardens are also home to a National Collection of Dyke Medal winning Iris (the highest award that is given to Iris). Call the Information Service to book on 08456 770 600.
Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 9HG
James and the Giant Peach - Outdoor Theatre
Tuesday 24 August 15:00, Adult £10, Child £6, family ticket £30, booking essential, for all the family
Illyria Theatre Company presents their adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's classic. Follow the adventures of James as the strongest bag of magic in the world makes the most marvellous things happen. He befriends some very peculiar insects and escapes the clutches of his terrible aunts inside a giant peach. No seating provided. Call the Information Service to book on 08456 770 600.
Gunpowder Park, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3GP.
Strings in the Garden – Musical Entertainment
Sunday 5 September 18:00 – 20:00, Adult £7.50, Conc £6, booking advised,
The Bloomsbury String Quartet will perform a selection of popular classic works to enjoy in the beautiful surroundings of Myddelton House Gardens. Why not bring a picnic, a rug and a bottle of wine! Close to London, the gardens offer a diverse plant collection, beautiful carp lake, conservatory, rock garden and a number of historical artefacts. The Gardens are also home to a National Collection of Dyke Medal winning Iris (the highest award that is given to Iris). Call the Information Service to book on 08456 770 600.
Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 9HG
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Notes to Editors
Lee Valley Regional Park stretches 26 miles along the River Lee from Ware in Hertfordshire to East India Dock Basin on the Thames. The Park’s 10,000 acres comprise a diverse mix of heritage sites, nature reserves and open green spaces alongside world class sports facilities, attracting over 4 million visitors every year.
Close to Enfield and central London, Myddelton House Gardens is a true gem boasting a beautiful carp lake, conservatory, rock garden and a number of historical artefacts. The Gardens are an all year attraction, offering ample parking for coaches, discounts for groups and a seasonal events programme, including guided walks and talks and jazz / classical music evenings.
Lee Valley Regional Park is playing an active part in the London 2012 Games. The Lee Valley White Water Centre (just north of the M25, near Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire) and the VeloPark and Hockey and Tennis Centres in Olympic Park will be owned, managed and funded by Lee Valley Regional Park in legacy. They join our existing sports facilities which include Lee Valley’s Athletics Centre, Riding Centre and Ice Centre to create a chain of sporting excellence across the region.
Press Information:
For more information, images and interviews please contact Lee Valley Regional Park Authority Media Officers:
Jackie Tolland: 01992 709 933, (M) 07739 990 151, (E) jtolland@leevalleypark.org.uk
Michelle Rosenberg: 01992 709 830, (M) 07920 810 403, (E) mrosenberg@leevalleypark.org.uk