This charming thatched seventeenth-century barn was transformed into a theatre by Ellen's daughter, Edy Craig. Edy was a prolific theatre practitioner herself and in 1929, a year after her mother’s death, Edy opened the Barn Theatre with the intention of holding an annual performance to commemorate her mother’s life.
Over the years, many famous actors have trod the boards here, from John Gielgud to Sybil Thorndike amongst many other leading actors of the twentieth century. The walls of the theatre echo with a theatrical history. Today the barn is still used for a diverse programme of theatre with a variety of award-winning actors, talks, and exhibitions that take place throughout the year.
Following another sell-out season last year, our 2020 programme is set to be busier than ever before. There is so much happening, from theatre and comedy, opera and open-air performances, to yoga, talks, tours and children’s shows.
