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Constable 250: The Hay Wain Open Air Theatre

As part of our 250th Anniversary Celebrations of Constable's birth, this highly acclaimed play by Packing Shed Theatre returns to Flatford. With music that has been described as East Anglia's very own Les Miserables, the play brings to life the...

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As part of our 250th Anniversary Celebrations of Constable's birth, this highly acclaimed play by Packing Shed Theatre returns to Flatford. With music that has been described as East Anglia's very own Les Miserables, the play brings to life the people that populate the picture; lives defined not by simplicity and virtue, but by hardship, hope and resilience.

Turning the traditional, bucolic, chocolate box ideal of The Hay Wain on its head, you'll never look at the landscape in quite the same way again.

This is an open air theatre event in the Granary Garden at Flatford. Refreshments will be available before the start and in the interval.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £21.50
Concession £19.50
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The basics

Booking details

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Suitability

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Granary garden at Flatford

What to bring and wear

This is an open air event that will take place whatever the weather, so please come prepared. It will be dark when you leave, so please bring a torch.

Accessibility

Access to the Granary garden is level. There is a small blue badge car park, an accessible toilet and Changing Places facility

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