This play will be performed on the front lawn of Wallsworth Hall, by Tethered Wits, the premiere open-air theatre company in the Cotswolds.
The Importance of Being Earnest – by Oscar Wilde
The Tethered Wits Academy presents the timeless tale of identity, wit and cucumber sandwiches: The Importance of Being Earnest.
Upper class bachelors, the well-meaning John Worthing and playboy Algernon Moncrieff, create different identities for themselves to pursue two wonderfully eligible ladies, Cecily Cardew and Gwendolyn Fairfax. However, their identity misadventures lead to twists and turns in their tumultuous romantic journeys, all under the watchful eye of the inimitable Lady Bracknell.
Oscar Wilde’s legendary satirical comedy is a modern classic, dazzlingly brought to life in a stunning open-air setting.
👨👩👧👦 Age Guidance: 8+
🕒 7pm. Running Time: 2 hours (including a 20 minute interval)
🚪’Doors open’ 45 minutes before the performance begins for picnics. Please note that the Nature in Art Coffee Shop will close at 5pm.
General admission: £17.60. Concessions: £15.40. Under 16: £13.20
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Find out more about Tethered Wits on their website: https://www.tetheredwits.com/
An great opportunity to meet some of the participating artists in the Ancient Trees Exhibition from 6pm – 8pm and to hear a short talk from the founder of the Arborealists, Tim Craven (c7pm). A good opportunity to introduce your friends to Nature in Art. (Voluntary donations would be appreciated).
To book your free ticket(s) click HERE
An illustrated talk by Simon Trapnell giving an insight into the history of Wallsworth Hall, the home of Nature in Art.
This is part of Gloucester’s 2024 Heritage Open Days
Book your free place by either calling 01452 731422 or texting 07774 803177
An illustrated talk by Simon Trapnell giving an insight into the history of Wallsworth Hall, the home of Nature in Art.
This is part of Gloucester’s 2024 Heritage Open Days
Book your free place by calling 01452 731422 or texting 07774 803177
An illustrated talk by Julian Hight, which coincides with the exhibition by The Arborealists. Julian is a designer, photographer and musician and a well known writer and speaker. He has had a passion for trees since childhood. His published books include Britain’s Tree Story, World Tree Story and Britain’s Ancient Forest Legacy and Lore. Britain has the least forest cover in northern Europe, but is thought to host its highest number of ancient trees. So, join Julian for this beautifully illustrated talk and hear about some truly magnificent living legends of the arboreal world.
Includes archive and contemporary photography and specially written music and video.
Doors open 7pm to view galleries.7.30pm finger buffet followed by talk. PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE HERE.
An evening with members of the Cotswold Astronomical Society to experience some star gazing and learn a little about the sky at night.
Full details to be published soon.
An illustrated talk by Jacq Garner
What do birds, ancient Egypt, model making, calligraphy, and Nature in Art have to do with rocks and fossils? They all played essential roles on the path to Jacq Garner’s latest exhibition, GeOdyssey. In this presentation, Jacq gives a glimpse behind the scenes at the inspirations and processes she uses, and discusses how these seemingly random themes wove together, culminating in a radical change of artistic style. An inspiring evening for all.
(Jacq also works under the name Jackie Garner)
Join us to hear the The Tuesdays Singing Group as they get us in the festive mood. This choir was formed in 2015 and is one of three community groups that are part of ‘The Cheltenham Singing Groups’, directed by Louise Johnson. Based in Up Hatherley, the choir is made up of a range of people – different singing experiences, ages, occupations and life stories – but one of the main connections they have in common, is the joy of singing!
This is a great opportunity to also have FREE access to view THE BIRD PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR beforehand, making it a wonderful evening event.
Part of the proceeds from this evening’s performance will be donated to Emmaeus, a Gloucestershire homelessness charity.
Doors open 7pm, mince pies and mulled wine 7.30pm followed by event
Doors open at 6.30pm to view the Wildlife Photographer of the Year photographs and the museum galleries
Bring a pudding for 2 people and spend an evening trying other people’s puddings from 7.30pm!
To book tickets (£5) visit Nature in Art or call Simon on 07774 803177 or Brian on 07721 315684 (even if you pay on the night, it would help to know if you intend to come!)
Proceeds will go towards projects in Ghana overseen by Caendon
An illustrated talk by Tony McFarlane
Tony is an avid collector and admirer of Ladybird books with a personal collection in excess of2000 copies. This talk on the history and art of Ladybird books will have a particular emphasis on the portrayal and promotion of the natural world in all it’s forms from the 1940’s to 2000. In the past, Nature in Art has shown original artwork from Ladybird books by, for example, Charles Tunnicliffe, so this is great opportunity to spend an absorbing evening applauding the work of the great Ladybird artists and illustrators who contributed to this iconic series, loved by so many.
- Doors open 7pm to view exhibitions
- 7.30pm finger buffet
- 8.10pm talk
To book, click here