Our 2011 theatre programme - our 50th. season (!) - offers a combination of classics from Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde,  and a nostalgic music hall treat. But don't pick and choose - just come to them all!

The Garden itself is open every Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. Refreshments are usually available, and honey produced at the cottage on sale.

We're also again be hosting Essex Beekeeper's Meeting. In Britain we eat about 47,000 tons of honey each year. A bee in its lifetime gathers about 1 teaspoon of honey. Come and support those making sure some of those teaspoons originate in Essex!

The programme in PDF format is available for download here: 2011 Programme

SUMMER 2011

50th SEASON OF OPEN-AIR SHOWS

Monday May 30th
11am to 6pm

No Entrance Fee

 DICK'S DAY…
A relaxed and happy day to remember Dick and enjoy his garden. Bring a picnic, we'll provide tea, coffee and soft drinks.

If you would like to perform, contact Christine Harvey 0208 524 2607, or Christine Williams 0208 520 1598.

Saturday June 11th
Garden open at 1pm

No entrance fee

 

ESSEX BEEKEEPERS' MEETING…

A talk on a bee-related subject at 3pm.

Open to all.



Saturday July 2nd
3pm only

Adults £8.50

Children £5.00


 

DOT PRODUCTIONS
present THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, by Oscar Wilde. With six actors this young group of players make their debut at Willow Cottage Theatre.

 

 

Saturday July 9th
3pm and 7.30pm

Sunday July 10th
3pm only

Adults £8.50
Children £5.00

SOUTHEND SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
present THE TEMPEST, one of Shakespeare's final play. The rough magic of Prospero's enchanted island is the perfect setting for a summer afternoon!
 

Saturday July 23rd
3pm and 7.30m

Sunday July 24th
3pm only

Adults £8.50
Children £5.00

WADHAM PLAYERS
with their director Michael Michael, take us to The End of the Pier Show, a musical by Roger Parsley, set in an English seaside resort just before the Second World War.

Sunday September 11th 
11am - 5pm

Entrance £3.00

AUTUMN OPEN DAY

A chance to see the garden in late summer, and enjoy a special tea!