There's nothing quite like enjoying a bit of culture in the great outdoors. Listed here are six fabulous outdoor performance areas where theatre and opera lovers can enjoy some of their favourite shows in style.
1. Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London, UK
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is the only permanent professional outdoor theatre in Britain. There are 1240 seats, yet people who've been there say that it is an intimate setting. Guests can enjoy wine picnics on the lawn or in their chairs, surrounded by fairy lights. On now is The Lord of the Flies, The Beggar's Opera, Pericles, and Crazy for You.
2. Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston, Texas
Miller Outdoor Theatre offers diverse entertainment for free. There are musical concerts of every genre, including classical and jazz, dance, theatre, films, and more. Seats are covered which is ideal. After all, no one likes getting rained on or having the hot sun glaring down on their head. Families can also enjoy picnics on the hillside before or after performances.
3. Shakespeare's Globe, London, UK
The Globe is home to all of the great playwright's performances. Built as a typical Elizabethan theatre, it is absolutely stunning and an experience that should not be missed. Seated tickets have the privilege of being covered. Cheaper (£5) tickets require that audience members stand in the pit in traditional 16th century style.
4. Minack Theatre, Cornwall, UK
"Minack" in Cornish means a rocky place, which is perfect because the Minack theatre is made entirely of stone and is situated right on the sea. It is a very fabulous place to visit or take in a show. The theatre was planned, built and financed by one very ambitious woman, Rowena Cade.
5. Fondazione Arena Di Verona, Verona, Italy
This beautiful collosseum is home to many musical and theatrical performances, including La Traviata, Aida, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Nabucco, La Boheme, Romeo et Juliette, Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Carmen, Il Trovatore, Tosca, and Rigoletto.
6. The Crosby Theatre, Santa Fe Opera, US
The Crosby theatre has won a number of architectural awards for being state-of-the-art. It combines contemporary style with traditional building materials. More than the beauty of the theatre itself, guests can also enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, with the Jemez Mountains to the west and the Sangre de Cristo to the east.
Theatre and opera in themselves are enchanting, so to combine them with extraordinary views and stunning architecture, these outdoor spaces are able to create an exceptional experience that guests will remember and rave about for the rest of their lives.
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