Events - all proceeds go towards keeping the Gardens open for all to enjoy
Sunday Lunch in the House
Sun 19th May
Sunday is lunch served in the house from 12:00 to 14:30.
Booking for lunch is essential please email info@stephenshouseandgardens.com giving number of guests and time required and a contact phone number
or call 020 8346 7812, option 1,
Guided Tour
Thu 23rd May
19.00
A summer evening guided tour of the main house and its gardens including the Bothy Garden
Tickets £13.50 including a glass of wine
Expressive Ink Drawing Workshop
Sun 26th May
13.00 -16.00
An Event for London Creativity and Wellbeing Week
Did you know that Stephens House & Gardens was home to the 19th century manufacturer of the "indelible blue-black" writing ink, Stephens' Ink? Ink is also a fantastic medium for creating expressive drawings!
Visual artist Rebekah Dean will be presenting an Expressive Ink Drawing Workshop in appreciation of this wonderfully creative and versatile medium.
The group will be walking and exploring the gardens for inspiration and experimenting with drawing techniques using dip pens, brushes and inks.
All materials will be provided
Tickets £25. Adults only
The Private World of Spike Milligan
Sun 9th June
An opportunity to take a look at Spikes unseen archive guided by his daughters Jane and Sile Milligan,
Small groups. Multiple slots - booking essential
Tickets £13.50 - Please note May date Sold out
Sunday Lunch in the House
Sun 16th Jun
It just happens that out Sunday lunch date is Father's Day - so why not treat Dad?
Sunday is lunch served in the house from 12:00 to 14:30.
Booking for lunch is essential please email info@stephenshouseandgardens.com giving number of guests and time required and a contact phone number
or call 020 8346 7812, option 1,
Click the link to see the menu
The Importance of Being Earnest
Thu 20th Jun
19.30
Out Door Theatre on the Main Lawn
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…?
Best friends Jack and Algy have both created alter-egos to win the affections of their beloveds; but when will they stop being Ernest and start being, well, earnest?
Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. This energetic and musical production from the critically-acclaimed company infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs and frantically funny physical theatre to give this perennially popular play a hilarious contemporary twist!
Tickets £18.00, under 16 yrs £14.00
Wildflowers - Watercolour Workshop
Sun 23rd Jun
13.00 - 16.00
In this workshop you’ll enjoy learning a range of watercolour techniques in a loose style.
Local tutor and professional artist Laura Fishman, has chosen a variety local wildflowers that are colourful and simple, yet have unique features. The class is suitable for all levels of artists, beginners to advanced.
Attendees to bring their own materials - follow link for details
Tickets £45
Please Note: If you need materials Laura can provide them for you for a small fee of £5.00, payable to her in cash on the day.
To find out more about Laura Fishman’s art, visit her website: http://www.laurafishmanart.com
Great Expectations
Thu 27th Jun
19.30
Out Door Theatre on the Main Lawn
A terrifying encounter with an escaped convict on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the decaying Miss Havisham; the sudden appearance of a mystery benefactor - this series of events change the orphaned Pip’s life forever as he eagerly abandons his humble origins to become a gentleman.
Delivering high comedy and dark drama, follow Pip’s journey through adversity to discover the true nature of his ‘great expectations’.
Tickets £18.00, under 16 yrs £14.00
Please read the FAQs
Wuthering Heights
4th & 5th July 19.30
Outdoor Theatre in the Bothy Gardens
Step into the haunting moors of the 1800s, and let Lockwood and Nelly take you on a journey back in time to experience the passion, love, hatred and betrayal in Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights.
Experience the gripping drama as it undergoes a chilling gothic retelling, set against the backdrop of the stunning Bothy Gardens at Stephens House & Gardens.
With music, movement and immersive elements, Midnight Circle Productions welcome you to their Summer tour, following the footsteps of Heathcliff and Cathy.
The Offie and Broadway World nominated theatre company, Midnight Circle, are thrilled to invite you to their second show of 2024!
Age 14+ - may include dark, frightening scenes
Tickets:
Early bird Full £20, under 18yrs £15 (subject to availability)
Full £25, under 18 yrs £20
Previous reviews:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A brilliantly performed and original take on the Frankenstein tale, with some genuinely emotional and horrifying moments" - Set The Tape
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Immersive Picture of Dorian Gray by Midnight Circle Productions is an electrifying, thrilling and heart-wrenching take on the classic play" - London Theatre Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Hugely inventive and entertaining" - Reviews Hub
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The intensity of most scenes is such that you are drawn into the drama, like it or not" - Broadway World
The Secret Garden
Sun 14th Jul
14.00
Out Door Theatre in the Bothy Garden
Join Mary, Colin and Dickon as they tell you the story of their favourite place in the world - The Secret Garden. A brand new re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book brought to you by The Plandits. Suitable for anyone aged 6+ who loves literature and the great outdoors, this heartfelt, energetic show is full of original music, puppetry, interaction and laughs. As the three characters discover the transforming power of being active, the magic of nature and the joy of play, we’re sure you’ll leave this performance with a renewed enthusiasm for the world around you
Tickets £18.00, under 16 yrs £14.00
Robin Hood
Thu 18th Jul
19.30
Out Door Theatre on the Main Lawn
Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone's favourite archer.
Pernicious Prince John and the shifty Sheriff of Nottingham have hatched a plan to put a stop to Robin Hood's charitable crime spree once and for all. Can they outwit the outlaw? Or will Robin hit the target once again?
Find out in the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons' innovative take on the myth featuring live music and audience interaction.
Prepare to have your blocks busted, your rips roared and your swashes well-and-truly buckled!
Tickets £18.00, under 16 yrs £14.00
Summer Party
Fri 19th Jul
Join us in the Gardens for an evening of live music from SH&G favourites the The Johns,
Follow our Hits Trail to win Sunday Lunch for four, try your hand at some garden games or just relax in our beautiful Gardens.
Cash bar and barbecue.
Tickets £10.50, Members £6.00
Over 18's only Entrance from 19.00
Please note : We are a licensed Premises. Alcohol not purchased on the premises is not allowed
The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck
Weds 24th - Fri 26th July 11.00 & 14.00
New for 2024, Quantum presents a delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved tale — The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck .Prevented from hatching her eggs at the farm, foolish Jemima goes in search of a nesting place in the forest and soon she meets a charming ‘gentleman’ who offers her the perfect nesting place in his wood-shed.
But why is his wood-shed full of feathers and why is he asking her to collect the herbs for roast duck?
Back at the farm, the Collie-dog, Kep, puts two and two together, but will he be in time to rescue Jemima from her fate?
Tickets £12.50, Early Bird Four Tickets for £45 (subject to availability)
Under 2's go free - please read FAQS before booking
Yoga
Regular online class every tuesday at 10am - all proceeds to the House & Gardens
A simple one hour online session for beginners / intermediate, designed to both strengthen, stretch and relax the body. Using both static and dynamic poses, the focus will be on mindful breath and movement.
Session at 10am Join from 9.55am You can log on a few minutes before for a chat or ask questions
Contact Paul on 07768 353108 for further details or email pauljsalman@hotmail.com with any questions or if it is your first session. An email link will be sent out on the day out on the day or on the Yoga whatsApp group. ( Let Paul know if you what to join the Whats App group.)
Please wear loose clothes, you need a yoga mat (or similar) and may be a thin blanket for relaxation. Recommended donation £7 to £10