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The Pickwick Papers Summer Open Air Theatre

An outdoor performance of Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers Gates open at 18.30 for picnics, please bring own seating, indoors if wet


men in period costume on a carriage, pulled by two horses, laughing and raising a glass

In the Summer of 2026, Rain or Shine plan to take you into the delightfully chaotic Victorian world of The Pickwick Papers, where misadventure and merriment collide in a whirlwind of Dickensian absurdity!

Join the lovable Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric band of companions as they bumble their way through confusing courtships, courtroom shenanigans, questionable duels, and carriage rides gone terribly wrong.

Expect fast-paced wit, slapstick, more multi-rolling mayhem, and a cast of larger-than-life characters in this brand new and hilarious adaptation by Jon Legg.

Dickens has never been this delightfully unpredictable! Secure your seat and prepare for an uproarious adventure with the Pickwick Society—where the only certainty is a thoroughly good time to be had by all!

Tickets available online


  • Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026
  • Location: Dore Abbey, HR2 0AA
  • Cost: £8.61 to £19.51 (inc booking fee)
  • Time: 7.30pm - 10.30pm