Weather Policy
Every theatre performance is unique, but this is especially the case at the Open Air Theatre where both stage and entire auditorium are uncovered.
Each visit can be distinctly different as the weather and light spontaneously interact with the play. Warm or cool, clear or overcast, the point at which dusk turns to night, being outdoors adds a thrilling contribution to our work and is an integral part of your experience here. Some of our audience's favourite memories have been of the sun breaking through the clouds during the show whilst some of the most electric performances happen in the wake of rainfall.
It's best to come prepared for all types of weather: bringing your own shade in the afternoon is particularly important as is a jumper for the end of evening performances. So sun hats, sun cream, sunglasses, raincoats and rain hats should all be considered. Although the vast majority of performances are completed each year, as the auditorium and stage are completely uncovered, we may have to stop and re-start the show.
On rare occasions, it will not be possible for us to complete the performance, but we will never cancel a performance before the advertised start time. This is because you would be amazed how often it can rain all day and then clear up just in time for the action to start and indeed, how localised bad weather can be. Also we really don't want to disappoint anyone - audiences or our actors (who are always keen to perform, if at all possible).
Please note that films and one-off live music and comedy shows are never cancelled because of the weather.
Tickets are non-refundable in the event of cancellation because of the weather but may be exchanged in accordance with the policy set out in section 5 of the Terms and Conditions www.openairtheatre.com/terms .
When you're ready to exchange:
You can either:
(a) use the weather exchange postcard which will be provided to you at the venue in the event that a show is cancelled;
(b) complete the online form available at www.openairtheatre.com/weather; or
(c) write to: Weather Exchange, Regent’s Park Theatre Ltd, Stage Door Gate, Open Air Theatre, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NU, stating your original booking order number, name, address and preferred date you wish to exchange into.
Children
Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted to the venue.
Directions
The Open Air Theatre is just a 10 minute walk from Baker Street underground station. Plan your journey by visiting tfl.gov.uk using postcode “NW1 4NU” as your destination
Walking directions from Baker Street tube station:
Exit Baker Street underground station onto Marylebone Road (the A501) and turn left. Keep walking past Madame Tussauds and at the next set of traffic lights turn left into York Gate. Continue across the traffic lights and follow York Bridge to the end until you reach the Inner Circle. In front of you are some large gates into Regent's Park. Pass through these gates into the park and keep walking straight. After a short while, you will see the theatre on your left.
Entry to the Open Air Theatre is via the box office in Queen Mary’s Garden within Regent’s Park. Following the performance, all audiences leave via the Theatre Exit Gate onto the Inner Circle.
Map & Directions: Open Air Theatre
CAPACITY: 1,200
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes – spaces are available for wheelchair users and their companions – please contact the Box Office on 0333 320 2834 for more information
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: Yes, on specific dates – please check https://openairtheatre.com/accessibility for more information
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES: Yes, BSL Performances on specific dates - please check https://openairtheatre.com/accessibility for more information.
FM ASSISTED LISTENING: Yes – please request a handset from the Box Office when booking
GUIDE DOGS: Yes – they can be looked after during the performance if required
NEAREST TRAM/RAIL STATION: Baker Street, Marylebone, Regent’s Park and Great Portland Street
BUSES: 13, 18, 27, 30, 74, 82, 113, 139, 189, 205, 274 and 453
NEAREST CAR PARKS: London Park Road