Next year’s Wells Theatre Festival
will be held
Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th July 2023
Complementing the current Wells Literary, Arts, Comedy and Food festivals, the Wells Theatre Festival aims to attract a theatre-going public of all ages, whilst also encouraging young people to participate in theatre practice. Oscar winning actress, Dame Judi Dench and renowned director, Sir Richard Eyre are patrons for the festival.
Watch the video to hear what visitors to the Festival have to say about it!
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – OCTOBER 2021
We were proud to perform Shakespeare’s classic in the Cathedral as part of the Festival Of The Moon. See more photos here.
PREVIOUS YEARS’ PHOTOGRAPHS
We have some great photos from previous years’ rehearsals and performances at the Festival. View the Gallery now.
WANT TO PERFORM AT NEXT YEAR’S FESTIVAL?
We’re always looking for new acts and actors to take part in the Festival’s productions. Tempted to get involved? Find out more.
2022 PROGRAMME
Browse the 2022 Festival programme (printable PDF format)
OUR PATRONS
We are delighted to have Dame Judi Dench and Sir Richard Eyre as our patrons.
VOLUNTEERS
Come and help out at the Festival. We need people who love theatre to join us back and front of house.