Wells Theatre Festival is BACK
Thursday 7th – Sunday 10th July 2022
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Bid for your chance to WIN a limited edition Twelfth Night poster signed by our patron Dame Judi Dench!
We will be auctioning this wonderful poster by our very own Robyn Hepburn, signed by Dame Judi, on Saturday 9th July after the matinée performance at 17:15 on the set in front of the Cathedral. Volunteers will be on hand to welcome you.
Alternatively, we are accepting sealed bids beforehand. Please email your bid by 12:00pm on Saturday 8 July to alex@wellstheatrefestival.org and she will respond confirming receipt.
All proceeds will go towards production costs for the Festival or invested in next year’s event.
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.
2019 PROGRAMME
Browse the 2019 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.