
Wells Theatre Festival 2022
The Rotunda Theatre @ Bishop's Barn, Silver Street, Wells BA5 1US


The Ballad of Mulan
Theatre
The Rotunda Theatre @ Bishop's Barn
The real Chinese historical heroine that inspired Disney's original 'Mulan'
7, 8 & 10 July

Gratiano
Theatre
The Rotunda Theatre @ Bishop's Barn
Do you play the villain? A highly charged sequel to William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' exploring the politics of prejudice in the 20th Century
7 & 9 July

The War of the Worlds
Theatre
The Rotunda Theatre @ Bishop's Barn
A new adaptation of HG Wells Classic
8, 9 & 10 July

Taking Flight Festival
Theatre/ New Writing
The Rotunda Theatre @ Bishop's Barn
A New Writing Festival and nationwide Competition showcasing emerging playwrights and new work
9 & 10 July

The Trials of Galileo
Theatre
The Rotunda Theatre @ Bishop's Barn
Galileo never understood his differences with the Church. When he finally came to realise it the reason, it was too late.
9 & 10 July

Absent Friends
Theatre
The Drama Barn
by Alan Ayckbourn – A staged reading - the audience will see and hear a version of the play without full sets or costumes.
7 & 8 July

The Beast In Me
Storytelling/ Music
Wells Connect Centre
A masterfully woven tapestry of stories about our perception of beauty and the value of kindness.
7 & 8 July

Pirate Taxi Show
Circus
Cathedral Green
An outdoor aerial circus show from the award-winning makers of Flown and Home. Taking place in, on and around an old-school London Taxi.
8 July

Hero & Leander
Musical
Bandstand @ Recreation Park
Or “I Love You, But Everything is Under Water” - Sing, dance and cry with us in this bittersweet outdoor modern musical.
8 & 9 July

Whispering Willows
Theatre
Wells Connect Centre
A short, playful and wordless exploration of roots, loss and homecoming that will charm both younger audiences and any adult's inner child
8 & 9 July

The Secret Garden
Musical
Cedars Hall
This stunning musical version of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel has been adapted for the stage by Dave Simpson with music by Teresa Barlow.
8, 9 & 10July

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
Theatre
Cathedral Green
Let music be the food of love! William Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy of mistaken identities and a complex love triangle and associated hi jinks! With original music by Peter Kingston.
8 & 9 July

Opera and Musical Favourites: Power & Passion
Opera
Cedars Hall
Whether you're an experienced opera lover, or just know the famous tunes from television adverts, there's something for everyone at an Opera in a Box performance!
8 July

The Grimm Sisters
Theatre/ Storytelling
Recreation Park
The Grimm Sisters present their marvellous mix of storytelling, comedy & live music. Joyous, interactive outdoor theatre!
9 July

Instant Wit Improvised Comedy
Improvised Comedy
Cedars Hall
Fresh and inventive, each show throws up new nuggets of hilarity crafted by a company of the highest calibre.
9 July

Fate and the Unexplained
Musical
Cedars Hall
A wonderful devised musical experience with talented graduates from the Welsh College of Music and Drama
10 July

The Flying Bedroom (School Bookings Only)
Theatre
Wells Connect Centre
Follow Elinor’s magical journey as she flies from her bedroom and visits a variety of wonderful characters in some strange lands.
7 July

The Adventures of Madame Carol Sell and Mr Popsy (School Bookings Only)
Theatre
Wells Town Hall
Meet Madame Carol Sel and Mr Popsy as they present a humorous pantomime exploring how respect, friendship and cooperation can overcome rivalry and jealousy.
7 July

A Dragon’s Tale (School Bookings Only)
Performance and Workshop
Wells Connect Centre
A magical children’s story with puppets based on the legend of the Lambton Worm.
8 July