3 September
The Great Gatsby
Enjoy an unforgettable open-air theatre experience on the Croquet Lawn as This Is My Theatre bring The Great Gatsby to Doddington Hall.
Step into the roaring 1920s, where the champagne flows, the jazz trumpet blows, and the American Dream gleams with irresistible allure. This electrifying stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel brings Jay Gatsby’s glittering world to life — a place of opulence, obsession, and heartbreak.
As Nick Carraway is drawn into the orbit of his mysterious neighbour, the secrets behind Gatsby’s lavish parties begin to unravel, revealing a story of love lost and illusion pursued.
Featuring live music and a dynamic ensemble, This Is My Theatre’s adaptation invites audiences to experience one of literature’s best-loved stories like never before — glamorous, grandiose and undeniably… Great.
Bring a chair and a picnic, and prepare to be entertained and transported. Book early to avoid missing out!
Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Adapted by Ethan Taylor
Directed by Sarah Slator
Assistant Direction by Chloe Bond
Music by Simon Stallard
Make a night of it
A special offer exclusively available to Theatre guests only!
Book to stay the night in our accommodation and you don’t have to worry about travelling home. Park for free, pop in for a drink at the Grain Store before the show, and enjoy a short stroll back to your accommodation at the end of the night.
After a good night’s sleep, you can join us for a delicious breakfast in either our Farm Shop café or Grain Store café.
Tailor Rooms 1, 2, 3 or 4 – £130
Delaval Rooms 1 – £180
Delaval Rooms 2 & 3 – £160
Please get in touch to book your stay: stay@doddingtonhall.com / 01522 699162
This offer is subject to availability and for event guests only. You will need to have booked your theatre tickets prior to booking accommodation. B&B payment is payable in full upon booking and is non-refundable or transferable.
Times & Tickets
- Adult £20
- Child (16 & under) £14
- Thursday 3 September 2026 Starts 7pm*
* Gates open from 6pm
Important
Information
Booking & attendance
Please note that your tickets cannot be transferred, exchanged or refunded.
The performance will go on no matter the weather. Please check the forecast prior to setting off and come prepared.
Seating is not assigned and chairs are not provided. Please bring your own pop-up/foldaway chairs (or equivalent) with you.
Large parasols, pop-up tents and sunshades will impair the view of other patrons and will not be permitted.
The performance starts at 7pm with doors opening at 6pm. Entrance to the performance is via the Gatehouse at the front of the Hall.
Tickets will be checked on arrival. You can print your ticket or show it on your phone (please make sure to download or screenshot the full e-ticket as mobile signal can be poor onsite).
Only assistance dogs are allowed.
Photography is permitted, however for the enjoyment of others please do not stand during the performance and do not use flash.
Programmes will be available to purchase on arrival.
You are very welcome to bring a picnic with you, however, picnic tables are not permitted, and all waste must be removed at the end of the performance.
A bar will be available on the Croquet Lawn selling a range of bar/soft drinks – card payments only.
Please note that the performance takes place on a grassed area and is accessible via gravel pathways and a small ramp.
Toilets, including a disabled access toilet, are open in the Gardens.
About This Is My Theatre
Founded in 2016 by Artistic Director Sarah Slator, This Is My Theatre produces classical plays and literary adaptations that are accessible to all audiences, particularly those living in rural communities.
Based in Sussex, the company tours nationally, bringing atmospheric theatre to a wide range of spaces, from churches and cafés to cathedrals, car parks, care homes and coastal forts. Each production is carefully tailored to its setting, creating memorable performances in beautiful and unexpected places.
This Is My Theatre regularly works with charities and heritage sites, with proceeds from performances helping to support the upkeep and restoration of the special places it visits.
