Bold Outdoor Theatre. Classics Reimagined.
"This troupe can make anything engaging....Vivacious, enthralling theatre "
- Summer 2025 - Vanity Fair Tour
Rauceby Hall, Lincolnshire – 20th/21st/22nd June.
Keats House, Hampstead – 26th/27th June.
Worcester College, Oxford – 29th June.
Brighton Open Air Theatre, East Sussex – 3rd/4th July.
Keats House, Hampstead – 5th July.
Coram’s Fields, London – 6th July.
Abney Park, Stoke Newington – 9th/10th July.
Norwich Plantation Garden – 11th July.
Stow Hall, Norfolk – 12th July.
Creake Abbey, Norfolk – 13th July.
Dulwich Picture Gallery, London – 17th July.
The Actors Church, Covent Garden – 18th July.
Berkhamsted Castle, Hertfordshire – 19th July.
Ingatestone Hall, Essex – 20th July.
Stephens House & Gardens, Finchley – 24th July.
Hindringham Hall, Norfolk – 25th July.
Hoveton Hall, Norfolk – 26th July.
Thorington Open Air Theatre, Suffolk – 27th July.
Pembroke College, Cambridge – 31st July/1st August.
Leicester Cathedral – 2nd August.
St Pauls Walden Bury, Hertfordshire – 3rd August.
The Actors Church, Covent Garden – 8th August.
Lewes Castle, East Sussex – 9th/10th August.
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A Fresh Take on the Classics
Founded in 2023, Moving Parts Theatre Company creates bold and inventive adaptations of classic works. With a distinctive outdoor style and a passionate creative team, we bring unforgettable theatre to heritage venues across the UK.
In 2025, we toured our adaptation of Vanity Fair across 21 stunning outdoor heritage venues to sold out audiences and a rapturous response.
Photography & Vidoegraphy - Jason Harris
Our mission
Our mission, as a touring outdoor theatre company, is to take a fresh perspective on classics, finding playful and theatrical ways to mine the material and uncover what the story is really about.
Following the success of Much Ado About Nothing in 2024 and Vanity Fair in 2025, we return in 2026 with a brand new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey…….Watch this space!
- Reimagining classic plays with bold, playful direction
- Bringing open-air theatre to historic and unique venues
- Uncovering timeless stories through movement, music and wit
Reviews & Audience Feedback
"A constant infusion of humour, pathos, and innovation' ★★★★★
"An exceptional adaptation which is bursting full of heart and cheeky joie de vivre." ★★★★★
"Vanity Fair is comedic, charming and full of the fun of the fair." ★★★★
"Prepare to be dazzled by the movable feast that is Moving Parts’ Vanity Fair."
"The best theatre production I have seen in the last five years!"
"What an amazing experience! Fantastic cast, wonderful setting… A perfect night out. Such a brilliant theatre company!"
"You've achieved such a sense of the crazy carousel of the novel without sacrificing clarity. The design, movement and music are gorgeous"
"Deserves an Operation Mincemeat Type journey..."
Outdoor Theatre
We perform in stunning heritage venues across the UK, turning gardens, ruins, and courtyards into living stages.
Classic Stories
From Macbeth to Vanity Fair, we bring new life to timeless tales through bold adaptation and fresh direction.
Live Music & Movement
Original scores and inventive choreography make each show a sensory and emotional experience.
Engaging Audiences
We create vibrant, high-energy shows that captivate audiences of all ages — from seasoned theatregoers to curious newcomers.
VANITY FAIR
A carousel of scandal, wit, and war.
Becky Sharp. Waterloo. Social climbing, scandal, and satire — all in one wild ride. Moving Parts’ brand new adaptation of Thackeray’s novel, featuring original music, movement, and immersive outdoor staging.
Welcome to the whirligig of VANITY FAIR and take your place on the carousel, among the social climbers, buffoons and preening dandies. In a world of gossip and speculation, where scandal and celebrity can turn on a sixpence, we follow the twisting fortunes of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley.
This brand new adaptation of Thackeray’s rarely performed tale of greed, ambition, love and betrayal transports audiences from Regency salons and ballrooms to the battlefield of Waterloo!
🎼 Music by Tamara Douglas-Morris
💃 Movement by Nevana Stojkov
🎬 Adapted by Joanna Nevin, Martin South & Simona Hughes. Directed by Simona Hughes.
Summer 2025 TOUR DATES & VENUES
Rauceby Hall, Lincolnshire – 20th/21st/22nd June.
Keats House, Hampstead – 26th/27th June.
Worcester College, Oxford – 29th June.
Brighton Open Air Theatre, East Sussex – 3rd/4th July.
Keats House, Hampstead – 5th July.
Coram’s Fields, London – 6th July.
Abney Park, Stoke Newington – 9th/10th July.
Norwich Plantation Garden – 11th July.
Stow Hall, Norfolk – 12th July.
Creake Abbey, Norfolk – 13th July.
Dulwich Picture Gallery, London – 17th July.
The Actors Church, Covent Garden – 18th July.
Berkhamsted Castle, Hertfordshire – 19th July.
Ingatestone Hall, Essex – 20th July.
Stephens House & Gardens, Finchley – 24th July.
Hindringham Hall, Norfolk – 25th July.
Hoveton Hall, Norfolk – 26th July.
Thorington Open Air Theatre, Suffolk – 27th July.
Pembroke College, Cambridge – 31st July/1st August.
Leicester Cathedral – 2nd August.
St Pauls Walden Bury, Hertfordshire – 3rd August.
The Actors Church, Covent Garden – 8th August.
Lewes Castle, East Sussex – 9th/10th August.
What to know about your visit
Whether it’s your first outdoor theatre experience or your tenth, a little preparation goes a long way. From seating and weather to food, timings and accessibility, here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the performance comfortably and confidently.
Weather: Rain doesn’t stop us!
- Come prepared by packing a waterproof
- No umbrellas during performances please as they obstruct views
- We’ll ONLY cancel performances if the weather becomes dangerous
- Prepare for a hot day by bringing sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses
- We also recommend some insect repellent
- Bring a coat too in case it gets chilly when the sun sets
Comfort
- A few of our venues have a limited amount of seating available – but to be on the safe side, we recommend you:
- Bring a cushion, camping chair, or a blanket
- The advantage of sitting on blankets is that you are more likely to be given a space near the front
- If in doubt, do check with the venue directly about seating
Wheelchair access
- Some of our venues are wheelchair accessible. Please check directly with them before booking.
Food and Drink
- For most of our venues, you are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy during the performance
- However, some venues sell snacks and drinks, so picnics might not be welcome- every place is different so do check first
- We recommend you always bring a bottle of water at the very least.
Timings
- We recommend you arrive 20 – 30 minutes before the performance starts to find your spot, settle and enjoy a refreshment
- Late comers will be admitted but are unlikely to get a good view!
- Performance length is 2 hours plus a 20-minute interval
- Some venues prefer a 30-minute interval, so do check if you have a train to catch!
Photography
- We love seeing your photos online after each performance!
- Please remember to tag us on:
- When taking photos, please be respectful of those around you. Not everybody will want to be caught on camera, so do please focus on yourselves and the performers, also remember to keep the flash turned off.
Pet friendly
- Some venues allow well behaved dogs, but do check directly with them first
- Guide / Assistance dogs are always welcome
What they say about us
Wow, wow and wow – loved your show in Oxford tonight. We gave up our usual Sunday roast to be there and glad we did. Very imaginative and creative in every respect and so much energy from your performers. I never expected you to hold the attention of 3 teenagers for 3 hours. But you succeeded. And … they came away singing and smiling!
