London shows
Moving Parts is assured in staging, sound, and, well, Shakespeare. I look forward to what they pick next.
- Summer 2025
- Vanity Fair Tour
Keats House, Hampstead – 5th July.
Coram’s Fields, London – 6th July.
Abney Park, Stoke Newington – 10th July.
Dulwich Picture Gallery, London – 17th July.
The Actors Church, Covent Garden – 18th July.
Stephens House & Gardens, Finchley – 24th July.
The Actors Church, Covent Garden – 8th August.
Holland Park, London – 14th August.
A Fresh Take on the Classics
Founded in 2023, Moving Parts Theatre Company creates inventive, visually rich adaptations of classic works. With a bold outdoor style and a passionate creative team, we bring unforgettable theatre to heritage venues across the UK.
In 2024, we toured our production of Much Ado About Nothing, set in 1960s Sicily, across 17 stunning outdoor heritage venues to sold out audiences.
“Amazing vocal talents and musicianship, as well as brilliant acting…”
Lincolnshire World Review
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 Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing, we return in Summer 2025 with Vanity Fair — a riotous romp through Regency England.
- Reimagining classic plays with bold, playful direction
- Bringing open-air theatre to historic and unique venues
- Uncovering timeless stories through movement, music, and wit
Next Up: 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 will transport audiences from Regency salons and ballrooms to the battlefield of Waterloo!
🎼 Music by Tamara Douglas-Morris
💃 Movement by Nevana Stojkov
🎬 Directed by Joanna Nevin, Martin South & Simona Hughes
TOUR DATES & VENUES
Keats House, Hampstead – 5th July. Tickets Here
Coram’s Fields, London – 6th July. Tickets Here
Abney Park, Stoke Newington – 10th July. Tickets Here
Dulwich Picture Gallery, London – 17th July. Tickets Here
The Actors Church, Covent Garden – 18th July. Tickets Here
Stephens House & Gardens, Finchley – 24th July. Tickets Here
The Actors Church, Covent Garden – 8th August. Tickets Here
Holland Park, London – 14th August. Tickets Here
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!