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Barn Theatre - Welwyn Garden City
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Set in a 17th century farm building, the Barn is a community theatre in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England dedicated to the performing arts and theatrical productions for all.
Rehearsals are well under way for the second of the 2026 plays at The Barn - Dancing at Lughnasa- and no Ruth & Hannah are not already bored with sitting in a rehearsal room it is relevant to the plot. Come & find out why 6th 14th February. Tickets www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
January 10, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Kick off the new year by booking tickets for ''The Unfriend' opening on Jan 16th. It's a dark comedy about a couple who befriend an eccentric American on holiday. Expecting never to see her again, they're shocked when she announces she’s coming to stay! buff.ly/58cYPrd
December 27, 2025 at 8:07 AM
'The Unfriend' opens on Jan 16th & is sure to cure those January blues. A biting, dark comedy about Peter and Debbie who befriend an eccentric American while on holiday. Expecting never to see her again, they're shocked when Elsa announces she’s coming to stay! buff.ly/58cYPrd
December 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Audience reactions to The Children’s Hour this week have been incredible:
⭐ “Incredibly intense and thoroughly engaging”
⭐ “Stunning performances”
⭐ “Top quality and totally devastating”

We’re performing all week — grab your tickets now and see what everyone’s talking about.
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The Children's Hour - opening tonight! There’s no better time to experience Lillian Hellman’s gripping play, where a single lie changes the lives of two teachers—showing how quickly fear can outrun truth.

Tickets available here:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
November 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
With opening night just days away, anticipation is in the air for Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour — a powerful and unmissable production that will stay with you long after the curtain falls.

Opens Friday, running until 22nd November.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
There’s still time to grab your tickets for The Barn’s next show, The Children’s Hour — a gripping and timeless drama about lies, reputation, and the destructive power of gossip.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
November 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Meet the girls.

Don’t miss The Children’s Hour at The Barn, 14th-22nd November.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
November 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Rehearsals for The Children’s Hour are now on stage! The set’s coming together, and our cast and crew are working hard to create an unforgettable production. We open 14th November — don’t miss it!

www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
When a child's lie shatters their world, two teachers must confront the consequences of rumour and betrayal - but will they be vindicated?

Discover the power of The Children’s Hour — a gripping drama at The Barn this November.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
October 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Four exciting productions are coming soon:
🍎 The Children's Hour 14th - 22nd Nov
🎄 A Sherlock Carol 12th - 20th Dec
🔪 The Unfriend 16th - 24th Jan
☘️ Dancing at Lughnasa 6th - 14th Feb
Tickets for all these are on sale now - book soon and support your local theatre company!
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Here's a little look at the cast of The Children's Hour in rehearsals. Don't forget to book your tickets soon as this is likely to be a sell-out show. 14th - 22nd November.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
October 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Following the huge success of the young cast in Midsummer Night's Scream, we're l
bringing The Children's Hour to the main auditorium with a fantastic cast, including many young actors, from 14th November. Rehearsals are well underway - book your tickets early!
October 25, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The reviewer in WHT says: "I’ve reviewed many Barn productions over the years, and can say, with all honesty, that I’ve never seen an audience reaction quite as rapturous. And quite right too! There is so much to praise in this show – the production values are off the scale."
Don't miss it!
October 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
5 Star Review for Midsummer Night's Scream!
Welwyn Hatfield Times says this production is: "A creative triumph for the Barn, it showcases the energy and talent of its young performers, while reminding us that theatre is at its best when it dares to take risks." Don't miss it!
October 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🎭 Rory Kinnear's "The Herd" is garnering exceptional comments from the audience!

Don't miss your chance to experience this heartfelt play. It's on stage only until Saturday 27th Sept! ⏳

🎟️ Grab your tickets NOW: www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
September 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"The Herd" by Rory Kinnear is getting rave reviews from the audience! 🎭

Don’t miss your chance to experience this emotional show, only until Saturday 27th September!

🎟️ Get your tickets NOW before they’re gone - www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
September 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🎭 "The Herd" by Rory Kinnear at The Barn Theatre is getting incredible reviews from those who’ve already seen it!

You’ve got until Saturday 27th to catch this must-see show. Get your tickets NOW before they’re gone! 🎟️✨

#TheHerd #RoryKinnear #BarnTheatre #TheatreLovers #LastChance
September 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The cast have all worked so hard and are very much the characters on the script pages, the crew have produced a set worthy of The Barn high standards now we invite you to come and see The Herd, the first production of 2025 / 2026 season.
Tickets on sale www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
September 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The Barn Theatre are putting on an additional performance of the Herd as a charity night with the ticket sales less minimal costs will be donated to The Rennie Grove Peace Hospice.
Tickets are now on sale www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
September 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The set is almost complete, the cast are motivated and comfortable on stage, the crew are now fully prepared, the director is almost happy, front of house is ready for opening night only thing now missing is YOU.
book tickets www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
September 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Only 10 days before opening night of The Herd and set is becoming more of the finished article, It requires set designer set builders set dressers lighting team & of course coffee maker They may be behind the scenes but are intrepid & integral.
Book tickets
www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
September 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
After all the absHERD puns over recent social media posts, THE HERD will be on the Barn stage from 19th September. Don't COWer away - be BULLish because tickets are selling fast! www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
August 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Rehearsals are well on the way for The Herd at The Barn. It is exciting to see how the cast are getting in to their characters. Expect laughter pathos and the unexpected.
Opening night 19th September & tickets are now on sale for the run www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
August 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Don't these characters look charming and a happy and contented family group! Is that really the case you can find out from 19th September with the first performance of The Herd which opens The Barn 2025 / 2026 season.
Tickets now available www.ticketsource.co.uk/barntheatre/...
August 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM