Events at Trebah Gardens

When a body is mysteriously found lying in the middle of Landsdown Manor Gardens, the police have no option but to call on Sherlock Holmes and persuade him to take on his toughest case to date.

With his loyal assistant Watson, our nation's top detective duo battles through baddies and villains to discover who is behind the murder in the garden.

Brought to you by award-winning comedy troupe Calf 2 Cow (The Jabberwocky), this brand-new adaption is an outrageous comedy full of slapstick, multi-rolling and of course pumped full of live music and rock n roll.

Presented by Troubadour Stageworks

Four young lovers, five amateur players and a warring fairy host descend on the same forest in one evening. What could possibly go wrong?

As the lines between reality and illusion begin to blur, no-one but the mischievous Puck knows what is true and what is magic...

Troubadour’s take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy will transport you from your local forest, field, hall or dell to a truly magical midsummer dream. It is a production both epic and intimate, designed to be enjoyed by all the family. It is packed with original songs and plenty of wonder.

Did you know? Midsummer is traditionally the night when the barrier between the fae and mortal world is most weak. In our production we lean into that otherworldly merger- in amongst the play of sprites, the magic, the music, the forest setting, what might happen when you become the plaything of immortals?

Praise for previous shows:.

'You really lifted my spirits. My heartfelt congratulations to you all' - Hugh Bonneville

'Great production' - Dan Snow

'Troubadour Stageworks is full of young talent' - The Fleet Street Quarter

'Its a whirlwind. It's magic. It's a thing to behold.' - BBC Radio London

Troubadour Stageworks is a registered charity (no. 1193809) working to bring access to the arts everywhere in the UK. This is delivered through touring our work to areas with no arts infrastructure and developing arts programmes with schools in remote and rural locations.

Let Squashbox Theatre be your guide to the tremendous world of trees, from branch to leaf and twig to root, from berry to blossom and bark to fruit!

Meet Craig, the friendly Forest Ranger and resident tree expert. It’s his job to make sure the woods are a peaceful and happy place, but he’s having a tough time of it today! A cheeky squirrel has stolen his Chocolate Covered Nutty Snack Bar™, his niece ‘Little Red’ has wandered off the path on her way to Granny’s house, the mysterious old Wizard of the Woods is playing tricks again, and there are even rumours of a big bad Wolf in the forest!

Will Craig save the day? Come and find out, and along the way learn how to identify different trees, discover the wonder of photosynthesis, meet some friendly forest creatures and encounter crazy characters from folklore and fairy tales!

‘Tales from the Trees’ is a terrific tangle of puppetry, storytelling, live music and comedy, with a theme that embraces natural history, folklore and ecology.

Listen! The trees have tales to tell…

For children aged 5+ and their families. Please note, prices include garden admission for the whole of the day.

Can you fit the entire world into a one-hour show? Well, if anybody can, Squashbox Theatre can!

Join intrepid explorer Craig on a breathless race across the world, as he attempts to decipher an ancient mystery – a mystery that could hold the key to our planet’s survival!

In Wonderful World we will traverse the globe, visiting different countries, encountering strange and wonderful creatures, meeting crazy characters, and learning incredible facts about planet Earth along the way.

Wonderful World is a brand-new show from Squashbox Theatre, incorporating ingenious puppetry, fantastic facts, silly slapstick, crazy comedy and marvellous live music – all presented in that unique Squashbox style!

Wonderful World - unmissable fun for children and adults of all ages!

For children aged 5+ and their families. Please note, prices include garden admission for the whole of the day.

The Sea Show is a quirky and hilarious mix of puppet show, natural history and comedy cabaret.

Meet crazy characters like Morwenna the ‘beautiful’ mermaid, Ruan the reformed seagull and salty seadog Captain Pemburthy, as well as a cast of mischievous sea-squirts, anemones, limpets, crabs and pilchards.

Come and celebrate the sea with tall tales, silly slapstick, fantastic facts, live music and songs - unmissable fun for children and adults of all ages!

"Aimed at children, the adults present nonetheless laughed and cheered along almost as enthusiastically as the youngsters.Our twin boys, just short of five, laughed hysterically throughout and talked about it nonstop afterwards. I can give it no higher recommendation." Chris Broom, The Portsmouth News

For children aged 5+ and their families. Please note, prices include garden admission for the whole of the day.

The Old Time Sailors return!

Ahoy there! You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, 'The Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing!

You will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before.

The Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery. Sing and dance along like a drunken sailor as the band perform centuries old folk and shanty songs.

Fancy dress is encouraged, so pull out your best seafaring garments me hearties and join the festivities!

A flashmob musical show designed to take the audience back in time through an unforgettable trip to the 19th century.