Outdoor theatre - The War of the Worlds

Schedule

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 02:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Hoveton Hall Estate, Hoveton, NR12 8RJ Norwich, United Kingdom | Norwich, EN

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Strange Fascination Theatre return with an exciting version of the popular classic science fiction novel – The War of the Worlds!
From the team that brought you ‘The Lost World’, ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’, ‘Treasure Island’ and more comes an open air show told with engaging storytelling, exciting handmade puppets, high drama and engaging characters.
In the early part of the 20th century, strange flashes are seen emanating from the planet Mars, headed towards Earth. Soon, cylinders crash on our planet, and from them, mighty fighting machines: tripods, alien monstrosities with one aim: Destroy humanity and claim our world as their own!!
Will anyone survive? Can humanity fight back????
Suitable for ages 12 and upwards. The show runs for 1 hour and 15 minutes with no interval.
Tickets are available to buy now.

Important Information
This production takes place in the walled garden at Hoveton Hall Gardens.
Please follow the brown and white tourist signs for access.
There is plenty of free parking on site.
Garden Kitchen Cafe will not be open but you are encouraged to bring your own picnics and seating.
Gates open at 1.30pm.
Smoking is prohibited in the gardens.
No dogs allowed except assistance dogs.
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Where is it happening?

Hoveton Hall Estate, Hoveton, NR12 8RJ Norwich, United Kingdom, Norwich, United Kingdom

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Hoveton Hall Estate

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