The Latest

Here, we share stories from our rich history, behind-the-scenes glimpses of our productions and the latest news from Britain’s longest-running repertory theatre.

An Audience with Tamsin Greig

Don't miss out on an unforgettable evening with the brilliant Tamsin Greig - star of Green Wing, Friday Night Dinner, Black Books, and...

Jun 31 min read

Educating Rita cast announcement

We’re thrilled to announce the powerhouse trio bringing Educating Rita to life this summer! ✨ Hannah Traylen stars as the bold and...

May 141 min read

My Fair Lady

Frinton's Greensward will welcome a fabulous production of My Fair Lady

Aug 13, 20234 min read

Don't Dress for Dinner

Get ready to laugh yourself silly at Frinton Summer Theatre’s production of Don’t Dress for Dinner at McGrigor Hall for the 2023 season.

Aug 6, 20234 min read

Bette & Joan

Let the feuding begin! Two rival Hollywood Grand Dames, Bette & Joan, offer a deliciously spiteful recipe of rivalry, ribaldry & revenge.

Jul 30, 20233 min read

The Ladykillers

One sweet old lady, one motley bunch of criminals posing as musicians, one ingenious heist. Result: marvellous mayhem.

Jul 23, 20233 min read

Folk

Folk - A controversial play of beautiful music continues at the 2023 McGrigor Hall season at this year's Frinton Summer Theatre.

Jul 16, 20233 min read

Barefoot in the Park

Lose yourself in the whirlwind romance of Barefoot in the Park and learn more about the comedy. Post written by Lisa Wakely.

Jul 8, 20234 min read

Rom-com NYC style at Frinton Summer Theatre this season

Jane Asher on what makes Frinton Summer Theatre so special

As patron of the Frinton Summer Theatre, Jane Asher continues a long tradition of iconic names in British theatre supporting this jewel...

Jul 7, 20231 min read

Remarkable royal tale launches this year’s Frinton Summer Theatre

FOLLOWING a year of right royal celebrations, Frinton Summer Theatre’s 2023 season is set to open with a unique production of The King’s...

Jul 7, 20231 min read

The King's Speech

By Lisa Wakely "It's fairly well-known that I had wanted to write something about King George VI ever since "Bertie" became my boyhood...

Jul 4, 20234 min read

Frinton Summer Theatre’s big top on Greensward to host My Fair Lady

FRINTON Summer Theatre will once again bring a touch of West End glitz to the east coast when this year’s production of My Fair Lady...

Jun 21, 20231 min read

Frinton Alumni takes on Mike Leighs' classic.

Frinton Alumni Rebecca Birch takes on Mike Leighs' classic Abigail's Party. More > Sussax World (5th June 2023)

Jun 21, 20231 min read

Tributes paid to former Frinton Summer Theatre director Ed Max, 57

Edward Max, who ran the popular theatre from 2004 to 2012, died on January 3 following complications related to a long-running illness......

Apr 26, 20231 min read

Launch of the 2023 Summer Season

FROM the complex duties of royalty and the heartbreaking turmoil of romance to bitter thespian rivalry and riotous, laugh-out-loud...