Frinton Summer Theatre: The Longest Running Professional Summer Repertory Theatre in the UK
Frinton Summer Theatre is a true gem woven into the tapestry of British theatrical history. As we bask in the gentle embrace of time,...
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THE LONGEST RUNNING PROFESSIONAL SUMMER REPERTORY THEATRE IN THE UK | EST 1934
Latest News, Blog and Updates
Sareta Fontaine
- Aug 25
- 3 min
The Extraordinary Adventures of Little Lily
Embark on Extraordinary Adventures and Unleash Your Creativity at Frinton Summer Theatre! Dive into a world of wonder as Frinton Summer...
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Lisa Wakely
- Aug 13
- 4 min
BLOG: My Fair Lady - By Lisa Wakely
Frinton's Greensward will welcome a fabulous production of My Fair Lady
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Lisa Wakely
- Aug 6
- 4 min
BLOG: Don't Dress for Dinner - By Lisa Wakely
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.
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Lisa Wakely
- Jul 30
- 3 min
BLOG: Bette & Joan - By Lisa Wakely
Let the feuding begin! Two rival Hollywood Grand Dames, Bette & Joan, offer a deliciously spiteful recipe of rivalry, ribaldry & revenge.
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Lisa Wakely
- Jul 23
- 3 min
BLOG: The Ladykillers - By Lisa Wakely
One sweet old lady, one motley bunch of criminals posing as musicians, one ingenious heist. Result: marvellous mayhem.
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Lisa Wakely
- Jul 16
- 3 min
BLOG: Folk - By Lisa Wakely
Folk - A controversial play of beautiful music continues at the 2023 McGrigor Hall season at this year's Frinton Summer Theatre.
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Lisa Wakely
- Jul 10
- 4 min
Comedy Night at Frinton Summer Theatre - By Lisa Wakely
Comedy Night at Frinton Summer Theatre with Pierre Collins, Brendan Dempsey, Caro Sparks, Ade Campe and Trevor Cook.
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Lisa Wakely
- Jul 8
- 3 min
BLOG: Barefoot in the Park - By Lisa Wakely
Lose yourself in the whirlwind romance of Barefoot in the Park and learn more about the comedy. Post written by Lisa Wakely.
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Emma Filby
- Jul 7
- 1 min
Big top to help Frinton Theatre provide 'culture, skills and jobs'
COUNCIL bosses claim they understand residents’ concerns after again granting permission for a big top tent on Frinton’s iconic...
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Emma Filby
- Jul 7
- 1 min
Young artists see Frinton Summer Theatre tote bag designs come to life
FRINTON Summer Theatre welcomed the winners of its art competition for a special celebration. READ MORE
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Emma Filby
- Jul 7
- 1 min
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...
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Emma Filby
- Jul 7
- 1 min
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...
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Lisa Wakely
- Jul 4
- 4 min
BLOG: 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 hero for handling...
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Emma Filby
- Jun 21
- 1 min
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...
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Emma Filby
- Jun 21
- 1 min
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)
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Emma Filby
- Apr 26
- 1 min
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......
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Emma Filby
- Apr 26
- 1 min
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...
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Emma Filby
- Apr 26
- 2 min
BLOG: Dickens and Copperfield - By Elliot James
In 1849, at the age of 37, Charles Dickens was ready to dig into the parts of his past that he had repressed; that he had felt shameful...
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