The Arches Theatre

The Arches Theatre The Arches Theatre is a unique open air venue in Clifton Reynes, MK46 5DT. We host live theatre & music every summer. 2025 line up booking open!

Outdoor live theatre and music venue just outside Milton Keynes in Clifton Reynes. Our box office is open - www.thearchestheatre.co.uk/whats-on

Thank you to everyone who joined us this summer for some fantastic live music and theatre productions.We hope you enjoye...
01/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us this summer for some fantastic live music and theatre productions.

We hope you enjoyed visiting our quirky outdoor theatre and you had a wonderful experience with us.

If you have a few moments and would like to leave us a review or give us some feedback, please DM us or leave a comment below 👇

We’ll be starting our plans very soon for our 2026 season, so watch this space!

Thank you so much again for visiting and your support for our independence theatre.

We hope to see you again next year!

🎭 The Arches Theatre is the quirkiest outdoor theatre venue in Buckinghamshire. With a range of live theatre and music, there’s guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Tickets are very reasonable and the experience is simple. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and prepare to be wowed. The curtain has come down on summer 2025, 2026 is now in the planning! 🎭

Live comedy theatre tonight! Join us for 'Duets' with The Backdoor Theatre Company TONIGHT at 7.30pm at our outdoor venu...
29/08/2025

Live comedy theatre tonight!

Join us for 'Duets' with The Backdoor Theatre Company TONIGHT at 7.30pm at our outdoor venue in Clifton Reynes.

Starring Tim Jackson-Waite, Charlotte Pask, Jon Davis (you might remember them from their 2023 production of The 39 Steps) and more, this is one hilarious comedy about love that is not to be missed.

Book your tickets now www.thearchestheatre.co.uk or pay on the gate.

Bring a chair, pack a picnic (and a rain poncho) and enjoy fantastic live theatre in the great outdoors!

The show goes on whatever the weather.

We hope you can join us.

🎭 The Arches Theatre is the quirkiest outdoor theatre venue in Buckinghamshire. With a range of live theatre and music, there’s guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Tickets are very reasonable and the experience is simple. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and prepare to be wowed. 🎭

are at The Arches in Clifton Reynes from tonight with their hilarious production of ‘Duets’.Duets by Peter Quilter is a...
28/08/2025

are at The Arches in Clifton Reynes from tonight with their hilarious production of ‘Duets’.

Duets by Peter Quilter is a delightful exploration of love’s ups and downs, featuring four distinct pairs of characters navigating the chaotic world of relationships.

Each half-hour segment presents a unique comedic scenario, from awkward blind dates to wedding day jitters, showcasing the hilarity and heartache that accompany romantic entanglements.

With sharp wit and relatable moments, this play serves as a humorous tribute to the madness of love, reminding us that while the grass may not always be greener, it certainly makes for entertaining storytelling.

Perfect for audiences seeking both laughter and warmth, Duets will resonate with anyone who has ever dared to love.

The Back Door Theatre Company was founded by three actors with a passion for bold, thought-provoking storytelling. Driven by a desire to see more diversity and dynamic productions on stage, we set out to create theatre that inspires, challenges, and excites. You will recognise them from their most recent stage adaptations of ‘The 39 Steps’ at The Arches in 2023.

Book tickets online now or purchase them on the door. This is your last chance to experience fantastic live theatre at The Arches this summer.

Don’t miss out.

🎭 The Arches Theatre is the quirkiest outdoor theatre venue in Buckinghamshire. With a range of live theatre and music, there’s guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Tickets are very reasonable and the experience is simple. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and prepare to be wowed. 🎭

Just one more weekend to go!Thank you to everyone who has joined us over the summer so far. We hope you have had a fanta...
25/08/2025

Just one more weekend to go!

Thank you to everyone who has joined us over the summer so far. We hope you have had a fantastic time with us.

If you have any feedback, ideas for 2026 shows or you would like to leave a review - please email us at [email protected] or DM us!

🎭 We still have one more show to come to our quirky outdoor stage, and that is Duets with The Backdoor Theatre Company from 28th - 30th August.

Duets by Peter Quilter is a delightful exploration of love's ups and downs, featuring four distinct pairs of characters navigating the chaotic world of relationships.

Each half-hour segment presents a unique comedic scenario, from awkward blind dates to wedding day jitters, showcasing the hilarity and heartache that accompany romantic entanglements.

With sharp wit and relatable moments, this play serves as a humorous tribute to the madness of love, reminding us that while the grass may not always be greener, it certainly makes for entertaining storytelling.

Perfect for audiences seeking both laughter and warmth, Duets will resonate with anyone who has ever dared to love.

The Back Door Theatre Company was founded by three actors with a passion for bold, thought-provoking storytelling. Driven by a desire to see more diversity and dynamic productions on stage, we set out to create theatre that inspires, challenges, and excites. You will recognise them from their most recent stage adaptations of 'The 39 Steps' at The Arches in 2023.

Book tickets today - www.thearchestheatre.co.uk

📸 images from The 39 Steps in 2023 with The Backdoor Theatre Company.

🎭 The Arches Theatre is the quirkiest outdoor theatre venue in Buckinghamshire. With a range of live theatre and music, there’s guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Tickets are very reasonable and the experience is simple. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and prepare to be wowed. 🎭

It's a two show day here at The Arches today!Join for:The Comedy of Errors at 1pm The Shakespeare Circus are back for a...
24/08/2025

It's a two show day here at The Arches today!

Join for:

The Comedy of Errors at 1pm
The Shakespeare Circus are back for a hilarious rendition of this Shakespearean classic! 17 parts and 6 players...what could possibly go wrong!

The 39 Steps at 6pm
Mix a Hitchcock Masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps. 4 Actors, 139 Characters, 100 Hilarious minutes. Don’t miss it!

Two hilarious shows from a fantastic theatre company. Don't miss this.

Purchase tickets now www.thearchestheatre.co.uk or get them on the gate. We accept cash and card.

Bring a chair, pack and picnic and prepare to be wowed!

Find us in Church Farm, Clifton Reynes, MK46 5DT.

🎭 The Arches Theatre is the quirkiest outdoor theatre venue in Buckinghamshire. With a range of live theatre and music, there’s guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Tickets are very reasonable and the experience is simple. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and prepare to be wowed. 🎭
We hope you can join us for an unforgettable outdoor theatre experience

😂 Love comedy? Then you'll love Whose Turn? with MKTOC This brilliant MK based comedy troupe bring a hilarious comedy im...
23/08/2025

😂 Love comedy? Then you'll love Whose Turn? with MKTOC

This brilliant MK based comedy troupe bring a hilarious comedy improv night to The Arches Theatre TONIGHT (23rd August).

Enjoy an evening of comedy improvisation games, where the only rule is that there are no rules! Except for some rules. The audience give suggestions (or just sit and laugh - no pressure!) and the comedy begins! It’s funny, it can be naughty, but you’ll never see the same show twice! You’ll be sure of a great evening’s entertainment! This show is rated 15 for potential content - but as the ideas come from the audience, you only have yourselves to blame!

Book now www.thearchestheatre.co.uk or pay on the gate.

Find us in Clifton Reynes, MK46 5DT.

We hope you can join us this evening!

🎭 The Arches Theatre is the quirkiest outdoor theatre venue in Buckinghamshire. With a range of live theatre and music, there’s guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Tickets are very reasonable and the experience is simple. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and prepare to be wowed. 🎭

Treat yourself this bank holiday to outdoor theatre!Enjoy fantastic live theatre at The Arches in Clifton Reynes this we...
23/08/2025

Treat yourself this bank holiday to outdoor theatre!

Enjoy fantastic live theatre at The Arches in Clifton Reynes this weekend.

Performing on our quirky outdoor stage we have:

MKTOC TONIGHT (Saturday 23rd August) with Whose Turn?
😆 Whose Turn? is a hilarious evening of comedy improvisation games, where the only rule is that there are no rules! Except for some rules. The audience give suggestions (or just sit and laugh - no pressure!) and the comedy begins! It’s funny, it can be naughty, but you’ll never see the same show twice! You’ll be sure of a great evening’s entertainment! This show is rated 15 for potential content - but as the ideas come from the audience, you only have yourselves to blame!

on Sunday 24th August with
🎭 The Comedy of Errors - a hilarious rendition of a Shakespearean classic! 17 parts and 6 players...what could possibly go wrong!

😂 The 39 Steps - Mix a Hitchcock Masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps. 4 Actors, 139 Characters, 100 Hilarious minutes. Don’t miss it!

Next weekend, we finish our summer season of outdoor theatre with Duets with The Backdoor Theatre Company from 28th - 30th August.

Find out more and book tickets here - www.thearchestheatre.co.uk

🎭 The Arches Theatre is the quirkiest outdoor theatre venue in Buckinghamshire. With a range of live theatre and music, there’s guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Tickets are very reasonable and the experience is simple. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and prepare to be wowed. 🎭

☀️ Don't miss live theatre under the summer sun!Still to come at our quirky outdoor theatre in Clifton Reynes this Augus...
21/08/2025

☀️ Don't miss live theatre under the summer sun!

Still to come at our quirky outdoor theatre in Clifton Reynes this August...

Friday 22nd - Confessions of Sweeney Todd with Don't Go Into The Cellar

Saturday 23rd - Whose Turn? comedy improv with Milton Keynes Theatre of Comedy

Sunday 24th - The Comedy of Errors and The 39 Steps with The Shakespeare Circus

Thursday 28th - Saturday 30th - Duets with The Backdoor Theatre Company

We only have two weekends left. Don't miss this brilliant summer theatre experience.

Book today - www.thearchestheatre.co.uk

🎭 The Arches Theatre is the quirkiest outdoor theatre venue in Buckinghamshire. With a range of live theatre and music, there’s guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Tickets are very reasonable and the experience is simple. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and prepare to be wowed. 🎭

The Shakespeare Circus is back on Sunday (24th August) with TWO shows!Join this brilliant theatre company for two more f...
20/08/2025

The Shakespeare Circus is back on Sunday (24th August) with TWO shows!

Join this brilliant theatre company for two more fantastic productions -

😆 The Comedy of Errors at 1pm
A hilarious rendition of this Shakespearean classic! 17 parts and 6 players...what could possibly go wrong!

😆 The 39 Steps at 6pm
Mix a Hitchcock Masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps. 4 Actors, 139 Characters, 100 Hilarious minutes.

Our outdoor theatre + two hilarious productions + sunshine = a fantastic Sunday afternoon.

Do not miss this outdoor theatre experience.

Book tickets now - www.thearchestheatre.co.uk

🎭 The Arches Theatre is the quirkiest outdoor theatre venue in Buckinghamshire. With a range of live theatre and music, there’s guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Tickets are very reasonable and the experience is simple. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and prepare to be wowed. 🎭

😂 If you love improv comedy, you won’t want to miss this show from our favourite local comedy theatre group!MKTOC are ba...
20/08/2025

😂 If you love improv comedy, you won’t want to miss this show from our favourite local comedy theatre group!

MKTOC are back with their comedy improv show, Whose Turn? this Saturday (23rd August).

Whose Turn? is a hilarious evening of comedy improvisation games, where the only rule is that there are no rules! Except for some rules. The audience give suggestions (or just sit and laugh - no pressure!) and the comedy begins!

It’s funny, it can be naughty, but you’ll never see the same show twice! You’ll be sure of a great evening’s entertainment! This show is rated 15 for potential content - but as the ideas come from the audience, you only have yourselves to blame! 😉

Get ready to roll in the aisle... you are in for an incredibly funny evening.

Purchase tickets now - www.thearchestheatre.co.uk

🎭 The Arches Theatre is the quirkiest outdoor theatre venue in Buckinghamshire. With a range of live theatre and music, there’s guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Tickets are very reasonable and the experience is simple. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and prepare to be wowed. 🎭

💈Sweeney Todd live on stage this Friday!Join award-winning actor, Jonathan Goodwin, in this 80 minute original one-man p...
20/08/2025

💈Sweeney Todd live on stage this Friday!

Join award-winning actor, Jonathan Goodwin, in this 80 minute original one-man performance featuring an audience with the infamous Demon Barber of Fleet Street himself, Sweeney Todd!

If you saw him in his previous performance with us this summer of Truly, Jack The Ripper, then you will love one this too.

The weather is looking glorious - so bring your chairs and pack your drinks and nibbles and settle in to a spook-tacular story in the great outdoors.

This is not to be missed!

www.thearchestheatre.co.uk

🎭 The Arches Theatre is the quirkiest outdoor theatre venue in Buckinghamshire. With a range of live theatre and music, there’s guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Tickets are very reasonable and the experience is simple. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and prepare to be wowed. 🎭

🐰Thank you to everyone who came to see The Tale of Peter Rabbit with LOL Theatre Company yesterday at The Arches Theatre...
18/08/2025

🐰Thank you to everyone who came to see The Tale of Peter Rabbit with LOL Theatre Company yesterday at The Arches Theatre.

Wasn’t it great?! We hope you had a fantastic time with us and that we will see you again soon.

There’s still lots more to come in our last two weekends of live theatre at our outdoor venue.

Coming up we have:

The Confessions of Sweeney Todd with - Friday 22nd August

Whose Turn? with - Saturday 23rd August

The Comedy of Errors and The 39 Steps with - Sunday 24th August

Duets with - Thursday 28th - Saturday 30th August

Don’t miss brilliant live theatre at our quirky outdoor theatre this summer.

Book tickets here - www.thearchestheatre.co.uk

🎭 The Arches Theatre is the quirkiest outdoor theatre venue in Buckinghamshire. With a range of live theatre and music, there’s guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Tickets are very reasonable and the experience is simple. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and prepare to be wowed. 🎭

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Church Farm, Clifton Reynes
Milton Keynes
MK465DT

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The Arches Theatre is a unique open air theatre in Clifton Reynes near Olney, Buckinghamshire.

It takes its name from the four beautiful railway arches, built in 1872, that are used to stage exciting outdoor performances.

Situated in parkland next to the River Great Ouse in the picturesque and peaceful Buckinghamshire countryside, The Arches Theatre plans to host both professional and amateur theatre shows over the summer months.