Open Air Theatre Our heritage

David Birrell

David Birrell first appeared at the Park in 2012 when he played Father in Ragtime the Musical, directed by Timothy Sheader. That same season, he also played Theseus in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Birrell returned to the theatre in 2015 when he played Captain Hook in J.M Barrie's Peter Pan, also directed by Sheader.

Plays and roles

J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan (2015)

Captain Hook

David Birrell in J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan

A Midsummer Night's Dream (2012)

Theseus

David Birrell in A Midsummer Night's Dream

Ragtime the Musical (2012)

Father

David Birrell in Ragtime the Musical
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About Our Heritage

The award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is a London landmark – a firm fixture of summer in the city, providing a cultural hub in the beautiful surroundings of a Royal Park.

This digital archive gives access to the theatre’s rich history for the first time. With over 80 years and 300 productions to cover, this archive will be added to as resources become available.

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With thanks to The JCL Trust, the founding sponsor of the Open Air Theatre Heritage Project.

Past focuses

  • When you walk through a storm
  • Star-cross’d lovers: Regent’s Park and Romeo and Juliet
  • Farewell Mr Sondheim
  • Reinventing the classics

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heritage@openairtheatre.com

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