Open Air Theatre Our heritage

Ion Swinley

Ion Swinley first appeared at the Open Air Theatre as Jaques in the 1933 production of As You Like It. He continued to perform at the Park until 1937 with other notable roles including: Earl of Surrey (Henry VIII, 1936), Lysander (A Midsummer Night's Dream, 1937).

Plays and roles

As You Like It (1933)

Jaques

Ion Swinley in As You Like It

A Midsummer Night's Dream (1937)

Lysander

Ion Swinley in A Midsummer Night's Dream

Henry VIII (1936)

Earl of Surrey

Ion Swinley in Henry VIII
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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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