Open Air Theatre Our heritage

Russell Thorndike

Russell Thorndike was a British actor and novelist. Thorndike first appeared at the theatre in the 1941 production of Henry V, which was directed by the Artistic Director, Robert Atkins.

Plays and roles

As You Like It (1952)

Touchstone

Russell Thorndike in As You Like It

As You Like It (1956)

Corin

Russell Thorndike in As You Like It

Henry V (1941)

Pistol

Russell Thorndike in Henry V
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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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