Bad Dad

Gather round and give three cheers for Reverend Judith. She is receiving the Citizen of the Year Award for her amazing work with the food bank. Come congratulate her and hear how it all started with Frank and his dad, Gilbert. Gilbert is a bit of a local celebrity. He was no other than the legendary ‘King of the Track’, Gilbert the Great. That was until a tragic accident put a stop to his track-racing days. Driven to desperate measures in order to provide for his son, he agrees to become a get-away driver for the local baddies. 

Join Heartbreak Productions for this warm-hearted tale that follows the highs and lows of a father-son relationship. An open-air adaptation of David Walliams Bad Dad is the perfect summer family entertainment. So, pack your picnics, grab your wet weather gear or sun-cream (or both), something to sit on, and join Frank and Gilbert as they navigate their way through car chases and convicts in the struggle to escape the clutches of the local crime lord and clear Gilbert’s name.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

A family show, most suitable children aged 5-12.  Under 2s go free!

Adult £17 | Child (3-16yrs old) £10 | Family (2 adults + 2 children) £50

2 August - Gates open at 5pm | Performance starts at 6pm

26 August - Gates open at 3pm | Performance starts at 4pm

This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on. Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain, come shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience. You are welcome to bring a picnic and there will be drinks and snacks available to purchase. 

The performance will last approximately 2 hours with an interval.

We ask that all guests leave the site 30 minutes after the performance ends. 

Due to the nature of this event and for the comfort of everyone in the audience, please note that dogs are not permitted at the performance (except assistance dogs).

ACCESS:

Guests who are wheelchair users or have access needs which would make the walk from the visitors car park difficult, should be dropped off on the gravel carriage sweep in front of the manor house for close access to the performance area or a disabled parking space can be booked by contacting us at [email protected]. 

Please advise West Horsley Place if you are a wheelchair user or have any access requirements before the event date. Our car park is a 3 minute walk from the performance area.

As the performance takes place in the home paddock, ground conditions are uneven. 

On arrival follow signs to our carpark. You will then be directed from the car park to the performance area. 

Free tickets for accompanying carers are available, these can only be booked in combination with a ticket holder with access requirements. 

TICKETING TERMS AND CONDITIONS