Backyard Theatre

Created by Bonnet Dog, ‘A Knight of Terror’ is an hilarious Victorian gothic ghost story of a witless young man encountering a cast of eerie locals. It is a show that mixes the uncanny tales of M. R. James, with the silliness of classic British humour. Join us for this 'ripping yarn' that promises curses, skulls, shin-kicking. chilling spooks along with  lots of laughs.

Flagship’ is the latest treasure from Watchet's very own comedy crew-The Steaming Coasters-to be 'shipped' into The Backyard Theatre. Having already performed three shows in Watchet this latest show includes the most popular of the skits cherry-picked from all three, bringing them to the stage for one final outing of manic mayhem.

A SECOND NIGHT OF SKITS FROM THIS LOCAL COMEDY CREW!

For those who missed the boat on Friday, Flagship has dropped its anchor for a second night at the Backyard Theatre. This is the latest treasure to be 'shipped' into The Backyard Theatre from Watchet's very own comedy crew-The Steaming Coasters. Having already performed three shows in Watchet previously,  this latest show includes the most popular of the skits cherry-picked from all three, bringing them to the stage for one final outing of manic mayhem.

Two people, no longer in the first flush of youth, meet at a tango retreat in Buenos Aires. A spark is ignited, passions smoulder, this was meant to be. Tied to their families in Chile and Devon, they navigate the frustrations of a long-distance relationship sustained by tango sessions in Argentina - that include unexpected flights of the imagination into the realm of local myth. Then one of them weighs the ecological consequences.

A multi story mix of music, song, tango and stories ancient and modern.

AWARD WINNING PANTALOONS THEATRE COMPANY ARE PERFORMING AT THE BACKYARD!

 SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

How can one show possibly contain so much action and adventure? Elementary, my dear! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new riff on the fiendishly famous case. Will detective duo Holmes and Watson discover the deadly secret of the Baskerville family curse before it strikes again? Or are they barking up the wrong tree? Find out in this delightfully inventive show that will have you yelping with excitement and howling with laugher. Features live music, audience interaction and more mystery than you can shake a magnifying glass at. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it!