Welcome to Zenith’s “Not The Edinburgh Fringe”. Join us as we create our own mini festival of musical theatre right here in Bath and stage three classic musicals across one week in a fabulous outdoor setting in the grounds of the historic Barrow Castle.
Performances will take place in front of a festooned auditorium on the back terrace and lawns of the historic castle with beautiful views overlooking the stunning backdrop of the Combe Hay Valley and village of Englishcombe.
The programme is a real treat for musical overs of all kinds with family fun with the classic Wind in The Willows. A Broadway comic/horror classic Little Shop of Horrors and contemporary rock musical Spring Awakening.
Little Shop of Horrors
(12 July / 15 July / 17 July 7:30pm)
Join us as we follow the story of Seymour, Audrey and a very extraordinary plant in a tale of love, sadistic dentistry and murder!
Wind in the Willows
(13 July 7:30pm / 17 July 2:30pm / 18 July 11:30am)
Follow the story of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr Toad as they embark on adventure in the idyllic countryside. A Julian Fellowes musical based on an adaptation of the classic novel about a story of friendship, adventure and the need for speed.
Spring Awakening
(14 July / 16 July / 18 July 7:30pm)
Based on the 1891 play, and set in late 19th century Germany, this dark rock musical tells the story of a group of teenagers on their journey through adolescence and the challenges this brings. (recommended for 16+)
Multi award-winning Zenith Youth Theatre Company presents these three musicals with all the productions values we are renowned for along with a company of 40 across the three shows and a live band. Experience musical theatre in this enchanting outdoor venue as the mid-summer suns sets of the valley beyond. - A MUST SEE!
Some history about Barrow Castle!
Barrow Castle was built in 1851 so 2001 was its 150th anniversary. We don’t know who built or owned the house originally but do know that it was built on the site of an earlier one which burnt down in a fire. The Coach House is about 100 years earlier in date and it seems likely that it was built at the same time as the earlier house. The clock on the coach house was made in 1782. We do know who bought the house in 1890 as we have the auction details. It was bought by Mr Ware of Ware’s Nurseries. He ran a nursery business here until it was taken over by his manager, Mr Tichmarch, who married Mr Ware’s daughter, thus keeping it in the family. Many local people remember the house and the nurseries from their time when the house was a dark and forbidding place with coats of armour in the hallway! In the 1960’s the Meering family bought the nursery business and made changes to meet modern day realities. They started what is now Hilliers Garden Centre. We bought the house in March 2000.
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