The Haywain at Cressing Temple Barns

The Hay Wain was first staged at Flatford Mill by Packing Shed Theatre on the Essex and Suffolk border in 2021 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of John Constable’s famous painting – and you can experience the play at Cressing Temple Barns this summer.

This highly acclaimed, atmospheric play with music has been described as East Anglia’s very own ‘Les Misérables’, bringing to life the people that populate the picture, lives defined not by simplicity and virtue, but by hardship, hope and resilience.

Turning the traditional, chocolate box ideal of The Hay Wain on its head, you’ll never look at the landscape in quite the same way again.

Event details

Date

August 23, 2024

Times

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Prices

Tickets £16, £14 concessions (Under-18’s, Over-65’s)

Who for?

For the whole family

Where?

Cressing Temple Barns

Witham Road, Braintree, Cressing, Essex, England, CM77 8PD

How to book

Book online

Booking required.

Explore Essex

Search our parks and places to plan your perfect day out

Or explore events and activities

Need to know

Explorer Pass

Save money with your Explorer Pass

Our annual Explore Essex Pass will give you and your family the freedom to explore some of the incredible places and green spaces that Essex has to offer, as many times as you like throughout the year, with free parking at seven country parks, 2 or 1 on Sky Ropes, priority booking on specific events, and 10% discounts at many cafes and visitor centres.

Find out more about Explorer Pass