Let The Sun Shine Brings 1960s Music, Love And Revolution To Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

A feel-good open-air musical packed with live music, colour and 1960s spirit is coming to Chester’s Grosvenor Park this summer.

Let The Sun Shine runs at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre from Friday 10 July to Sunday 23 August 2026, as part of the wider Storyhouse in the Park summer season.

Written by Helen Redcliffe, the show promises a vibrant mix of music, humour, romance and self-discovery, all performed under the summer sky in one of the North West’s most-loved outdoor theatre spaces.

For Liverpool audiences looking for a summer theatre trip, Chester makes an easy day or evening out, with Grosvenor Park just a short walk from the city centre.

What is Let The Sun Shine about?

Set in the summer of 1969, Let The Sun Shine takes audiences to a quiet village that is about to be changed forever.

When a colourful music festival arrives, the village is suddenly filled with free spirits, flower children and larger-than-life festival-goers. At the centre of the story is Harry, a small-town dreamer who longs for a bigger life beyond the family business.

As the festival unfolds, Harry discovers friendship, first love and his own voice. But before he can chase his dreams, he must persuade his traditional father to let him step away from the life expected of him.

The show also introduces a lively cast of characters, including Puck, a mysterious seller of dreams, Joan, who discovers it is never too late for a second chance, and Sonny and Claire, who bring the audience interaction to life.

A feel-good outdoor musical

Let The Sun Shine is described as an open-air musical bursting with heart, humour and the spirit of the 1960s.

Audiences can expect spectacular live music, dazzling choreography and a cast of singers bringing the story to life with a live band.

It is built for summer theatre: big songs, bold characters, audience energy and the atmosphere of Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre.

Storyhouse is encouraging audiences to gather friends, wear a little tie-dye and settle in for a theatrical event under the open sky.

When is Let The Sun Shine on?

Let The Sun Shine runs from:

Friday 10 July to Sunday 23 August 2026

Performances take place at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Grosvenor Park, Chester.

Showtimes vary across the run, with afternoon and evening performances available. The show lasts approximately two hours, including an interval.

Ticket prices

Tickets are priced at:

Storyhouse Members: £21.75 to £54
Non-members: £24 to £59.50

Storyhouse notes that the lowest-priced tickets sell quickly, so early booking is recommended.

The show is suitable for ages 12+.

Accessibility

All performances of Let The Sun Shine are captioned.

There will also be a BSL interpreted performance on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 5pm.

Who is in the cast?

The cast includes Lucas Button as Harry, David Ahmad as Arthur, Annabelle Aquino as Cloud, Rebecca Bainbridge as Veronica, Lawrence Hodgson-Mullings as Bobby and Sorrel Jordan as Claire and lead drummer.

Also appearing are Zoe Lambert as Viper, Lauren Lees as Luna, Abigail Middleton as Puck and Mrs Granger, Kate Milner-Evans as Joan, Perry Moore as Sonny and the Vicar, and Robert Wade as PC Hamer.

The production is written by Helen Redcliffe, directed by Rob Green and Lucy Thatcher, with Rob Green also serving as musical director and Lucy Thatcher as choreographer.

Food and drink at Storyhouse in the Park

Visitors can make the evening even more relaxed by adding food and drink to their visit.

Storyhouse offers pre-order options including wood-fired pizzas, grazing boxes, Balfour wines and canned wine for selected performances.

The wider Storyhouse in the Park season also includes food, drinks and the popular outdoor festival atmosphere that makes Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre such a summer favourite.

Where is Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre?

Let The Sun Shine takes place at:

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Grosvenor Park
Chester

Grosvenor Park is close to Chester city centre, making it easy to combine the show with food, drinks or a wander around the city before the performance.

For visitors travelling from Liverpool, Chester is easily accessible by train or car, making this a strong option for a summer theatre trip.

How to book

Tickets for Let The Sun Shine are available through the Storyhouse website.

You can book individual performances online, with dates running from 10 July to 23 August 2026.

With live music, 1960s energy, a summer festival setting and the unique charm of open-air theatre, Let The Sun Shine looks set to be one of the brightest shows in Storyhouse’s summer season.