Welcome To Our 91st Season!
We are looking forward to a very exciting summer2021 Events
Our Town
Thornton Wilder
July 27 – 31
Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually–in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre–die. Audiences can expect a glorious modern interpretation of this classic American play.
This show will be held on our newly constructed outdoor stage on the lawn of the Tamworth History Center. We are excited to bring live theatre back to the village and are looking forward to creating a summertime buzz which will hopefully benefit the Tamworth business community as well.
Far From Canterbury
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Danny K. Bernstein
August 11 -21
A reimagined telling of “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” of Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, Far From Canterbury takes us to a world where fairy tales are considered current events, and tells the story of a shy young knight who will be sentenced to death, unless in one year, he can answer one simple riddle: “What is it that women desire most?”
This show will also be held on our newly constructed outdoor stage on the lawn of the Tamworth History Center.
To Be Announced
We will announce this show shortly
August 31 – September 4
Tickets and Curtain Times
Tickets available online June 1, 2021 or contact the Box office at (603) 323-8500
Order Tickets Online June 1
We Accept: Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express
Curtain Times
Tuesday – Saturday: 7:30 PM
Saturday Matinee only for 2021: 2:00 PM
Seating begins 1/2 hour before curtain.
The Barnstormers Theatre
The Barnstormers, located in the scenic village of Tamworth, NH, is one of the longest-running professional summer theatres in the country.
The company was founded in 1931 by Francis Cleveland, the youngest son of President Grover Cleveland, Francis’s wife Alice and their friend Ed Goodnow – all of whom were involved with theatre on Broadway. Over eighty years later, their legacy continues.
Today, The Barnstormers is one of three Equity theatres in New Hampshire and provides the region with brilliant summer theatre.
Like most theatres nationwide, ticket sales cover only about half of income needs, so every gift to The Barnstormers is greatly appreciated.
What’s New At The Barnstormers
George Cleveland Interviews Joe Longthorne at WMWV Radio
On March 31 George Cleveland chatted with Artistic Director, Joe Longthorne about joining The Barnstormers Theatre and hints about the 2021 summer season.
Jordan Stanley and Amanda Huxtable
Jordan and Amanda update us from beautiful Vancouver, BC https://youtu.be/SneOJICsAwE Jordan has been doing some short films around Vancouver and watch Amanda's animated kids show “My Singing Monsters Fandemonium”, here: https://youtu.be/VAz5d1MHZJk Opening night of...
The Barnstormers Welcome Joe Longthorne as Interim Artistic Director
The Barnstormers Theatre board of directors is pleased and excited to welcome Joe Longthorne as Interim Artistic Director. Joe plans to honor the fine heritage of the theatre and bring a fresh perspective with diverse, socially relevant productions to our stage. The...
My summer trip to visit family in NH wouldn't be complete without taking in a performance at The Barnstormers! It was a tradition of my grandparents, and my parents, and we now share this with our children! Over the years I've been to performances on and off Broadway, in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Barnstormers consistently pleases with its top quality performers and well mounted productions! Taking in a performance in Tamworth is a magical ride and I look forward to it every time!
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Mission Statement
To keep vital the value, spirit, and tradition of fine summer theatre in Tamworth and to provide a venue for and to promote varied cultural activities within the region.
Top photo: cast of Damn Yankees, 2019
Photo: Laughter on the 23rd Floor, 2019
Bottom Photo: Toad of Toad Hall, Bill Christopher, Bud Winkler, Hal Meyer and Dan Rubinate, 1957
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