Join The Questors Theatre for a delightful and irreverent outdoor performance of Emma, adapted by award-winning playwrights Doon Mackichan and Martin Millar. Set in the picturesque back garden of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery in Walpole Park, this fresh take on Jane Austen’s beloved novel sees the author herself act out the tale with her nieces. Bring a picnic rug or folding chair and enjoy theatre in one of Ealing’s most historic and beautiful settings, once the home of Sir John Soane. Presented by The Questors Theatre, one of the UK’s leading amateur theatre companies based in West London.
Date
20–28 June 2025
Evening performances: 7.30pm
Matinees:
Saturday 21 June, 12.30pm
Sunday 22 June, 2.30pm
Saturday 28 June, 2.30pm
No performances:
Monday 23 and Wednesday 25 June
Venue
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
Doon Mackichan is a celebrated British actress, comedian and writer, best known for co-creating the double-Emmy-winning Smack the Pony. Her extensive career includes roles in Alan Partridge, Toast of London and Good Omens. Her stage work has been acclaimed, including performances at the National Theatre and Royal Court.
About Martin Millar
Martin Millar is a Scottish author and playwright known for blending magical realism with social commentary. His novels include Thraxas and The Good Fairies of New York. He is also a playwright with a flair for contemporary and witty storytelling.
Presented by The Questors Theatre
Based in the heart of Ealing, The Questors Theatre is one of the UK’s leading amateur theatres with a rich history of performance and education. The company has been producing innovative and accessible theatre since 1929 and continues to engage local audiences through new writing and classic revivals.
Join us for Thursday Lates at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery in Ealing, West London—a perfect evening to discover art, architecture, and history in an inspiring, after-hours setting.
Please note that although our Manor House remains open as normal, we are hosting our Wedding Open Day across the Manor space on 25th October 2025. Artworks in the Manor will be available as normal.
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 2–2.45pm on Sunday 7 December for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Please note that Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery will close at 4pm on 11 December for a private event. Bella Pūglia Café will close at 4:30pm as usual, and the Pitzhanger Shop will remain open to the public until 5pm.
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 1–3pm on Saturday 24 January for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Please note that there will be some slight disturbance to the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor and Pitzhanger Galleryat 3–5pm on Thursday 11 December for a private event. The rooms will remain open to the public, and General Admission continues as usual.
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