The Dragon Wagon Outdoor Theatre at Black Park
Join us at Black Park for an interactive outdoor family theatre performance as Jellyfish Theatre roll up with the Dragon Wagon! 15th Aug.
Location
Black Park Country Park
Black Park Road Wexham SL3 6DS United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
Come and meet the Dragon Whisperer and his magical dragons. An interactive family show packed with puppetry, laughter and live, original music!
Everyone laughs at the Dragon Whisperer. “Imagine spending your life caring for something that simply doesn’t exist!” But the Dragon whisperer... he knows different. He can feel it in his bones!
The Dragon wagon is set on a brightly coloured rotating caravan with 3 brilliant actors/musicians.
All performances are relaxed with integrated Sign Supported English. Find accessibility tools at www.jellyfishtheatre.com
Performances last around 45 mins plus you can meet the puppets!
This is a fantastic way to introduce younger children to theatre with it's laid-back style and short & sweet performance time.
Please choose your preferred performance time at checkout:
Show 1: 10:30am-11:15am. (Gates open 10am)
Show 2: 4pm-4:45pm. (Gates open 3.30pm)
Best suited for ages 4 - 8
“The imagination behind it, the colouring of it all, the fact that it was all so visual. They absolutely loved it!” Adult with children aged 6, 8, 11.
“Amazing actors! Brilliant music! Inspiring!” Audience feedback
“I liked it when I cleaned the dragon’s teeth” Audience feedback from a child
Key Information
How to get to the performance space
Foxley Copse, Dog-Free Picnic Area. Just follow the blue and yellow butterfly signs anti-clockwise around the lake from the car park - it is about a 15 minute walk. Buggies are welcome! An example of the signs to look out for is shown below, as well as a map to show you the route to Foxley from Black Park's Public Car Park (marked in yellow).
Ticketing requirements: All attendees in your group must have ordered a ticket, either a free ticket for under 1's or a paid ticket for all other attendees.
Please note that dogs are not permitted, with the exception of assistance dogs.
Please note chairs are not provided, you are welcome to bring your own, or a picnic blanket. Performances are open air and continue in all weathers unless deemed unsafe. If your child is under 1 years old they can come for free. A free ticket is required to be ordered at check out in order for us to accurately keep track of numbers of attendees.
Key information
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be issued for cancellations made a minimum of 30 days prior to the event date. Refunds will not be issued for late cancellations or no-shows. Eventbrite's fee is non-refundable. Refunds will be made in the event that we cancel the event, for example due to unsafe weather conditions/staff sickness. We go ahead in most weather conditions - unless deemed unsafe - so please dress appropriately and come prepared!
Main contact
Buckinghamshire Country Parks Team - countryparks@buckinghamshire.gov.uk / 01753 511060
Transport and parking options
Black Park has a Pay and Display Public Car Park located off Black Park Road. Parking is not included in the price. For up to date parking prices, please refer to the car park signage or visit our website.
Refreshments
The San Remo Lakeside Cafe next door to the event space will be open for delicious food, ice creams, plus hot & cold drinks.
Frequently asked questions
A full refund will be issued for cancellations made a minimum of 30 days prior to the event date. Refunds will not be issued for late cancellations or no-shows. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
You can either bring your printed ticket or show your e-ticket on your mobile phone on arrival. To avoid waste please try to bring this electronically where possible. Please prepare the QR code for scanning on arrival.
You can bring any food or drink into the event as well as blankets and folding chairs. We ask that no large structures (tents, gazebo, large umbrellas etc) are brought in as this can block the view of others.
Dogs are not permitted with the exception of assistance dogs.
Doors open half an hour before the performances begin so please arrive in plenty of time. There is a 15 minute walk from the car park to the event (please see map). Please allow enough time to park up in case the car park is busy, to purchase refreshments and get settled in before the show.
For blue badge holders, we have a limited supply of parking closer to the event. This must be booked in advance. To contact us or if you have any other accessibility needs, please email us at countryparks@buckinghamshire.gov.uk. Please note this event takes place on grass which may be uneven.
Organised by
Buckinghamshire Country Parks are managed by the Country Parks Team on behalf of Buckinghamshire Council. The Team are based at the Countryside Centre in Black Park Country Park, accessible via the Visitor Centre. They are responsible for the day to day running, maintenance and management of the Country Parks, together with conservation work and events.