SA Landscape Festival 2023
Sat 15th and Sun 16th April 2023
10am to 4pm
Open Gardens SA and Master Landscapers of SA invite you to see some of our States most beautiful professionally designed and built privately owned gardens. Meet the professionals behind these beautiful gardens who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Visit for only $10 per garden or $50 for an all garden two day pass
Children under 12 free
for details and to purchase tickets
They seek him here, they seek him there...
This January, Open Gardens SA and Blue Sky Theatre will present outdoor performances of The Scarlet Pimpernel.
Adapted from Baroness Orczy’s novel, the outdoor show promises romance, danger and laughs set amongst the streets of Paris during the French revolution in 1792.
Armed with only his wits and his cunning, one man recklessly defies the French revolutionaries to rescue aristocrats from the deadly guillotine.
Our dashing hero hides in plain sight by pretending to be the biggest fool in London. But a ruthless French agent is sworn to discover his identity and stop him at any cost.
According to the director, Dave Simms, The Scarlet Pimpernel is a cheeky swashbuckling romp packed with stunning 18th century-inspired costumes.
Blue Sky Theatre’s productions continue to delight each summer, and this year’s ensemble is the largest to date.
As performances are outdoors, there’s plenty of room to enjoy a picnic washed down with a drink from the bar. It’s a colourful and energetic experience under the stars.
13,14 & 15 January 2023
Brook Rd Garden, Lower Inman Valley, VICTOR HARBOR
20, 21 & 22 January 2023
The Cedars HAHNDORF
26, 27 & 28 January 2023
Wittunga Botanic Garden BLACKWOOD
NOTE: Thursday 26 January is Australia Day
Tickets are $35 including a complimentary program.
Gardens open from 4pm. All shows are at 6.30pm.
Bar available. Bring your own picnic.
Presented by Open Gardens SA and Blue Sky Theatre Productions with thanks to generous garden owners, Hans Heysen Foundation and Adelaide Botanic Gardens Foundation.
Noel Coward's hidden gem about to shine under blues skies
This January, Open Gardens SA and Blue Sky Theatre are presenting outdoor performances of Present Laughter, one of Noël Coward’s lesser-known comedies, in three of SA’s finest gardens.
It tells the story of famous and fabulous superstar Garry Essendine who’s preparing for an overseas tour. His life spirals into chaos as lovers and fans swoop on him in rapid succession. The night before he sails, all hell breaks loose in a whirlwind of sex, panic and soul-searching.
According to the director, Dave Simms, Present Laughter is a giddy and modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness. He says people familiar with Coward’s comedies are in for a surprise.
“Our production is fast-paced and provocative with several twists,” smiles Dave. “We’re setting the story on Garry’s swish patio where remarkable people in beautiful costumes sweep into the garden as they go.”
Set in pre-war London, the cheeky comedy is packed with Coward’s wicked wit.
“Garry and his glamorous entourage gossip about everyone, drink too much and sleep around,” says Dave. “We’re out to prove that ‘sex, drugs and rock’n’roll’ were around long before the 60s.”
Blue Sky Theatre’s garden productions are a popular summer favourite starring many regular performers, including Simon Barnett, Ashley Bell, Robert Bell, Rachel Burfield, Joshua Coldwell, Lee Cook, Miriam Keane, Michelle Nightingale, Nicole Rutty, Angela Short and Leighton Vogt.
As performances are outdoors, there’s plenty of room to enjoy a picnic washed down with a drink from the bar. It’ll be another colourful and energetic experience under the stars.
7, 8 & 9 January 2022
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF ADDRESS
1 Battye Road ENCOUNTER BAY
14, 15 & 16 January 2022
The Cedars HAHNDORF
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
28, 29 & 30 January 2022
Wittunga Botanic Garden BLACKWOOD
Tickets are $35.
Gardens open from 4pm. All shows are at 6.30pm.
Bar available. Bring your own picnic.
Presented by Open Gardens SA and Blue Sky Theatre by arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French A Concord Theatricals Company
Jazz in the Garden
Sunday 21st March
4.30 - 7.00 pm
Please join us for an afternoon of jazz, listening to some of your all-time favourites.
Young and passionate jazz students from the University of Adelaide Elder Conservatorium will entertain you in a lovely garden setting.
Drinks and light refreshments included.
$35 per head.
Limited to 50 attendees.
Covidsafe plan in place
SA LANDSCAPE FESTIVAL
Sat 10th and Sun 11th April 2021
10am to 4pm
A garden showcase
For one weekend only, the Master Landscapers of SA and Open Gardens SA open the gates to some of our state’s most beautiful, professionally designed and built, privately owned gardens.
Experience professional landscapes brought to you by the finest designers across this exclusive weekend event.
Learn from skilled professionals as they share their secrets, tips and tricks, and find your own inspiration as you bask in the unique beauty of each garden design.
Visit for only $10 per garden or $50 for an all garden pass.
Go to
www.salandscapefestival.com.au
for details and to purchase tickets.
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A laugh-out-loud mix of songs, slapstick and sparkling one-liners
This January Open Gardens SA and Blue Sky Theatre are presenting an outdoor performance of one of the most successful comedy adaptations ever – One Man, Two Guvnors.
Richard Bean’s madcap adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s 18th-century comedy, A Servant of Two Masters, is set in Brighton England in 1963.
It tells the story of Francis Henshall, a failed skiffle player, who finds himself working for two guvnors. One, Rachel Crabbe, is disguised as her dead gangland twin; the other is a snooty toff, Stanley Stubbers, who not only killed Rachel’s brother but is also her secret lover.
Neither boss is aware the other is in Brighton, as Francis bounces like a shuttlecock between his two bosses trying to please them both. But how long can he keep them apart?
Award-winning director Dave Simms is bringing together a live skiffle band to join the Blue Sky Theatre’s regular ensemble.
As performances are outdoors, there’s plenty of room to enjoy a picnic and a drink from the bar. It’ll be another colourful and energetic experience under the stars.
Victor Harbor on January 8, 9 and 10
The Cedars in Hahndorf on January 15, 16, and 17
Wittunga Botanic Garden in Blackwood on January 22, 23 and 24
All shows start at6.30pm
In line with COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, we have reduced the capacity of our auditorium this year.
We will be allocating your seats in twos. You’ll need to book at least two tickets. So you and a friend can sit together but distanced from others.
We’ve tried to keep it simple and fair, so please:
Organise your group
Then book the number of seats you need
You will need to book at least two tickets.
First in, best dressed.
Call us on 0475 309 435 if you need to book an odd number of tickets. We may be able to help if you need five tickets, for example.