A laugh-out-loud satire of small-town officialdom

Blue Sky Theatre’s productions in gardens continue to delight each summer.

This January, Blue Sky Theatre will present outdoor performances of The Government Inspector.

It’s 1937 on a small Greek island, and the corrupt mayor learns that an undercover inspector is coming to investigate how his town is run.

It’s not good. Not good at all. So, the officials decide to clean up their act.

When a stranger arrives, they hurriedly shower him with food, wine and a good time, hoping he’ll pay no heed to what’s happening. After all, every man has his price.

But are they bribing the wrong man?

This riotous portrait of rampaging self-destruction is a witty adaption of Nikolai Gogol’s classic comedy. We all know how badly politicians can behave, so prepare for groans of familiarity and lots of laughs.

The gardens open from 4.30pm, with the show at 6.30pm, so there’s plenty of time to enjoy a picnic washed down with a drink from the bar.

12,13 & 14 January 2024
Second Valley Farm, SECOND VALLEY

19, 20 & 21 January 2024
The Cedars, HAHNDORF

26, 27 & 28 January 2024
Wittunga Botanic Garden, BLACKWOOD

Tickets are $40

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Presented by Open Gardens SA and Blue Sky Theatre Productions with thanks to Grant and Wendy Pember, Hans Heysen Foundation and Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

Harvest Garden Festival 2023

A weekend to explore productive gardens and discover the secrets to planting and harvesting your own home-grown and healthy food.

SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY and SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY

10.00 AM to 4:30 PM

Discover how to enjoy harvesting home-grown food in any garden, big or small. A vegetable patch not only supplies you with nutritious goodness it also enriches your day-to-day life by inspiring you to get outside and connect with nature.

For this memorable weekend, gardens in Adelaide and the hills will open their gates, giving you a rare chance to talk with the owners about what they grow and how they grow it.

Brought to you by Open Gardens SA with proceeds to OzHarvest

To view the gardens please Click Here 

$20 for four gardens or $50 for an all gardens pass

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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

Go to the Festival website

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 18^th 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.

SOLD OUT

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.

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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.

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