A roaring, high-energy theatrical journey into the heart of the American Dream.
This summer, one of the greatest stories ever written is staged in one of Margate’s most striking settings.
Set beneath open skies at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns, this electrifying adaptation of The Great Gatsby transforms the amphitheatre into a world of jazz-age glamour, ambition, and beautifully broken dreams. As the light fades and live music fills the air, audiences are drawn into Jay Gatsby’s dazzling orbit, a place where desire burns bright and illusion shimmers just out of reach.
Through the eyes of Nick Carraway, Fitzgerald’s timeless tale unfolds with pace, energy, and emotional depth. Lavish parties give way to quiet longing, secrets surface, and the promise of the American Dream begins to fracture. This is Gatsby as it was meant to be experienced: vivid, theatrical, and alive.
This Is My Theatre is celebrated for creating vibrant, accessible productions in historic and open-air venues, and this adaptation is no exception. Featuring live music arranged by Resident Composer Simon Stallard and performed throughout, the production is rich in atmosphere and designed to captivate audiences of all ages.
Critics have described the company’s work as “warm and welcoming, clever and creative” and “rich in detail and a joy to experience” praise that speaks to both theatrical quality and pure enjoyment.
Performed for only one show in this unique amphitheatre setting, The Great Gatsby at The Oval Bandstand is more than a night at the theatre, it is a shared summer experience, elegant, immersive, and unforgettable.
- Doors, toilets and concessions open: 6:30pm – 8:30pm .
- Tickets are non-refundable
- All persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- A fully licensed bar and food is available (alcohol and food is not to be brought into venue, bag searches are in operation).
- Fully accessible toilet facilities are available.
- All seating areas have step-free access.
- There is no car parking at the venue, please use public transport, bicycles, or arrive on foot. There is very limited local car parking and charges may apply.
- Please refer to venue Terms & Conditions at www.theovalbandstand.co.uk and full terms and condtions can be found here https://theovalbandstand.co.uk/ticket-ts-cs
Following This Is My Theatre’s previous touring productions of Pride & Prejudice (“A joy to experience!” – Ingenue Magazine)and Treasure Island (“Thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable!” – Visit Dean Wye), we are delighted to be back this Summer at The Oval Bandstand and Lawns with another family-friendly adventure. Our adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s much-loved story, packed with glamour, guile and plenty of gorgeous music – will be sure to captivate audiences of all ages.
Step into the roaring 1920s, where the champagne flows, the jazz trumpet blows, and the American Dream gleams with irresistible allure. This electrifying stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel brings Jay Gatsby’s glittering world to life, a place of opulence, obsession, and heartbreak.
As Nick Carraway is drawn into the orbit of his mysterious neighbor, the secrets behind Gatsby’s lavish parties begin to unravel, revealing a story of love lost and illusion pursued.
Featuring live music and a dynamic ensemble, This Is My Theatre’s adaptation invites audiences to experience one of literature’s best-loved stories like never before glamorous, grandiose and undeniably… Great.
Sarah Slator, director of This Is My Theatre said:
“We are very much looking forward to our Spring/Summer tours this year. We have created this adaptation to be fun and vibrant to capture imaginations and engage audiences of all ages.
We are really excited to be continuing our Summer tradition of magical, family-friendly performances in historic places and atmospheric spaces. Always a firm favourite with company members and audiences, this adaptation of the much-loved story will remain faithful to the original text whilst also suited to the beautiful venues we are due to visit. This will offer our audiences a magical telling and bring to life these well-known characters for the stage.
Suitable for audiences of all ages and with live music throughout arranged by the company’s Resident Composer Simon Stallard our adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless story is packed with glamour, guile and plenty of gorgeous music and is sure to be all that This Is My Theatre audiences have come to love about our shows!”