Name: The Return of the Native - open air theatre
Start: 2026-07-11T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Clovelly Court Gardens

The Return of the Native - open air theatre

Hotbuckle Productions presents The Return of the Native, adapted from the novel by Thomas Hardy
This story is set on desolate Edgon Health in Wessex, and follows the marriage between Clym Yeobright and Eustacia Vye. Eustacia’s desire to escape Egdon Health results in tragedy after a romance between her and her former lover is reignited.
This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on!
Who are Hotbuckle Productions?
“Back in 2006, HotBuckle was formed by Adrian Preater and Gemma Aston, and since then, they haven’t looked back! The started of with the original production of Adrian’s “Get Writing with Rosie” which was an educated play about creative writing. They also toured with a number of other original works, Namely Joshua and Ballad of a Bird. Adrian started adapting novels – beginning with Great Expectations. Since then Adrian and his team have toured all over the UK with lots of amazing actors and actresses. HotBuckle has gone from strength to strength and after moving from their home in Surrey to a Shropshire base in 2013, they have continued to tour and create quality theatre.”