About Us
The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company is one of the UK’s leading outdoor touring theatre companies, performing original productions in gardens, parks and historic venues across the South of England.
Founded in 1997, the company is known for its distinctive blend of live music, comedy, storytelling and visually inventive staging. Each summer the company tours extensively across Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Buckinghamshire and Somerset.
The company’s productions are written and created especially for outdoor performance and have developed a loyal following among audiences who enjoy theatre in beautiful open-air settings.
For more information visit www.therudes.co.uk.
Press releases
The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company announce summer 2026 tour of The Wife
The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company will tour southern England this summer with The Wife , a newly reimagined version of their original musical... read more
08.04.2026 • By The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company
