WELCOME TO THE NAG’S HEAD. THE SPOOKIEST PUB IN SHIRESHIRE.
Do you believe in ghost stories? Do you want to hear tales that will chill you to the bone? That will make you wish you brought a spare set of pants?
After the death of their father, three estranged siblings return home for the funeral. Burdened with their dad's failing pub and a weird painting, they must decide whether to work together to save The Nag's Head or succumb to their inner demons.
With support from the Arts Council England, Shropshire Museum and the Norwich Theatre, Make It Beautiful Theatre Company premiered their dark comedy play, The Nag's Head, at the Park Theatre in 2023. Featuring original music from folk band Good Habits, and real paranormal accounts, this production is an ode to rural England and the independent pub.
This play was last performed at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury in July 2025.
Cast:
Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson - Connor + Roles
Felix Grainger - Jack + Roles
Cara Steele - Sarah + Roles
Director: Kelly Stewart
London Box Office — ★★★★☆ — “Plenty of smiles to be had”
Adventures in Theatreland — ★★★★☆ — “Clever, thought-provoking and very funny”
Fairy Powered Productions — ★★★★☆ — “A beautifully portrayed sibling bond”
London Pub Theatres — ★★★★☆ — “Pitch-perfect balance of the funny and macabre”
Suitable for ages 12+
Runtime: 1hr 40mins (including interval)
Tickets: £15
About Make it Beautiful Theatre Company
Make It Beautiful are a London based Theatre Company derived from the Drama Centre. They are dedicated to magical storytelling, long-form improvisation, comedy & unearthing the beautiful. For the past four years, they’ve been committed to telling and creating stories for UK and European stages, as well as sharing their ethos through workshops. Notable works include: The CO-OP (Park Theatre, English Theatre of Hamburg), The Nag’s Head (Park Theatre), The Dream Machine (in residency at the Hope Theatre), Our Little Life (Blackbox Studio Slovenia). Their 5-star show Sniff - which performed at the Park Theatre in 2024 - will be touring Hertfordshire and surrounding areas this year.
“As one of the artistic directors and founders of Make It Beautiful, I grew up working and playing with Trestle Theatre. They were a safe and inspiring space for me as a young artist. Many, many years on, my theatre company is now at a pinnacle moment as a collective and we are very excited to be collaborating with Trestle for 2025. Lots of amazing things to come.”
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