Old Herbaceous

​Written by Alfred Shaughnessy
Directed by Simon Downing
Herbert Pinnegar performed by Giles Shenton
Price*: £26, Restricted View £17​

"Downton Abbey with gardening tips"
The Guardian

Old Herbaceous is the humorous love story of a single-minded yet gentle man with a passion for plants and is a charming one man play which has entranced sell-out audiences all around the country over the last five years.

An acute and sometimes hilarious observation of relationships between the classes in a simpler age, Old Herbaceous is sprinkled with witticisms and epithets. The evening blossoms into tender humour, much in the traditionally understated English style of the early 20th century.

As Old Herbaceous, renowned actor Giles Shenton truly lives the part of the legendary Head Gardener, Herbert Pinnegar, inviting you to feel included in a private chat from a bygone, comforting age. Keeping you engrossed, amused and emotionally engaged from start to finish, Old Herbaceous will leave you with a feeling that, perhaps, all’s right with the world.

"Giles Shenton draws us into his world making the characters so real you feel you have known them forever"
Edinburgh Fringe

Performance Length: 2 Hours  (including 20 Min interval)
* Inc £1 GGB Restoration Fee​

Doors Open 7pm

​If you have any difficulty booking tickets please email bookings@greatgreenbarn.com.​

Pre-book a Pre/Post THEATRE SUPPER
Greek Pie & Salad £11. Glass of Wine £5 extra
If you’d like to enjoy a quiet, simple supper in Small Barn prior to a show, we’re offering Greek Spinach & Feta Pie with salad for £11 per person, and a glass of British red, white or rose wine at £5 extra.
Please note, we are limited in numbers and a meal can only be booked with show ticket; extras of a glass of wine and meze starter can only be booked with a meal.
If you would like a post-show meal, please email bookings@greatgreenbarn.com prior to booking your show ticket/s.