Free Public Programs

Plays in the Park

Plays in the Park at the Fort Warren Stage

Sponsored by: Dominion Resources

Fridays (June 25 through August 27)
Performances at 11:30pm and 1:00pm
Georges Island

See what's playing on stage at Fort Warren. From variety shows, musicals, historical plays and more, these children help bring the island to life!

The History and Adventures of Tom Thumb

Fridays, June 25, July 9th, July 23, August 6th

Hear the story of a boy who was “no bigger than his father’s thumb”. Children and adult volunteers from the audience have a chance to show their star quality playing parts in the show! Parts include Fairy Queens and Kings, a Ravenous Raven, Grumbo the Giant, a Giant Carp, the Evil Rats, and of course, Tiny Tom himself. Presented by Citystage.

Folktakes Near & Far

Fridays, July 2, July 16, July 30, August 27

Five folktales from around the world, Grandfather Sun; The Tale of the Three Little Pigs; Why Rat Came First; The Wings of the Butterfly. Children and adults from the audience will play the Spider Monkeys and Morpho Butterflies who gather in the deep jungle for a festival. Presented by Citystage.

Pirates of Pencils

Fridays, August 13, August 20

Learn the "academics" of becoming a pirate in this "back to school" themed interactive parody of The Pirates of Penzance. Presented by Kidstock of Winchester.