The Mermaid Inn (Rye)
Bowler Crab became the official resident theatre company of The Mermaid Inn in 2017. The Rye based 600 year old inn (known for having Shakespeare’s company visit them in 1597) today hosts Bowler Crab’s performances year round. as our most popular indoor venue.
To date Bowler Crab has brought more than 15 productions to The Mermaid, all in a variety of forms from 3 hour long full productions to 90- minute short showcases, from one-man shows to dining experiences with four course meals!
REVIEWS FROM 2023 AT THE MERMAID
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Shakespeare at The Mermaid
In 2017, BC formed a relationship with The Mermaid Inn as a performance venue, following the discovery that suggests Shakespeare's company, The Chamberlain's Men, visited The Mermaid in 1597.
This revelation even made BBC News:
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2025:
Bowler Crab are getting ready for their 13th Season and this year they have a comedy, a tragedy and a special for you:
Journey through one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies as mistaken identity, song, drunken behaviour, unrequited love and a pair of yellow stockings transport you to a world of wonder.
Join some of The Bard’s liveliest characters as their vibrant Twelfth Night celebrations unravel a prank-filled plot like no other!
Bowler Crab invite you to wear yellow as they revisit an old favourite; their 34th production sets sail in June 2025.
Shakespeare’s gritty tragedy portrays the assassination of one of the most influential individuals in history.
Caesar’s closest friends prove enemies when a prolific murder is plotted to emancipate Rome from his divine dictatorship.
Blood is spilt in the name of gold, freedom and progress but can the libaratores survive the aftermath of their deed when faced with civil war?
Bowler Crab’s 35th production bloodies its swords in September 2025.
