For Earth’s Sake at Great Green Barn Theatre presents
Written by Alfred Shaughnessy
Directed by Simon Downing
Herbert Pinnegar performed by Giles Shenton
Directed by Simon Downing
Herbert Pinnegar performed by Giles Shenton
Performance Date & Time
Saturday 10 October 2026, 7.30pm
Price*: £26, Restricted View £17
Saturday 10 October 2026, 7.30pm
Price*: £26, Restricted View £17
"Downton Abbey with gardening tips"
The Guardian
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.
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
making the characters so real
you feel you have known them forever"
Edinburgh Fringe
Pre/Post THEATRE SUPPER
Greek Pie & Salad £11. Glass of Wine £5 extra / Meze Starter £4 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, a Meze starter at £4 extra 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 [email protected] prior to booking your show ticket/s.
Greek Pie & Salad £11. Glass of Wine £5 extra / Meze Starter £4 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, a Meze starter at £4 extra 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 [email protected] prior to booking your show ticket/s.
DATE & TIME
Saturday 10 October 2026, 7.30pm
Doors Open 7pm
DETAILS:
Venue: Great Green Barn Theatre, Upper House Lane (Run Common Road end), Shamley Green, GU5 0SX
Performance Length: 1hr 50m (including 20 Min interval)
BOOK: ONLINE - CLICK HERE
If you have any difficulty booking tickets please email [email protected].
Price*: £26, Restricted View £17
* Inc £1 GGB Restoration Fee
Parking: Limited on site across the road at For Earth's Sake. Please consider car sharing where possible.
Saturday 10 October 2026, 7.30pm
Doors Open 7pm
DETAILS:
Venue: Great Green Barn Theatre, Upper House Lane (Run Common Road end), Shamley Green, GU5 0SX
Performance Length: 1hr 50m (including 20 Min interval)
BOOK: ONLINE - CLICK HERE
If you have any difficulty booking tickets please email [email protected].
Price*: £26, Restricted View £17
* Inc £1 GGB Restoration Fee
Parking: Limited on site across the road at For Earth's Sake. Please consider car sharing where possible.