Old Herbaceous

This charming solo show is a love story; a humorous and touching portrayal of a single-minded yet gentle man with a passion for plants.

“It’s Downton Abbey with gardening tips” The Guardian

“Peter Macqueen’s simple one man show is an astonishing performance." News & Star

Saturday 5th October - 7pm 

Tickets - £15 per person

Pottering amongst the seeds and cuttings at the back of his ramshackle greenhouse in the garden of a Gloucestershire manor house is Herbert Pinnegar.  Now in his twilight years he is full of memories and tales of a bygone era.  In between potting up and potting on, he recounts his journey from orphan boy to legendary head gardener 'Old Herbaceous' and tells of his friendship with the lady of the house, Mrs. Charteris.

“Peter Macqueen throws a warming comfort blanket around his audience.” Keswick Reminder

“Two hours of sustained gentle humour laced with advice and tinged with sadness and tragedy.” Dewsbury Arts 

“I challenge you not to be moved by this enchanting story of ‘just a gardener’. I’d take some tissues too!” ITV Border.com

“Such a perfect performance and I don’t even like gardening! Thankyou.” Daneka E, Twitter

“It felt like I was really sitting in the greenhouse…I didn’t want the show to end.” Sarah P, Facebook