High quality barn theater has a long tradition at our great summer mountain vacation destination here in the North Country. The historic Weathervane Theatre in quaint Whitefield, New Hampshire has been presenting professional plays and musicals since 1966. They are one of the few remaining alternating repertoire productions in the US, and are only ten minutes from the Bray Hill House vacation retreat.
Lively musicals, wry comedies and heartwarming dramas alternate a different show every night, Monday through Saturday. These shows will make you laugh, cry and delight. The talent of the company will leave you amazed by the acting, singing, dancing, costumes and set design. It’s a real treat the whole family will love.
The 2026 season starts in June and Ends in October. The company is expanding the calendar by over a month from previous years, so even autumn visitors to the Bray Hill House can enjoy the plays.
The new barn-style theatre was built in 2002 to modern standards of design, comfort and safety. The climate-controlled auditorium can accommodate 250 guests with unobstructed stadium style seating. We recommend seats 5,7,9, and 11 in rows H or J.
Reservations
Call (603) 837-9322 to reserve your tickets at the box office or order online from their website. Special pricing is available online during the pre-season so check there if you are planning ahead for your vacation and would like to save some money. The theater address is 389 Lancaster Road in Whitefield, New Hampshire. Look for the big red barn–it is hard to miss.
Dinner and a Show!
Plan a special night out with dinner and a show, for just two or the whole family. Reserve a table at the Inn at Whitefield restaurant, directly adjacent to the theater. They offer New American Cuisine in a historic inn and serve dinner early enough to ensure you make curtain call. The bar is open after the show for socializing and libations until last call.
To learn about the theater programs, calendar, history, cast and more go to WeathervaneNH.org or follow them on one of their three social media sites listed below:
Children’s Theater
The theater company brings more to the North Country than just professional productions. They also bring children's performances into the local communities and a summer day camp held at the theater.
Patchwork Players
The troupe of theater members puts on daytime children performances on Wednesday and Friday. Check the Weathervane Theater website for productions, locations and dates. Family-friendly and kid-centric performances vary from hip-hop to classical!
Winsock Summer Camp
The camp is hosted at the theater in Whitefield and has one-week, two-week and three-week sessions, depending on age, starting in July and finishing in August. If your children might be interested check the Weathervane Theatre website for details.
So, if your family summer plans include getting away to the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire and your family loves theater, then the Bray Hill House in Jefferson, New Hampshire is definitely the best vacation rental for you! If you’re still not convinced, check out guest reviews on BrayHillHouse.com, and check out Weathervane Theatre audience reviews on TripAdvisor.
This post originally appeared on brayhillhouse.com.
