The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama
The Lost Colony
An outdoor epic drama first staged in 1937, retelling the story of the Roanoke colony at the Waterside Theatre on the edge of the sound.
The Lost Colony, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Green, premiered in 1937 at the Waterside Theatre beside Fort Raleigh. It is one of the longest-running outdoor symphonic epic dramas in the United States. The performance uses the Roanoke Sound as a natural backdrop, combining song, dance, fireworks and battle scenes to tell the story of the colonists. Summer evening shows run about 2.5 hours. It is advisable to buy tickets online in advance and bring insect repellent, and note that performances may be delayed or canceled in rain.
Opening hours
Summer shows start about 19:45 (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Elizabethan Gardens
- Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
- North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
- Roanoke Island Festival Park
- Manteo Waterfront & Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
- Nags Head Woods Preserve
- Jockey's Ridge State Park
- Wright Brothers National Memorial