Twelfth Night with The Lord Chamberlain's Men
Summer outdoor theatre production of Twelfth Night at Tyntesfield
- Booking essential
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 21st year, for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play as he first saw it – in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
Orsino, Duke of Illyria, is desperately in love with Countess Olivia. But she, in mourning for her brother, has sworn off all men. Suddenly Viola, separated from her twin brother in a shipwreck and now disguised as a man, enters Orsino’s court as his servant and turns everyone’s world upside down. Sent to woo Olivia on Orsino’s behalf, Viola is stunned to find herself the object of Olivia’s affections and, as Olivia falls in love with Viola, so Viola falls in love with Orsino. Add Viola’s twin brother Sebastian into the mix and the scene is set!
Romantic confusion, mistaken identity, infamous cross-gartered yellow stockings and riotous disorder abounds in Shakespeare’s hilarious and lyrical romantic comedy about love, its many and glorious facets, and the mess it can make of us all.
The event will take place on Saturday 19 July - book early to avoid missing out.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £20.00 |
| Child | £12.50 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0208 852 5761 Booking available via the link on the top right of this page.
- Meeting point
Arrive at the Welcome Building. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance to allow time for you to check in and make your way to the croquet lawn for the performance.
- What to bring and wear
Please bring chairs and blankets and dress appropriately for the weather. You're welcome to bring food and drink, but refreshments will also be available for purchase by the croquet lawn.
- Accessibility
Access from the Welcome Building to the croquet lawn is via a fully accessible route. Tyntesfield contains steep paths and loose gravel in places, so please take care when moving around the site.
- Other
The event will only be cancelled in the case of extreme weather. Please dress appropriately for the weather, for example bringing rain coats and umbrellas if rain is expected.
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