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Outdoor theatre: Hamlet - The Lord Chamberlain's Men

Killerton are pleased to host The Lord Chamberlain’s Men as they invite you to join them this summer for the timeless story of Hamlet.

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In 2024 it is The Lord Chamberlain's Men's 20th birthday! To celebrate they will present one of the greatest plays ever written – Hamlet. Join us in summer 2024 as we stage this extraordinary play and ask the biggest question of all – to be or not to be.

With this masterpiece concentrated down to a two hour running time and carried off in true The Lord Chamberlain’s Men style this will be one you will not want to miss.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £18.50
Child £12.50

The basics

Booking details

Call 0208 852 5761

Suitability

Children are welcome. Recommend age 12+

Meeting point

Parking in the main car park at Killerton. The performance will take place on the lawn in the formal garden.

What to bring and wear

As this is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather. Bring your own chair/blanket and a picnic.

Accessibility

Bring your own seating. The lawn is accessed from the Terrace in the formal gardens

Other

Assistance dogs only. The car park is located approximately 400 yards from the garden. Please bear this in mind when bringing heavy picnic boxes and chairs. Hot and cold drinks and snacks available from Killerton Kitchen Cafe in the garden before the performance and during the interval. Picnics are encouraged, sorry no BBQs. Appropriate clothing for the weather. Low back chairs, blankets and a picnic.

Contact info

The Lord Chamberlain's Men

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