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Scotney Castle Outdoor Theatre: William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love and intrigue, magic and mayhem, is brought to life by family favourites Quantum Theatre in their wonderfully funny and exuberant production of the Shakespeare classic.

  • Booking essential

Set on that most dangerous of nights when fairies are abroad and nothing is as it seems four young, unsuspecting, lovers become entangled in their magical affray and soon no mortals are safe in those bewitched and bewitching woods outside Athens….

Quantum’s enchanting new production will have you spellbound so grab a picnic and a blanket and join in the fairy fun and frolics...

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult 17 years and above£15.00
Child 3-16 years£10.00
Family 1A 3C£35.00
Family 2A 2C£40.00
Family 2A 3C£50.00

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Essential Companion or Carer£0.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for all ages

Meeting point

Meet in the courtyard outside the tearoom.

What to bring and wear

Clothing suitable for an outdoor performance. Picnics with rugs or low-backed picnic chairs. No BBQs, naked flames, high-backed chairs or picnic tables please.

Accessibility

Accessible parking bays. Level access to courtyard. Accessible WCs with baby/toddler changing areas.

Contact info

National Trust event bookings

Upcoming events

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Summer of Play at Scotney Castle, Kent: 19 July to 31 August 

Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Scotney Castle from Saturday 19 July to Sunday 31 August. Normal admission applies.

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12 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 19 other dates or times
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Islandness- A visual storytelling exhibition 

This year's exhibition at Scotney focuses on the work of Kent based visual storyteller, Rebecca Douglas, translating nature's stories into compelling visual narratives through photography, video, drone speaking and writing.

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on
12 Aug to 17 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 66 other dates or times
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An Evening with The Swinging Little Big Band 

After two consecutive summers of sold-out performances at Scotney, The Swinging Little Big Band returns for another spectacular evening of live swing and jazz music.

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on
15 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 22:00
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An Evening with ABBA's Angels at Scotney Castle 

Calling all Dancing Queens! ABBA's Angels is one of the UK's premier tribute bands, bringing the timeless hits of ABBA to life with stunning authenticity, dazzling costumes and all the classics songs you know and love.

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16 Aug 2025
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19:00 to 22:00