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Outdoor Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing

Changeling Theatre brings Shakespeare's best rom-com to the outdoor stage at Sissinghurst.

  • Booking not needed

There ain’t no party like a Shakespeare party… Glitz, glamour and scandal hit Messina in Changeling’s revival of Much Ado About Nothing. Think decadent costume balls and devious misdemeanours, in a play where love’s a battlefield and the gossip never stops.

Beatrice and Benedick swear they can’t stand each other. Hero and Claudio seem picture-perfect until a little drama crashes their party. Lurking behind the cocktails and confetti is one deliciously devious Don John stirring up trouble.

It’s sharp, it’s funny, it’s Shakespeare’s ultimate romcom with more twists, tunes and turns than you can shake a stick at.

Join Changeling at Sissinghurst this summer as they celebrate 25 years of outdoor touring. Bold, sexy, and unapologetically fun, Much Ado About Nothing is the perfect summer play.

NOTE: This is an out of hours event, car parking charges apply.

This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on.

Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain come shine!

We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience.

Gates will open from 6:00pm

The performance will last approximately 120 minutes (+ a 20 minute interval, refreshments will be available in the cafe.)

Picnics are welcome at this performance.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Standard Ticket£25.00
Child Under 10£0.00
Child Child (10 - 18)£15.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children of all ages

Meeting point

Sign in at Visitor Reception on arrival and set up your blankets and chairs in the performance area from 6:00pm for a 7:00pm start.

What to bring and wear

Please bring picnic blankets or chairs and dress for the weather. The performance will go ahead rain or shine.

Accessibility

The performance is outdoors on accessible ground, close to toilet facilities and the cafe.

Contact info

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

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