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Shakespeare at Fenton House: Retellings Never Did Run Smooth

A summer’s night of Shakespeare retellings. Double Star Productions are hosting a showcase of new stories inspired by the Bard in the splendid gardens of Fenton House. 

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A summer’s night of Shakespeare retellings. Double Star Productions are hosting a showcase of new stories inspired by the Bard which brings together early career creative teams in the splendid gardens of Fenton House.

Prepare for an evening of re-imaginings and revelry by exciting new talent, kindly supported by the British Shakespeare Association and Fenton House. The gardens will open from 5:30 pm with the showcase beginning at 6pm, so bring along a picnic blanket and enjoy a complimentary non-alcoholic drink at our outdoor bar.

Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with suggested prices of £8 for concessions and £10 for full-price tickets.

All proceeds for this event will be going to the National Trust.

The running time is approximately 2hrs 30 min.

Ticket pricing: £8 Concession £10 Full Price

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £10.00
Concession £8.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

Fenton House & Gardens do not have an accessible toilet. There are steps and uneven pathways in the grounds. If you would like further assistance and will require toilet access, please share details when prompted.

Meeting point

Meet at the main entrance.

Suitability for children

Suitable for children.

Contact info

Fenton House Office

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