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Outdoor theatre at Ham House: Twelfth Night

In their 21st year, The Lord Chamberlain's Men return to Ham House and Garden with Twelfth Night this June!

  • Booking essential

Experience outdoor theatre this summer in the spectacular setting of the grass Plats at Ham House and Garden on Sunday 22 June.

With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men present Twelfth Night as the playwright first saw it – in the open air, with an all-male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.

Jude's ice cream will also be available for purchase from a cart on the night!

Gates open: 6pm

Performance starts: 7pm

Performance running time: approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes including a 15 minute interval.

Adult £18.50, child (under 16) £12.50, plus booking fees.

Assistance dogs only allowed at this performance.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £18.50
Child £12.50

The basics

Booking details

Call 0333 666 3366

Meeting point

Front gates open from 6pm. Please present your ticket at Visitor Reception on arrival. The outdoor performance starts at 7pm and will take place on the grass Plats.

What to bring and wear

Please bring your own low-backed seating. The show will go on no matter the weather so please dress accordingly for sitting outdoors in the evening.

Accessibility

There is a step-free route from Visitor Reception to the stage area (on the Plats, south of the house) along a gravel path. Limited blue badge parking available on site. To reserve a space or to inform us prior to the day of the event of any access needs you may have, please email hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk. Assistance dogs only allowed at this performance.

Contact info

Ham House and Garden

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