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Outdoor Theatre: Twelfth Night – Wed 2 & Thur 3 July

Settle amongst roses for an open-air performance of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night by The Lord Chamberlain's Men. Book early to avoid missing out!

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Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 21st year, for Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play as he first saw it – in the open air, with an all-male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music, and dance.

"If music be the food of love, play on!"

Orsino, Duke of Illyria, is desperately in love with Countess Olivia. But she, in mourning for her brother, has sworn off all men. Suddenly Viola, separated from her twin brother in a shipwreck and now disguised as a man, enters Orsino’s court as his servant and turns everyone’s world upside down. Sent to woo Olivia on Orsino’s behalf, Viola is stunned to find herself the object of Olivia’s affections—and, as Olivia falls in love with Viola, so Viola falls in love with Orsino.

Romantic confusion, mistaken identity, practical jokes, and riotous disorder abound in Shakespeare’s hilarious and lyrical romantic comedy about love, its many glorious facets, and the chaos it can create.

Dates: Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 July Time: 7:30pm – 9:40pm (Gates open at 6:30pm) Interval: Yes, 15 minutes Location: Morden Hall Park, Rose Garden

NEW: Enjoy the performance under the stars with a delicious pre-packed for your picnic basket. Choose between our our standard or vegetarian options and hot drink or prosecco. For booking email ralph.richer@nationaltrust.org.uk

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £20.00
Child £12.50

The basics

Booking details

Call 0208 852 5761 Any enquiries please call 0208 852 5761 or e-mail boxoffice@tlcm.co.uk

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Snuff Mill Bridge for ticket checking before proceeding to the Rose Garden.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather, as the performance takes place outdoors and continues in all but the very worst conditions.

Accessibility

Accessible pathway into the rose garden and flat grass suitable for wheelchair users.

Other

Toilet facilities in the Stableyard and Snuff Mill. Please, bring your own seating (chair/blanket). Seating is NOT provided. Only assistance dogs are permitted at this performance.

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