The Pantaloons present Twelfth Night at Crook Hall Gardens
Enjoy an innovative outdoor theatre performance of the classic Shakespeare play.
- Booking essential
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them!"
Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things…! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem in the Bard's comedy of fools, duels and dual identities.
Family-friendly fun with live music and audience participation.
Enjoy refreshments from the café or bring a picnic. Please bring something to sit on.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £16.00 |
| Child 16 and under | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call Online booking only
- Suitability
Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Head for the admissions hut.
- What to bring and wear
Bring something to sit on. The Café will be open, or you're welcome to bring a picnic.
- Accessibility
Level access from the car park; from there, access to the main garden area is via an incline. Winding, narrow or uneven paths make some areas inaccessible to wheelchair users.
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