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Outdoor Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

The Sword in the Stone, performed Cambridge Touring Productions

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Cambridge Touring Productions present the classic tale The Sword in the stone. This is a matinee performance aimed at children between 5 and 10 years old.

Young Wart dreams of becoming a squire, while his childhood friend Morgan sets her sights on fame and fortune. As they travel to the Tournament in London, they meet a host of colourful characters who guide them through strange challenges and teach them lasting lessons about friendship, courage, and finding their way in the world.

The performance will take place in the garden at Benthall Hall.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Subject to Booking Fees£15.00
Child Subject to Booking Fees£12.00
Concession Under 3 years old£0.00

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Family ticket - Subject to Booking Fees.£45.00

The basics

Booking details

Call Online booking only Ticket prices subject to booking fees.

Suitability

Everyone is welcome to attend this event

Meeting point

Park in the visitor car park and come through Visitor Reception

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoors performance so please come prepared for all weather and bring a low-backed chair or rug to sit on. Seating is not provided. Picnics are welcome.

Accessibility

Gentle slopes in the garden. Accessible toilet available. Steep slopes and uneven ground on woodland walk.

Other

Come dressed in costume if you like! Knight, Lady, Princess, Townsfolk, King or Queen. Please bring low-backed seating or rugs to sit on. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather including sunscreen if appropriate. The performance lasts 2 hours including a 20-minute interval. The performance space opens at 4.30pm

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4 Apr to 6 Apr 2026
at 12:00 to 16:30+ 2 other dates or times

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4 Apr to 1 Nov 2026
at 12:30 to 16:00+ 91 other dates or times

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11 Apr to 19 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 4 other dates or times

Summer Artisan Craft Fair at St Bartholomew's Church 

Come along and browse a large variety of crafts created by our creative volunteer team, inspired by the Benthall Estate. Buy gifts for a loved one or treat yourself.

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8 Aug to 16 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 6 other dates or times