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Summer Theatre - The Wife

Come and enjoy an open-air summer performance of 'The Wife' by The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company at Polesden Lacey on Sunday 5 July at 7pm.

  • Booking essential

'The Wife' is The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company’s original musical play inspired by Chaucer’s Wife of Bath. Bursting with live music, poetry and physical comedy, this outdoor production is by turns hilarious, provocative and tender.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £25.00
Child £11.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 01323 501260 Please book tickets directly from https://www.therudes.co.uk/booking-page

Meeting point

For parking, follow signs for the theatre. Gates open at 6pm for the show to start at 7pm.

What to bring and wear

Bring a folding chair, blanket and picnic and enjoy this delightful production at Polesden Lacey's open air theatre. BBQs and large tents are not permitted.

Accessibility

There's a 10-minute walk from the car park to the theatre site, some over uneven grass. A volunteer-run shuttle bus service will be available, subject to availability. Toilet facilities (including an accessible toilet), will also be available at the site.

Other

If you wish to visit Polesden Lacey’s house and gardens prior to the show, normal admission applies and parking will be in the usual visitor car park. Opening times: 10am-5pm No dogs except for assistance dogs. Please bring proof of tickets on the day which will be checked on entrance to the theatre site.

Contact info

Rude mechanicals

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