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Rudyard Kipling – Something of myself performance

Listen to Rudyard Kipling, seemingly in person, talking about his life, through readings of his poetry.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Performed by Jonathan Jones, Rudyard Kipling – ‘Something of Myself’ is a one-man play covering the main events of Kipling’s life, told through readings of Kipling’s poetry. It is delivered in the first-person and covers his childhood, his marriage to an American and the loss of his son John in the Great War. Poems include, ‘If’, ‘The Glory of the Garden’ and ‘Tommy’. The performance in May marks Jonathan's 200th performance, Jonathan has also plans to perform at the Billingshurst Literary Festival this year.

Monday 25 May & Sunday 30 August

Performances at 11am, 1pm & 3pm (approx. 45 mins)

Free, normal admission applies

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for adults.

Meeting point

Meet at the Quarterdeck in the formal garden.

What to bring and wear

This event takes place outside. Please dress for the weather.

Accessibility

This event takes place in the formal garden, access includes paths with steps, slopes and varying surfaces. Please see the Facilities and access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information. Chairs are provided.

Other

This outdoor activity is weather dependent and occasionally may need to be changed or cancelled at short notice. Ask at visitor reception for information when you arrive. This event is volunteer led and dates and times may occasionally change – please check at visitor reception when you arrive.

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