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Outdoor theatre: Othello at Erddig

Join us as we welcome The Lord Chamberlain’s Men to Erddig this summer for a captivating performance of William Shakespeare's Othello.

  • Booking essential

A powerful story of deception, jealousy and a man that loved not wisely but too well – this stunning and heartbreakingly poignant play with an all male cast, Elizabethan costumes, music and dance, is one you won’t want to miss.

Othello, the Moor of Venice, a respected General in the Venetian army, promotes the young Cassio to be his Lieutenant over Iago, a soldier in his service. In doing so he unwittingly sparks Iago’s deep-seated hatred into terrifying life and sets in motion a horrendous spiral of vengeance and destruction that sweeps away everyone before it. As Iago weaves his web and seeks his revenge, he poisons Othello against Desdemona, who he has recently and secretly married, and turns the world upside down until Othello becomes unmoored from reality with devastating consequences.

Gates open at 6pm. Bring a chair or a picnic blanket and prepare to be transported. A selection of food and drink will be available to purchase on the evening, or picnics welcome. Book early to avoid missing out! The performance starts at 7pm.

Assistance dogs only allowed at this performance.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Children under 16£12.65
All Adults£21.08

The basics

Booking details

Call Online booking only

Suitability

Children welcome. Parent/guardian judgement recommended.

Meeting point

Head to the Ticket Office to begin your evening.

What to bring and wear

This event takes place outdoors and performances continue in all but the very worst weather. Dress according to the weather (parasols and umbrellas not permitted during show).

Accessibility

This performance takes place on the grass lawn of the main garden. There is ramped wheelchair access to the gardens. The paths in the gardens and entrance area are fine loose gravel and there are paved paths through the Midden Yard.

Other

Gazebos and BBQs are not permitted.

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