Outdoor theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Three Inch Fools present Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy. You are invited to Avebury Manor Garden for a magical evening of theatre for all the family.
- Booking essential
It’s Midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest mischief is stirring. The Fairy King and Queen are feuding, four runaway lovers are tying themselves in knots, and a troupe of quite appalling actors are preparing a theatrical extravaganza destined to impress. With shapeshifting trouble-maker Puck at the helm, the course of true love never did run smooth.
Gates open at 6pm, with the performance beginning at 7pm. The performance will last approximately 100 minutes (plus a 20 minute interval).
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Come prepared for the weather as the performance will continue come rain or shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience.
The Three Inch Fools are an innovative touring theatre company acclaimed for their fast-paced and musically driven approach to theatre. In 2025 the company are celebrating their 10th anniversary, having built a reputation as one of the UK’s finest and best-loved open-air touring theatre companies. The Three Inch Fools are known for staging bold, vibrant and inventive productions at some of the UK’s most spectacular historic and natural landmarks.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £20.00 |
| Child | £12.00 |
| Group Family - 2 adults & 2 children | £58.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01672 538018
- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
Please meet at the entrance to Avebury Manor Garden. From the main carpark, Avebury Manor Garden is approximately 0.3 miles walk, so please leave sufficient time for arriving at the venue.
- What to bring and wear
Come prepared for the weather. Picnics are welcome. We recommend that you bring blankets or chairs to sit on as seating is not provided. No BBQs, gazebos or large garden parasols.
- Accessibility
Avebury Manor Garden can be accessed in a route free from steps. There are uneven cobblestones in front of the garden gate, and some uneven paving within the garden. Unfortunately, there will be no induction loop or BSL interpretation as part of the performance. The performance will take place on a flat grass lawn in front of Avebury Manor.
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