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Outdoor theatre: As You Like It

'…look into happiness through another man’s eyes!' Join the Duke's Theatre Company for this production of one of Shakespeare’s most famous and quotable comedies.

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When Rosalind is banished from Duke Ferdinand’s court, new identities are explored with hilarious consequences. Music, mayhem and madness thrill as we are shown that 'All the world’s a stage'.

Back for a fourth Summer Season, The Duke’s Theatre Co follow their acclaimed tours of Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Twelfth Night. Kevin Bennett, (Shakespeare’s Globe, Stratford Festival, Ontario) directs this brand-new tour that will visit fifty of the UK’s most magical venues.

Pack a picnic to enjoy from 6pm before the performance begins at 7pm.

Assistance dogs only allowed at this performance.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £18.50
Group Family (2 adults & 2 children)£45.00
Concession Over 65s£16.50
Concession Under 16s£16.50

The basics

Booking details

Call 01202 883402 (Infomation only)

Meeting point

This performance will take place on the South Lawn of Kingston Lacy. Gates open from 6pm at Visitor Reception, please wait here to have your tickets checked.

What to bring and wear

Please bring your own seating and wear suitable clothing for weather conditions. Low back chairs and tables are welcome, gazebos and BBQs are not permitted.

Accessibility

Accessible to wheelchair users. If you need to hire a wheelchair or mobility scooter for the evening, please let the property know in advance on 01202 883402. Assistance dogs only allowed at this performance.

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