Outdoor theatre: Twelfth Night
Join the Lord Chamberlain's Men this summer for Shakespeare's greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.
- Booking essential
'If music be the food of love play on'
Orsino, Duke of Illyria, is desperately in love with Countess Olivia. But she, in mourning for her brother, has sworn off all men. Suddenly Viola, separated from her twin brother in a shipwreck and now disguised as a man, enters Orsino’s court as his servant and turns everyone’s world upside down. Sent to woo Olivia on Orsino’s behalf, Viola is stunned to find herself the object of Olivia’s affections and, as Olivia falls in love with Viola, so Viola falls in love with Orsino.
Romantic confusion, mistaken identity, practical jokes and riotous disorder abounds in Shakespeare’s hilarious and lyrical romantic comedy about love, its many and glorious facets, and the mess it can make of us all.
The Lord Chamberlain's Men present this play as Shakespeare himself would have first seen it, in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
Pack a picnic to enjoy from 6pm before the performance begins at 7pm.
Assistance dogs only allowed at this performance.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £18.00 |
| Child | £11.00 |
| Group 2 adults & 2 children (Under 16) | £50.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0333 666 3366
- 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. Assistance dogs only allowed.
- 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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