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at Smallhythe Place

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'Dressing Lady Macbeth': An Exhibition (26 February - 2 November) 

Rediscover gems of the 1888 Lyceum Theatre production of 'Macbeth' in an intimate exhibition - a final chance to see Ellen Terry's Beetlewing dress before it is put away for conservation 'rest'.

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on
5 Mar to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 178 other dates or times
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The Art of Scene Painting 

A display in our 17th century barn theatre celebrating the art of the scene painter.

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on
14 Mar to 31 May 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 59 other dates or times
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Easter Egg Hunt at Smallhythe Place 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of theatrical adventures at Smallhythe Place on an Easter Trail.

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on
5 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 12 other dates or times
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The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I 

Experience the return of outdoor theatre at Smallhythe this May with The Three Inch Fools.

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on
24 May to 25 May 2025
at
19:00 to 21:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Little Women 

After last year’s successful tour of ‘Pride and Prejudice’, Smallhythe Place welcomes Hotbuckle back to perform the latest unique adaptation of classic novels.

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on
5 Jun to 6 Jun 2025
at
19:30 to 22:00
+ 1 other date or time
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The Tempest 

East 15 Acting School returns to the Barn Theatre for an energetic performance of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.

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on
22 Jun 2025
at
19:00 to 21:15
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Romeo and Juliet 

East 15 Acting School returns to the Barn Theatre for a lively performance of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'.

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on
27 Jun 2025
at
19:00 to 21:15
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Twelfth Night 

Changeling Theatre presents the classic Shakespearean comedy 'Twelfth Night' this summer.

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on
10 Jul to 10 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 21:15
+ 1 other date or time
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Timberlina's Big Bingo Show 

Glamourous bearded drag lady Timberlina and diminutive Dutch theatrical DJ Auntie Maureen present the hilarious Big Bingo Show at Smallhythe Place.

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on
11 Jul 2025
at
19:30 to 21:00
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead 

A bold and contemporary take on Tom Stoppard's iconic and award-winning play by Different Theatre, which takes place, as it were, "in the wings" of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.

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on
18 Jul to 19 Jul 2025
at
19:00 to 21:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Festival of Archaeology: 'Smallfest' 

Join us for a celebration of archaeology at Smallhythe Place as part of the nationwide Festival of Archaeology!

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on
20 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 

The Summer Theatre Company return to the Barn Theatre this year with their ever-popular production of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'.

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on
24 Jul to 3 Aug 2025
at
19:30 to 22:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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The Secret Garden 

Following their success in 2024, The Plandits are bringing their re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book back for a second summer season.

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on
7 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 21:30
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 

In a new and enthralling one-man stage adaptation of the classic tale of terror, acclaimed actor Jonathan Goodwin plays both Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde.

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on
11 Oct 2025
at
18:30 to 19:35
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Half-Term October Trail 

Spot the ghostly items on display this October half-term in our 'Macbeth Ghost Trail'.

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on
25 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 6 other dates or times