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Outdoor theatre - Romeo & Juliet

Join us on Friday 8 August for one of the world's most enduring love stories - Romeo & Juliet.

  • Booking essential

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company as they bring the bard’s beloved tragedy to life here in the grounds of Rufford Old Hall.

When two scions of warring families in Verona fall suddenly and desperately in love, their only hope is to marry in secret, but the bad blood between their houses runs deep, and the star-crossed lovers soon find themselves forced to choose between their family names or their love for one-another.

The tragedy that follows is one of the world’s most enduring love stories.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Child (under 5)£0.00
All Child (5-16) / NUS card holders£14.00
All Adult£20.00
All Family (2 adults, 2 children)£60.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

From the car park, make your way to the Beech Walk Paddock where the performance will take place.

What to bring and wear

Bring low backed chairs or blankets as seating is not provided. As the sun sets it can get cold, so layers of clothes are advised. Feel free to bring a picnic.

Accessibility

Performance and seating area is on grass and will go ahead in all weathers, so please come prepared if required. Please note that access to the Beech Walk Paddock is via a large cobbled area.

Other

Prior to the performance, there will be an opportunity to purchase food from the tea-room. During the interval the tearoom will be open for refreshments, cakes, hot/cold drinks, crisps and ice cream. If you prefer, please feel free to bring a picnic.

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