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Romeo and Juliet by Chapterhouse Theatre

By William Shakespeare

  • Booking essential

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. Join us as Chapterhouse Theatre Company brings the bard’s beloved tragedy to the open air in timeless style this summer.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £22.00
Child 5-16yrs / NUS student£15.40
Group family 2 adults, 2 children£64.20

The basics

Booking details

Call n/a Book online via See Tickets by clicking 'check availability' above.

Suitability

The performance is suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

Park in the car park and make your way to the Walled Garden where the performance will take place.

What to bring and wear

Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating. This is an outdoor performance, please wear weather appropriate clothing.

Accessibility

The route from the carpark to Walled Garden is on an incline, please leave 10 minutes to walk from your car. Pathways are suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. There is an accessible toilet in Market Place. An access bus will be available for shuttles to and from the car park. For any questions about access, please email lucy.stockdale@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Other

Gates open at 5.45pm and the show begins at 6.45pm. The performance is due to end around 9.15pm and the main gates will close at 9.45pm. Refreshments will be available to purchase, and we also welcome you to bring along your own refreshments (excluding alcohol). Fresh pizza from Gibside Pizza Pit will be served until the start of the show. Hot and cold snacks and drinks, including cream teas and ice cream, and alcohol will be available from the café. For a group booking of ten or more or for enquiries regarding carer tickets, please email admin@chapterhouse.org. Outdoor performances will continue in all but the worst of weather, be sure to dress accordingly. All tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to exceptionally bad weather or other extenuating circumstances, alternative arrangements shall be made. No dogs except assistance dogs.

Upcoming events

Event

History talk - an introduction to the history of Gibside 

Get a taste for the history of Gibside with a Guided Walk volunteer.

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on
29 Mar to 30 May 2025
at
10:30 to 11:00
+ 33 other dates or times
Event

The Life of Mary Eleanor Bowes talk at Gibside 

Join us for an illustrated talk by author Val Scully about the life of Mary Eleanor Bowes.

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on
29 Mar 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
Event

History walk - the story of Gibside 

Dive into the history of Gibside and take a walk with a Guided Walk volunteer around the 18th century landscape garden.

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on
29 Mar to 30 May 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30
+ 16 other dates or times
Event

Tuesday health walk at Gibside 

A gentle guided stroll at Gibside.

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on
1 Apr to 30 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 39 other dates or times