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Outdoor Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Enjoy a tale of love, magic and mayhem with a telling of a Midsummer Night's Dream by the Three Inch Fools, hosted by Dunster Castle. Early Bird Tickets available now.

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It’s Midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest mischief is stirring. The Fairy King and Queen are feuding, four runaway lovers are tying themselves in knots, and a troupe of quite appalling actors are preparing a theatrical extravaganza destined to impress. With shapeshifting trouble-maker Puck at the helm, the course of true love never did run smooth.

Bring your own rugs and camping-chairs and join us on an outdoor adventure. Refreshments will be available before the performance and during the interval.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Under 10£0.00
All Under 18£12.00
All Adult£20.00
All Family (2 adults, 2 children)£58.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 07714 028770

Suitability

Children are welcome. This is a family friendly performance.

Meeting point

Please check in via the Ticket Office. The gates open at 5:45pm and the performance will be happening on the Green Court outside the front of the castle.

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately. The performance will go ahead rain or shine. We ask that you don't bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience.

Accessibility

The walk from the car park to the performance area is up a steep hill and is not suitable for those with limited mobility. A courtesy vehicle will be running to transport audience members from the car park to Green Court.

Other

Tenants' Hall will be open to provide refreshments. There is free parking in both Dunster Castle car park and Dunster Village (should our car park become full) so please allow time for an extra 5 minute walk. Assistance dogs only.

Contact info

Three Inch Fools

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