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Outdoor Theatre at Powis Castle and Garden: William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

The Three Inch Fools presents an outdoor performance of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream on Midsummer's Eve.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Deep in an enchanted forest, mischief is afoot as the Fairy King and Queen feud, runaway lovers tie themselves in knots, and a group of hopeless actors prepare a theatrical spectacle. With the shapeshifting Puck leading the way, true love’s course is anything but smooth. As this is an outdoor performance, we recommend bringing blankets, chairs, or cushions to sit on, and preparing for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs. Please refrain from bringing umbrellas, as they may obstruct the view for others.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 01938 551944 Book tickets on the Three Inch Fools website. Look under Upcoming Performances. Booking fee applies.

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

The performance will start at 7.00pm, with gates opening at 6.00pm.

What to bring and wear

Please bring your own picnic blankets or low-backed seating. Dress for the weather and wrap up warm.

Accessibility

The Formal Garden is approximately a 10 minute walk from the car park. Please contact Powis Castle and Garden for information about our closer drop off area.

Other

Refreshments will be available for purchase from the coffee shop, and picnics are welcome during the performance. Seating is not provided, so guests are encouraged to bring their own fold-up chairs or blankets. Picnic during the performance is welcome, and the café in the formal garden will be open until the end of the interval, offering hot and cold drinks and snacks. Free parking is available on-site, including two electric charging points. Please note, the performance area is a 10-minute walk from the car park, with step-free access available. For further details, including weather-related cancellations and FAQs, please visit the event page. We look forward to seeing you there, rain or shine!

Contact info

Powis Castle and Garden

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