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Outdoor Theatre

Following the success of last year's outdoor theatre productions, Holkham is to put on another season of entertainment for 2008.

The venue for each performance will be the lavender-fringed Pottery Yard, adjacent to the Hall, which provides an ideal location and dramatic backdrop for the plays. To maximise your enjoyment, we suggest you bring rugs or low-backed seating, a picnic and some extra clothing!

The Stables Cafe and Pottery Shop will remain open until the beginning of each performance. 

We welcome the return of some professional and dynamic companies offering a varied programme of family entertainment.

Tickets are available from our Ticket Office from 22nd March 2008. Tel: 01328 713111 or email: ticketoffice@holkham.co.uk

 

2008 Programme

Tuesday 29th July

Heartbreak Productions presents 'Peter Pan'

Gates Open 5pm. 

Performance commences 6pm and will run for 2hours 15minutes, with a 15minute interval.

Join us and the cast for a magical performance of family fantasy. Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. A mischievous boy who flies and magically refuses to grow up, he spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland interacting with fairies and pirates.

Admission

Adults: £10.00

Concessions: £7.00 - OAPs/Children/Students (under 2's free)

Family: £30.00 - 2 Adults & 2 Children

 

Friday 1st August

Mad Dogs and Englishmen Theatre Company presents 'Mad and Merry Monarchs'

Gates open 6pm. 

Performance commences 7pm.

A right royal romp through history for a family audience. Mad Dogs comment, "This show will discover the colourful and crazy episodes of history, throwing new light on whether Alfred really did burn the cakes or was he having a crafty smoke behind the bike sheds? And how did King John lose the crown jewels in the Wash?  If you can’t name our rulers in the right order, or the difference between William the Conqueror and William Rufus but you don’t want a school history lesson, this show is for you; 1000 years of England’s history in 100 minutes of music, poetry, songs and silliness.

Admission

Adults: £10.00

Concessions: £7.00 - OAPs/Children/Students (under 2's free)

Family: £30.00 - 2 Adults & 2 Children

 

Saturday 16th August

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'

Gates open 4pm. 

Performance commences 5pm.

A classic favourite for children of all ages, including some familiar characters from Lewis Carroll's masterpiece, such as the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts and a tea party with the most bewildering bunch of guests. The show is dressed in traditional Edwardian costume and there is music, song and dance to accompany some of the marvellous poetry. Come along as your favourite Alice character and join in with the fancy dress parade during the interval!

Admission

Adults: £11.00

Children/Students: £7.00 - (under 2's free)

Family: £32.00 - 2 Adults & 2 Children

 

Friday 22nd August

Heartbreak Productions presents 'Charley's Aunt'

Gates open 6pm. 

Performance commences 7pm and will run for 2hours 15minutes, with a 15minute interval.

A bright, intoxicating and frothy farce written by Brandon Thomas.  Laughs are guaranteed in this brilliant and world-renowned comedy which broke all historic records for plays of any kind, with an original London run of 1,466 performances.

Admission

Adults: £10.00

Concessions: £7.00 - OAPs/Children/Students (under 2's free)

Family: £30.00 - 2 Adults & 2 Children

 

Wednesday 27th August

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents 'Sleeping Beauty'

Gates open 5pm. 

Performance commences 6pm.

An adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Follow the adventures of Louisa and her friends, who, evacuated to the countryside during the Second World War, find fun and song in enacting this wonderful story.  The result is a splendid piece of story-telling in a style than comes close to the Famous Five, whilst still celebrating the original fairy tale romance. Come along in your fairytale fancy dress and join in the fairytale parade during the show!

Admission

Adults: £9.00

Children: £6.00 (under 2's free)

Family: £28.00 - 2 Adults & 2 Children

 

 
 
 

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