Outdoor Theatre 2012

We look forward to hosting another exciting programme of family entertainment in the beautiful setting of the courtyard in Holkham Park. For 2012 we have carefully selected performances to include traditional popular titles of comedy and drama and welcome theatre companies who have been to us before, as well as newcomers.

 

All productions will be held in the courtyard, Holkham Park. Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating and come prepared for all weather. Refreshments are available from the Stables Cafe which will be open before the performance and during the interval.

Theatre-goers will be admitted to the courtyard 45 minutes before the production starts. For the enjoyment of all, visitors with chairs will be asked to sit to the sides and back of the courtyard and those with picnic blankets to the front and centre.

 

If you would like to receive an email with details of all future events at Holkham please email our Ticket Office.

 

Wednesday 1st August – 6.15pm

The Owl Who Was Afraid of The Dark
Performed by Blunderbus Theatre Company and based on the classic children’s book by Jill Tomlinson.

This funny, gentle and reassuring tale is written especially for small people aged three to seven years and grown-ups who sleep with the big light on! With an irresistible blend of live music, puppetry and storytelling this beautiful new show introduces an old friend to a new generation of theatre-goers. Join Plop, the baby barn owl, with his big round eyes and knackety knees, on his adventures as he journeys into the night-time world of campfires, fireworks, starry nights and moonlit adventures. Come along - it’s going to be a hoot!

Tickets: Adults £12   Children £8    Family of 2 adults and 2 children £36

Tuesday 7th August – 6.15pm

Grimms' Fairy Tales
Written by the brothers Grimm, adapted for the stage by The Pantaloons

If you go into the woods today… The Brothers Grimm spin tales of wicked witches, talking animals, plucky maidens and dashing adventurers in this deliciously dark and thrillingly inventive show for adults and children alike. Music, magic, and some of the best-loved stories ever to have graced the stage.

Tickets: Adults £12   Children £8    Family of 2 adults and 2 children £36

Tuesday 14th August – 6.15pm

Sleeping Beauty
Performed by Chapterhouse Theatre Company Sleeping Beauty waits for her prince in a magical new version of this best-loved fairy tale. Young and old alike will fall in love with this delightful adaptation set in the 1940s and taking you on a thrilling journey all the way to fairy land. Come along in your favourite fancy dress outfit and join the fairy tale parade during the performance! Magical theatre in magical surroundings for all the family.

Tickets: Adults £12   Children £8    Family of 2 adults and 2 children £36

Wednesday 22nd August – 6.15pm

King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone
A novel by T H White and adapted for the stage by Cambridge Touring Theatre

King Arthur and The Sword in the Stone brings a theatrical experience for the whole family from aged two to ninety two – and above! Join us as Cambridge Touring Theatre take you on the mystical and often hilarious adventures of Arthur, a young squire and his tutor, the magical wizard Merlin. Help them solve their quests in order that the prophecy of the sword is fulfilled and Arthur becomes the rightful King of England.

Tickets: Adults £12   Children £8    Family of 2 adults and 2 children £36

Wednesday 29th August – 6.15pm

The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
An adaptation of the story "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" from the famous English author and illustrator, Beatrix Potter by Quantum Theatre  Starring the delightful Peter Rabbit and his friend Benjamin Bunny. Using live music this production promises a magical evening for young and old alike taking them back to the tales of their childhood in a show designed to appeal to all the family. A unique production exclusive to Quantum Theatre and perfect for an outdoor setting.

Tickets: Adults £12   Children £8    Family of 2 adults and 2 children £36

 

To purchase tickets please contact Holkham Ticket Office telephone 01328 713111 or email ticketoffice@holkham.co.uk  In person, the Ticket Office will re-open on April 1st

Terms and Conditions

The following terms and conditions apply to the sale of tickets:

• If you require your tickets to be posted, we will use the Royal Mail’s Recorded Delivery service. The cost of administration and postage of £2.00 will be applied to your order.
• We are unable to post tickets within seven days of the production date. For tickets purchased within seven days of the production, arrangements can be made for collection by telephoning 01328 713104 in advance. Alternatively tickets can be collected at the door on the day of the production.
• Tickets are personal to the holder and are non-transferable .
• Tickets cannot be refunded after purchase unless the production is cancelled or postponed. In the event of a cancellation only the face value will be refunded.
• Holkham Enterprises reserves the right to make any change whatsoever in the performance/event owing to any unforeseen or unavoidable cause.
• Holkham Enterprises does not accept responsibility for the loss of these tickets.
• The unauthorised use of photographic and recording equipment, or recording on a mobile telephone, is prohibited.
• We will try to accommodate latecomers however this cannot be guaranteed.