Outdoor Theatre Season June - August 2008

This summer Nottingham City Council's outdoor theatre season returns with another exceptional programme of performances at Newstead Abbey. These evenings of outstanding theatre will be performed in beautiful surroundings. From the enchanting family show Pinocchio , to the Shakespearean comedyMuch Ado About Nothing there are plays to suit all ages and tastes

Newstead Abbey Summer Stage Programme

The ancestral home of the famous poet Lord Byron, Newstead Abbey provides an incredibly romantic setting for an outstanding evening of summer entertainment. Set in a beautiful landscape of over 300 acres including lakes, ponds and waterfalls, you'd find it difficult to discover a more stunning location in which to enjoy outdoor theatre.

This years shows will be performed by Illyria, with the exception of Much Ado About Nothing which will be performed by The Lord Chamberlains Men.

Illyria Theatre Company - Illyria has been delighting audiences across Britain, Europe, USA and Asia for the past 17 years and has attracted 5-star reviews for their lively and innovative approach. For further details visit www.illyria.uk.com.

Lord Chamberlain's Men - Lord Chamberlain's Men are a unique open-air theatre company performing Shakespearean plays with an 'all-male' cast, using the most authentic text available without compromising the meaning or integrity of these great works of drama. For further details visit www.lordchamberlainsmen.co.uk

Much Ado About Nothing - Sunday 6 July, 7.30pm

The Lord Chamberlain's Men perform this Shakespearean romantic comedy as it was written to be: by an all male acting troupe.

Tickets: Adult £11 Concession £9

The Merry Wives of Windsor - Friday 11 July, 7.30pm (signed performance)

Shakespeare at his most boisterous and farcical! International award winning Illyria perform this comedy that sees Falstaff, the bawdy Knight, fall in love not once, but TWICE - at the same time, with two women who are actually best friends.

Tickets: Adult £11 Concession £9

Pinocchio - Saturday 16 August, 6.30pm (signed performance)

Join Illyria for this delightful family tale of the wooden puppet that dreams of becoming a real boy.

Tickets: Adult £10 Concession £7 Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): £30

Event Information - Please note that no seating is provided, so please bring rugs or low backed chairs. Please note that no bbqs are permitted on site. Bring waterproof clothing in case of rain or sun block, hat and drinking water if the weather is too hot. Shows will only be cancelled if it considered too dangerous to continue, not because of bad weather. Only in the event of a show being cancelled with a refund be made. Ticket holders will be admitted to the Abbey grounds 1 hour before the performance starts.

Disabled Access - Parking for blue badge holders is available directly outside the building's south west wing. Toilets accessible to wheelchair users are available in the grounds. Please contact the administration office at Newstead Abbey on 01623 455 900 if you would like further information on wheelchair access or have specific needs. There is a free tickets available for carers.

BOOK NOW! - Call the Royal Centre Box Office on 0115 9895555* or Nottingham Tourism Centre on 0844 4775678* (*Tickets will be subject to a booking fee)

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