NEW SUMMER MENU
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 21st year, for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play as he first saw it – in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
“If music be the food of love play on!”
Orsino, Duke of Illyria, is desperately in love with Countess Olivia. But she, in mourning for her brother, has sworn off all men. Suddenly Viola, separated from her twin brother in a shipwreck and now disguised as a man, enters Orsino’s court as his servant and turns everyone’s world upside down. Sent to woo Olivia on Orsino’s behalf, Viola is stunned to find herself the object of Olivia’s affections and, as Olivia falls in love with Viola, so Viola falls in love with Orsino.
“O time, thou must untangle this, not I. It is too hard a knot for me to untie.”
Romantic confusion, mistaken identity, practical jokes and riotous disorder abounds in Shakespeare’s hilarious and lyrical romantic comedy about love, its many and glorious facets, and the mess it can make of us all.
“Nothing that is so, is so.”
Bring a chair and a picnic, or order a Doddington Farm Shop picnic bag, and prepare to be entertained and transported. Book early to avoid missing out!
Make an evening of it with a seasonal pre-event dinner at our award-winning Grain Store Restaurant (Thursday evening only).
“The best authentic Shakespearean experience” Yorkshire Post
THE LORD CHAMBERLAIN’S MEN
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men is the UK’s premier all male theatre company – with direct links to the history of William Shakespeare – presenting Shakespeare’s work as he first saw it; all male, in the open air and with Elizabethan costume, music and dance. Sitting under the same stars that Shakespeare sat under and hearing his poetry brought to life the company offer an unparalleled authentic, excellent and magical experience; one that is truly unique. We are renowned for productions of great vivacity, clarity, quality and accessibility. Our productions champion authenticity whilst breathing fresh, new life into these extraordinary plays. Seeing a production by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will ignite, rekindle or maintain a burning passion in the greatest playwright the world has ever seen.
The company is based in amongst the beating heart of London’s theatre world but tours extensively throughout the United Kingdom, mainland Europe as well as to wider international shores.
Please note that gates open one hour prior to the performance start time.
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Make an evening of it with a seasonal pre-event dinner at our award-winning Grain Store Restaurant.
Thursday 7 August
2 course menu, £35 per person
5pm or 5.30pm
Booking is essential. Just add to your order when purchasing tickets.
Make the most of your evening and pre-order a Doddington Farm Shop picnic bag.
Choose from the following options:
£10 per picnic bag
Please note that we are unable to offer any substitutions or cater for any other dietary requirements.
Pre-ordering is essential, please add to your order when purchasing tickets for Twelfth Night. Picnic bags will be available to collect on arrival at the Gatehouse.
If you enjoy open-air performances, you may also like Opera on the Lawn, an elegant evening of music set against the backdrop of the estate’s historic grounds.
