5 August – 6 August
Shakespeare on the Lawn: Othello
Enjoy an unforgettable open-air theatre experience on the Croquet Lawn as The Lord Chamberlain’s Men bring Othello to Doddington Hall.
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for Othello, one of the most captivating and thrilling plays ever written. See it performed how William Shakespeare first saw it, as The Lord Chamberlain’s Men – with a history stretching back to Shakespeare’s original company – present this play in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
Othello, the Moor of Venice, a respected General in the Venetian army, promotes the young Cassio to be his Lieutenant over Iago, a soldier in his service. In doing so he unwittingly sparks Iago’s deep-seated hatred into terrifying life and sets in motion a horrendous spiral of vengeance and destruction that sweeps away everyone before it. As Iago weaves his web and seeks his revenge he poisons Othello against Desdemona, who he has recently and secretly married, and turns the world upside down until Othello becomes unmoored from reality with devastating consequences.
“The best authentic Shakespearean experience”
A powerful story of deception, jealousy and a man that loved not wisely but too well – this stunning and heartbreakingly poignant play is one you won’t want to miss. Bring a chair and a picnic and prepare to be rapt and transported. Book early to avoid missing out!
Bring a chair and a picnic, and prepare to be entertained and transported. Book early to avoid missing out!
Make a night of it
A special offer exclusively available to Theatre guests only!
Book to stay the night in our accommodation and you don’t have to worry about travelling home. Park for free, pop in for a drink at the Grain Store before the show, and enjoy a short stroll back to your accommodation at the end of the night.
After a good night’s sleep, you can join us for a delicious breakfast in either our Farm Shop or Grain Store café.
Wednesday 5 August | Bed & Breakfast
Tailor Rooms 1, 2, 3 or 4 – £130
Delaval Rooms 1 – £180
Delaval Rooms 2 & 3 – £160
Thursday 6 August | Bed & Breakfast
Tailor Rooms 1, 2, 3 or 4 – £130
Please get in touch to book your stay: stay@doddingtonhall.com / 01522 699162
This offer is subject to availability and for event guests only. You will need to have booked your theatre tickets prior to booking accommodation. B&B payment is payable in full upon booking and is non-refundable or transferable.
Times & Tickets
- Adult £20
- Child (16 & under) £14
Important
Information
Booking & attendance
Please note that your tickets cannot be transferred, exchanged or refunded.
The performance will go on no matter the weather. Please check the forecast prior to setting off and come prepared.
Seating is not assigned and chairs are not provided. Please bring your own pop-up/foldaway chairs (or equivalent) with you.
Large parasols, pop-up tents and sunshades will impair the view of other patrons and will not be permitted.
The performance starts at 7pm with doors opening at 6pm. Entrance to the performance is via the Gatehouse at the front of the Hall.
Tickets will be checked on arrival. You can print your ticket or show it on your phone (please make sure to download or screenshot the full e-ticket as mobile signal can be poor onsite).
Only assistance dogs are allowed.
Photography is permitted, however for the enjoyment of others please do not stand during the performance and do not use flash.
Programmes will be available to purchase on arrival.
You are very welcome to bring a picnic with you, however, picnic tables are not permitted, and all waste must be removed at the end of the performance.
A bar will be available on the Croquet Lawn selling a range of bar/soft drinks – card payments only.
Please note that the performance takes place on a grassed area and is accessible via gravel pathways and a small ramp.
Toilets, including a disabled access toilet, are open in the Gardens.
About 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. They are renowned for productions of great vivacity, clarity, quality and accessibility. Their 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.
