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Shakespeare at Tolethorpe
Information about the open air theatre close to Stamford
We are ideally situated for those looking for self catering accommodation close to the open air theatre at Tolethorpe, being within 3 miles of this fantastic stage.
Every summer more than 33,000 people from throughout the UK and
from overseas attend the amateur Stamford Shakespeare Company's
acclaimed summer Festival of plays in June, July and August at
Rutland Open Air Theatre, Tolethorpe Hall. The 2009 festival will be
the 33rd annual season.
Performances take place on an open air stage set in idyllic glade
facing a 600-seat, raked, and permanently covered auditorium.
The Stage newspaper named it one of England's premier alfresco
theatre venues. In addition to the recognised high standard of
performances the theatre is known for the quality of all its
facilities, making it one of the finest open air theatres in Europe.
2010 season
OTHELLO
This spell-binding and emotionally charged tale of deceit, sexual
jealousy and betrayal begins with the mixed marriage between a
middle-aged Moor and a young noble Venetian girl. The play
deals with the husband’s mental torments as doubt and suspicion are
planted in his mind by the machinations of an ambitious, ruthless
and jealous subordinate – Iago – one of Shakespeare’s greatest
villains. Othello, which ranks with the tragedies of Hamlet and King
Lear, has arguably the best plot, with poetry second to none.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
One of Shakespeare’s darker romantic comedies, exposing the
dangers posed to love and friendship by deception, gossip and
jealousy. We follow the paths of two love affairs: one a
vibrant mixture of tough-minded independence, the other threatened
by villainy. The bright “skirmish of wit” between Beatrice and
Benedick contrasts with the dark malevolence of Don John and the dim
foolishness of Dogberry in this captivating play.
DAD’S ARMY
The classic BBC TV comedy series of the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea
who battle against the Germans and local ARP Warden Hodges comes to
the Tolethorpe stage in three hilarious comedies by Jimmy Perry and
David Croft.
Adapted for the stage, The Deadly Attachment, Mum’s Army
and The Godiva Affair, have all the well-loved characters
including: “Stupid boy” Pike, “Don’t panic, don’t panic” Jonesey,
“We’re all doomed!” Fraser, “May I be excused, sir?” Godfrey, and
all under the command of the redoubtable Captain Mainwaring and his
effacing deputy Sergeant Wilson
Performance Times:
Evening performance - 8pm start
Matinée performance - 1.30pm start
Seat Prices:
£11 (Monday/Tuesday), £12 (Wednesday/Thursday), £14
(Friday), £16 (Saturday)
£9 (Preview Nights - 7&8 June, 15&16 June, 6&7 July).
Matinée - Adult £10, Child £6
All information taken from the Tolethorpe website
