Bring your family, friends and a picnic to enjoy a fantastic summers evening of outdoor theatre set against the stunning backdrop of Woburn Abbey.
Brought to you by the Lord Chamberlains Men, an all-male cast perform a fast-paced production of one of Shakespeare’s finest plays; The Tempest next Wednesday evening (July 18).
Twelve years ago, Prospero, Duke of Milan, usurped and exiled by his brother washes up on a distant and mystical island with his baby daughter, Miranda. A place where his magical powers reign supreme and the only inhabitants of the island, the sprite Ariel and brutish Caliban, answer his every command. In this strange new kingdom, he is left to brood.
“Be not afeared. The isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.”
Now his enemies, his brother Antonio, who supplanted him as Duke, and Alonso, King of Naples, whilst sailing home are blown, by fortune, off course towards him.
Prospero raises a tempestuous storm that shipwrecks them. Scattered across the island the boat’s passengers are tested and tormented as they are magically drawn towards their fate. Left to plot his revenge for years Prospero finally has the chance to exact it. But will he?
This play of soaring poetry, high comedy and tender love, Shakespeare’s late, great gem, examines the power of true love, our capacity for vengeance and what it takes to forgive.
The show will go on whatever the weather so bring appropriate clothing, even the warmest summer evening can get chilly later on!
You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own picnic, for safety we ask that you do not bring glassware but instead use plastic.
Bring your own blankets or seating as seating is not provided.
There will be a short interval with refreshments available to purchase, and the venue is strictly non-smoking.
Access on the evening will be via the entrance signed "Sculpture Gallery" not the main visitor entrance.
Gates open at 6.30pm and the show starts an hour later.
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