The Duke’s Theatre Company presents
'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' by William Shakespeare at Clovelly Court
THIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS AT 1PM TUES 16 AUG DUE TO THE ADVERSE WEATHER FORECAST
The Fairy Kingdom is at War. Oberon and Titania’s marital mayhem unleashes chaos on four young lovers with disastrous – and hilarious - consequences. In another part of the forest, a troupe of aspiring actors prepare for the most important night of their lives - a command performance before the Duke and Duchess. As the King and Queen of the Fairy Kingdom become entwined with the human world, a night of madness, mayhem, magic, love, hilarity ensues… (don’t forget the donkey!)
“The course of true love never did run smooth”.
The Duke’s Theatre Company returns after their critically acclaimed inaugural adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. This new, ambitious production for Summer 2022, with live music, stunning design and theatrical magic, promises to delight audiences with Shakespeare’s most comic and celebrated fairy tale.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Open-Air Theatre Festival:
Seating:
- No seating is provided. Please bring low-back seating and/or blankets,
- An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front.
- If you wish to be socially distanced please sit towards the rear or sides of the audience area
- Performances start at the stated time so please arrive in good time to take your seats
Tickets:
- Disabled people are welcome to a free ticket for their carer/assistant. Please call the box office on 01805 624624
- Every 11th ticket is free for group bookings. Available via the box office on 01805 624624
- Tickets, if not sold out, are also available on the gate (cash only).
- Ticket holders enjoy free access to the gardens two hours before 7pm performances
and one hour before earlier performances. (Or earlier for pre-show drama workshop ticket holders)
- Most performances last approx 2 hours with a 20 minute interval
- Minimum ages are advisory only. Please use your discretion.
Refreshments:
- Please support the high quality onsite catering/bar facilities that are available at most venues
- Check with the individual venue for more details.
- Hartland Abbey: Pimm’s Bar and Barbecue
- Castle Hill Filleigh: Tea/coffee sandwiches & cakes etc
- Tapeley Park: Hot & cold food and bar
- Arlington Court (NT): Hot & cold food and bar
- Clovelly Court Park: Soft drinks available.
- Blackberry Farm Milton Damerel: Hot & cold food and bar
- RHS Garden Rosemoor Hot & cold food and bar, ice creams and picnic bags
- Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington: Hot & cold food and bar
- Tawstock Court, Barnstaple: Hot & cold food and bar
- The Lodge, Eggesford: Bar and Barbecue
- Castle Drogo (NT): Please bring your own picnics/drinks
- Lapford Mill, Crediton: Please bring your own picnics and use the bar provided (located on 2nd floor of the mill)
- Brushford Barton: Please bring your own picnics and use the bar provided
Weather:
- Performances continue regardless of the weather. Be prepared.
- There are no indoor alternatives in case of bad weather.
- In the event of electrical storm, tickets will be exchanged for another date.
- The following may be useful: A torch, insect repellent, an umbrella (or sunshade!)
Dogs:
- Well behaved dogs are welcome at most venues. Check with the venue.
(RHS Garden Rosemoor, Castle Drogo (NT): Assistance dogs only.)
Access:
- Most venues have level access, adjacent parking and accessible toilet facilities. For specific access information please call the box office on 01805 624624 or contact the individual venue via their website.
- There will be a £12.00 charge at Brushford Barton for each vehicle to cover use of grounds for picnicking, parking and toilet facilities, etc. Payable on arrival by card/cash.
Other Info:
- Please bring cash for a raffle to support The Plough Arts Centre. £1 per ticket. One winner takes half the proceeds!
- We will adhere to any covid restrictions that apply during the period of the open air theatre festival