AL-FRESCO THEATRE AND BALLET
Changeling Theatre at Allington Castle
Allington Castle is bringing an amazing outdoor theatre to their grounds this summer in aid of Heart of Kent Hospice . Changeling Theatre will perform two plays against the stunning castle backdrop on Sunday 23 July . These include a surreal performance of Shakespeare ' s Love ' s Labour ' s Lost and an evening performance of Richard Brinsley Sheridan ' s The School for Scandal .
www . allington-castle . com
Changeling Theatre at Riverhill Himalayan Gardens
The Changeling Theatre will also be performing The School for Scandal on 22 July at the stunning Riverhill Himalayan Gardens . The gates of the walled garden open at 6pm for a 7pm start .
www . riverhillgardens . co . uk
Outdoor Theatre at Belmont House , Ashford
Throughout July and August enjoy incredible theatre in Belmont House ’ s gardens . Find yourself transported into the plays of Shakespeare and classic family stories , all set to Belmont ’ s magnificent backdrop . On 14 July watch on as one of Shakespeare ' s first comedies unfolds in Love ' s Labour ' s Lost - fans of Bridgerton are encouraged to book as it is a tale of four boys and four girls in a game of love . In August , it ’ s time to watch one of the world ' s most popular family tales come alive with The Wizard of Oz . This magical performance is cued to take place on 27 August in the stunning gardens . Picnics are encouraged !
www . belmont-house . org
Outdoor Theatre at Godinton House and Gardens
15 July – Emma
Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company for a riotous regency rom-com in the open air . Meet misguided matchmaker Emma as she tries to play Cupid in this hilarious yet faithful new adaptation of Jane Austen ’ s satirical story . This fast-paced , physical and funny show is filled with romance , and music . Picnics from 5.30pm , performance from 6.30pm .
22 July – Alice
Follow the Pantaloons down the rabbit hole for their own hilarious take on Lewis Carroll ’ s nonsensical novel . All the unusual suspects are here : the mirthful Mad Hatter , the perpetually late White Rabbit , the quarrelsome Queen of Hearts and , of course , the adventurous Alice herself . Picnics from 5.30pm , performance from 6.30pm .
www . godintonhouse . co . uk
NIGHTINGALE
Ballet at Lullingstone Castle Nightingale - 26 July
Nightingale , a brand-new biographical ballet based on the life and works of Florence Nightingale is a family friendly ballet by New Creations Collective . You know the legend , but how much do you really know about the lady behind the lamp ? Get to know Florence like never before through this original production celebrating the world-changing achievements of a female national hero .
Narrated extracts from Florence ’ s personal diaries bring her story to life through her own words , alongside a brand-new score , original choreography and an evocative set and costumes . Building on the success of NCC ’ s 2021 and 2022 performance of The Secret Garden , they are excited to offer you another sublime original score by Adam Kornas and more authentic , story-telling centred , choreography by Nina Monteiro . The performance is suitable for all ages although New Creations Collective do have a gentle recommendation in place of 8 + due to the exploration of themes such as war .
The Gatehouse entrance will be ready to welcome visitors at 1.30pm and after the performance ticket holders can also enjoy free access to The World Garden and grounds until 6pm . Bring picnic blankets and folding chairs . The Castle Café Marquee and the nursery will be both open from 1.30pm .
www . lullingstonecastle . co . uk
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