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Shakespeare in the Garden
8 - 9 August 2008

Join us this year for a performance of 'Much Ado About Nothing'

 

Shakespeare performance

Open-air theatre returns to RHS Garden Wisley

Love conquers all!

Join ‘The Lord Chamberlain’s Men’, as the outstanding all-male theatre company bring William Shakespeare’s tale of love, villainy, misunderstandings and happy endings to life at RHS Garden Wisley. Relax and enjoy the adventures of Benedick, Beatrice, Claudio, Hero and the dastardly Don John in one of The Bard's comedy 'Much Ado About Nothing'. 

Performance times

There are two performaces this year:

Friday 8 August

Saturday 9 August

Both performances start at 7:30pm (gates open at 6:30pm) and finish at 10pm, with a short interval.

 

How to book

  • By phone – 0871 231 0838 through Seetickets (a booking fee of £2 per transaction applies)

  • Online: Book tickets now (a booking fee of £2 per transaction applies)

  • In person at the Membership & Information Suite at the Wisley Garden Entrance (no booking fee) Opening times: Mon – Fri: 10am – 6pm, Sat: 9am – 6pm, Sun: 10am – 5pm)

  • For groups of 10+ please phone 01483 479798 or 01483 212307 (10% discount available)

 

Ticket Information

  • Please note, no refunds will be given in the event of cancellation
  • Tickets will be available from Tuesday 3 June 2008
  • Tickets purchased via Seetickets will be sent out by First Class postage, Registered Postage can also be requested at a fee of £4.80
  • After 9am on the day of each performance, tickets can only be purchased from the Membership and Information Suite at RHS Garden Wisley
  • Limited tickets may be available for purchase ‘on-the-door’ on the evening of each performance – please telephone 01483 479798 for details

 

Disabled Policy

  • Wheelchairs will be available at the entrance to the performance. There is no need to pre-book. For special requirements please call 01483 479798 or 212307.
  • Please note that there will be no hearing loop available for these performances.

 

Event Information

  • The gardens close to the public at 6pm. If audience members are visiting the garden during the day before the performance, they will be required to leave the garden by 6pm, as entry into the performance arena can only be gained through the performance gates.
  • Free parking is available.
  • Audience members are invited to bring along picnics, deckchairs and low seating and a glass of something chilled to enjoy during the performance (there is no pre-booked seating available).
  • The Conservatory Café will be selling light snacks and drinks on the evening.
  • Guests are advised to bring a torch and suitable clothing for the weather conditions on the evening.
  • No naked flames or tables will be permitted in the garden.

 

Ticket prices

Adults: £15.50
Children (under 16): £10.00
Under 6 and carer of a disabled person: free of charge

Discounts available for groups of 10 or more (credit card only) tel. 01483 479798 or 01483 212307