Friday 7th August 2026

Venue: Chawton House

Performance: 6pm | Doors open at 5pm

As part of our Summer of Shakespeare, we are delighted to welcome British Touring Shakespeare for a production of Romeo and Juliet.

 

Expect to be entertained, thrilled and moved as British Touring Shakespeare draw on their decades of experience to deliver an unforgettable night among the stars watching this story of star crossed lovers, bringing the company’s renowned strengths of energy and accessibility to Shakespeare’s timeless classic tale of doomed love in a performance that will combine tragedy, comedy, action and of course romance.

“Tragedy at its best, alfresco and with the pungency of the night.”

– Andrew Liddle, The Stage

“To be honest, in an ideal world, Shakespeare probably IS better when performed outdoors. And in an ideal world it would always be performed by British Touring Shakespeare. Shakespeare as it should be” *****

– Dave Evans, Remote Goat

 

Tickets: Adult £18 | Under 21: £10.50

Notes on Performance

  • The show lasts for approximately two and a half hours including one interval.
  • Doors open at 5pm, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
  • Seating isn’t provided so please make sure to bring your own – chairs, picnics, blankets and any other low-backed accessories are welcome.
  • Please come prepared for the weather.
  • In case of rain, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching, so please wear these instead.
  • This is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven, audience members can park at the end of the drive and walk up to the house and there is accessible parking for audience members by the house – if you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!

Important Ticket Conditions – Please Read

  • Tickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £21 each, subject to availability. If the show sells out in advance then tickets may not be available on the door so early booking is encouraged!
  • You can bring your tickets digitally, on a phone or tablet, so save the trees and please don’t print them.