Twelfth Night at Berkeley Castle

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Wednesday 09 August 2023 18:00

From £23.00

Listed by Spice South West

Overview

Whether you’re an audience member in 2023 or back in 1602, you could be forgiven for thinking that Twelfth Night was going to be the darkest of tragedies: what could be more nightmarish than to lose your twin sibling in a furious storm at sea and to think they'd died?

In fact, a romantic comedy unfolds with a madcap farce at its heart. The broadest of broad humour (poor Malvolio tricked into absurdity) mixes with moments of unbearable pathos (listen out for Sir Anthony Aguecheek's wistful "I was adored once too".). 

"Why 1602? That's when Twelfth Night was first performed. Four hundred and twenty-one years on, we're proud and privileged to bring this extraordinary play to you." We don't want to give any more away, even though we're so excited to be presenting our new outdoor production of Twelfth Night that we want to tell you everything. We won't though: suffice to say it all works out in the end, in a way that only Shakespeare would carry off.

What can you expect from a Duke's Theatre Company performance? The full text in all its glory; innovative production design to support the unparalleled energy of our wonderful cast; original music so that Shakespeare's songs are heard in a whole new way - and all we ask is that you come prepared for a wonderful time.

Bring your own seating, a picnic and layers, just in case, although the play is set in sunnier climes, UK weather is unpredictable at best! Gates open at 6pm and the performance begins at 7pm.

twelfth Night Berkley Castle

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Extras

There are no refreshments available, but you can purchase programmes before the show and during the interval for £3 (cash or card)

Berkely Castle

Location & Itinerary

Food & Meals

Food and Drink:

Picnicking is encouraged before and during the performance, and at the interval. There is no bar or refreshment facility at this venue.

Getting There

Getting There:

Berkeley Castle is conveniently situated 10 minutes from junction 13 or 14 of the M5. Follow road signs for the town of Berkeley and then brown signs for Berkeley Castle. For Satnav, use GL13 9PJ.

Parking:

Free visitor car park with designated disabled car parking spaces near the main entrance. 

Availability & Pricing

TypePrice
Member£23.00Sold Out
Guest/ Non Member£28.00Sold Out

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Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, GL13 9PJ

Host & Everything Else

Owing to the unpredictable nature of British weather, no performance will ever be cancelled sooner than one hour before curtain up, (with the exception of lightening forecast, as set out below).

The performance will continue in light and moderate rain or wind. Please wear appropriate clothing, and check the forecast in the hours leading up to the performance.

If a lightening warning shows on Accuweather ä in the two hours leading up to, or during, the performance, the event will be abandoned. The Company Manager holds sole responsibility to check the forecast regularly.

If rain or wind is deemed heavy by the Company Manager and Venue Manager, (not ticket holders), the performance will pause. If after 25 minutes the weather has not improved, the event will be abandoned. No more than three attempts will be made to recommence per performance. If the total number of minutes paused totals 30, the event will be abandoned. We politely ask that ticket holders do not contact the company to request weather updates during the lead up to the performance; ticket holders will be notified by text message and email should the event be cancelled for any reason, including weather. Notification will also be issued on social media platforms.

Refunds and Rained Off Events:

If the total number of minutes performed totals less than 30, the event will be deemed abandoned. In the case of an abandoned or rained off performance, all ticket holders will be contacted via email within 7 days with the offer of a full refund, a ticket transfer to a rescheduled performance at the same venue, or an offer to attend the same production at a different venue. Requested refunds will be processed within 21 working days of the original event. We politely ask that ticket holders do not contact the company to request refund/ticket transfer, or enquire about plans to reschedule.

Patricia

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