What a performance...outdoors

Bring your picnic blanket and some strawberries and be entertained by some classic performances against the most beautiful backdrops while the sun sets.

The Comedy of Errors

Saturday 15 June at 7:30pm

Rain or Shine Theatre Company invites you to witness the comical confusion and chaotic capers of Shakespeare's hilarious masterpiece of mistaken identity that is The Comedy of Errors.

Grounds open at 6:30pm for picnics, please bring your own seating.  Performance is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

Location: Wolvesey Gardens, The Bishop's House, Winchester, SO23 9ND
Tickets: Adult - £14, Concession - £10, Child - £6.50

Tickets and further information available from:

Tel: 07547 504 273
Website: www.rainorshine.co.uk

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Sunday 23 June at 5:30pm

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare's best loved romantic comedy.  Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star crossed lovers, playful fairies and raucous travelling players.  Picnic with family and friends in the stunning garden of Lainston House Hotel for the perfect evening of theatre under the stars.

Venue: Lainston House Hotel, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2LT
Tickets: Adult £16, Child £10, Family £45

Tickets and further information are available from:

Winchester Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 01962 840 500

Lainston House Hotel
Tel: 01962 776 088

Babe- The Sheep Pig

Friday 28 June at 6pm

Dick King-Smith's heart-warming tale of friendship, courage and determination is vividly brought to life by the same creative team behind Illyria's sensational record-breaking 2012 production of The Twits. It is suitable for all ages 5+.

Venue: Winchester Cathedral, The Close, Winchester
Tickets: Adults £12, children (5-16) £8 and children under 5 £5

Tickets and further information are available from:

Winchester Cathedral Box Office
Tel: 01962 857 275
Website: https://www.tickets.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/public/

Romeo and Juliet

Sunday 30 June at 6pm

Heartbreak productions will be performing this classic love story in the most atmospheric of settings. What follows is a monumental love story, where two innocent young lovers fall victim to family hatred and cruel destiny.  Thrills and dynamism, masks, dance, blades, potions and poetry – Heartbreak’s inimitable storytelling style infuses a modern twist but maintains all the intensity of this legendary tale, creating a  compelling performance to move and engage audiences

Venue: Chawton House Library, Chawton, Alton
Tickets: Adult, £15, Concessions £12.50, Children £10

Tickets are available from:

Chawton House Library
Tel: 01420 541 010
Website: www.chawtonhouse.org 

Twelfth Night

Saturday 20 July at 7pm

A brand new production of Shakespeare's comic take of shipwrecks, sea storms and mistaken identity. Unforgettably larger than life characters, a whole host of playful pranks and the sound of enchanting music come together to create the perfect evening of romance and laughter. Join family and friends for this magical love story performed under a beautiful starry sky.

Venue: Sparsholt College, Nr Winchester
Tickets: Adult  £14.50, Child £10, Family: £43, 10% discount for parties of 10 or more

Tickets and further information are available from:

Sparsholt College
Tel: 01962 776 441 (main reception) or 0845 850 0916 (Events line)

Website: www.chapterhouse.org

Sherlock Holmes

Sunday 21 July at 2:30pm and 7pm

How can one open air show with just four actors possibly contain so much action and adventure? Elementary, my dear! Dynamic detective duo Holmes and Watson tackle their most fiendish case yet in this delightfully inventive and hilarious show for all ages. The game is afoot!

Venue: Avington Park, Winchester, SO21 1DB
Tickets: Adults £12.50, Child £8, Family £35

Tickets and further information are available from:

Tel: 01962 840 440
Website: www.thepantaloons.co.uk

Battle Proms Picnic Concert

Saturday 3 August - Gates open 4:30pm

Pack up the hampers and champers for an unforgettable evening of sublime music and breathtaking displays overlooking the beautiful setting of Highclere Castle.  The evening will include an Evening Gun Salute, Spitfire Air Display, Live Cannons, Traditional Proms Favourites and a spectacular firework finale. 

Venue: Highclere Castle, Highclere,
Tickets: Adults £34, Children £16

Tickets and further information are available from: 

Winchester Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 01962 840 500

Website: www.battleproms.com

The Wind in the Willows

Sunday 18 August at 4pm

Join Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad for a perfect summer of adventure. What starts as a search for the best picnic spot rapidly turns into the most hilarious of escapades. With the bumptious Toad's heart set on a shiny new motorcar and his very liberty soon at stake, will his faithful friends come to his rescue - and will he let them? Alive with music, song and dance, this magical family show is presented in beautiful traditional costume and features a woodland parade during the interval for everyone to join in with! Fun and frolics aplenty with this glorious new adaptation of the classic novel loved by children and adults alike.

Venue: Sparsholt College, Nr Winchester
Tickets: Adult £14.50, Child £10, Family £43, 10% for parties of 10 or more

Tickets and further information are available from:

Sparsholt College
Tel: 01962 776 441 (main reception) or 0845 850 0916 (Events line)

Website: www.chapterhouse.org

Sense and Sensibility

Sunday 25 August  at 7:30pm

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company at Gilbert White's this summer, for an evening of Regency wonderment. Bring a picnic along with family and friends to the elegant setting of Gilbert White's famous Garden and lose yourself in the tale of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood's quest for love.

Venue: Gilbert White's House & Garden, Selborne, GU34 3JH
Tickets: Adult £13.50, Child £9, Family £40, 10% discount for parties of 10 or more

Tickets and further information are available from:

Gilbert White's House & Garden
Tel: 01420 511 275

Website: www.chapterhouse.org