Stamford Shakespeare Season 2016
Macbeth The Tempest The Wind in the Willows Book for all three plays for a discount. Full Details Page 6
Stage adaptation by Alan Bennett
40 Years at Tolethorpe STAMFORD SHAKESPEARE RUTLAND OPEN AIR THEATRE TOLETHORPE HALL June 7th– August 27th
BOX OFFICE: 01780 756133
www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk
The Wind in the Willows at Toad (Tolethorpe) Hall
Following the antics of Mr Toad, with Mole, Badger and Rat along for the ride trying to keep him out of trouble. “...there is nothing, absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”
June & July 7.45pm Saturday Matineés 1.30pm 2
MACBETH 'The most fantastical, imaginative and memorable of all Shakespeare’s tragedies.
“Double, double, toil and trouble...”
June & August 7.45pm Saturday Matineés 1.30pm Gala Night Saturday 6th August 7.45pm 3
The Tempest Thought to be Shakespeare’s last play and combining so many of the themes he explored over his career, with love, magic, treachery and comedy all within.
“I long to hear the story of your life, which must captivate the ear strangely.”
July & August 7.45pm Saturday Matineés 1.30pm 4
Dates The Tempest
The Wind in the Willows Gala Night
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BOX OFFICE: 01780 756133 5
Ticket Prices Senior Citizens, Reg. Disabled, Under 16’s, Students, £1.00 off each ticket
Monday/Thursday:
£13.00 per ticket
Friday:
£15.00 per ticket
Saturday:
£18.00 per ticket No concessions/season tickets
Saturday Matinée:
Adult £13.00 per ticket Child £7.50 per ticket
Preview Nights:
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£10.00 per ticket No concessions/season tickets 7/8 June, 14/15 June, 5/6 July
Gala Night:
£25.00 per ticket
CezebraTiNg 40 qearS aT TozeThorpe
gala Night includes pre-performance entertainment. glass of champagne or soft drink and free programme
No concessions/season tickets
SEASON TICKET (Monday - Friday): Book for all three plays at the same time, and get £2 off each ticket. performances unsuitable for children under 5. pre-paid tickets can be posted to you or collected in advance from the box office at Stamford arts Centre, or on the night from the Theatre box office at Tolethorpe hall. GROUP BOOKINGS (Monday - Friday): 61 off all seats for 20 or more purchased. early group reservations can be held for your convenience whilst you are arranging your visit, but must be confirmed and paid for by 2nd May 201: . any reservations for groups of 20 or more taken after this point must be confirmed and paid for within 7 working days. SCHOOL PARTIES (Monday - Thursday): 6: per ticket for parties of 20 or more. Tickets can be reserved as above for group bookings. WHEELCHAIR FACILITY - please advise when booking. if help needed on arrival please notify office on 017’ 0 7543’ 1 a week ahead. DISABLED ACCESS - There are disabled parking areas, disabled toilets and wheelchair access to row 8o . (please reDuest wheelchair access when booking) T LOOP - For the hard of hearing a modern loop is in operation for 8T adjustment hearing aids. CAR PARK - There is ample free car and coach parking a moment s walk from the hall and Theatre.
Wheelchair space O19
Wheelchair space O44
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How to Book Telephone:
01780 756133 (V.30am-’ pm, Mon-Sat) 01780 763203 www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk Online: Enquiries email: boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com In person: Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St. Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire. PE9 2DL. Payment by cheque, credit and debit cards. Please make cheques payable to S.K.D.C. (South yesteven £ istrict Council is the appointed ticket agent for the Stamford Shakespeare Company) Tickets may be purchased on the night (subject to availability) from the box office at Tolethorpe hall, which opens one hour before performance.
600 seat, covered auditorium facing open air stage FOR YOUR COMFORT - even on hot summer days the late evenings can turn Duite cool, so bring a rug just in case. all seats are padded.
TERMS & CONDITIONS all seats must be paid for in advance. Telephone Reservations will be cancelled if payment is not received within 3 days. Tickets may be exchanged for another performance only if 14 days’ advance notice is given and seats are available. NO REFUNDS can be made for any cancelled bookings. reserved tickets must be collected from the Theatre box office at Tolethorpe hall 30 minutes before the start of a performance, otherwise we reserve the right to sell the unpaid-for tickets. We reserve the right to change or cancel a performance (without refund) in case of circumstances beyond our control. There is a fee of £1.00 for each ticket exchange.
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Restaurant and Bar enjoy a pre-performance buffet meal in the charming dining rooms of historic Tolethorpe hall. qou can choose from a varied selection of starters, followed by a choice of the hot dish of the day, or carved joints of meat, fresh fish, and a selection of fresh salads. There is a choice of desserts or an alternative of cheese followed by coffee and mints. our menu changes regularly and we have non-meat alternatives available for vegetarians. Pre-Performance Buffet: £22.75. The restaurant opens at 5.45pm, advance booking is essential. Tuck shop opens at : .45pm, serving coffee, tea, sweets and ice cream. orangery available for covered picnics if raining.
GALA NIGHT Sat Aug 6th SPECIAL MENU For Details Tel: 01572 813303 Prykeman’s Theatre Catering The Tithe Barn, Clatterpot Lane, Cottesmore, Rutland, LE15 7DW.
Choose from a wide selection of quality wines from our cellar. Theatre Bar opens Matinées - 12.00pm Evenings - 5.45pm
RESTAURANT BOOKINGS ONLY Tel: 01572 813303 (10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday)
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The Tolethorpe Stage “A vision of wonderment” The Stage
Picnics Ready-Prepared Picnics You can now order a Ready-Prepared Picnic to complete a relaxed visit to Tolethorpe
Picnic ‘A’
houmous with caramelised onion with pitta bread £ ickinson & Morris Melton Mowbray pork pie slice Chicken Tikka drumstick antipasti of salami & mo‘ ‘ arella homemade coleslaw, Tuscan bean salad, Cherry tomatoes Flapjack and two mini chocolate éclairs £14.95 per person
Picnic ‘B’
Sliced Scottish smoked salmon, with capers & lemon italian herb dressed olives & feta cheese prawn, apple & celery medley Chicken, ham and pork pie Flaked salmon & tiger prawns with a pesto dressing Tuscan bean salad, tomato & basil salad, New potato & chive salad, & homemade coleslaw askers granary roll and butter baileys & white chocolate cheesecake with strawberries and cream £23.50 per person All picnics come complete with disposable tableware and cutlery. Porcelain crockery and Kings pattern cutlery can be ordered @ £1.50 each (& £5 deposit).
PICNICS MUST BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE only a limited number are available each night, so order early to avoid disappointment.
Prykeman Theatre Catering - Tel: 01572 813303
Alternatively enjoy your own picnic... a Tolethorpe tradition. Grounds open at 12.00pm Matinées and 5.00pm Evenings. Sorry no barbecues allowed. 10
“One of the finest things to do this summer� The Sunday Times
Gentle slopes where you can enjoy a pre-performance picnic as the sun sets... A wondrous wooded glade embracing a natural amphitheatre... Take your seat protected from summer showers beneath the permanent canopy and see a stage like no other... Relax and enjoy a performance in the comfort of an indoor theatre with an outdoor setting.
No performance is ever cancelled because of rain. 11
MAKING A DAY OF IT! Tolethorpe hall and rutland open air Theatre lie in the heart of the Welland lalley resort and tourist area just 5 minutes from Stamford and 20 minutes from oakham, 9 ppingham, rutland Water and peterborough. Films and Tl dramas, including Pride and Prejudice, Bleak House, Middlemarch and The Da Vinci Code, have been filmed locally. For what to see, and where to stay, call any of the local Tourist information Centres listed below... Stamford - 01780 755611 rutland Water - 01780 686800 grantham - 01476 406166 peterborough - 01733 452336 Spalding - 01775 725468 oakham 01572 722577
For additional Stamford Shakespeare Season brochures email steve@stamfordshakespeare.co.uk Tel 01780 480216.
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Visit the new website for more information, pictures and online booking www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk Stamford Shakespeare Company RUTLAND OPEN AIR THEATRE TOLETHORPE HALL Little Casterton, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4BH. 12