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Bishop's Waltham Festival 2022 Events

Friday 24th June

The Recruiting Officer by Richard Farquhar will be performed by Rain Or Shine Theatre Company on the open-air stage in BW Palace Grounds. One of the most popular plays of its time this is a delightful comedic romp through 18th Century Shrewsbury following crooked Army recruiting officers Captain Plume and Sergeant Kite as they persuade men to take the King's shilling by any means, legal or otherwise. Vivacious Sylvia, haughty Melinda, melancholy Worthy and foppish Captain Brazen are their accomplices in deceit, passion, sword fights and surprises.

Gates open 6.00pm, performance from 7.30pm. Hot and cold soft drinks, snacks and pastries by Baker and White from Southwick will be on site.

Bring picnics, wine and friends with chairs, rugs and umbrellas (not that you'll need these!) Tickets: Adult £18; Concession £15; Child 6 – 15 yrs £6, available from Best Wishes, Brook Street, Bishop's Waltham (card or cash) from 4th May or from www.rainorshine.co.uk or Ticketline 033006 600541 or www.ticketsource.co.uk www.bwfestival.co.uk

Saturday 25th June

Awful Auntie by David Walliams, adapted and performed by Heartbreak Productions in the grounds of Bishop's Waltham Palace, is a truly thrilling tale. Stella, with the help of her friend Soot, fights off Aunt Alberta and saves beautiful Saxby Hall, the family home. Owls, ghosts, chases, escapes, motorcycle rides, and tiddlywinks all fill Stella’s days as she evades her menacing Aunt.

Gates open 1.00pm, performance from 1.30pm. Marucci's Ices will be on site. Bring picnics, drinks, Grannies and Aunties with chairs, rugs and umbrellas (to keep the sun off!) Tickets: Adult £12; Child 5 – 15 yrs £8; Family ticket (4 people max. 2 adults) £36 Available from Best Wishes, Brook Street, BW (card or cash) from 4th May or from www. heartbreakproductions.co.uk www.bwfestival.co.uk

Saturday 25th June:

Festival Jazz features Harry Strutter's Hot Rhythm Orchestra, an 8 piece band with 2 lady vocalists. Supporting bands are Tony Carter's quintet Gentlemen of Swing, Swanmore College Jazz Orchestra and State of Jazz from Barton Peverill for a relaxed evening of foot-tapping music as the sun sets in Bishop's Waltham Palace Grounds.

Gates open 6.00pm, music from 6.15pm – 10.30pm Bar on site and beverages by Mermaids of Botley (card or cash payments). Bring picnics and friends with chairs and rugs. Tickets: Adult £15; Concession £12; Young people 5 – 18 yrs. £6 Available from Best Wishes, Brook Street, BW (card or cash) from 4th May. www.bwfestival.co.uk