EDUCATION Great Days Out
AUGUST Throughout August
Summer of Family Fun From storytelling to sword fighting, the curtain is about to go up on a summer of family fun with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. A special programme of events will run across the Shakespeare family homes in Stratfordupon-Avon throughout July, August and into September. Highlights include sword fighting and live Tudor music at Shakespeare’s Birthplace, storytelling workshops at New Place, a nature trail at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and outdoor theatre at Mary Arden’s Farm – which will also open for a series of family days in addition to a number of speciallycurated experiences. Rachael Boyd, director of visitor experience at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, said: “With the summer holidays fast approaching, we’re really excited to be announcing a fun-packed programme of family-friendly events throughout the coming months, when we look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far to reconnect and enjoy Shakespeare’s work, life and times. We’ve been working hard to plan events for all ages across our sites, including at Mary Arden’s Farm where families can immerse themselves in Tudor times on special dates throughout the summer.” The full ‘Summer with Shakespeare’ programme is detailed here, with tickets now on sale. Please see www.shakespeare.org. uk for more information and to book.
Until Saturday 8th October Richard III Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-uponAvon. “Conscience is but a word that cowards use” Young Richard of Gloucester uses the chaos of the Wars of the Roses to begin his unscrupulous climb to power. Despite being manifestly unfit to govern, he seizes the crown, as King Richard III. But how does he do it? How do we let tyrants get away with it? How do they find their way to power? Why do we buy into it? And how can it be stopped? Richard III is a savagely comic analysis of the exercise of power. It reminds us both of the dangers of tyranny and of our duty not to let it go unchecked. Directed by Gregory Doran and featuring Arthur Hughes (Vassa, The Innocents, #Sugarwater, Then Barbara met Alan) as Richard, this is the thrilling climax to Shakespeare’s first great history cycle.
Until Saturday 3rd September ‘The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure – a live immersive experience’ One of the nation’s oldest and best loved n 26 | Warwickshire Now | Issue 66 | August 2022
Art in the Park
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa. characters is taking families on an immersive adventure… In the appropriately historic surroundings of Blenheim Palace, Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit is celebrating his 120th anniversary through a magical mix of storytelling, live performance, and puppetry, on a journey around the grounds of this beautiful location. Developed in association with Frederick Warne & Co. (brand owner and part of Penguin Random House Children’s), this is the first time Peter Rabbit has appeared in this way, and is also a first for World Heritage Site Blenheim Palace which has allowed unprecedented access for families trying to save Peter Rabbit from ending up in Mr. McGregor’s rabbit pie. This 50-minute immersive adventure should be the star in the calendar of any child who loves to explore the great outdoors, any family who treasures spending time together in nature, and any fan of the most beloved rabbit in children’s literature which has sold over 250 million copies since he first appeared at the start of the 20th century. A must-visit summer attraction for all ages looking to combine history, adventure and education.
Until Thursday 2nd September Wildtribe Summer holiday club Middle Spernal, Middle Spernal Farm, Studley, The holiday club for children who love to be outdoors: bush-craft, wildlife and fun. Our holiday club is for children aged 5 years old and over who enjoy the great outdoors. Sessions are individually planned so there are different engaging activities each session and we encourage attendees to share their particular interests with us beforehand. All sessions are based in our woodlands and offer adventure and fresh air. From bushcraft, to arts and crafts, to learning about wildlife, this club will suit all children who love getting outdoors, learning about nature and having fun in the woods. Sessions will be about meeting old friends and making new ones and will usually include a fire, den building and using woodland skills.www. heartofenglandforest.com
Friday 5th Twelfth Night Outdoor Theatre by Three Inch Fools . Charlecote Park Wellesbourne, Warwick,
