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2010 SUMMER TOURS
2010 REVIEWS
2010 TOUR VENUES
2010 CASTS

WINTER 2010

2011 TOURS

“a sheer delight” The Weekender, 2009

“a winning formula of love, comedy and passion" www.bbc.co.uk, 2005

“truly authentic performance” Morpeth Herald, 2004

excellent and lively production” Wells Journal, 2004

“Chapterhouse is one of the foremost among many excellent touring Shakespeare companies” Virtual Lancaster, 2003

"a bold new venture...excellent direction from Nigel Havers"
 www.reviewsgate.com, 2004

the actors in the company…bring an enormous amount of enthusiasm to the show” The British Theatre Guide, 2004

“This production was a joy to any Shakespeare fan, making my two hours in the rain a totally worthwhile experience.” Newark Advertiser, 2004

"the audience loved it" Kentish Express, 2004

“magic, mayhem and madcap maladroitness” Virtual Lancaster, 2004

“this troupe of young, hardy thespians never broke stride” Perthshire Advertiser, 2004

“an impressive and eminently serviceable set and attractive costumes” Plymouth Evening Herald, 2004

“another triumph for the company” Lincolnshire Echo, 2003

“Chapterhouse Theatre Company showed the enthusiasm and professionalism of a company three times its size” The Sentinel, 2009

"Well developed and thought provoking - a stunning version of a great classic."
Dunmow Broadcaster, 2000

"The company can justly boast its whole-hearted commitment to presentation and performance" Somerset County Gazette, 2003

“A dynamic and emotional performance” Evening Advertiser, 2003

“A sparkling production" The Leighton Buzzard Observer, 2009

“Chapterhouse’s sterling hallmarks of superb diction and the exemplary use of entrancing music” Virtual Lancaster, 2004

“a really wonderful productionThe Waterside Herald, 2004

“pretty to look at, punctuated by attractive, dreamy music, and delivered with sheer physical energy” The Scotsman, 2004

“A fine example of what the bard is all about” Newton Abbot and Mid Devon Advertiser, 2003

"An enthusiasm and flair that was positively intoxicating."
The Chester Chronicle, 2000

“Light entertainment at its best” Newark Advertiser, 2009

"The strong performances ... are enough to make even the agnostic weep." Wiltshire Times, 2001

“Voices and costumes are equally impressive and every actor looks and sounds the part.” Somerset County Gazette, 2003

"Chapterhouse, well done (again)" Virtual Lancaster, 2003

"All good entertaining stuff enhanced by imaginative direction, excellent acting, fine costumes, some delightful music and song. A breath of fresh air indeed!" Perthshire Advertiser, 2004

“the young cast delighted everyone with their energetic show” Greenock Telegraph, 2004

“This open-air performance is unlike anything normal theatre-goers will have ever seen before.” The Paisley People, 2004

“It was clear that the youngsters in the audience were captivated by the action on stage” Eastern Daily Press, 2009

“The age-old fairytale of Cinderella is every child’s (and many adults’) favourite story and it was given a new twist by the talented and creative members of this company.” Eastern Daily Press, 2009

"The audience was treated to a superb performance by Chapterhouse Theatre Company." The Ormskirk Advertiser, 2003

“thanks to some excellent performances and Richard Main’s intelligent direction, the energy of the youthful cast is always kept under control” Dorset Echo, 2003

"a riveting performance...wickedly funny"
Virtual Lancaster, 2004

“Unforgettable” Clevedon Mercury, 2009

“a stunning adaptation, delivered with great intelligence and energy throughout.” Morpeth Herald, 2004

“a splendidly crafted production” Newcastle Evening Chronicle, 2007

“Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s 2009 production of William Shakespeare’s literary creation Romeo and Juliet did not disappoint.” The Weekender, 2009

“a special something” Newark Advertiser, 2004

"Laura Turner’s script was clever and inventive" Dereham and Fakenham Times, 2009

"A truly powerful production" Newark Advertiser, 2003

"A real summer treat"
www.bbc.co.uk

"a stunningly passionate and electrifying production"
Shrewsbury Admag, 2006

“Enjoyable throughout” Herald Express, 2009

“A fantastic performance by a truly fantastic theatre company” Roscommon Champion, 2005

“an incredible journey into a world of fantasy” The Waterside Herald, 2004

the audience loved it" Kentish Express, 2004

“magic, mayhem and madcap maladroitness” Virtual Lancaster, 2004

“this troupe of young, hardy thespians never broke stride” Perthshire Advertiser, 2004

“an impressive and eminently serviceable set and attractive costumes” Plymouth Evening Herald, 2004

“another triumph for the company” Lincolnshire Echo, 2003

“Chapterhouse Theatre Company showed the enthusiasm and professionalism of a company three times its size” The Sentinel, 2009

"Well developed and thought provoking - a stunning version of a great classic."
Dunmow Broadcaster, 2000

"The company can justly boast its whole-hearted commitment to presentation and performance" Somerset County Gazette, 2003

“A dynamic and emotional performance” Evening Advertiser, 2003

“A sparkling production" The Leighton Buzzard Observer, 2009

“Chapterhouse’s sterling hallmarks of superb diction and the exemplary use of entrancing music” Virtual Lancaster, 2004

“a really wonderful productionThe Waterside Herald, 2004

“pretty to look at, punctuated by attractive, dreamy music, and delivered with sheer physical energy” The Scotsman, 2004

“A fine example of what the bard is all about” Newton Abbot and Mid Devon Advertiser, 2003

"An enthusiasm and flair that was positively intoxicating."
The Chester Chronicle, 2000

“Light entertainment at its best” Newark Advertiser, 2009

"The strong performances ... are enough to make even the agnostic weep." Wiltshire Times, 2001

“Voices and costumes are equally impressive and every actor looks and sounds the part.” Somerset County Gazette, 2003

"Chapterhouse, well done (again)" Virtual Lancaster, 2003

"All good entertaining stuff enhanced by imaginative direction, excellent acting, fine costumes, some delightful music and song. A breath of fresh air indeed!" Perthshire Advertiser, 2004

“the young cast delighted everyone with their energetic show” Greenock Telegraph, 2004

“This open-air performance is unlike anything normal theatre-goers will have ever seen before.” The Paisley People, 2004

“It was clear that the youngsters in the audience were captivated by the action on stage” Eastern Daily Press, 2009

"bringing Shakespeare to life in an entertaining and exhilarating fashion"
Edinburgh Evening News

"the perfect setting and the perfect performance"
North Devon Journal

"The perfect evening" 
Daily Express

 

2010 Tour Lists

Listings are subject to change. Keep checking back regularly for updates.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

 

Date   Time Venue Telephone
10th Jun 7.30pm Hampton Court Castle & Gardens, Leominster, Herefordshire (01568) 797777
13th Jun  6.00pm Ford Green Hall, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent (01782) 233195
17th Jun  7.30pm Hall Place and Gardens, Bexley, Kent (01322) 621238
19th Jun  7.00pm Woburn Abbey, Woburn, Bedfordshire (01525) 290333
20th Jun 5.30pm Lainston House Hotel, Winchester, Hampshire (01962) 776088
22nd Jun 7.00pm Northcote Manor, Nr Umberleigh, Devon (01769) 560501
23rd Jun 7.45pm The Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses, Birmingham (0121) 454 1860
25th Jun  7.30pm Sconce & Devon Park, Newark, Nottinghamshire (01636) 655755
26th Jun 6.30pm Alice Holt Forest, Farnham, Surrey (01252) 745444 
27th Jun  7.00pm Wingfield Barns, Wingfield, Suffolk (01379) 384 505
1st Jul  6.30pm Enniskillen Castle Museums, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh  (028) 6632 5000
2nd Jul  7.30pm Malahide Castle, Malahide  01 870 4430
4th Jul  7.00pm  Ballyseede Castle, Tralee  (066) 7125799
7th Jul  7.30pm Bantry House & Garden, Bantry, County Cork (027) 50047
8th Jul  7.30pm Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre, Kilmanagh, Kilkenny (0)87 6261134
11th Jul 3.00pm Belvedere House Gardens & Park, Mullingar, Co Westmeath (044) 9349060
14th Jul  7.45pm The Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses, Birmingham (0121) 454 1860
20th Jul 7.30pm Elsham Hall, Elsham, Brigg (01652) 688 698
22nd Jul 7.30pm Mapledurham House, Nr Reading, Berkshire  (0118) 9723350
25th Jul 7.00pm Pentillie Castle, St Mellion, Saltash, Cornwall  (01579) 350044
31st Jul  7.30pm Strode Park, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 373292
1st Aug 5.00pm Rhinefield House Hotel, Brockenhurst, Southampton (01590) 622922
4th Aug 7.30pm Mount Grace Priory, Staddlebridge, Northallerton, North Yorkshire  (01609) 883494
5th Aug 7.00pm Hardwick Park, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees (01740) 621505
6th Aug  7.30pm Warkworth Castle, Warkworth, Northumberland (01665) 711423
7th Aug  7.30pm Belsay Hall & Gardens, Belsay, Northumberland  (01661) 881636
8th Aug 6.00pm Astley Park, Chorley, Lancashire (01257) 515151
11th Aug 7.30pm Trigony House Hotel, Closeburn, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway (01848) 331211 
12th Aug 7.30pm The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham (01833) 690606
13th Aug 7.30pm Helmsley Castle, Castlegate, Helmsley, North Yorkshire (01439) 770442
14th Aug 7.15pm Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire (01530) 413343
15th Aug  5.30pm Haughton Hall, Shifnal, Shropshire (01952) 468300
19thAug  7.30pm The Savill Garden, Windsor (01784) 435544
20th Aug 6.30pm Milton Country Park, Cambridge  (01223) 420060
24th Aug 7.30pm Picton Castle, Rhos, Near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire (01437) 751326
26th Aug 7.00pm Hazlewood Castle, Paradise Lane, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire (01937) 535328
29th Aug 6.00pm Lincoln Shakespeare Festival, The Lawn, Lincoln (01522) 569222
30th Aug  5.30pm  The Manor House Hotel, Castle Combe, Wiltshire  (01249) 782206

 

The duration of this show is approximately 2h 20m, including interval.
 Ticket prices may vary and are non-refundable.
All performances are open-air and will continue in all but the worst weather.
Further performances may be added.

 

 

 

Beauty and the Beast

 

Date  Time  Venue  Telephone
9th Jul  7.00pm Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey  (0844) 249 1895
10th Jul 6.30pm Stanwick Lakes, Stanwick, Northants (01933) 625522
11th Jul  4.00pm Walcot Hall, Lydbury North, Shropshire (01588) 680570
16th Jul  6.00pm Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, Middlesex (08456) 122122
17th Jul  6.00pm Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire (01476) 566116
18th Jul  3.00pm Woburn Abbey, Woburn, Bedfordshire (01525) 290333
20th Jul  6.30pm York Museum Gardens, York, North Yorkshire (01904) 687671
22nd Jul  6.30pm Culzean Castle and Country Park, near Maybole, Ayrshire (0844) 493 2149
23rd Jul 6.00pm Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland (01665) 510777
24th Jul 3.00pm Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Dumfries and Galloway  (01581) 400225
25th Jul  7.30pm East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire (01535) 683800
27th Jul 3.00pm Milton Country Park, Cambridge   (01223) 420060
29th Jul 7.30pm Hampton Court Castle & Gardens, Leominster, Herefordshire (01568) 797777
30th Jul 6.00pm The Castle Bude, The Wharf, Bude, Cornwall (01288) 357300
1st Aug 6.00pm Nymans, Handcross, West Sussex  (0844) 2491895
3rd Aug 6.30pm The Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses, Birmingham (0121) 454 1860
4th Aug 5.30pm Alice Holt Forest, Farnham, Surrey (01252) 745444
5th Aug 7.00pm Killerton House, Broadclyst, Nr Exeter, Devon (01392) 881345
7th Aug 6.30pm Trelissick Gardens, Feock, Truro, Cornwall (01872) 862090
8th Aug 5.00pm Pencarrrow, Near Bodmin, Cornwall (01208) 841369
11th Aug 1.00pm Mapledurham House, Reading, Berkshire (0118) 9723350
12th Aug 7.00pm Cowdray Ruins, Midhurst, West Sussex (01730) 810781
13th Aug 7.30pm Strode Park, Herne Bay, Kent  (01227) 373292
14th Aug 1.00pm Cely Woods, Warwick Lane, Avely, Essex (01842) 814612
14th Aug 6.00pm Cely Woods, Warwick Lane, Avely, Essex (01842) 814612
15th Aug 4.00pm Ghyll Manor Hotel & Restaurant, Horsham, West Sussex (0845) 345 3426
18th Aug 1.30pm Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-Cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy  (01492) 650460
20th Aug 6.30pm Elsham Hall, Elsham, Brigg  (01652) 688 698
21st Aug 6.00pm Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale, North Yorkshire (01677) 425323
22nd Aug 5.30pm Wentworth Castle Gardens, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (01226) 776040
24th Aug 2.30pm Holker Hall & Gardens, Nr Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria (01529) 558328
25th Aug 7.30pm New Hall Hotel & Spa, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands (0845) 0727577
26th Aug 6.00pm Holkham Hall, The Pottery Yard, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk (01328) 713111
27th Aug 2.00pm Sewerby Hall & Gardens, Sewerby, Bridlington, East Yorkshire (01262) 673769
29th Aug 3.00pm Hylands House, Chelmsford, Essex (01245) 606505
30th Aug 5.00pm Lodge Park, Aldsworth, Near Cheltenham, Gloucs (01451) 844130

 

The duration of this show is approximately 2hours, including interval.
Ticket prices may vary and are non-refundable.
All performances are open-air and will continue in all but the worst weather.
Further performances may be added.

 

 

The Merchant of Venice

 

Date  Time Venue  Telephone
11th Jun 7.30pm The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, Somerset        (01749) 988111
24th Jun  7.30pm Hampton Court Castle & Gardens, Leominster, Herefordshire (01568) 797777
10th Jul 7.30pm Boyle Arts Festival, King House, Boyle, County Roscommon  (0)71 966 3085
15th Jul 7.30pm Oakwell Hall Country Park, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire (01924) 326240
16th Jul 7.30pm Donington Le Heath Manor House, Coalville, Leicestershire (01530) 831259
17th Jul 7.30pm Coughton Court, Near Alcester, Worcestershire (01789) 400777
18th Jul 7.00pm Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale, North Yorkshire (01677) 425323
23rd Jul  7.30pm Shobrooke Park, Crediton, Devon  (01363) 775153
24th Jul  7.30pm Trelissick Gardens, Feock, Truro, Cornwall  (01872) 862090
30th Jul 7.00pm Cowdray Ruins, Midhurst, West Sussex  (01730) 810781
18th Aug  7.30pm Newark Castle Gardens, Newark, Nottinghamshire (01636) 655755
21st Aug 6.00pm Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, Middlesex (08456) 122122
22nd Aug  7.30pm Bletchley Park, Bletchley, Milton Keynes (01908) 640404
27th Aug 7.30pm Lincoln Shakespeare Festival, The Lawn, Lincoln (01522) 569222
28th Aug  6.00pm  Hagley Hall, Hagley  (01562) 887292
 

The duration of this show is approximately 2h 20m, including interval.
Ticket prices may vary and are non-refundable.
All performances are open-air and will continue in all but the worst weather.
Further performances may be added.

 

 

Much Ado About Nothing

 

Date  Time Venue Telephone
12th Jun  7.30pm Catthorpe Manor, Catthorpe, Lutterworth (01788) 860599
23rd Jun  7.00pm University of Bristol Botanic Garden,  Bristol       (0117) 3314905
1st Jul 7.30pm Hampton Court Castle & Gardens, Leominster, Herefordshire (01568) 797777
11th Jul  7.00pm Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent  (0844) 2491895
15th Jul 5.00pm The Gardens at Rathmullan House, Rathmullan, County Donegal (074) 9158188
16th Jul  7.30pm  Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, County Dublin         01 8704401
24th Jul  7.30pm Shaftesbury Park, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim              (028) 9335 8049
28th Jul  7.30pm Waterworks Nature Reserve and Golf Centre, Leyton, London (020) 89887566
31st Jul  7.00pm Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire (01280) 822850
1st Aug   7.00pm Wentworth Castle Gardens, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (01226) 776040
3rd Aug  7.00pm Milton Country Park, Cambridge                (01223) 420060
4th Aug 7.00pm Worcester Woods Country Park, Worcester, Worcestershire   (01905) 766493
5th Aug 7.30pm Church Stretton School, Church Stretton                       (01694) 724106
20th Aug 7.30pm   The Savill Garden, Windsor (01784) 435544
2nd Sep 7.30pm Elsham Hall, Elsham, Brigg (01652) 688 698

 

The duration of this show is approximately 2h 20m, including interval. 
Ticket prices may vary and are non-refundable.
 
All performances are open-air unless stated and will continue in all but the worst weather.
 
Further performances may be added.

 

 

Pride and Prejudice

 

Date Time Venue Telephone
10th Jun  7.00pm Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent     (01622) 880008
11th Jun  7.00pm Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent                     (01622) 880008
13th Jun 5.00pm Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent      (01622) 880008
17th Jun 7.00pm York Museum Gardens, York, North Yorkshire (01904) 687671
18th Jun 7.00pm Wentworth Castle Gardens, Barnsley, South Yorkshire  (01226) 776040
19th Jun 7.00pm Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale, North Yorkshire (01677) 425323
20th Jun 7.30pm Belsay Hall & Gardens, Belsay, Nr Ponteland, Northumberland (01661) 881636
24th Jun 7.30pm Donington Le Heath Manor House, Coalville, Leicestershire (01530) 831259
25th Jun 8.00pm The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent (01732) 866114
26th Jun  7.30pm Strode Park, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 373292
27th Jun 6.00pm Pennyhill Park Hotel, London Road, Bagshot, Surrey (01276) 486156
30th Jun 7.30pm Picton Castle, Rhos, Near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire  (01437) 751326
2nd Jul  7.30pm Aberglasney Gardens,  Carmarthenshire (01558) 668998
4th Jul  5.00pm Park House Sandringham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk (01485) 543000
7th Jul 7.30pm Broxbourne Civic Hall, Hoddesdon, Herts (01992) 441946
8th Jul  7.30pm Danson House, Welling, Kent (01322) 621238
9th Jul  8.00pm The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge,Kent (01732) 866114
10th Jul  7.00pm Woburn Abbey, Woburn, Bedfordshire (01525) 290333
17th Jul  7.00pm Avondale House, Rathdrum, County Wicklow (0404) 46111
18th Jul 7.30pm Oldbridge Visitors Centre, Oldbridge, County Meath (041) 9833946
22nd Jul  7.30pm Theatre at The Mill, Netownabbey (028) 90340202
23rd Jul  7.30pm Solitude Park, Banbridge, County Down  (028) 406 60605
25th Jul  4.00pm Belvedere House Gardens & Park, Mullingar, Co Westmeath (044) 9349060
29th Jul  7.30pm The Neeld Hall, Off Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire (01249) 665970
30th Jul  7.30pm Erddig, Wrexham                  (01978) 355314
6th Aug  7.30pm The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, Somerset (01749) 988111
7th Aug  7.00pm The Angel Inn, Pershore, Worcestershire  (01386) 552046
8th Aug 7.45pm The Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses, Birmingham  (0121) 454 1860
10th Aug  6.00pm Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway (01581) 400225
11th Aug 7.30pm Gala Theatre Durham (indoor event) (0191) 332 4041
12th Aug 7.30pm Culzean Castle, Maybole, Ayrshire (0844) 493 2149
13th Aug   7.30pm Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, Nr Edinburgh  (0131) 331 2451
14th Aug  7.00pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon, North Yorkshire (0844) 249 1895
18th Aug 7.30pm Gregynog Hall, University of Wales, Newtown, Powys  (01686) 650224
19th Aug  7.30pm Hampton Court Castle & Gardens, Leominster, Herefordshire (01568) 797777
21st Aug  7.30pm The Savill Garden, Windsor (01784) 435544
22nd Aug 7.30pm Lytes Cary Manor, Somerton, Somerset (01458) 224471
25th Aug 7.00pm Saltram House, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon  (01752) 333503
26th Aug 7.00pm Tapeley Park Gardens, Instow, Nr Bideford, North Devon (01271) 860897
27th Aug 7.00pm Athelhampton House & Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset  (01305) 848363
28th Aug  7.30pm Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway, Exbury in the New Forest (023) 8024 5750
29th Aug   7.30pm Gilbert White’s House & Garden, Selborne, Hampshire (01420) 511275
30th Aug 6.30pm   Michelham Priory, Hailsham, East Sussex  (01323) 844224
31st Aug 7.00pm Wingfield Barns, Wingfield, Suffolk (01379) 384 505
3rd Sep  7.30pm Lincoln Drill Hall, Freeschool Lane, Lincoln (indoor event) (01522) 873894
4th Sep  7.30pm Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster  (indoor event)  (01524) 64695
5th Sep   7.00pm Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland (01665) 510777

The duration of this show is approximately 2h 20m, including interval.
Ticket prices may vary and are non-refundable.
All performances are open-air unless stated and will continue in all but the worst weather.
Further performances may be added.

 

 

 

 

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