Outdoor Theatre: Hamlet We’re excited to announce that The Lord Chamberlain’s Men [LCM] will be joining us again this summer, Saturday 22nd June, for Hamlet, the greatest play in the English language. We’re excited to announce that The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will be joining us again this summer, Saturday 22nd June, for Hamlet, the greatest play in the English language. Celebrating 20 years as a production company, LCM will be presenting this great play as William Shakespeare first saw it – in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance. Never seen Hamlet? Here is a synopsis: “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” Returning home from university for his father, the King of Denmark’s funeral, which is also the occasion of his mother’s remarriage to his uncle, Hamlet the Prince, is visited by the ghost of his father. The ghost reveals that his brother, Hamlet’s uncle, now stepfather and King, killed him and he urges Hamlet to take revenge. Driven to distraction by the grief of his father’s death and what lies ahead of him, Hamlet is forced to confront his deepest fears and in doing so questions himself, those around him and the very nature of existence. “To be, or not to be, that is the question.” Thrilling, moving and deeply human this stunning play seeks answers to life’s biggest questions and, in doing so, holds up a mirror to all our natures. “Thus conscience does make cowards of us all” Bring a chair and a picnic and prepare to be entertained and transported. Book early to avoid missing out! The Lord Chamberlain's Men present this great play as WilliamShakespeare first saw it - in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance. When: Saturday 22nd June 2024 @ 7pm (gates open at 6pm) Price: Adult: £18 Child: £10 Booking fees apply, this price does not include car parking. How to book: Online: : https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tlcm/hamlet/2024-06-22/19:00/t-vvkpzrd Box office: 0333 666 3366 Enquiries: 0208 852 5761 or [email protected] Where: The performance will take place on the Deer Meadow, adjacent to the Deer Barn Café and Visitor Centre. Please note: You will be required to walk from your chosen car park through the Park to the performance space, so please ensure that you arrive with plenty of time ahead of the performance. Note: parking charges do apply click HERE for more info. Distances are as follows: From Newtown Linford Car Park: 1 mile From Hallgates Car Park: ¾ mile If you are a Blue Badge holder and require an accessible parking spot, please contact the Bradgate Park Estate Office on 0116 236 2713 or email [email protected]. Please note this parking has very limited spaces What to bring: Please bring your own low-backed seating. Please note: seating is not provided. Picnics, sun hats, insect repellent, sun cream, sunglasses, raincoats and rain hats should all be considered! Access: This venue is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. Weather: Our performances continue in all but the very worst weather! On very rare occasions, it will not be possible for us to complete the performance, but we will never cancel a performance before the advertised start time. Should the performance start and then be called off by the weather, no refund can be issued. However, if the weather is so bad that the performance cannot even begin, a full refund will be issued. Other information: The performance will be approximately 2 hours long including an interval. Only guide dogs are permitted.