Othello

Othello Outdoor Theatre at Bradgate Park

Join us for a captivating evening of open-air theatre as Othello, one of Shakespeare’s most powerful and enduring tragedies, is performed in the stunning surroundings of Bradgate Park.

Presented by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, this production offers a rare chance to experience Shakespeare as it was originally staged. With an all-male cast, authentic Elizabethan costumes, music, and dance, the company brings a unique and immersive energy to this timeless story.

“I know my price, I am worth no worse a place.”

Othello, a celebrated general in the Venetian army, promotes the young Cassio over his loyal ensign Iago. Fuelled by jealousy and resentment, Iago sets in motion a chilling campaign of manipulation and deceit. As his web of lies tightens, Othello is drawn into a tragic spiral that tests love, loyalty, and trust to their limits.

“Put out the light, and then put out the light.”

A gripping tale of passion, betrayal, and destructive ambition, Othello remains one of Shakespeare’s most moving and thought-provoking plays.

Event Details

Date: Saturday 20th June 2026

Start Time: Starts at 7pm (gates open at 6pm)

Running Time: The performance will be approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes long including a 15 minute interval.

Location: Bradgate Park, Deer Meadow next to the Visitor Centre and Cafe

Tickets

Tickets are available via The Lord Chamberlain’s Men website: Bradgate Park | The Lord Chamberlain's Men

Seating & What to Bring

Please bring your own low-backed seating. You may also wish to bring picnics, sun hats, sun cream, sunglasses, and waterproofs (raincoats or rain hats) to be prepared for all weather.

Blanket Seating Area
A designated blanket-only area is available closer to the stage. No chairs are permitted in this section. Please note that Bradgate Park is a deer park, and you may encounter deer droppings on the field.

Chair Seating Area
This area is suitable for low-backed chairs only (chairs are not provided). If you bring both a chair and a blanket, you will be seated in the chair area. Please note that parasols and umbrellas are not permitted.

Access

This venue is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. Should you have any questions, please call the Estate Office.

If you are a Blue Badge holder and require an accessible parking spot closer to the performance space, please contact the Bradgate Park Estate Office on 0116 236 2713 or email [email protected].

Weather

All performances are live and outdoor. The event will go ahead, whatever the weather, except in extreme lightning storms!

Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds unless the performance is cancelled by the venue or theatre company.

Event details

Where

Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0HE

When

Start: 20^th June, 2026 at 7:00pm

End: 20^th June, 2026 at 9:30pm

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