Romeo and Juliet at Soulton Hall with British Touring Shakespeare

British Touring Shakespeare return to Soulton Hall this summer, renewing a long and celebrated association.

This performance brings the Bard’s most iconic tragedy to a site that stood as a center of Renaissance culture and thought during the mid-Tudor period, just before the Elizabethan era began.

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The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is rooted not just in a feud, but in the coercive, abusive structures imposed by an older generation.

This production handles the play’s themes with the seriousness they deserve, stripping away sentiment to reveal a story of survival and rebellion.

Bitish Touring Shakespeare performing at Soulton Hall (Two Gentilmen of Verona, 2020)

As the sun sets over the Soulton landscape, we witness the giddy, heart-racing love of youth as an act of courageous resistance.

In a world defined by dysfunctional factionalism and the darkening skies of parental tyranny, this love becomes, seemingly, the only space of authenticity.

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Watching this exploration of a society torn apart by rival factions is uniquely powerful at Soulton Hall.

Our site is a rare Tudor survivor, built by Sir Rowland Hill in the 1550s during a time of immense political danger. Sir Rowland—the inspiration for “Old Sir Rowland”—designed this landscape as a monument to harmony and humanist ideals.

There is no better setting to witness the tragic cost of conflict and the struggle for agency.

“Tragedy at its best, alfresco and with the pungency of the night.” — Andrew Liddle, The Stage

Plan Your Visit

• Seating: The performance is held on the lawn. Please bring your own low-backed chairs or blankets for your comfort.

• Picnics: We invite you to bring a picnic to enjoy as the gates open. Local refreshments will also be available on-site.

• The Elements: The play will proceed in most weather conditions. We recommend bringing waterproofs and warm layers for when the sun sets.

• History: Arrive early to experience the unique Tudor architecture and the quiet gravity of the estate.

Romeo and Juliet, performed by Sudden (Impulse at Soulton Hall 2021)