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SUMMARY:Romeo and Juliet at Soulton Hall with British Touring Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:British Touring Shakespeare return to Soulton Hall this summer\, renewing a long and celebrated association. \nThis 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. \n[Click here for the ticket link]\nThe tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is rooted not just in a feud\, but in the coercive\, abusive structures imposed by an older generation. \nThis production handles the play’s themes with the seriousness they deserve\, stripping away sentiment to reveal a story of survival and rebellion. \nBitish Touring Shakespeare performing at Soulton Hall (Two Gentilmen of Verona\, 2020) \nAs the sun sets over the Soulton landscape\, we witness the giddy\, heart-racing love of youth as an act of courageous resistance. \nIn a world defined by dysfunctional factionalism and the darkening skies of parental tyranny\, this love becomes\, seemingly\, the only space of authenticity. \nBritish Touring Shakespare bring MSND to Soulton (2025) \nWatching this exploration of a society torn apart by rival factions is uniquely powerful at Soulton Hall. \nOur 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. \nThere is no better setting to witness the tragic cost of conflict and the struggle for agency. \n\n“Tragedy at its best\, alfresco and with the pungency of the night.” — Andrew Liddle\, The Stage \n\n\nPlan Your Visit\n\n\nSeating: The performance is held on the lawn. Please bring your own low-backed chairs or blankets for your comfort. \n\n\nPicnics: We invite you to bring a picnic to enjoy as the gates open. Local refreshments will also be available on-site. \n\n\nThe Elements: The play will proceed in most weather conditions. We recommend bringing waterproofs and warm layers for when the sun sets. \n\n\nHistory: Arrive early to experience the unique Tudor architecture and the quiet gravity of the estate. \n\n\nRomeo and Juliet\, performed by Sudden (Impulse at Soulton Hall 2021)
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/romeo-and-juliet-at-soulton-hall-with-british-touring-shakespeare/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Drama and theatre
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SUMMARY:Dracula at Soulton Hall with British Touring Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, British Touring Shakespeare brings a bold and visceral new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic classic to the Tudor landscape of Soulton Hall. \n[Book Your Tickets Here]\nThis production shifts the lens of the traditional narrative\, centering the story on Mina Harker. Standing before a Victorian scientific society\, Mina recounts her experiences fighting the Count\, attempting to validate her claims against the heavy skepticism of the academics who surround her. \nBritish Touring Shakespeare’s FRANKENSTEIN at Soulton Hall (2025) \nIn this version\, Mina is not a victim but a recognized vampire hunter. The play follows her as she fights to reclaim her truth from an establishment that would rather see her silenced\, offering a sharp\, intellectual perspective on the events of the gothic masterpiece. \nSoulton Hall\, built in 1556 as a monument to Renaissance humanist thought and scientific curiosity\, provides a powerful backdrop for this struggle between evidence and disbelief. As the “pungency of the night” settles over our historic grounds\, the atmosphere of the Victorian shadows meets the gravity of our Tudor history. \nEvent Information \nThe Performance: An open-air production that explores themes of expertise\, testimony\, and the supernatural. \nSeating: This is an outdoor event. Please bring your own low-backed chairs or rugs to settle in on the lawn. \nPicnics: You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy as the gates open. Local refreshments will also be available on-site. \nThe Elements: The play will proceed in most weather conditions. We recommend bringing waterproofs and warm layers for the transition into the evening. \nJoin us for an evening of gothic horror and intellectual resistance\, performed by a company with a long and famous association with Soulton Hall.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/dracula-at-soulton-hall-with-british-touring-shakespeare/
CATEGORIES:Drama and theatre
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SUMMARY:Frankenstein
DESCRIPTION:Witness a story of scientific hubris and its devastating consequences at Soulton Hall. \nJoin us at Soulton Hall for a gripping performance of Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece\, Frankenstein\, brought to you by the acclaimed British Touring Shakespeare. \nFrankenstein is a chilling reminder of the power of nature and the limits of human understanding. \n\nFollow this link for tickets \n\nWhen explorer Captain Robert Walton rescues Victoria Frankenstein from an ice floe in the Arctic\, he uncovers a shocking story. Driven by a passion for science in a world that denies her pursuit\, Victoria adopts the male identity of Victor to gain access to university. Her deception is revealed\, leading to expulsion\, but not before she forms a fateful connection with a tutor whose unorthodox scientific methods ignite a dark obsession—a path from which there can be no return. \nFrom the team that brought you the critically acclaimed open-air tours of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde\, The Hound of the Baskervilles\, and Dracula\, this brand-new adaptation of Frankenstein promises to thrill modern audiences and delight fans of Shelley’s classic novel. Prepare to be captivated by the intertwined stories of Victoria and the creature she brings to life\, a chilling reminder of the consequences of unchecked ambition and the pursuit of knowledge without wisdom. \nSoulton Hall’s recent spellbinding performance of Dracula by British Touring Shakespeare left audiences thrilled and appropriately chilled under the stars. \nWhat the press is saying about British Touring Shakespeare\, who have previous brought both of the following shows\, and Dracula\,  to Soulton to much acclaim: \nThe Hound Of The Baskervilles\n“The British Touring Shakespeare team have captured the intrigue and the mystery you would expect from a Sherlock 1 Holmes story and made for a most entertaining evening – the game is very much afoot! \n“This is a cracking production of a great story\, adapted with care and performed with fun and flair.” \nThe Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde\n“The transformations between the two sides of the eponymous character were truly impressive.” \n“Paul Winterford’s central performance is pretty riveting. He gives us a deliberately understated Jekyll\, tossing a coin and ruminating. The first transformation scene\, when it comes – all stage smoke and coloured lighting – meets all gothically dramatic expectations. Winterford writhes\, yells\, goes into paroxysm and exudes amoral malice and terror.” – London Pub Theatres
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/frankenstein/
LOCATION:Soulton Hall\, Soulton Hall\, Soulton Road\, Wem\, SHREWSBURY\, SY4 5RS\, UNITED KINGDOM\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY4 5RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Drama and theatre
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Soulton Hall
DESCRIPTION:A truly unique theatrical experience awaits this summer! \nBritish Touring Shakespeare and Soulton Hall proudly present Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy\, A Midsummer Night’s Dream\, performed within the Hall’s historic and rarely seen Epidaurus Court. \n\nClick here for ticket link\n\nFor the first time in centuries\, this remarkable 16th-century space\, dormant of performance since at least 1783\, will be brought to life\, offering a rare glimpse into how Renaissance and Shakespeare’s plays might have been experienced centuries ago. \nThis is a truly authentic  setting\, offering a unique opportunity to witness theatre as it was intended. \nTwo Gentlemen of Verona Performed by the same company at Soulton Hall \nA Midsummer Night’s Dream is a particularly fitting choice for Soulton Hall\, given its rich history and fascinating literary connections. \nOld Sir Rowland Hill\, the visionary behind Soulton Hall’s extraordinary Renaissance design\, was captivated by the classical allure of Eleusis\, near Athens\, a fascination he encoded into the layout of the Hall. Remarkably\, both the Ancient Telesterion of Greece and Soulton’s Renaissance complex share the same dimensions: 55 yards square. \nBritish Touring Shakespeare present – Mis Summer Nights Dream at Soulton Hall \nThis same classical influence resonates throughout Shakespeare’s play\, notably in Lysander’s description of a location near Athens associated with ancient mysteries (Act 1\, Scene 1). The play’s themes of love\, magic\, and the natural world find a perfect echo within Soulton Hall’s Tudor grounds. \nThe performance will culminate in the play’s iconic dance of eight characters in Theseus’s Hall\, a delightful nod to the famous dance for eight in As You Like It. \nThis connection is especially significant considering Soulton Hall’s close ties to As You Like It through Thomas Lodge Jr.\, whose Rosalynde provided Shakespeare’s source material. Adding to this rich tapestry of connections is Old Sir Rowland Hill’s cousinhood with Shakespeare’s mother and the presence of Soulton’s historic dancing pavement. Sir Rowland Hill is also believed to be the inspiration for Old Sir Rowland in As You Like It. \nThe performance will naturally feature the four intertwined couples of A Midsummer Night’s Dream—Theseus and Hippolyta\, Lysander and Hermia\, Demetrius and Helena\, and Oberon and Titania—celebrating their unions in a harmonious dance\, mirroring the themes of reconciliation and restored order found in As You Like It. \n‘Merry Wives of Windsor’ – performed by the same company at Soulton Hall \nJoin us for an immersive theatrical event that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Experience Shakespeare in a way that resonates with Soulton Hall’s own captivating past\, a truly unforgettable blend of history\, literature\, and performance. \n  \nCast\nPaul Winterford – Theseus/Oberon \nKate Andrews – Hippolyta/Titania \nSP Howarth – Puck \nAndrew Hobbs – Egeus/Bottom \nTom Thornhill – Lysander/Snout/Cobweb \nCarys Clempner  – Hermia/Starveling/Moth \nMaximilian L’Olive – Demetrius/Flute/Mustardseed \nAlice Gold – Helena/Snug/Peaseblosom \nAlistair Smith – Quince/Philostrate/Apollo
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/shakespeares-a-midsummer-nights-dream-at-soulton-hall/
LOCATION:Epidaurus Court\, Soulton Hall\, Soulton Hall\, SHREWSBURY\, UK\, SY4 5RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Civic Event,Drama and theatre
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