Expect an imaginative feast of
top theatrical performances, concerts and outdoor cinema at The Treasure Houses
of England this summer. Immerse yourself in spectacular surrounds at the
country’s grandest palaces, houses and estates for a series of show-stopping
events for all ages.
The calendar features everything
from children’s classics and pre-school favourites to Shakespeare and Prom
Spectaculars to folk and contemporary music, all set against the backdrop of
some of England’s finest castles, palaces and historic houses.
Celebrating
200 years since Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was first published; travel
back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company who appear at Harewood on Sunday 30 June, Chatsworth, Thursday 1 August and Castle Howard on Friday 2 August.
The ancient
grounds of Beaulieu Abbey provide a
beautiful summer backdrop for the Castle Theatre Company’s performance of As
You Like it, one of the great comedy plays by Shakespeare on the 4
& 5 July. Enjoy a
picnic in the Cloisters before the performance at 7pm.
The Oxford
School of Drama presents Summer Outdoor Theatre from the 12-22 June, in
the magical surroundings of the Pleasure Gardens at Blenheim Palace, Enjoy a picnic in the glorious settings
before the start of the performance at 7pm.
Burghley’s 9th annual
Battle Proms Concert (Saturday 6 July) is one of the premier picnic proms
offering an evening of soul stirring classical music. Featuring the world renowned Blades Aerobatic
Team, Spitfire display, cannons, cavalry and fireworks for a memorable and
unforgettable event. The Burghley Film
Festival takes place on 1-4 August for four days of fabulous films with the
Elizabethan house providing a wonderful backdrop.
Don’t’ miss
one of the most popular outdoor classical events with The Proms Spectacular on
the 17th August at Castle Howard – a
stunning location, brilliant music and spectacular fireworks all combine to
make an unrivalled evening of magical entertainment including popular classics,
movie themes, and traditional favourites associated with the Last Night of the
Proms.
The Chatsworth Garden is hosting theatre productions with Treasure
Island 31 May, Horrible Histories 30 & 31 July and Pride &
Prejudice 1 August. Enjoy an evening of songs from classic
musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Billy Elliot, My Fair Lady
and many others at the West End Classic concert on 2 August or get
your dancing shoes on for a superb night of classic disco, soul and pop at the
ultimate party with a stunning 10 piece band comprising of London’s top session
musicians on the 3 August.
The Medieval Faire takes
place at Harewood on Sun 26 & Monday 27
May and brings together all the colour, excitement and history
from this extraordinary period: jousting and archery, armoury displays, Norman
skirmish and encampments; historical traders, crafts, cooking, clothing, puppet
shows, medieval music, games, falconry and storytelling. There’s also a variety of Summer outdoor
events with Cliff Richard’s tour starting on the 1 June, Gilbert
& Sullivan operetta The Mikado on 11 July; Shakespeare’s, As you Like It on
25 July, Wind in the Willows (8 August) and
Babe the Sheep Pig (31 August).
Hatfield House is welcoming
Sir Cliff Richard – Still Reelin’ and A-Rockin’ (9 June) with A Summer Holiday
to Remember spectacular. Enjoy some of
folk's finest acts gathered in beautiful leafy parkland for one uplifting
summer day of music on the 21 July with Folk by the Oak bringing some
exceptional folk and acoustic music to Hatfield. There is also outdoor theatre with Lord
Chamberlain’s Men preforming ‘As you like it’ on the 11 August and the family
favourite ‘Treasure Island’ on 22 August.
Holkham Hall has a bevy
of summer performances commencing with The Lord Chamberlain’s Men and their all
male production of Shakespeare’s mysterious and romantic comedy ‘As you like
it’ (24 July). Special Family theatre
takes place during the summer holidays with Gulliver’s Travels (7 August),
Dotty the Dragon (14 August), Treasure Island (21 August) and 101 Dalmations
(28 August).
Leeds Castle is hosting
an open air classical concert (13 July) where John Rigby conducts the Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra in a programme of classical favourites with special
guests including the Military Wives. The
event includes a whole evening’s entertainment with a special display from a
classic World War 11 aircraft and a fireworks finale. Luna Cinema presents two nights of outdoor
cinema showing ‘The Blues Brothers’ (6 September) and Casablanca (7 September).
Be
captivated by the magic of outdoor theatre amongst the stunning setting of the Woburn Abbey Gardens with A Midsummer
Night’s Dream (10 August) and Sherlock Holmes (16 August).
Bring family and friends along
with your blankets, low-back chairs, scrummy picnics and something chilled to
drink and escape into enchanting worlds of romance, mystery, comedy and
fairytales on a fine summer evening.For more live event information
visit: www.treasurehouses.co.uk
Treasure Houses
of England
The Treasure Houses of England are ten of the most magnificent
palaces, houses and castles in England today. Members are Beaulieu, Blenheim
Palace, Burghley House, Castle Howard, Chatsworth, Harewood, Hatfield House,
Holkham Hall, Leeds Castle and Woburn Abbey. Each has its own unique charm and all combine
together to give a fascinating insight into life in England over the centuries.
One of the most compelling features of the Treasure Houses of
England is that they all offer the visitor a living history. Most are still
homes to the great families who have owned them for generations. Others keep
their heritage alive by re-creating scenes and events that have dominated and
shaped England from the 9th century to the present day.Between them they house
some of the most important art collections in the world with famous works from
artists such as Van Dyck and Gainsborough and priceless antiques including
Chippendale, Wedgwood and Meissen.
Discover hidden gems and
dark secrets, follow walks and adventure trails in beautiful parklands and
gardens, enjoy classical concerts, outdoor theatre, family fun and relax over
afternoon tea: the Treasure Houses change with the seasons, move with the
times and always have something unexpected to offer, something new to discover.
