For Shakespeare fans, there is only one place ‘to be’ on Friday 17 July – at a performance of Hamlet at Threave Garden near Castle Douglas.
Folksy Theatre are performing this firm favourite which tells the tragic story of the Prince of Denmark. The beautiful gardens at Threave will provide the backdrop to this atmospheric and haunting tale that is one of Shakespeare’s most-popular plays.
Property Manager Richard Polley said:
“We look forward to hosting Hamlet in the spectacular setting of Threave Garden and seeing the dramatic events of the court of Denmark play out against the beautiful backdrop of the garden and Threave House.”
The performance takes place on Friday 17 July from 7-9pm. Advance tickets cost £12 for adults and £8 for children and can be booked online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1409841. Tickets will be available on the night at £15 for adults and £10 for children and concessions.
This is an outdoor event, so please bring your picnic rugs or chairs to sit on, and dress for the weather with sensible footwear. Depending on the weather, ice cream and refreshments will be on sale.
Hamlet is the latest summer event at Threave Garden and Estate, for the full programme, visit www.nts.org.uk
Take time during the day to explore the spectacular gardens created over the years by students of the Trust’s School of Heritage Gardening. Sample the garden’s different areas – from the rock garden, patio garden and secret garden to the walled garden and glass houses which display succulent fruit and vegetables. And, explore the wider estate for a wide range of plants and wildlife. Threave is also a designated Bat Reserve – follow the bat trail to spot wonderful rare bats.
