 North Country Theatre present Prisoner of Zenda-Wednesday 9th JulyNorth Country Theatre return to Walcot Hall with the ultimate in Swashbuckling Ruritanian Romance. British aristocrat Rudolph Rassendell is distantly related to the Royal family of Ruritania and when visiting for the coronation of his cousin the Crown Prince he is discovered to be a double for the drunken and dissolute monarch. Rebellion and kidnapping, mistaken identity and romance follow as our hero saves the day with swordplay, subterfuge and dashing good looks. Beautiful Princess Flaviais forced to choose between her heart and her duty. Performance starts at 7.30p.m. and gardens are open for picnics from 6p.m. Adults £10 Under 16s £7.50 Reservations call Richard on 01588 680302 Rebecca Afonwy Jones - Sunday 14th SeptemberGardens will be open for picnics from 4p.m. Concert starts at 5p.m. for tickets are more information call Jan Bowen on 07971 188484 Opera A La Carte - Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June.Opera A La Carte return in 2008 with The Barber of Seville. Directed by Nicholas Heath this fully staged production of Rossini's best known comic opera will be sung in Italian. With a twist of tango it will embrace a decade of cultural conflict against a backdrop of 1920's decadence. Musical direction from the piano by Benjamin Frost . Gardens open for picnics from 5.30p.m. Champagne reception in the main House from 6.30p.m. Opera starts at 7.30p.m. prompt. Tickets are £50 for standard picnic seats and £80 for premium seats. This includes a 2 course supper in the hour long interval and seating in the first three rows. For tickets please contact Maria Higgs on 01588 680570 or e mail maria@walcothall.com Triple X Festival. Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd JuneHangliders and Aviation Festival. The cost is £50 for the 3 day pass or £15 per person for a day pass. Open Gardens - Sunday and Monday 25th and 26th MayThe extensive and beautiful gardens are open from 1.30p.m. to 5.30p.m. both days. The cost is £3.50 and an extra £2 if you want to view the house. This is part of the National Garden Scheme with money being donated to charity. The arboretum stands above the impressive array of stable yard, Twin Clock Towers, Ice House, meat safe and other outbuildings of classic 18th century Estate and is in turn overlooked by the Great British hill fort of Bury Ditches. Wonderfully situated and with exceptional views of the Long Mynd, the grounds include colourful and varied borders and tremendous displays of rhododendrons and azaleas. The romantically decayed walled garden is being restored and new plantings include wild flowers and several additional borders. The arboretum was first planted in 1800 and contains a large collection of specimen trees including what was once thought to be the largest Douglas Fir in the country. The woodland walks include two fishing pools and other surprises, to be discovered during the perambulation. A significant and substantial grotto and fountain is in the course of construction. Delicious home-made cakes and tea will be served in the Ballroom. Plants, pottery and paintings will also be for sale. |
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