Gloucestershire’s acclaimed Festival Players are taking an all-male tour of William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors across the UK and into Europe this summer. The tour will head to Devon on Thursday, August 21st to the picturesque setting of Exeter’s 14th century Powderham Castle.
Directed by Minack Theatre’s former artistic director, Michael Dyer, and with music from 70’s folk musician Jonny Coppin, the play tells of a master and his servant arriving in a foreign port which, unbeknown to them, is the home of their long-lost twin brothers. Mayhem ensues in a riotous train of...
Gloucestershire’s acclaimed Festival Players are taking an all-male tour of William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors across the UK and into Europe this summer. The tour will head to Devon on Thursday, August 21st to the picturesque setting of Exeter’s 14th century Powderham Castle.
In Shakespeare’s 450th birthday year, The Players mainly alfresco tour will see them step on stage for some 40 performances of the play, directed by Minack Theatre’s former artistic director, Michael Dyer. It tells of a master and his servant arriving in a foreign port which, unbeknown to them, is the home...
Round off the summer with another chance to see "A Millennium of Monarchs" where puppets and live action bring you exciting facts about on thousand years of England's kings and queens. Which is your favourite royal?
There will be a Kings & Queens Trail for children to follow around the grounds to win a prize as well as all the usual wonderful attractions.
Sessions take place at set times throughout the day. Pick up your session ticket on arrival. This event is included in a child's standard admission. (Children returning with a free return ticket or a discounted ticket...
Go along to Powderham Castle on Easter Sunday for the 10th Silly Mini Sunday.
Watch a convoy of minis drive through the courtyard in the afternoon - a great spectacle and something any mini enthusiast in particular will want to see.
The theme this year is 'Under the Sea' so expect to see wave of minis and their drivers dressed accordingly to raise money for Children's Hospice Southwest.
Expected time of arrival 2.30pm. (Included in Castle admission)
A wide array of goods will be available including, jewellery, knitwear, accessories, gifts, books, food, drink, ceramics and home interiors. Free verbal advice from Jethro Marles from Bearnes, Hampton and Littlewood on jewellery, watches and silver on production of your entrance ticket.
Open 10am-3pm.
Tickets £3 in advance from ABF The Soldiers' Charity 01392 492650, southwest@soldierscharity.org or or Exeter Visitor Information and Tickets 01392 665885 or £5 on the door. Children Free.
