Open Air Theatre - Romeo and Juliet
Location
Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk CO10 9BA
Telephone
01787 310207- Date
- 17th July 2026
- Time
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
About this event
In Shakespeare’s Verona, hatred and violence are rife as the Montague and Capulet households play out their long-standing blood feud. Despite their warring families, it is love at first sight for young lovers Romeo and Juliet. Desperate to be together but forced apart by their families, will love prevail for the start-crossed lovers?
The company behind last year’s acclaimed performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream return to the beautiful surroundings of Kentwell Hall with another of Shakespeare’s best loved plays.
Expect to be entertained, thrilled and moved as British Touring Shakespeare draw on their decades of experience to deliver an unforgettable night among the stars watching this story of star crossed lovers, bringing the company’s renowned strengths of energy and accessibility to Shakespeare’s timeless classic tale of doomed love.
Bring a picnic, relax under the evening sky, and let the drama unfold!
Friday 17th July at 7pm. Gate Open from 6:15pm
Tickets
Adult £26.50
Child 3 - 16 £16
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About the Venue
Kentwell Hall is Suffolk’s hidden gem and one of England’s finest Tudor houses that stands within the most extensive moat in the county and nearly 30 acres of formal gardens and grounds.
The house offers the visitor a journey through time from the Great Tudor Kitchen, the Gothic centre block to the State bedroom that was created by Thomas Hopper in the 1820s for a visit from the then Duke of York.
The house offers a relaxed environment, mixed with an individuality that is not often seen these days in great historic venues.
Kentwell Hall’s organic gardens are a combination of ancient features, elements of the substantial alterations of Lady Guthrie, tenant during the 1930s, and the recent landscaping and planting by the current owners.
Particular areas of interest include the formal walled garden with its glorious borders providing seasonal displays of colour, the wildlife meadows and the Pied Piper Topiary hedge.
Whilst the magnificent Cedar Trees that date back to the late 18th century provide a lovely backdrop and The Sculpted Tree, based on the theme of the Tower of Babel, is the UK's biggest single wood carving.
The house and gardens are described as “magical with a surprise around every corner” and are to be enjoyed at your leisure.
The Stable Yard Tea Rooms serve light lunches and afternoon tea using seasonal produce from the gardens and farm.
Kentwell Hall is famous for producing some of the countries largest Re-creations and family events that run throughout the year.
Kentwell is available to hire for weddings, corporate functions, events and filming.
