WHAT'S ON
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S PLAY
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
2.00 pm for 3.00 pm Sunday 5th September 2021
In order to lift restrictions on numbers, as well as removing any Covid concerns, Illyria’s internationally acclaimed “Much Ado About Nothing” is moving to a new theatre this year.
The show moves from the Corsley Playhouse indoors to the Coach Pit at Heywood House, outdoors. Heywood House, located in Westbury, is a classic country estate, transformed into dedicated offices and co-working space for the business community. The estate is situated in 30 acres of glorious grounds and parklands and benefits from stunning views of the Westbury White Horse and beyond.
Heywood House has a fascinating history of over 400 years, from its founder, Sir James Ley to an auxiliary war hospital, to The National Trust’s Finance Director. With links to Shakespeare himself, one of the previous owners, Sir Henry Danvers is thought to have been the inspiration behind some of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, due to a local dispute between two feuding families becoming an international fiasco and resulting in the Danvers brothers being exiled to France!
This will be a Gala Performance to celebrate the opening of a specially designed theatre, to the East of the Mansion, situated behind the stunning walled garden, converted from a pit where previous owner, Baron Ludlow, once had his coach and horses washed after a long journey!
Come to the show, stroll the grounds, enjoy a cream tea, soak up the history, and sip on a prosecco in the interval whilst hearing more about the story and the link between historic Heywood House and William Shakespeare.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
at
THE Coach Pit, HEYWOOD HOUSE
Performed by Illyria
Claudio loves Hero, and Benedick hates Beatrice. This is just as well, because Hero loves Claudia and Beatrice hates Benedick.
Everyone laughs when Don Pedro plays a trick on Benedick and Beatrice, letting each think that they are secretly loved by the other. But it is no laughing matter when Don John plays a trick on Claudio and Hero, deceiving Claudio into thinking that Hero is not faithful to him.
Murderous rage is unleashed, and death can be the only solution...or can it?
Perhaps one last trick may resurrect the innocent dead, restore broken relationships- and even create an unlikely union of Benedick and Beatrice!
Now in its 30th year, Illyria has delighted audiences the length and breadth of the UK, and in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France and the United States and Canada performing some of the most well-loved productions on offer.
The company has won 4 international "Best Performance" awards and attracted numerous '5-star" and 'Critics' Choice" reviews for the lively clarity of its approach to Shakespeare's plays and other performances.
Tickets: £16 Adults, £14 Heywood House Members, £12 Children (9-15), Cream Teas £5 per person
Or if you would prefer to buy tickets over the phone then please contact
Claire da Costa on 01373 832113
PAST EVENTS
SHAKESPEARE'S WEEKEND 2019
Debate at Mells:
“Shakespeare, Prospero
and The Island"
6.30pm for 7.00pm, Friday 7th September 2019
Mells Tithe Barn
Mells, Somerset, BA11 3PN
Join a discussion between: Clare Asquith,
Professor Gerard Kilroy and Cyril Kinsky QC
Chaired by Professor Gerard Kilroy
Theatre at Corsley:
The Tempest
2.30pm for 3:00pm, Sunday 8th September 2019
The Elizabethan Playhouse
Manor Farm, Corsley, Wiltshire, BA12 7QE
Performed by Illyria
Award Winning Theatre Company
Introduction by Professor Gerard Kilroy
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By Charles Dickens
performed by
CHAPTERHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY
7:30pm, Thursday 6th December 2018
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On Christmas Eve, the most magical night of the year, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is whisked away on a journey through the past and into the future, accompanied by three fearsome ghosts determied to show him the true meaning of Christmas. This Winter, Charles Dickens' classic ghost story is brought alive in a traditional production, complete with beautiful period costume, song, dance and a magnificent musical score. Join critically-acclaimed theatre company Chapterhouse and see whether Scrooge's frozen heart will melt in time for Christmas Day...
SHAKESPEARE'S WEEKEND 2018
Debate at Mells:
“Who Was Shakespeare?”
6.30pm for 7.00pm, Saturday 15 September
Mells Park
Mells, Somerset, BA11 3QB
Between Oxfordian Alexander Waughand
Stratfordian Clare, Countess of
Oxford and Asquith
Chaired by Professor Gerard Kilroy
Theatre at Corsley:
The Merchant of Venice
2.00pm for 2:30pm, Sunday 16 September
The Elizabethan Playhouse
Manor Farm, Corsley, Wiltshire, BA12 7QE
Performed by Illyria
Award Winning Theatre Company
Summary by Professor Gerard Kilroy