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The line-up for this year's festival will be as follows:

The Tempest directed by Nick Surridge (17th-19th July)

Measure for Measure directed by Ned Welch and Cal Harbottle (22-23rd July, 29th-30th July, 5-6th August)

The Younger Brother, or the Amorous Jilt by Aphra Behn, directed by John Moss (24th-26th July)

The Emperor of the Moon, by Aphra Behn, directed by Sarah Lockyer (31st July - 2nd August)

King Lear, directed by Susan Odev and Elliot D Huxtable (7th - 9th August)

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Summer Season

Directing, acting, stage managing... There is lots to do and we welcome everyone one who loves Shakespeare as much as we do! Anyone who want to be involved with the Festival can be - just drop us a line!

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Off Season

From new writing to academic talks, we are always looking out for new talent! Outside of the four weeks in the summer, we perform new plays, old favourites, pantomimes and much, much more!

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