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  Possibly the finest outdoor theatre venue in the Channel Islands, Castle Cornet provides the perfect backdrop for these professional outdoor theatre productions. 

11th - 14th June 2008 

The Lord Chamberlaine's Men present Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare, within the atmospheric grounds of Castle Cornet. The production by this all-male company includes historically correct costumes, music and dance and promises once again to be an evening not to miss!

Evening performances only, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket details here...

Lord Chamberlain's Men - Much Ado About Nothing Poster

9th - 10 th July 2008 (evenings); 
12th July 2008 (matinee & evening
13th July 2008 (matinee only)

 

Illyria present Pinocchio

Award winning Illyria return with Pinocchio. Everyone thinks they know the story - the truth is they probably don’t. Forget Disney. Illyria’s production is based entirely on Carlo Collodi’s macabre comic masterpiece for smart grown-ups and brave children.

Featuring a leading actor whose nose really does grow, and a 20-foot shark, Illyria’s Pinocchio is suitable for everyone aged 5 and over.

Evening performances on all dates start at 7 p.m. with a matinees starting at 2 p.m.

Ticket details here...

Illyria Theatre Company - Pinocchio Poster

 15th, 16th, 18th - 24th August 2008

Oddsocks Productions present  Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare within the walls of St Peter Port’s Castle Cornet. This hilarious outdoor theatre production is not to be missed.

Otherwise known by the company as 'Sex, Lies and Verbosity', Shakespeare’s celebration of love, intrigue and smouldering desires will be performed in their usual inimitably entertaining, family friendly way by the mult-talented Oddsocks cast on their Elizabethan passion pageant wagon.

Evening performances on each date start at 7.30 p.m.; additional matinee on Saturday 16th at 2 p.m. (no performance on Sunday 17th)

 

Oddsocks Productions - Much Ado About Nothing Poster

Tickets : (on sale from May 1st 2008)

  • Guernsey Information Centre, North Esplanade, St Peter Port - ( +44(0)1481 723555
  • Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery, Candie Gardens, St Peter Port - ( +44(0)1481 712240 (10.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.)
  • Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, Amherst, St Peter Port - ( +44(0)1481 747200

You may find it convenient to view or download our seating plan before contacting us to make a booking.

Castle gates open 1¼ hours before the start of evening performances, to allow for picnicking. This year hot meals will be available before the performance in the Castle Refectory - view the menu here and phone Hayley with your order. Café Lambert can also supply pre-ordered picnics - details and menu here. Finally, the Castle is now licensed premises, so bringing your own picnic and interval wine is no longer the only option.

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