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Guernsey Museums & Galleries
(Castle Cornet, Fort Grey and Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery)
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In association with Mees Pierson - at possibly the finest outdoor theatre venue
in the Channel Islands, Castle Cornet
provides the perfect backdrop for these
professional productions.The Tempest
The Lord Chamberlaine's Men present The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, within the atmospheric grounds of Castle Cornet.
The Tempest is a play that has delighted audiences for almost 400 years and is considered by most scholars to be Shakespeare's last complete work. Although clearly a comedy in the classical definition of the genre, this late masterpiece is very concerned with issues such as the nature of authority, the clashing demands of revenge and forgiveness, of justice and mercy as well as dwelling on the affairs of the heart.
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will continue its popularity by bringing the show to some of the most beautiful open-air venues in Britain, offering audiences outside London the perfect opportunity to see Shakespeare’s plays performed to the very highest standards, in the way the Bard first envisioned them...with an all-male cast!Evening performances 9-12 June, starting at 7:00 p.m. Matinée performance 12 June only, at 2 p.m.
Ticket details here...
James and the Giant Peach
Illyria present James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood.
Illyria brings the world's most popular children's author, Roald Dahl, to the open-air stage in their 19th open-air touring season, and the company's 13th annual visit to Guernsey.
James is an orphan who is sent to live with his two terrible aunts. But when the peach tree in the garden sprouts a single peach which grows and grows and grows, James befriends some very peculiar insects, breaks free from the clutches of his aunts and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.
David Wood's adaptation captures all the fun and excitement of Roald Dahl’s superb children's classic, and includes plenty of opportunities for participation! Illyria’s most eagerly awaited family show is funny, exciting and suitable for all ages 5+.
Evening performances each day at 7 p.m.; additional matinée performances 17th & 18th July at 2 p.m.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Oddsocks Productions present the ever hilarious, ever magical, A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare within the walls of St Peter Port’s Castle Cornet.
Always popular at their appearances in Guernsey, Oddsocks advance publicity states:
‘At this stage we are looking forward to Andy Barrow giving us his "Bottom", some wonderful acoustic music, hilarious hunting dogs and the woodland spirits may well be Power-Jumping their way through the magical forest.’
Performances are on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 then Monday 16 to Sunday 22 August. There is a matinée on Saturday 14 at 2 p.m., in addition to the evening performance at 7 p.m.
Tickets : (on sale from May 1st 2010)
- On-line: Guernsey Tickets
- 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. Hot meals may be available before the performance in the Castle Refectory - details will be here. Café Lambert can also supply pre-ordered picnics - details will be here. Finally, the Castle is now licensed premises, so wine will be available before the performance and during the interval.