What's on at Hedingham Castle in July and August?

July 6th - July 7th 2013

Globe Theatre - King Lear

Old King Lear, weary of royal duties, proposes to break up his kingdom and divide it among his three daughters. But this rash generosity is cruelly repaid and Lear discovers too late the false values by which he has lived - and, in turn, the suffering common to all humanity. Performed outdoor on a Elizabethan style stage, in front of the stunning Hedingham Castle, a small troupe of traveling players breathe new life into Shakespeare's great tragedy. Tempestuous poetry shot through with touches of humour and moments of heart-rending simplicity, King Lear is one of the deepest artistic explorations of the human condition. Joseph Marcell will play King Lear. He is best known for his role as Geoffrey in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.' Bring a picnic, a blanket or a low backed chair and find a spot on the grass in front of the stage! Time: 6pm to 10.30pm

Admission: Adult £17.50, Child and Concession £12.00

July 17th 2013

Music in the Castle - Boo Hewerdine

'The Tenderest of English Songwriters' The Independent. Come and listen to this spectacular performance in the unique setting of the Banqueting Hall in Hedingham castle, surrounding by beautiful candle light.

Time: 7pm to 11pm

Admission: £12.50

August 4th 2013

Chapterhouse - The Wind in the Willows

A charming production set in the open air in front of the Castle and aimed at a younger audience. Join Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad for a perfect summer of adventure. What starts as a search for the best picnic spot rapidly turns into the most hilarious of escapades. With the bumptious Toad's heart set on a shiny new motorcar and his very liberty soon at stake, will his faithful friends come to his rescue - and will he let them?

Alive with music, song and dance, this magical family show is presented in beautiful traditional costume and features a woodland parade during the interval for everyone to join in with! Fun and frolics aplenty with this glorious new adaptation of the classic novel loved by children and adults alike!

Time: 5pm to 9pm

Admission: Adult £13.50, Child and Concession £9.00 and Family £40.00

August 25th - 26th 2013

Jousting - Knights of Royal England

A weekend of Jousting with the knights of Royal England there will also be a market and craft stalls, plus a Maypole with music and dancing and the Norfolk Longbowen will be showing people how to shot. The Jester will be performing all day, with the Teutonic Knights and the Tudor Roses. There will also be Face-painting for the children! Graham the archery expert will be in the Keep and there will be a Falconry Display with the birds on show throughout the day.

Time: 10am to 5pm

Admission: Adult £12.50, Child and Concession £9.00 and Family ticket £37.00

For more information on the events, please visit www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk, or contact Alice Barrett on 01787 460261 / [email protected]