Red Rose Chain Is Back With The Perfect Match! Red Rose Chain Presents .... Shakespeare’s
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Sponsored By Ashton Graham
Rendlesham Forest
July 28th – August 29th 2010
Tickets: 01473 288886
This Summer, witness Shakespeare’s most enchanting, magical comedy like never before.
Hilarious, romantic, bursting with magic and set in our gorgeous forest theatre! It’ll take your breath away.
In the middle of the night Hermia runs away with her boyfriend to escape marrying a man she doesn’t love. But the young couple soon find themselves lost in the woods, a magical place where anything can happen…
Director Joanna Carrick re-imagines her stunning production which blew audiences away in 2006. So get ready for a romantic comedy like no other, with a cast full of fantastic characters and a generous sprinkling of fairy magic!
Expecting over 10,000 visitors, this professional production is suitable for all the family. So whether you’re a Shakespeare fanatic, or just need persuading, this really is an experience not to be missed! You can book a picnic or bring your own, meet the cast, or hang around to party afterwards at one of our special event nights. Whatever you do, don’t miss the most fun-filled theatre event of the year!
How to book:
By phone: speak to our box office team on 01473 288886
Online: book securely and swiftly at our website above (Visit Website link)
Where:
Rendlesham Forest centre, Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3NF
When :
Preview Performances: Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th July
Performances: Friday 30th July – Sunday 29th August (Excludes Mondays and Sundays except Sunday 29th August)
Gates Open: 6pm
Performance begins: 7.30pm
Event finishes: 10pm
Tickets*:
Full Price: £18
Over 60s £14
Concessions** £9
Saturdays Extra £2 per ticket
*Preview nights: £2 off all tickets. Not in conjunction with any other offer.
** Under 18s, students and those receiving benefits.
Seating:
All seating is unreserved and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Choose between raised theatre-style seating or bring your own low-backed chairs. Please let us know if you have any access requirements. ‘Close-up’ parking is available, please call the box office team if you’d like further information.
Early Bird Discount:
Book by Friday 25th June and get £1 off each ticket.
Group Booking Discount:
(Not available online)
Buy 9 tickets and get your cheapest one free!
Special Dates In The Forest
To find out more or to reserve a place at one of our special dates, call the box office or visit our website at www.theatreintheforest.com
Preview Nights:
Weds 28th & Thurs 29th July
See the show before everyone else and get £2 off every ticket! (Not in conjunction with other offers)
Opening Night Celebration:
Friday 30th July
Join us after the show to celebrate the longest run of Theatre In The Forest ever! With live music and a chance to meet the cast.
Pre-show BBQ Party:
Wed 4th Aug
Our cast and crew have always had a BBQ party during the run. This summer you’re invited too! Hot food at a reasonable price…the perfect start to a magical evening! Available 6pm – 7.15pm.
Drama Workshops:
Wed 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Aug
Come along and try some Shakespeare in our free workshops for under 18s. Workshops begin at 5pm with separate groups for under 11s and those aged 12-18 years.
Post Show Q & A:
Thurs 12th Aug
Join our cast and crew for questions and find out some of the secrets behind the scenes of this summer’s production. Event finishes by 11pm.
Director’s Talks:
Both talks begin at 6.20pm.
‘Creating a play in the forest’
Thurs 5th Aug
Director Joanna Carrick presents a talk about her work bringing Theatre In The Forest to life.
‘Working with Shakespeare’
Thurs 26th Aug
Joanna Carrick is joined by members of the cast for a demonstration of her approach to Shakespeare.
Elves and Fairies Feast
Sat 14th Aug
An afternoon of forest fun for ticket holders aged 10 and under.
Come along and join in with forest games and storytelling – you could even come dressed as a Fairy of Elf! Bring a forest feat or book one of our ‘Kid’s Picnic Bags’. To reserve a place at the feast, call our box office team. Begins at 4.30pm. Please bring a £1 donation towards East Anglian Children’s Hospice (EACH).
Pick Up A Picnic!
Treat yourself to something scrumptious!
Whether you’ve got something to celebrate or you just fancy picking up a snack, we’ve got something that’s perfect for every budget! Choose the picnic you’d like and then just give our box office team a call on 01473 288886. Your picnic will then be freshly prepared and ready for you to pick up in the forest. (Not available on preview nights)
The Suffolk Selection:
Decide whether you’d prefer a taste of the coast or country.
‘Coast Picnic’ includes: Pinney’s Smoked Salmon and Fish Paté.
‘Country Picnic’ includes: Fine Cheddar Truckle and delicious chutney.
Both Suffolk Selection Picnics also include:
Fresh bread, hand Baked Crisps, Fresh salad, Crackers and Strawberries & Cream. For drinks you can choose between Adnams White Wine, Adnams Beer or fresh local apple juice.
£40 for 2 people
£75 for 2 people
Other Picnics:
Kid’s Picnic Bag: the perfect size with healthy, tasty treats: just £7 each!
The Petit Picnic: with hummus or fish paté, bread, olives, crisps and juice. £15 for 2 people.
The Adnams Champagne Picnic: Add Champagne to the Suffolk Selection…gorgeous! £55 for 2 people.
The Celebration Picnic: with Champagne, hand-tied flowers, chocolates and souvenir programme – all brought to your seat! The perfect treat! Let us know if you’re coming to celebrate and we’ll do something to make it extra special! £75 for 2 people.
Refreshments
Theatre In The Forest has a refreshments area, offering a wide selection of drinks and snacks.
Our Adnams bar has a fine selection of wines and beers from the local brewery in SOuthwold. We also have our Paddy & Scott’s coffee hut serving fantactic tea, coffee and hot chocolate. We also serve locally made ice cream, so there’s no excuse not to treat yourself!
How to get to Theatre In The Forest
You can find Theatre In The Forest at: Rendlesham Forest Centre, Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3NF.
Special Bus Service to the Forest:
We’re delighted to be offering this service again in partnership with Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Passenger Transport. Busses run on Thursdays and Fridays on the following dates; 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19yh, 20th, 26 & 27th August)
To the Forest:
Depart Ipswich (Outside Crown Pools): 5.45pm
Pick up at Woodbridge (Turban centre): 6.15pm
Arrive at Forest: 6.40pm
Coming Home:
Depart Forest: 10.15pm
Drop off at Woodbridge: 10.40pm
Arrive at Ipswich: 11.05pm
Tickets are just £2 return from Ipswich and £1 return from Woodbridge. For more details call the Box Office on 01473 288886.
