Open air and Christmas theatre in Winchelsea

Every year, in August, the Rain Or Shine Theatre, one of the best touring companies in the country, perform in Winchelsea in the beautiful garden of Cleveland House. Why not join us? Bring a picnic, sit back and be entertained.

Rain Or Shine usually perform Shakespeare but in 2010 took a break and performed "The Importance of Being Earnest", Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality. In 2011, the company returned to the Bard with the classic comedy "Much Ado About Nothing".

Much Ado About Nothing 2011

In December, Rain Or Shine usually return to Winchelsea to perform a Christmas play in the evocative setting of the Church of St Thomas the Martyr. They staged Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" in 2009 and Wilde's "Canterville Ghost" in 2010. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to secure the venue for 2011.

Performances in 2012

"As You Like It"

In 2012, Rain Or Shine will stage one of Shakespeare's classic plays, "As You Like It". As always, the performance will take in the garden of Cleveland House in Winchelsea, by kind permission of Mrs Sarah Jempson. The date is Friday, 24 August 2012.

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Booking

call the Winchelsea Community Answerphone on 01797-225333 (leave your name and number, and someone will call you back)
e-mail will@winchelsea.net
go to Ticketweb or call 08444-771000 to book by credit or debit card ( a small customer booking fee applies) --- THIS SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS PLAY
go to www.rainorshine.co.uk.

Further information on the summer play

Tickets cost £13 for adults and £6 for under-16s. You will not be bothered with raffles or other fund-raising. All the proceeds go to Winchelsea Bonfire Boyes.
The garden of Cleveland House will open for picnics at 6:00pm. The performance starts at 7:00pm. There is a 20-minute interval at about 8:15pm. The performance ends at around 9:40pm.
Bring your own seating. We also suggest a rug and fleece for the second half (the hotter the day, the colder the evening feels).
There is no bar, so bring your own drink as well.
There is reasonable wheelchair access.
The performance will take place outdoors, rain or shine!
To find Cleveland House, look for the junction of Rookery Lane and Back Lane on the Town Map or use SatNav to get to TN36 4EE.
Please try to avoid parking on the grass verges. Why not drop your gear off at the gate and then find a parking space? This should not be more than 100-200 yards away.
If you have any further questions, please call the Winchelsea Community Answerphone on 01797 225333 (leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can) or e-mail will@winchelsea.net.

Further information on the Christmas play

Tickets cost £9.00 for adults and £5.50 for under-16s. You will not be bothered with raffles or other fund-raising. The proceeds go to Winchelsea Bonfire Boyes.
There is a limit on the number of tickets, so booking is advised.
The performance starts at 7:00pm. There is a 20-minute interval at about 8:30pm. The performance ends at around 9:40pm.
There is a bar.
Wheelchair access is good.
To find the Church, look for the High Street on the Town Map or use SatNav to get to TN36 4EA.
If you have any further questions, please call the Winchelsea Community Answerphone on 01797 225333 (leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can) or e-mail will@winchelsea.net.