Open air 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.

"The Importance of Being Earnest", 20 August 2010

In 2010, Rain Or Shine are taking a break from their traditional performance of Shakespeare and will be offering "The Importance of Being Earnest", Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality.

When two Victorian gentlemen assume the name of 'Earnest' to win the affections of two ladies, both determined to marry a man of that name, the scene is set for hilarious confusion in a world of handbags, perambulators, cucumber sandwiches, muffins, butlers, the upper classes and, of course, that theatrical tour de force --- Lady Bracknell!

The performance will take on the evening of Friday, 20 August 2010, in the garden of Cleveland House in Winchelsea.

Christmas Tour 2009

In 2009, Rain Or Shine returned to Winchelsea in late November to perform Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol, in the evocative setting of the Church of St Thomas the Martyr. It was a spirited performance that delighted young and old, who had great fun providing the special effects. We hope Rain Or Shine will return again for Christmas 2010. Watch this space!

A Christmas Carol in St Thomas's Church, Winchelsea

 

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Booking

  • call the Winchelsea Community Answerphone on 01797 22533
  • 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)

Further information

  • Tickets for the summer performance cost £12 for adults and £6 for under-16s. You will not be bothered with raffles or other fund-raising. The proceeds in 2010 will go to Winchelsea Bonfire.
  • 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 8:30pm. The performance ends at around 9:40pm.
  • Bring your own seating. We also suggest a rug and fleece. There is no bar, so bring your own drinks 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.
  • 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.