Open-air theatre set to return to Bantock Park this summer

Open air theatre is set to return to Wolverhampton in late summer with a production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Bantock House Museum and Park.

Audiences are encourage to bring a chair, sun hat and a glass of something chilled.

Macbeth will be performed by thespian group, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, who are the modern incarnation of Shakespeare’s original company of the same name and perform with an all male cast.

The company also hosted a sold-out showing of A Midsummer Night's Dream before the pandemic.

Richard Lawrence, Wolverhampton Council's director of regeneration, said: “It is fantastic to see that theatre is returning, in a safe way, to such an incredible venue.

“The event hosted in 2019 was a spectacular event and enjoyed by a sell-out crowd.

"I do hope that as many people as possible will get behind this event and support the arts after the difficult time the industry has had.”

Macbeth will take place on Friday, August 27. Gates open at 6pm, at the Finchfield Road venue, with the performance beginning at 7pm.

Tickets start from £10 (plus booking fee) and are now available at https://bhmmacbeth.eventbrite.co.uk.

Tickets can also be purchased at The Courtyard Café any day between 2pm and 4pm.

Bantock House Museum and Park is just one of the open-air venues hosting Macbeth up and down the country. Full tour dates and details are available via www.tlcm.co.uk

This open air production is supported by Arts Council England’s Culture Recovery Fund and is ‘See it Safely’ compliant.

The company will adhere to all Government and industry Covid safety guidance relating to outdoor performance, ensuring every effort is made to protect audiences and company members at all times.