Shakespeare al fresco: five great shows coming to Suffolk this summer
Calling all Shakespeare fans! Check out these five great, open air shows coming to Suffolk this summer.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
21 June 2025
At Thorington Outdoor Theatre
Tickets £25 (Concessions £23, Children £20)
Shakespeare’s timeless classic romantic comedy is always one of our most popular shows, and as a play that really needs to be seen outdoors, there can be few better settings to enjoy it in than the stunning forest surroundings of Thorington Theatre.
Macbeth
30 August 2025
At Thorington Outdoor Theatre
Tickets £25 (Concessions £23, Children £20)
The Duke’s Theatre Company's production of Macbeth offers a dynamic reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. Known for its bold and innovative interpretations, the company brings a contemporary edge to the dark tale of ambition, murder, and madness.
Love’s Labour’s Lost
1 July 2025
At Seckford Theatre
Tickets FREE
Shakespeare on the Lawn by Woodbridge School. Self-denial is in fashion at the court of Navarre where the young King and three of his courtiers solemnly forswear all pleasures in favour of serious study. But the Princess of France and her all-too-lovely entourage have other ideas and it isn’t long before young love has broken every self-imposed rule of the all-male ‘academe’.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
10 August 2025
At Thorington Outdoor Theatre
Tickets £25 (Concessions £23, Children £20)
Falstaff is skint. He decides his only option is to seduce the wives of two wealthy merchants. But the women are best friends, and of course they spill their hearts to each other every day... Scandalised, they vow to play tricks on him when he comes calling and lure him to a haunted forest to teach him a lesson he won't forget!
Hamlet
23 July to 23 August 2025
At Sutton Hoo
Tickets £32 (Concessions £14)
Red Rose Chain’s hugely popular outdoor theatre event, Theatre in the Forest, returns to National Trust’s Sutton Hoo with a spectacular production of HAMLET! With spooky ghosts, poisonous treachery, and heartbreaking love, HAMLET promises to be the must see show of the year!
A couple of tips for outdoor shows:
It’s a good idea to apply some insect repellent.
Even on a warm day, the evening can get a little chilly so you may want to bring a blanket for snuggling just in case.
See something you fancy? Don’t forget to click the show name for full information and booking link.
And if Shakespeare is not your thing, maybe catch another great show over the summer?
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