Arts lovers can soon experience a Shakespeare play as he first saw it performed; in the open air with Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
On Thursday, September 2, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, who have direct links to the bard’s history, will perform Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, Macbeth, in Lyme Regis. It is a play of supernatural magic, vaulting ambition and an examination of the dreadful consequences of the insatiable lust for power.
Although organised by the Marine Theatre, this event will take place nearby at the Davey Fort to allow for the large authentic set to be built on site especially for the performance.
This is part of a series of Covid-safer outdoor events organised by the arts venue, which include a visit from the popular HandleBards cycling theatre company, which has already sold out.
Another highlight is a performance of Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest that takes place on Wednesday, July 28.
Full details and tickets are available from marinetheatre.com.
Sitting under the same stars that Shakespeare sat under and hearing his poetry brought to life, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men offer an unparalleled authentic, excellent and magical experience; one that is truly unique.
They say: “We are renowned for productions of great vivacity, clarity, quality and accessibility. Our productions champion authenticity whilst breathing fresh, new life into these extraordinary plays.
“Seeing a production by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will ignite, rekindle or maintain a burning passion in the greatest playwright the world has ever seen.”
The company is based in amongst the beating heart of London’s theatre world but tours extensively throughout the United Kingdom, mainland Europe as well as to wider international shores.
They say: “With long-standing partnerships at some of the most beautiful and historically significant venues throughout the UK our partners include the National Trust, English Heritage, CADW and countless independent venues. Over the years we have performed at many stunning venues including Windsor Castle, Chatsworth, Norwich Cathedral, Cardiff Castle, Tintern Abbey, Dyrham Park and hundreds of others. We also have a great many theatre and arts festival partners including Brighton Festival, Salisbury International Arts Festival, New Theatre Royal Portsmouth, Venue Cymru and many others.”