Win tickets to Tolethorpe Hall – with shows including Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure and As You Like It and Alan Bennett’s The Lady in the Van

Experience the magic of summer with the Stamford Shakespeare Company’s annual presentation of captivating plays.

Tolethorpe Hall’s Rutland Open Air Theatre has reopened for a season of plays hosted by Stamford Shakespeare Company and you could be there.

We have teamed up with organisers to offer three winners a pair of tickets each to a show of their choice, subject to availability and there are three to choose from.

This summer the company are presenting Shakespeare classics Measure for Measure (June and July) and As You Like It (June, July and August), as well as Alan Bennett’s The Lady In The Van (July and August).

Tolethorpe Youth Drama Theatre Makers will also present Jessica Swale’s Blue Stockings (July).

Described by The Sunday Times as “One of the finest things to do this summer” and The Stage as “One of England’s premier alfresco theatre venues” it really is an experience not to be missed.

The theatre is situated in the grounds of historic Tolethorpe Hall, surrounded by wonderful Rutland countryside.

The auditorium faces an open air stage set within an idyllic woodland glade. The permanent canopy above the audience means no performance is ever cancelled because of inclement weather.

Visitors can choose to enjoy a picnic in the glorious gardens or book a meal in The Bistro, new for the 2023 season.

There is also a theatre bar for enjoying pre-performance and interval drinks, and a spacious orangery where interval coffee is served.

Tickets range from £15 to £22 and can be booked by calling 01780 917240 or visiting https://tolethorpe.co.uk/

whats-on/. The box office is now managed in-house at Tolethorpe Hall and in person bookings can unfortunately no longer be taken at Stamford Arts Centre.

Or to be in with a chance of winning, just answer the question: What is the surname of actor Maggie who plays Miss Shepherd in the 2015 film adaptation of The Lady in the Van?

Return the coupon to: Lincolnshire Free Press, 4 Francis Street, Spalding, PE11 1AT, or enter online at: https://tinyurl.com/Tolethorpe2023LFP

The deadline for entries is midday on Tuesday, June 27, and the first correct entries drawn will win!