Romeo and Juliet

Two wealthy families, the Montagues and the Capulets, are at war. Their feud has been long and bitter. But when Romeo, Montague’s son, gatecrashes Capulet’s party in disguise, everything changes. There he meets Juliet, Capulet’s daughter, and the pair fall into an intense, forbidden love that sets in motion a chain of events leading to a devastating conclusion. From a secret rendezvous in a moonlit garden to a fateful duel under the scorching Verona sun, Shakespeare masterfully explores the enduring power of love, revenge and fate in one of his best-loved stories. But the surprising thing about this iconic tragedy is that it’s extremely funny too! Performed by Illyria in the great outdoors, this fast-paced, polished, beautifully spoken production has been created using only the First Folio text, the most authoritative edition of Shakespeare’s plays. Illyria first performed this terrific play more than two decades ago to critical acclaim worldwide. This summer it returns for a third time: passionate, poetic, and utterly gripping!

Illyria

Their mission is simple: to create outstandingly enjoyable theatre and make it available for everyone.

They have been pursuing this mission for over thirty years, performed for more than a million people, and intend to entertain families across the country for many more seasons to come.

Important Information

Adult £18

Child (2-16yr old) £10

Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) £50. 

Romeo & Juliet will be performed in our Home Paddock against the stunning backdrop of West Horsley Place. 

Running time (approx): 140-minutes (including a 20-minute interval). Suitable for all ages.

Gates will be open from 6.30pm to ensure you have time for a wonderful picnic ahead of the performance. Refreshments will also be available on site. The performance will start at 7.30pm.

This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on.

Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain, come shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience. 

We ask that all guests leave the site 30 minutes after the performance ends. 

Due to the nature of this event and for the comfort of everyone in the audience, please note that dogs are not permitted at the performance (except assistance dogs).