Liverpool's Speke Hall set for outdoor theatre season

Speke Hall

Theatre-lovers have the chance to take advantage of the balmy summer evenings at Liverpool's Speke Hall after the Tudor house released details of its outdoor theatre season.

Kicking off the season will be Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' on June 30.

The Lord Chamberlain's Men will arrive at Speke Hall with the North Lawn set to be transformed into a thrilling Shakespearean world of romance, justice and retribution.

Next on stage on July 16 is the children's classic 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' as the protagonist enters the fantastical and confusing world of Wonderland once again.

Staged by Quantum Theatre, the brand new adaptation by Michael Whitmore charts the perplexing world created by Lewis Carroll.

Anne Inskip, Speke Hall’s house steward & events’ manager said: "“Following the release earlier this year of Tim Burton’s film of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ you can now enjoy the theatrical experience performed by Quantum Theatre.

"So from the enchanted atmosphere of 'The Tempest' - to the antics of Alice and all the wonderful characters in ‘Alice through the Looking Glass’- our programme of outdoor theatre promises to be time well spent and all in the most enchanting location of Speke Hall grounds.”

Reserved ticket prices for all performances are £13 for adults and £11 for children.

For The Tempest, gates open at 6.30pm and the performance starts at 7.30pm with last admission at 7.00pm.

For Alice Through the Looking Glass, gates open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7.00pm with last admission at 6.30pm.

Performances last between two and two-and-a-half hours.

For more information or to make a booking please call 0151 427 7231.

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