East Yorkshire brewery to host Shakespeare on the Wolds for a second time
An East Yorkshire brewery is bringing live theatre back to the Yorkshire Wolds with an alternative take on Shakespeare.
Touring company 440 Theatre will revisit Wold Newton based Wold Top Brewery on 12thJuly to deliver a performance of Shakespeare with a difference.
As part of a double bill, the troupe of four actors will be performing A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night in one evening.
"Prepare for an unforgettable night of laughter and with a British Seaside Twist!" said Wold Top director Kate Balchin.
"Experience the hilarity of two of the Bard's best comedies condensed into short, side-splitting shows. In a mere 40 minutes each, they distil the essence of Shakespeare's masterpieces into uproarious performances.It was a sellout success last year and we're anticipating it will have the same appeal this year."
440 director Dom Gee-Burch said: "Stripping the narrative to its core, we keep the essence of Shakespeare's words alive to help his magnificent stories shine at the heart of our shows. Anarchy is equally balanced with a safe and family-friendly environment.
"Our Shakespeare Double Bills are quintessentially British in their style of comedy. It's pantomime meets theatre in the park, and we can't wait to bring it back to the Yorkshire Wolds as part of our biggest tour to date."
The performance will take place in the Brew Shed at the award-winning brewery that is based at Hunmanby Grange Farm near Wold Newton.
Tickets cost £16 for adults and £12 for concessions, including a pint or soft drink on arrival. Camping is also available. Doors open at 5.30 pm and the performance starts at 7 pm. Visithttps://bit.ly/WTShakespearefor more information and a link to book.
The live theatre night is one of a series of events throughout the year, including walking events, live music nights, two beer festivals, and a 10k all-terrain race in partnership with Bridlington Road Runners.
Wold Top was founded in 2003 and is located on the Mellor family farm at Hunmanby Grange near Filey. The team uses home-grown barley and water from the farm's borehole to produce a range of award-winning cask, keg and bottled beers available throughout Yorkshire and nationwide.
440 Theatre was formed to provide live-action Shakespeare that educates and entertains in as little as 40 minutes.In 2021 they received Arts Council England support to help develop their production of Macbeth that toured nationally and inspired the Shakespeare Double Bills.
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Photo:Kate Balchin, Wold Top Brewery Kate Balchin
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- For more information about Wold Top Brewery, please visit www.woldtopbrewery.co.uk.
- For more information about 440 Theatre, please visit https://www.440theatre.co.uk/