
Open Air Peformances
In summer 1982 Kentwell hosted its first Open Air Performance - of Shakespeare's The Tempest - and thereafter every year since has hosted Open Air Performances - whatever the weather.
We have three different areas where we put on performances. On the Front Lawns in front of the House (usually for concerts); on the Cedar Lawn to the east of the House (usually for Plays & Opera); and the across the Fishpond (usually for smaller more intimate performances).
For all open air performances the audience can enjoy supper. Either by bringing their own picnic or by booking a Kentwell Buffet Supper (for a Play or Opera) or a Kentwell picnic in a basket (for Front Lawn Concerts, when we also usually have a Bar and a Grill).
Kentwell's 2011 Open Air Concert Season
Details still being finalised but we hope to have Shakespeare on 22nd/23rd July - Twelfth Night and Romeo & Juliet; Full details will be posted on the website once all loose ends are resolved.
Opera on Friday 29th July - Verdi's La Traviata;
Gilbert & Sullivan on Sat 30th July - Patience;
Glenn Miller 1940s Night on Sat 6 August;
and Last Night of the Proms on Sun 14th August.
