News from Athelhampton House & Gardens.

Live theatre at Athelhampton is another way to spend time with us, taking in not just the house and grounds but also seeing a story played out in front of you. It's a chance to disconnect from technology and the tedium of day-to-day life, and live in the moment. In two weeks' time, join us for an unforgettable summer evening when The Plandits will be performing The Big Bad Wolf. A rock and roll musical for the whole family, The Big Bad Wolf follows the scheming life of Fairyt

Outdoor theatre at Athelhampton is perfect for leaving the real world behind you, and immersing yourself in a different world. In just three weeks time, on Saturday 21st June, we are delighted to welcome the talented Immersion Theatre team to Athelhampton House. Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels

As good luck would have it, the rain stayed away from Athelhampton for almost all of this evening’s outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Just a tiny shower right at the end! With the poor weather forecast, the gardening team were consulted about the potential rain. As they are keen weather-watchers, they correctly predicted that it would be dry this evening until 9pm! For more outdoor theatre at Athelhampton, you can come and see t