SUMMER 2025

The Castle Players are delighted to announce details of their 2025 summer production - a sumptuous stage adaptation of the much-loved movie ‘Shakespeare in Love’!

 

Written by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot), this faithful yet hilarious adaptation of the original Oscar-winning screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, will tour five local venues from July 1 - 5 2025, including TCR The Hub, and the grounds of the spectacular Raby Castle.

 

​Shakespeare in Love follows young Will Shakespeare, a penniless playwright struggling with writer’s block. In debt to theatre owner Philip Henslowe, Will must produce a new comedy, “Romeo and Ethel the Pirate’s Daughter.” 

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Expect sword fights, mistaken identities, forbidden love, and plenty of laughs in this enchanting celebration of theatre. Our outdoor performances provide the perfect backdrop to bring Shakespeare’s world to life, blending historical accuracy with imaginative flair.

 

Don’t miss this chance to see one of the greatest romantic comedies ever staged!

The production will be directed by Gordon Duffy-McGhie and features a new stage design, created by Bethany Nutley & Emily Harrington, the winners of our innovative Theatre Design Competition.

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Details of tickets, venues and how to book 

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In the meantime, click on the Bard to find out more about the amazing music and songs that will bring Shakespeare to life.