New Elizabethan ‘Comedie’ to Find Fitting Home at Levens Hall

Levens Hall and Gardens is reinforcing its Elizabethan heritage this Friday, as it hosts a new Tudor comedy, as an open-air garden extravaganza of wit and humour.

Those arriving with their cushions and camping chairs, as well as wet weather provision that is not of the umbrella variety, will be treated to Elizabethan theatre, through 21st century interpretation.

Drama company, The Three Inch Fools, has created a Tudor musical romp called The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I, in true Shakespearean style. This will have everyone guffawing in the garden at Levens Hall, where the Elizabethan mansion will provide a perfect backdrop.

Good Queen Bess herself will be one of the comic play’s characters and reference to the Queen can also be found inside Levens Hall. In fact, her coat of arms is a prominent feature inside the house, as is the craftsmanship of her age.

But what will befall the royal star of this outdoor production?  The play promises misunderstandings, intrigue, and regicidal rivalries, all of which should whet the appetite. Whilst being primarily historical, it is also sure to be hysterical, if the reviews of early performances are to be trusted.

Described as ‘one of the best Shakespeare plays’ to be watched (even though not written by the Bard!) and described as riotously funny, it should be just the antidote required for any summertime blues.  Levens Kitchen will also be able to provide food delights, including pizza, for anyone wishing to have also al fresco fayre, to add to the outdoor experience.

The doors open at 6pm, with the Tudor hilarity commencing at 7pm and continuing for 100 minutes, inclusive of a 20-minute interval.

Tickets can be bought online for £21.74 for an adult and £13.16 for an older child.  Under-8s enter for no charge and a family ticket for two adults and two older children is priced at £62.48.  

So, to put some Elizabethan comedy at the very start of your weekend, head to www.levenshall.co.uk

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Editors notes

Levens Hall & Gardens is a historic house in the South Lakes, Cumbria, close to Kendal and home to the world's oldest topiary gardens, dating from 1694, created by French garden designer, Guillaume Beaumont. The Hall is a stunning Elizabethan house built around a 13th century pele tower and has close links to the Duke of Wellington, as well as various items which once belonged to him and Napoleon Bonaparte. Levens Park is home to the rare Bagot goats gifted to the Bagot family and a place in which to stroll and enjoy nature. Levens Kitchen is the contemporary new cafe, full of delights for cake lovers and foodies alike.