Shakespeare's plays
in Hall Barn's Parkland Setting

8th - 11th June 2011
& 15th - 18th June 2011

Twelfth Night in 2010 proved to be a successful and popular event with the weather mainly staying dry during all the performances. An announcement will be made before the end on 2010 on the choice of play for 2011.

Picnic By The Lake

Buy something from our marquee, or bring your own food and drinks, and then picnic al fresco on the lawns by the lake before the performance.

Auditorium

Our specially constructed auditorium for 650 has raked and numbered seating, as well as a tented awning to keep the entire audience dry in the event of any rain. Warm clothes, and maybe a blanket are recommended, especially for late evening.

Refreshment Marquee

Our caterer will be on hand to serve your pre-ordered meals and a selection of snacks and sandwiches to be eaten either outside or in the marquee. Tea, coffee and cakes will be served during the interval.

Pre-ordered meals may be purchased using a booking form which will be enclosed with your tickets or can be printed off this website.

A Pre-ordered meals booking form will be downloadable here from 7th March 2011.

Bar Service

In the marquee there will be a bar serving beer, wine and soft drinks, which will be open before the performance and during the interval, and after the show. 

Timing

The grounds are open from 6.00pm for picnics. The play will start at 8.00pm prompt and finish soon after 10.30pm. The Saturday matinée will start at 2.00pm with the grounds opening at noon and the play finishing soon after 4.30pm. Latecomers may have to wait until a suitable interval to be admitted to their seats.

Children

This is the ideal place for everyone's first taste of Shakespearian magic.

Directions

The entrance to Hall Barn is off Windsor End in Beaconsfield Old Town and will be signposted by the AA from J2 on the M40 and through the Old Town itself. A small map and postcode will also be shown on your tickets.

For satellite navigation systems, enter the postcode HP9 2SG and then follow the signs.

Parking

There is ample space near the stand, and disabled theatre-goers can drive right up to the auditorium. The parking is organised by the Lions who will be making a voluntary collection in the parking area to go directly towards the chosen charities.

Weather Note and Refunds

In bad weather the play will continue if at all possible, as the audience is under cover. However, should cancellation be unavoidable, every effort will be made to provide seats on another day.  We regret that generally no refunds can be made but please see our refund policy in the Bookings section.