09-04-2025
Open-air theatre performances set to unfold at historic Somerset castle
Two open-air theatre performances are set to unfold at Dunster Castle this summer.
Chapterhouse Theatre Company will present Alice's Adventures in Wonderland on Saturday, June 14 and Pride and Prejudice on Thursday, July 31, with both plays set to start at 6.30pm.
The company said theatre-goers can enjoy a picnic while watching the performances.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has been adapted by Laura Turner from Lewis Carroll's original tale.
The play will see young Alice journey through a magical world filled with talking caterpillars, mad hatters, and evil queens.
Chapterhouse Theatre Company said: "Filled to the brim with magic, music, and not-so-organised chaos, Chapterhouse Theatre Company's sparkling adaptation is perfect for all the family."
The second production will be Pride and Prejudice, also adapted by Ms Turner.
The performance of Jane Austen's novel celebrates 250 years since the author's birth.
The theatre company said: "Step back in time and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate the manners and missteps of regency society.
"With stunning period costume, timeless wit, and a romantic original score, Chapterhouse's Pride and Prejudice is a faithful telling of Austen's greatest work."
Tickets for the Dunster Castle performances, and other stops on Chapterhouse's summer tour, are available at
Chapterhouse Theatre Company is known for its UK and international tours, specialising in adaptations of classic literature.
It was founded in 1999 to tour outdoor productions of Shakespeare's plays.
Since then, it has performed at some of the UK's most historic venues, including many National Trust and English Heritage sites.
It has also worked with many cathedrals and stately homes to bring its performances to life.
