Hotbuckle: Tess of the D'Urbervilles

For COVID-19 safety information for events at our venues please see the notes at the bottom of the page.

Sat 26 Jun 2021
5:30pm
Theatre - Open Air
Open-Air

Hotbuckle: Tess of the D'Urbervilles

£13.00 Full price
£10.00 Supporter learn more
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The 2021 Open-Air Theatre Festival is kindly sponsored by Bond Oxborough Phillips

“Why didn’t you tell me there was danger? Why didn’t you warn me? Ladies know what to guard against, because they read novels that tell them of these tricks; but I never had the chance of discovering in that way;”

Perhaps Hardy’s fictional masterpiece, Tess of the D’Urbervilles traces the life of the young country girl Tess Durbeyfield. Driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D’Urberville family, the innocent Tess crosses paths with her ‘cousin’, the dissolute Alec and the gentleman, Angel Clare, with tragic results. Hardy’s heroine is one of the most moving in all of literature, and her story is hauntingly brought to life in this new version by Hotbuckle.

£13 Full Price

£10 Plough Supporters/Groups of 10+ /per person for Families (parent/s with child/children under 18yrs)

10 Key Worker tickets available at £6.50

Box Office: 01805 624624  or book online

 

Below are answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the whole Open-Air Theatre Season:

  • We will be following government advice with regard to social distancing
  • Ticket holders enjoy free access to the gardens two hours before 7pm performances and one hour before earlier performances. (Earlier if attending a pre-show drama workshop)
  • Most performances last approx 2 hours with a 20 mins interval (check event details for precise running time)
  • Minimum ages are advisory
  • High quality refreshments and drinks are available at most venues.
  • Bring low back seating, blankets, and picnics if desired. No seating is provided.
  • An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front.
  • Well behaved dogs are welcome at most venues.
  • The following may be useful: A torch, insect repellent, an umbrella (or sunshade!)
  • Performances continue regardless of the weather. Be prepared!
  • There are no indoor alternatives in case of bad weather.
  • In the event of electrical storm, tickets will be exchanged for another date.
  • Most venues have level access, adjacent parking and toilet facilities suitable for disabled people.
  • For specific access information please call the box office on 01805 624624 or the individual venue via their website.
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor & Castle Drogo (NT): Assistance dogs only.

 

Running time 120 minutes

Castle Drogo (NT)

COVID-19 Safety

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our customers we will continue to take all precautions against the spread of COVID 19.

  • Our staff and volunteers will wear masks when working with the public and we also encourage all our customers to do so.
  • Our air conditioning will be active in the auditorium, drawing fresh air into the space.  Doors and windows are open in the rest of the building throughout the day.
  • Our extra cleaning practices will remain in place and hand sanitizer will be available on entry and in the restrooms.
  • We will ask seated customers to leave the auditorium row-by-row to avoid crowding at the exit.
  • We also encourage interval drink booking to avoid crowding at the bar.
  • If you have any symptoms please contact the box office to discuss your booking.
  • We will continue to follow all best practice as advised by the government – which of course can change from time to time.